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QUOTE (Reddy @ May 22, 2017 -> 02:23 PM) So you're saying the actual official stances and policies of the school are just a front, and that they actually DON'T stand behind their anti-discrimination policies, etc? You're usually so on top of things, but this is a weird position to be taking for anyone not named greg... They have those policies and behind them but they also represent the Catholic Church which is steadfastly against them. So which do you choose? All I'm saying is that it's funny how they pick and choose what and where to believe and how to express it. I'll take a degree from a school that represents a view that I feel so strongly against that I am now going to protest it.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:11 PM) Once again, ND =/= Pence's views on gays, so saying they are the one and the same is pretty silly. The action was a result of Pence and his beliefs, and they are much more extreme than ND's position (which according to their site at least is pretty open - I don't know enough about their on-campus culture or policies to go further than that). I'm pretty sure that if ND made a PR statement saying they believe in conversion therapy then you would see a pretty big protest from current students and most likely a lot of prospective students wouldn't go there. I did not protest anything personally, I also wasn't as political/angry during those days. I was involved in a lot of social justice activities on campus, including being an intern at the University Housing department for Social Justice and Leadership. No it's not. They are a Catholic based school. These are the views of the founding of the school. There maybe differences of individuals at the school but not the school. They won't come out and specifically comment on it as they aren't stupid and will avoid it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 22, 2017 -> 12:31 PM) Personally, I would have a morbid sense of curiosity about what makes them tick and to see how they work a crowd. Me too. I tend to want to listen to people who disagree with me more than the ones who agree with me. I try to figure out or understand the point of view.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 22, 2017 -> 12:01 PM) Wanting tolerance does not mean they HAVE to listen to someone who is intolerant. Is ND against gays? Where did ND and Pence's views on gay rights intersect? Falling in love with a school does not mean you will always agree with their stances. I love Illinois, but I've disagreed with statements and policies in the past. That doesn't mean I wouldn't go there again, it does mean that I will try and do what I can to influence the university to make changes though. As a school based in Catholic religion, pretty much. I agree with the not always agreeing with the stance of the school. But for someone to disagree with the stance enough to stage a protest but still not care about it enough to attend the school is just funny. Did you disagree with Illinois enough to stage an active protest?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 21, 2017 -> 08:17 PM) And they did it in the most civil way possible. They didn't make a scene, they didn't interrupt, they turned their backs and walked out to make their point, yet let him make his speech. Good for them. But greg thinks these kids are stupid for attending a top 20 university because his religion hates gay people You do see the irony/contradiction here though, right? You have students who want tolerance, yet they won't listen to a person speak. You have students who feel so strongly against a person/topic that they are protesting and leaving. Yet they are accepting a degree from a school whose organization is against the same topic. A student who could into Notre Dame could get into any number of quality schools who don't offend their beliefs as well. I really don't care what they do it just seems contradictory.

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 21, 2017 -> 07:53 PM) I've literally already stated repeatedly that most kids don't choose their college over its religious ideology. Moreover, a historical relationship with a religion doesn't mean a school follows the tenants of that religion verbatim, and in their original context. Do you seriously think that every historically catholic or jesuit institution infuses religion into their required coursework and campus life? I can promise you that's not the case. Really? At Marquette we were required to take a religion course. I thought all Jesuit schools had that requirement.

QUOTE (bmags @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:37 AM) I'd be more receptive to it if he had written it when that comment was made in January instead of the clear "I need to write a column, huh, sox signed a Robert from Cuba, who is this person, somebody said that, that's dumb, let me write a whole column with that being the entirety of my research" I agree. As I said I agree with the point, that there is far too much hype of players who haven't played, but it was not written very well.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:33 AM) Supposed five tool Sox outfielders Darryl Boston Mike Cameron Kenny Williams Sammy Sosa Jimmy Hurst Chris Young Brian Anderson McKay Christensen Shawn Lil Abner Anthony Webster I don't think anyone rated his power above minimal. He shouldn't be on the list.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 22, 2017 -> 08:11 AM) I'm guessing it gets done today I wonder if they are trying to trade for more international cap money?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2017 -> 09:51 AM) BTW, the columnist doesn't come up with the photos. If it's wrong, it's not on him. I disagree with his column, but I also disagree with the notion Robert is the best player on the planet. It's almost as absurd as Schwarber is the reincarnation of Babe Ruth. But he didn't write about that. You know where he stands. I actually agree with the point of the column, even though it's not written particularly well. There is so much hype before any of these players even play, it's almost unfair to them. I understand why it happens but calling a 19 year old the best player on the planet is a little ridiculous.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ May 21, 2017 -> 08:38 PM) Borchard didn't have outstanding foot speed. It was good enough to play a good CF. It may not have been outstanding but it was good enough to put in the "tool" category.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 20, 2017 -> 09:28 PM) Of course but not me. Me neither, but I'm old man who lives down the road who could be centerfield. (long way to go for a mixed song reference)

QUOTE (GreenSox @ May 17, 2017 -> 12:46 PM) Hardly. Just pointing out that the Sox don't know enough (and they have been worse when evaluating veterans). I understand what you are saying but it is far too simplistic. Unless by your standards the majority of people in the MLB don't know enough.

QUOTE (raBBit @ May 16, 2017 -> 01:01 PM) BHam's lineup is downright awful but their rotation is fun to watch. Kopech - 12.99 K/9, 5.35 BB/9, 3.06/3.65 ERA/FIP Cooper - 12.74 K/9, 3.06 BB/9, 3.82/1.39 ERA/FIP Guererro - 12.16/ K/9, 2.47 BB/9, 4.95/1.74 ERA/FIP Adams - 7.13 K/9 1.08 BB/9, 4.10/3.12 ERA/FIP Combine Kopech's K/9 and Adams' BB/9 and the Sox have an HOFer.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 16, 2017 -> 11:36 AM) I will go to Sox games just to see Moncada play. I will go because I love watching the game of baseball.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 16, 2017 -> 07:29 AM) Teams make bad trades, it happens. Get over it. This front office has made plenty of good trades as well, if you stop crying over Tatis you will see that Didn't you know that this FO is really bad? They haven't made the playoffs recently so they cannot have made any good moves.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 16, 2017 -> 05:25 AM) BS. If you can find the Brandon Allen trade thread, there definitely was a post guaranteeing him a future all star. Yeah, there were a number of people saying that.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 16, 2017 -> 05:19 AM) 3rd time facing Pelfrey this year, opponents are 9 for 12, 2 doubles, a triple, and 2 homers. Renteria took the blame for the loss. He said he went against his better judgement and was trying to do something for the player before the team. Not sure I agree with this. He can't keep going to the bullpen in the 5th inning 2/5 in the rotation. He tried to save the bullpen some as well i think.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2017 -> 09:15 PM) Pujols' career arc is fairly similar to Big Frank's. Went from the best hitter in the game to a shadow of his former self in the last third of his career. They both had a significant injury to their feet that robbed them of much of his ability to use their legs in hitting. this precipitated the downward spiral.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2017 -> 03:03 PM) That is exactly what happened. Soto surgery, out minimum 12 weeks. The Sox got exactly what anyone would expect out of Soto, some homers, some painful throws back to the pitcher, and extended stays on the DL. That is a long, depending on how badly the joint surface is damaged.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 15, 2017 -> 03:23 PM) I am honestly curious what his numbers are after that report came out that he was on PEDs and he said it was Pilates Always an interest when any athlete is described as a "workout" freak. when any story pops up about how dedicated said athlete is to multiple daily work outs in any form, there is always a little suspicion. Especially when someone is not very good and all of a sudden becomes dominant.

QUOTE (ron883 @ May 15, 2017 -> 08:54 AM) I'm pretty sure very few people said any of this. Yes there were. Especially about Thompson and Ravelo.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 15, 2017 -> 12:39 PM) I wonder if Soto goes on the 60-day...have a feeling he's toast for a while. That's a long time even if they need to do a scope and remove the loose bodies. But with the way they have been treating injuries this year, anything is possible.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 12, 2017 -> 12:59 PM) any particular reason you don't like it? The snap of the towel teaches too much stress for the elbow for one. The other is the focus on extension decreases the motion of the spine and thus they lose the transmission of the power the lower extremities generate. I know it worked for for Nolan Ryan but I think his abilities were as much genetics as it was the training and i don't think everyone can tolerate the same training he did.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 12, 2017 -> 12:47 PM) Yea, but is he doing the towel drill? Well we know Giolito is so it's not out of the question. I know this was a joke but I REALLY don't like that drill so i had to comment on it.