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QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 08:55 PM) There were a few comments during offseason that a few players weren't as positive in the clubhouse as the club expected. Had to be Samardzija and/or LaRoche Yes, the implication were that he didn't like Cooper, didn't pitch well and pouted and complained all season. It's not that the players didn't like him personally he just brought the clubhouse down.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 04:41 PM) I don't want to sound like I am doubting you, because I don't have boots on teh ground the way that you do, I am just blown away to hear that because it is 180 degrees different from anything I have ever heard. Is there a study or something out there I can read up on? Or at least one simple enough for a layman to understand? Here is a list of references from a runners talk i did a few years ago. You should be able to find most. I couldn't get it to upload so he it is in a long post. Beedle BB ; Leydig SN ; Carnucci JM No difference in pre- and postexercise stretching on flexibility. J Strength Cond Res 2007 Aug; 21(3): 780-3 Behm DG ; Kibele A Effects of differing intensities of static stretching on jump performance. Eur J Appl Physiol) 2007 Nov; 101(5): 587-94 Buist I ; Bredeweg SW ; van Mechelen W ; Lemmink KA ; Pepping GJ ; Diercks RL No effect of a graded training program on the number of running-related injuries in novice runners: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Sports Med 2008 Jan; 36(1): 33-9 Conti A ; Rosponi A ; Dapretto L ; Magini V ; Felici F Cardiac and metabolic demands of in place shallow water running in trained and untrained men. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2008 Jun; 48(2): 183-9 Esteve-Lanao J ; Foster C ; Seiler S ; Lucia A Impact of training intensity distribution on performance in endurance athletes. Source: J Strength Cond Res 2007 Aug; 21(3): 943-9 Fredericson M ; Misra AK Epidemiology and aetiology of marathon running injuries. Source: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (Sports Med) 2007; 37(4-5): 437-9 Hahn D ; Seiberl W ; Schwirtz A Force enhancement during and following muscle stretch of maximal voluntarily activated human quadriceps femoris. Eur J Appl Physiol 2007 Aug; 100(6): 701-9 Helgerud J ; Høydal K ; Wang E ; Karlsen T ; Berg P ; Bjerkaas M ; Simonsen T ; Helgesen C ; Hjorth N ; Bach R ; Hoff J Aerobic high-intensity intervals improve VO2max more than moderate training. Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc 2007 Apr; 39(4): 665-71 Iaia FM ; Thomassen M ; Kolding H ; Gunnarsson T ; Wendell J ; Rostgaard T ; Nordsborg N ; Krustrup P ; Nybo L ; Hellsten Y ; Bangsbo J Reduced volume but increased training intensity elevates muscle Na+-K+ pump {alpha}1-subunit and NHE1 expression as well as short-term work capacity in humans. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2008 Mar; 294(3) Kilding AE ; Scott MA ; Mullineaux DR A kinematic comparison of deep water running and overground running in endurance runners. J Strength Cond Res 2007 May; 21(2): 476-80 Midgley AW ; McNaughton LR ; Jones AM Training to enhance the physiological determinants of long-distance running performance: can valid recommendations be given to runners and coaches based on current scientific knowledge? Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (Sports Med) 2007; 37(10): 857-80 O'Brien BJ ; Wibskov J ; Knez WL ; Paton CD ; Harvey JT The effects of interval-exercise duration and intensity on oxygen consumption during treadmill running. Source: J Sci Med Sport 2008 Jun; 11(3): 287-90 Rozenek R ; Funato K ; Kubo J ; Hoshikawa M ; Matsuo A Physiological responses to interval training sessions at velocities associated with VO2max. J Strength Cond Res 2007 Feb; 21(1): 188-92 Sporis G ; Ruzic L ; Leko G Effects of a new experimental training program on V.O2max and running performance. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2008 Jun; 48(2): 158-65 Stewart M ; Adams R ; Alonso A ; Van Koesveld B ; Campbell S Warm-up or stretch as preparation for sprint performance? Source: J Sci Med Sport 2007 Dec; 10(6): 403-10 van Gent RN ; Siem D ; van Middelkoop M ; van Os AG ; Bierma-Zeinstra SM ; Koes BW Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review. Source: Br J Sports Med 2007 Aug; 41(8): 469-80 Wen DY Risk factors for overuse injuries in runners. Curr Sports Med Rep 2007 Oct; 6(5): 307-13

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 04:41 PM) I don't want to sound like I am doubting you, because I don't have boots on teh ground the way that you do, I am just blown away to hear that because it is 180 degrees different from anything I have ever heard. Is there a study or something out there I can read up on? Or at least one simple enough for a layman to understand? I'll post a reference list when I get back to work. i'm on break now. There was one study that looked at 1,000 runners and did a blinded project and found the increase in injuries and decrease in performance. This is a 180 from what i learned in school as well. It's mostly been in the last decade or so that it has really been studied.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 03:29 PM) We don't do normal stretching for my sons travel team. Its dynamic warmups and jaeger bands. Yes, those are much more effective.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 02:50 PM) The first time I heard it was concerning DRose. He never stretched but was starting to after all his leg injuries that weren't his knees. The trainer said stretching would make him a little less explosive. I thought that odd, but things change. They used to tell you if you had to drink water while exercising to spit it out. Now it's important to remain hydrated. I have flat feet. When I was a child they made me wear these hard shoes. Now they tell you to wear soft ones. But this one does make some sense. My wife is a yoga freak, but a couple of times a year she hurts herself in classes and takes a couple of weeks off. The flat feet is another one we've learned with experience. I used to make dozens of hard orthtics for patients costing hundreds of dollars. Now we've found that all we did was cause more issues later up the leg and that the 20.00 ones at sporrs authority are more effective.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 02:43 PM) Interesting. You are the first person I have heard say that. Most sports programs should be moving towards it. Many high schools around here are removing the passive stretching from the practice routine.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 02:41 PM) So like jumping jacks? More full range activities like the monster walks where you have your arms straight out and kick them with knees straight , jogging with raising your knees high, jogging while kicking your butt with your heels,

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 02:28 PM) So you shouldn't stretch? That doesn't sound very kosher. No you shouldn't unless you have a decreased range of motion that inhbits movement. Over the past decade or so research shows that stretching normal muscle not only causes more muscle injuries but actually decreases power and endurance performance. Instead of stretching, dynamic warmups and cool downs are much more effective.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 14, 2016 -> 01:35 PM) http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/no-con...m-jake-petricka Stretching is the #1 cause of muscle injuries. I'm amazed people still do it. Especially at the professional level.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 13, 2016 -> 09:29 PM) Another nice move. Now just what do we do with DBs. Draft.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 04:42 PM) Bryce is so right and the league of old men can just go away please. He's only right if you take the good with the bad. If you celebrate the HR don't pout and leave when a reporter grills you when you strike out to lose a playoff game. This is the Cam Newton test. Are you a jerk or "a guy who likes to have fun?" If you celebrate when you are winning stand up and take it when you lose. Unfortunately, most players fall under the latter category and this is what makes them look bad and reveal they are just showing up the other team and not "enjoying the game."

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 04:00 PM) Wonder how much coin. He was looking for 8M per year. Does this mean Long moves to the LT or is he back at guard? Guard. IMO.

86 good pitching, better defense.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 8, 2016 -> 05:46 PM) That's what I mean. Three starts + the simulated games and side sessions. Oh sorry. I agree with you 100%

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 8, 2016 -> 12:21 PM) This is what I'm thinking as well. Nice post. As long as none of them are hurt, 3 starts each should give them more than enough reps for the beginning of the season. There's no need to overuse them in exhibition games IMO. Three starts each is nowhere near enough work prior to beginning the season. They are currently doing "B" games and the dreaded simulated games on the side to get work in. The fewer games means less stressful innings on the arms.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 07:18 PM) I think he plays LF coming off the shoulder surgery since Melky has a good enough arm fir RF. His shoulder will be fine by the beginning of the regular season. It's a 3-4 month rehab and then sport specific strengthening. He is right on pace.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 5, 2016 -> 03:04 PM) Funny: the Reds had a relief pitcher throw named Rookie Davis. I'm sure his parents weren't baseball fans at all. If they were true fans his name would have been Crash instead of Rookie.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Mar 1, 2016 -> 09:07 PM) Wonder how far he'll fall now. Torn hamstring would mean he'd miss all of the 2016 season, right? Not necessarily. A tear in the midsubstance would take 12-14 weeks. If the tendon tore off the bone then it's a bigger issue.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Mar 1, 2016 -> 05:19 PM) They likely traded for him to play 3rd; then they work out a deal for Frazier. That trade, modest cost that it was, really was unnecessary once Frazier was here. (aside from obvious preference for veterans). Sox FO reacts with no real plan; they just aren't creative. I wanted to trade Eaton (to shore up 3rd or some other position) because I think we saw a career offensive year and his defense isn't good and the rest of our OF defense is bad. And we had a more than capable CF on the roster. Not creative? They upgraded half of the lineup without increasing the budget and not trading away any of their top prospects.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 1, 2016 -> 11:57 AM) You are correct, in 2014 he was a gold glove finalist. UZR had him as a top 10 in the league defensive CF. In 2015 he was quite bad. Not terrible, but bad is an appropriate description - UZR had him as the 3rd worst qualifying CF in the big leagues. It certainly remains possible for him to return to his 2014 form. However, counting on that to rescue a defense that is generally terrible around him seems dicey, especially when he's already dealing with injury rehab. But we'll see. Maybe there's a coaching issue there somewhere? He was benched for a day last year while not listening to the coaches regarding positioning. His arm will be fine by the end of ST. It's a 3-4 month rehab and then building to playing strength.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 1, 2016 -> 10:47 AM) however, Micah only played there for ~2 months. He can absolutely be a lot worse than Sanchez, and frankly he should be expected to be a defensive downgrade from Sanchez because Sanchez was really good. All second baseman will be worse this year with the replay for "the neighborhood tag" on the pivot for the DP. I think this will help the less mobile second basemen as it will make the more agile ones come closer to the bag.

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Feb 29, 2016 -> 12:52 PM) I hate myself for clicking on a link to watch Leury Garcia hit a single and Adam Eaton ground out. Winter needs to end. Why? It's baseball. Doesn't matter who's playing. Baseball is starting and it's a glorious thing.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Feb 28, 2016 -> 08:24 PM) A team that spent the majority of the season w Flowers, Sanchez, Saladino and Avi in your everyday lineup was a good team???? That is half of your lineup in the field. 3 of the 4 will not return to their position from last year and 90% of the fans want the 4th one replaced. Agreed that guys like LaRoche, Alexei and to some extent Melky did not perform but the rest of the lineup were not ML quality starting players. Yes. I believe most people thought it was a good team, at least above .500. Eventually, they have to play the young guys to see what they have. Avi had never played a full season, Sanchez and Saladino deserved a shot. Flowers was a good defensive catcher that the pitchers liked to throw to. If the rest of the team performed to their capabilities, they could have lived with flowers behind the plate. In hindsight, it wasn't. However, most of the problems you just mentioned were addressed this offseason. So now we see how they perform this year. Edit. Don't forget to add Smardija (sp) to your list. He was one people thought would help but tanked as well.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Feb 28, 2016 -> 07:12 PM) Where does the buck stop when evaluating the continued lack of results of this team? I think the changing philosophy the last two years is a big change. Besides what do you consider the lack of results? If it's not making the playoffs, nearly every ownership would change every 3 years. I think the change with Rick Hahn as the GM shifted the philosophy of the team and he needs some time to implement the change. Last year I thought he built a good team. The players didn't play to their capability. I also think that they have a pretty god team this year and are building in the right direction. I also agree with another poster that if they are under .500 this year there will be a manger change because they can't fire all of the players, although Hahn tried changing 1/2 of the lineup this year.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 28, 2016 -> 02:33 PM) Except it's a little bit late for that philosophy change after addressing quite a few of the issues on the major league roster...and also not having the position player depth (other than Anderson) to realistically fill those remaining holes over the next two seasons. At that time, we'll have to fill even more holes without buying free agents at the highest prices and/or running into budget limitations. It's not the Sox philosophy it was his comment about not having a good farm system. Personally, the ranking of the farm system is meaningless. A team needs to use the farm system to help the MLB club by either bringing up prospects or trading the prospects for MLB players. The rankings are based on overall talent and depth. I like what the sox dis this year. They traded mediocre players from a system that everyone here says is bad and picked up an all star. As long as they keep the possible impact players and obtain good players they will continually improve the team.