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QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 09:26 PM) I'll be honest, I always thought player insurance was only handed out if the player missed the whole year. I've heard otherwise on here though. It probably depends on how much you pay in premiums. More you pay, more you can get covered.

10? I'd say 20-30. Don't training camps usually start with ~80 ish person roster.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 09:19 PM) If he comes back in May, you're not getting much money back at all then. 2 months is probably still ~$5 mil.

This is sorta perversely entertaining. This is one page at WBIR.com.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 09:17 PM) It amazes me how much we're paying him to be so terrible. But just remember, spending 30 million on Pujols (according to KW) is stupid when you can spend 30 million on Rios/Peavy. If Peavy's contract is insured...that really helps.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 08:50 PM) Before they put their paws on him... Beckhams swing mechanics Some people really disliked Beckham's mechanics before he was with the Sox because of his large leg kick/timing mechanism, which potentially could make it hard for him to catch up to heat.

Ok, I'm getting annoyed with the whole taking shelter thing.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 08:37 PM) Cooper stresses command over velocity. For some it works (Thornton), others it doesn't (Masset) This elevation in velocity isn't "moving to the Yankees" and you know it. He took a year and a half off and finally let his arm heal more.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 12:47 PM) The Bulls need to improve and work in Boozer. The guy is a very very efficient offensive player and unfortunately, given the team wasn't able to practice with him and hasn't had a lot of time playing with both Noah and Boozer, they just haven't developed the appropriate offensive rhythm with Carlos. I expect him to play significantly better next year (from an offensive efficiency standpoint) and I still think they'll get him going better the rest of the postseason. Boozer is a guy who has produced pretty well, from a historic standpoint, in the playoffs and against longer players (he's had some strong playoff series against the long Lakers). I disagree on him getting better next year. Because a.) I think that the first half of the season won't happen again, b.) because Boozer will be another year older, and c.) because Carlos Boozer will spend at least 20%, maybe up to 50% of next year hurt, because that's just what happens to Carlos Boozer. He's sorta been exactly what I expected, which is why I hated paying him like a $15 million a year player.

Well, there's the golfball sized hail and the upcoming Geico insurance claim.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:56 PM) Well, if that's the plan, just stick Viciedo in LF and let Vizquel lead off, playing either 3B for Morel or 2B for Beckham. It doesn't matter. Or stick Ramirez at the top of the line-up to get him more fastballs. I would say Rios but not with how he's going now. Having watched Teahen try to play 2B and RF in KC, I'd rather have Lillibridge in the line-up (as an outfielder) than Teahen. Lineup positioning simply does not get people more fastballs.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:52 PM) Off-topic, but what the hell has gotten into Jeff Francoeur? I used to love making fun of him. .343 BABIP helps.

Another ugly showing for bats.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:47 PM) Willing to bet 3 or 4 of those hits came in the first week TBH. You're very much right. He opened the season on fire.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:43 PM) boy are they teeing off on Burls. That short porch never looked shorter. Actually, considering that they keep going to the warning track, the short porch is just far enough.

Wow, the RF warning track is getting a workout.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:41 PM) how so? The weakness of it.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:40 PM) Pierre might be the most scrutanized .260 hitter and rightfully so. This guys has been terrible in clutch situations so far. He's now 7/22 with RISP, which is still over .300.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:39 PM) lol I can't see any of this but probably just as well. That one was really obnoxious.

F*** you bats.

C'mon Juan

Come on O, don't spoil this.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 27, 2011 -> 07:30 PM) He has been a .500 pitcher for a longtime, time to move on. GMAFB, wins?

And there's the early lighting up of Mark.