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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 30, 2014 -> 03:38 PM) The glute bone is connected to the, elbow ligament Going to have to go back to the cadavers and figure this one out.

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Jul 30, 2014 -> 06:16 PM) Not only that, but this has "good Samaritan" Jerry Reinsdorf written all over it.....you know JR probably feels horrible for the kid and will do anything he can do to accommodate him. Not to mention that since he was hurt under contract it will be workers comp until he returns.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 29, 2014 -> 10:04 AM) He's got a mediocre strike out rate, a mediocre walk rate, he gives up a lot of home runs, he doesn't throw as hard, he's been incredibly mediocre to bad overall as a pitcher this year, and he's due another $30 mill or so. As a back end of the rotation starter for the Sox, I have no problem with John Danks, but I'm trying to temper expectations for what the return will be. BTW, the quality start statistic is ridiculous. If a guy goes 6 innings and gives up 3 ER, how is that really any different than a guy going 7 or 8 and giving up 4 ER? The problem is you can look at all the predictive stats you want or look at what he's really done. His ancillary stats aren't great but he's been able to prduce at a pretty good level. The stat isn't ridiculous as very few pitchers average 8 innings a game anymore. The 7 or 8 and 4 runs is no different but most pitchers don't go that deep into games because they aren't expected to.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 29, 2014 -> 12:04 AM) But they aren't saying it's a fluke just to hate on him -- it's because even when he's hot he isn't showing any signs of sustainability. No player can sustain their production while "hot". The definition of hot is to be playing better than their norm. If you expect that of any player you will be wrong.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 04:41 PM) Oh I know that is *his* reasoning, I'm just saying that *his* reasoning often makes no sense. When there's like 10 different options and you're consistenly picking between the 3 dumbest actions to take then I just have to wonder whgether you are a managert guy ore a footlong chili cheese dog, that's all. If this is the case, I wouldn't put a player in where he wasn't comfortable either. That is just a recipe for long term disaster. You may do it for a trial but during a long season you need to put the players in the best position to win and consistently putting them in uncomfortable positions or continually changing them is not a winning recipe (you've made me hungry with the dogs references).

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 04:37 PM) me too (all of us, although mine is turkey dog w/ turkey chili TYVM) but I dont want my footlong chili cheese dog managing the baseball game I barely trust the thing long enough to manage its way down my esophagus & into my belly sometimes it doesnt have a lot of time to react it goes down so quick Across the street from Coors field is a place called Biker Jim's hotdogs. I has a pheasant brat wrapped in ham wrapped in swiss cheese and deep fried for a phesant cordon bleu dog. I could have died right there from the taste and the cholesterol. I think it would make a dang fine manager.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 04:35 PM) Then you get Leury Garcia betting leadoff you have to wonder whether Connor's spot int he order is the product of great thought or just Robin being Robin ie footlong chili cheese dog being footlong chili cheese dog That is more because you want to keep the consistency in the rest of the order when Eaton needs a break. Why mess with everyone when one guy needs a break. Maybe Garcia is used to being in that spot through out his minor league career and is more comfortable there.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 04:33 PM) Robin's brain = footlong chili cheese dog hence the farting 1.00 weenie wedsnesdays at the creamery! I love the chilli cheese dogs.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 03:56 PM) Dude, I'm talking about obvious noob stuff like running out of pitchers, "forgetting" to PR for Jose and then PR for him when he's on 2B, bringing on a LHP for the platoon matchup and then having the opposing manager make the obvious move to then bring on a righty PH and batting Gordon Beckham and Ramirez 2nd while the guy with the highest OBP on the team can't get out of the bottom 1/3 (Conor). And to answer your question, maybe 1 or 2 games at most. As I've said so many freaking times: managers don't really mean s*** in baseball but that sure as heck you don't try and get the best you can. Maybe he doesn't trust a younger player higher in the order or maybe Conor told him he is not comfortable in that spot. You could force a player to hit there but what would it do to his performance. There are many variable that go into the lineup not just "the guy with the highest OBP" hits second.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 08:24 AM) Poster's aren't paid to look 2 or 3 moves ahead or manage the team but Robin is. So it really makes no difference when they say the moves are iffy because they are iffy. If you realize it before time, during or after, they are still questionable moves and I don't see you denying that. If it doesn't matter then, it doesn't matter now.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 02:07 PM) Yea he probably couldn't do any upper body work for a few months and is probably just now getting back to lifting. Bat prolly felt pretty heavy in his hands the first few swings. There might be scar tissue he is also working through correct? Shouldn't be much scar tissue as it was probably done arthroscopically. But you never know.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 12:56 PM) So he's running, hitting and throwing, they must just be waiting on a formal medical clearance before he does his rehab assignment. I would love to see him get 80 or so PA in September to knock a bit of the rust off. Odds are it's mostly continuing to build strength and thengetting in "baseball" shape with timing and coordination. Basically he needs to go through Spring training.

I think the only real answer is too few.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:07 PM) Na dude, same thing. Nice try with the "science". Big difference hence the 3 month rehab vs. 9-12 month rehab.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 10:40 PM) The Oprah thing was already dead and buried when he made that comment, according to the reporter and Sam. I believe the Oprah Sam reality show was cancelled on May 16th. Ok. The quote I heard from him said he was asked this when the reality show was announced.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 04:22 PM) Derrick Rose certainly doesn't feel so. There is a signifcant difference with an ACL tear in a basketball player and a non-throwing shoulder injury in an outfielder. Let alone the fact that one had a suture repair of tissue and the other had a full blown ligament replacement.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 06:46 PM) So am I the only one that seems to think Tony Dungy is clearly a homophobe? I've got people all over FB defending him. He is based on his religious beliefs. However, I don't disagree with him that a rookie player coming in with his own camera crew and Oprah doing a "reality" TV show would be a major distractron for a team. From a head coach perspective, I don't think a borderline NFL talent would be worth it all regardless of why the rookie had the camera crew.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 02:15 PM) I didn't know he had a back injury, but you are spot on with your assessment. I hurt my back several years ago and had a doctor tell me whatever I did, don't let anyone cut my back unless it was the last remaining option. Too many things can go wrong. So if it's a major issue, you are pretty much screwed either way. A very smart and atypical physician. They need to cut into too many structures not to cause at least some long term issues.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 08:33 AM) What's your prediction/thoughts on how having a smaller than normal UCL will affect Brady Aiken's pitching future? I've never really seen anything on something like that. However, with the rash of injuries lately it doesn't sound good. I guess it would depend on if it was width or thickness. I don't think width would make too much difference. However, thickness would probably decrease the tensile strngth of the ligament.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 10, 2014 -> 12:07 PM) Ptatc, what kind of severity is possible with Tanaka's injury? With asmalll tear you immobilize it and hope that the tear fully heals. The PRP they are using helps tostimulate the healing process . typical healing time is 6 to 8 weeks. They will check it at 4 to see how it's healing. There is the possibility it doesn't heal but when they say small tear there is usually apretty good chance.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 9, 2014 -> 03:33 PM) I thought the Bulls already told him he's getting traded or amnestied? I find it hard to believe someone out there wouldn't take a trade for him. He's a big expiring contract. A team like Philly who is going to tank again wouldn't like that? There was an article explaining why it would be better for the Bulls if they keep him, if they don't trade Gibson. With Gibson and Boozer they are at the cap and can use to separate exemotions to sign other players. With only Boozer amnestied they drop below the cap too far and cannot use the exemptions.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 01:50 AM) Question for me because might as well: After getting tackled while in the air, landed hard on my back and had a massive muscle contusion in my right lower back. It healed but still gets tight when I go for runs. Anyway to loosen it? Lay on your back and pull your knees to your chest. Then straighten out your right leg and rotate your hips to the left to touch your right leg to the ground. Do the same to the right for the left leg. These will stretch the spine flexors and rotators. Also stand against against a wall and put a tennis ball between the wall and the area that is sore. Squat up and down a little to massage the area.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 10:31 PM) What's the prognosis for an injury like Neymar's fractured vertebrae? As near as I can tell from the videos and info, there was no nerve damae or displacement of the fracture. If this isthe case, it should be a 6 to 8 week recovery. The possi le complication that osteophytes form to blo k any motion or impinge the nerve s. I didn't see any info on which part of the vertebrae was fractured. This could make a difference as well.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 09:00 AM) So don't the Cubs absolutely need to move Starlin Castro and like right now? They maymove him to left and keep them all?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 08:55 AM) Well the key to the Cubs (and the Astros for that matter), is just the sheer depth of talent... They're going to be bringing them up in waves... The problem is thatthe depth is all hittng. They are trading away allof theirpitching for more hitting. I'll be impressed when they acquire quality pitching without spending 100 million.