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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 11:24 AM) Seriously then. What reason do I have to trade him if that's not the level of player I'm getting? Melky Cabrera for Bobby Jenks? Are you kidding? I didn't suggest that. But suggesting that the only possibility a deal with the Yanks should get done would be if we got Phil Hughes back is utterly retarded.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 11:12 AM) If they want Jenks, then Philip Hughes is involved (assuming that Joba is actually untouchable). We have no good reason to trade him unless that is the level of haul coming back to us. This is hilarious.

Bobby Jenks is not worth Robinson Cano straight up. End of story. My God, Cano is a 24 year old 2B with a career .314/.346 with decent power and had his best walk totals ever last year... his discipline is sure to continue to grow. For a reliever who throws 100 innings? haha, no chance in hell dude.

Great article by Rozner today...

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 05:23 AM) id want melky, cano, and a prospect... they can have uribe too ;p Yeah, I'm sure they'd be itching to deal a young stud 2B for a relief pitcher. My God, Bobby is so overrated around here... people want multiple players for him! I'd love to sell high on him, but that'll never happen.

Yeah, they always start slow, blah blah blah. This team is in BIG trouble simply because the East is twice as good as it was last year, thrice as good as the year before, and Lord knows how much better than before that... This team got passed by by a lot of improving teams in the East. I can't believe some publications picked them over the Celtics, Magic, Pistons...

QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 08:02 PM) If his problem were just with Mr. Wirtz then maybe he can return, or if it were just with Peter and Mr. Wirtz, it is possible. My understanding, though, was some sweeping statements about the Wirtz family were made by Foley so there may be some bad blood. I wonder if he was there at the funeral. His attendance or non attendance would speak volumes. Also for what it's worth, his relationship with Tallon is said to be strained. Not sure what say Tallon would have in any reconciliation but it's worth noting. One thing the fans are finding out though, if Rocky Wirtz thinks something is appropriate to get done, it gets done. I suspect any discussion of Foley would fall under that umbrella. For the record, the Blackhawk web guy says publically that Foley isn't coming back and has said that for a while now. Of course, he now has a new boss in McDonough. I will speculate that this type of bulls*** will be gone. Whereas in the past players like Roenick, Amonte, Sullivan (all disliked by management) and guys like Foley won't be ostracized from the franchise because of petty dislikes for outspoken players/personnel. Just a hunch, but I think that petty s*** died with Mr. Wirtz and with the banishment of Pully.

QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 07:51 PM) Where is this being speculated? Hopefully not on the Blackhawk message boards ... still? Mac and Jurko interviewed McDonough yesterday and it was the first question they asked and he stated that they were opening all doors trying to make the Blackhawks the Blackhawks again. Then it was brought up on Boers and Bernstein, Comcast SportsNite, etc etc... it's just sooo McDonough + Harry Carray. It will happen.

QUOTE(knightni @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 01:19 AM) Decent. I enjoyed the period scenes. Ew, Jeremy. You must love "Carrie."

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 07:39 PM) Dammit. I kinda like getting easy cheap tickets at the games. This is like pre 2005 whitesox stuff, where only the loyal fans are there before the marketing goes off the hook. Actually, I would think that you'll see ticket prices for the 300 level drop across the board. Speculation has it that the $45 300-level ticket will be abolished and you'll see the highest price seat in that level down to about $30-35. I will have no problem having to "fight" for a ticket as long as its a good product on the ice!

Not much of a concern here... he'll be figured out by August of 08 and worthless by September of 08! ha.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 07:22 PM) I'd be fine with Pat on TV, but I've really come to enjoy John Wiedeman on the radio. I don't want him to go anywhere. Oh definitely, I'd rather they simulcast Wiedeman than let him go on the radio... he's a more descriptive Foley in himself... leave the radio broadcast alone, he and Murray are doing a fine job there. Dan Kelly, he needs to go, and Pat needs to come back.

Well, now we know that they'll definitely be going after a new leadoff hitter. No one in the organization fits that bill right now.

Everyone is speculating that McDonough's first move will be to get Foley back for the Blackhawks. There are not enough words in the English language that would express how happy that would make me.

Thanks for the recap.

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 11:39 AM) Why do I feel that half the team will be on the DL during the season. What? You think depending on 6 starters in your lineup who are 32+ would lend to an injury down the road? For shame!

QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 09:39 AM) Press conference at noon today. I will watch. McDonough knows how to hire good people but this ain't the baseball business. What does he know about hockey? I guess we'll find out. He has all the right Chicago connections and can help raise the franchises profile but the obvious question is, what's the level of his interaction with the hockey people? Will he be telling Dale Tallon/Rick Dudley/Stan Bowman what to do ... interesting ... we'll see how it shakes out. He doesn't really need to know hockey to be a good President. He will hire people he trusts to give him the correct information, and I'm sure will keep DT around, I doubt he'll have much input over the on-ice product other than trusting those he puts into place. We're going to see a much bigger focus on marketing, and as you said he'll be most helpful in the Chicago aspect of the Chicago Blackhawks... Jim DeMaria and Tony Ommen can focus on the hockey aspect (and I'm sure those who he brings in)... Where this franchise is today... such a stark contrast from two seasons ago.

QUOTE(southsideirish @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 08:38 AM) If by some time you mean by next Monday you would be correct. They will announce the Torii Hunter signing Monday or sooner. Book it. This sounds a lot like the Kobe deal.

The more I let this one sink in the more I like it. League perception is that Jon is a mediocre pitcher, statistics aside from 2005 suggest that is correct, and we just got a gold glove short stop who's OBP will be .100 higher than Uribe's, and he can steal some bags. Sure, I'd prefer he were 30-31 years old, but beggers can't be choosers. Now, as for the question about who is our #2, that'd obviously be Javy Vazquez who was three times the pitcher that Garland was last year and is set up to have his best season since he left the Expos. My concern is about which Contreras will show up, and I'm not certain that two of Danks, Floyd, Gonzalez, Egbert can be depended on for 30+ starts. We'll see though. With the reported "done deal" of Torii Hunter, this team just got two Gold Glovers up the middle, which will add quite a few wins to our total.

I created a new thread because I thought it was big enough news, but the Blackhawks have hired John McDonough to be their President, which I believe is a fantastic move.

What a great move by Rocky to bring McDonough in... yet another fantastic move by the Blackhawks. Reported on the Mike North Morning Show. EDIT: Can a mod please correct the typo on the spelling of Blackhawks?

Thanks for one awesome season in 8 years man!

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 01:47 PM) Now thousands of people can see what people say about you, can see pictures of you. That's if you decide to put yourself out there and to make your profile public and to let anyone post anything without reviewing it. People are stupid, if you use myspace the right way its a good way to keep up with friends.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 01:31 PM) The way the score is talking, the sox are now looking to move Uribe. Now free up that money and this is looking better. Cabrera > Uribe What in the world could we get for Uribe? I think KW is going to find himself stuck with Uribe and wondering why he said "ok" to the 4.5.