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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 10:25 AM) Whose to say Bynum doesn't stay? Andrew Bynum, who will only extend with the Lakers, Rockets, Mavericks and Cavaliers.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 09:04 AM) Whiskey shot! Joxer, do you guys have many games televised over there? I'd imagine he has mlb.tv - that's a good question.

QUOTE (Joxer_Daly @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 08:27 AM) Good question. Why does an Irish guy that has only followed baseball for a few months and has never even been to the States develop an allegiance to the Sox? As Quinarvy hits on above, I was curious if there were any MLB teams with any Irish connections over the years. A pal of mine that lived in Chicago for a few years directed me towards the White Sox (I don't know too much about the extent of this connection, but intend to explore the earlier history of the team as part of my overall Soxification!!!). He also portrayed our city rivals as yuppies with delusions of grandeur, so that edged my allegiance ever-closer to the Southsiders. Surprisingly, this guy is Sox fan himself! Also, these points aside, even before developing my interest in baseball, the name Chicago White Sox would've carried some sort of iconic or romantic resonance to my mind - possibly for as simple a reason as the featuring of the character of Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams, for example - without quite knowing why. So, it's a random combination of (i) some sort of Irish connection, (ii) my pal being a fan, (iii) us being the good guys with our city rivals being up themselves, and (iv) some prior positive identification with the name. I love this guy. Welcome aboard! The internet has many answers, but if you have any Sox questions definitely hit us all up.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 09:34 PM) Here's how I'd break the trade down: 2nd line C for 2nd line C- Kane for Plekanec D for D- Subban for Hjalmarsson Why the f*** would Montreal trade PK Subban for Niklas Hjalmarsson? LOL, ok, you certainly over simplified things. Kane has still massive upside.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 08:38 PM) Kane had the game winning goal that won us the Stanley Cup, he can do whatever the f*** he wants as far as I'm concerned. Short of murder and rape. I swear this is greg or his offspring.

The problem is that none of these teams are willing to take on a pouty Dwight for one season while giving up assets. The Lakers would be moronic to trade Bynum for Dwight without knowing if Dwight will extend, because then they wind up with no center, AND Bynum has a very short list of teams he would consider an extension with - the Rockets, Mavericks and Cavaliers. This is the way of the NBA. Players approaching free agency aren't going to sign extensions just to help their team complete a deal. It's unfortunate that Dwight has handled things so poorly with his indecision - it's completely within his rights to enter free agency after playing for the Magic for 8 seasons. He's just been a child in doing so.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 04:37 PM) We'll see what Jay can do with this offense, talk to me about this again in a year or two when this offense gets a chance to get situated I firmly believe those stats are a result of megatron and have less to do with Stafford. He's not that talented And there's a lot of flaws in QBR Big Flaws in ESPN's Total QBR Exposed After Tim Tebow Rates Above Aaron Rodgers http://bleacherreport.com/articles/889199-...e-aaron-rodgers QBR: ESPN's Deeply Flawed Made-For-TV Stat http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Artic...or-TV_Stat.html I was actually talking about Quarter Back Rating, not ESPN's bulls***. I didn't know they used the term QBR, I was just abbreviating. Next time I will say QB Rating. Oh, and Stafford was 5th in the NFL last year in QB Rating. http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?arc...e&Submit=Go

Does greg have offspring?

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 03:52 PM) The Lions were the #1 team in the NFL when it comes to passing attempts, and he has Calvin Johnson on his team. So that explains the big stats. Stafford ain't that good. He's not any better than Jay Cutler. Lions offense = f*** it, toss it to Calvin He was, you know, 5th in the NFL in QBR last year. That's kinda a statistic that takes into account the number of attempts/completions. 41 touchdowns against 16 INTs is ridiculous. He threw 25 touchdowns to non-Megatron players. I love Jay Cutler, but come on, his career high for TDs in a season is 27, and that came with 26 picks.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 03:55 PM) Once again...from HockeyBuzz (and again, grain of salt). Mmmm...salty. I think I would do this trade. That's a really interesting trade. Obviously, I like Subban, and Plekanec would be a solid #2 center, but I don't see that deal being feasible. I don't see the Blackhawks trading such a marketable asset like Kane without clearly answering the goaltending situation. Add to that, the front office does oddly love Hjalmarsson - though they have been trying to turn him into more value than he is (see Sam Gagne). Add to that, the Habs have to realize that Montreal would eat Kaner alive. Blackhawks fans on the whole have become almost as meatheady as Cubs fans, and haven't cared at all about Kaner's exploits. If that went down in Montreal, that fan base would crucify him. So, I'd see both front offices/management teams saying no to that one. Personally, I would really like that trade as Subban would be such a breath of fresh air (and in his own right a ridiculously marketable player who fills a huge need for the roster) AND we'd have a #2 center who helps fill out the lines and lets us stop playing Sharp (and obviously Kane) at center. The Hawks are not short on wing depth, so I don't believe the under-performing frat boy Kane would be missed. Either way, it likely won't happen as neither Chicago winter team seems able to step up and rock a real deal!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 02:10 PM) Perfect let me know, I'm 6'1" so it should be good. I'm 6'1" and on a Large frame, as that was recommended by an expert, but again, free bike is free bike.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 02:07 PM) Side-note: if I'm an Eastern Conference team with cap space, I'm making a qualifying offer on Lopez or Humphries to blow this s*** up. They can't be traded once that happens, meaning Brooklyn would have no hope of completing the deal. They'd deserve it too since they seem to be trying to give Orlando as little as possible. They gave away a lottery pick that would have been a nice piece for a pending free agent, and they used all of their contracts to acquire Joe Johnson. I wish someone had some balls.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 01:04 PM) Which most likely will be garbage because the Nets will be good, so it isnt as if you are getting lottery We'll see what other teams are kicking in 1sts, but yeah, it's garbage.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 12:55 PM) In current structure of deal, Orlando gets Brook Lopez, Damion James, Shelden Williams, Luke Walton and 3 or 4 1st rounders, sources tell Y! So a bunch of garbage and 3 or 4 first rounders.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 12:41 PM) @WojYahooNBA In proposed blockbuster, Orlando would send Dwight Howard, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark to Brooklyn, sources tell Y! Sports. Jeez, Richardson is actually an ok fit for that team. Wow, the f***ing Nets are going to be damn good. PG Deron Williams SG Joe Johnson SF Jason Richardson PF Gerald Wallace C Dwight Howard

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 12:31 PM) I disagree when action occurred is relevant, this game is for the FANS and that game was a waste of money for anyone who paid to see it because an ump is a joke. And this has happened before and he wasnt thrown out so stop saying its a no doubt ejection. I am against star treatment in all sports, and baseball is no exception. Grienke deserved to be ejected had it been 4, 14, 54, or 94 pitches into the game.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 12:34 PM) The uniform may change but the story is one I seem to have heard several times before: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...9,0,53153.story It truly is a story I've read many a time, normally while wondering why the White Sox were under-performing.

I hope he doesn't pitch.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 11:14 AM) Damn, for sure thought AJ is way younger than Paulie. Why

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 10:57 PM) I've got McCutcheon as my Derby winner. I've never heard of a McCutcheon.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 11:04 PM) It looks like I'll be getting a purebred yellow lab this week. 8 months old, already 80 pounds. Is this going to be "your" dog or are your parents getting it? It seems like odd timing for someone who may/may not be getting ready to travel across the country in search of a broadcasting job in a profession that would cause you to be away from home an awful lot? If it's going to just be your parents' dog, then ignore this post, but if you are looking to get a pooch, you might want to wait until you have your feet under you a bit more. Dogs of any size are a lot of work and yellow labs need a lot of space that someone at your career level might not be able to provide. Food for thought!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 09:19 AM) Really, nobody wants it? where are you located? Also what size? I have a road bike that is terrible for just riding around so I am interested. I bought a brand spanking new bike 3 weeks ago or else I'd have been all over that bad boy.

"Amped: A Novel" is one badass little book. http://www.amazon.com/Amped-Novel-Daniel-H...;keywords=amped

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 05:01 PM) Pleases me because MORE AVENGERS. Angers me because it means that the normal version will come out on Blu-Ray first, then the extended edition will be a while after that. So I'll have to wait longer to add Avengers to my Blu-Rays. As someone who was your age once and built a sweet dvd collection, all I can say is "don't bother" with the bluray "collection". There will be a time very soon where blurays are phased out and you'll be stuck with a bunch of crap you'd rather have not spent your money on - just watch the movie from redbox or streamed online for dirt cheap when in the need!

Seriously, some dumb team is always willing to jump in to make things work to create super teams. If the moronic f***ing Minnesota Twimberwolves don't s*** themselves to acquire Michael f***ing Beasley, the summer that shan't be named never happens. Now this - the s***ty Cavaliers (a team that should know better) are hopping in to help Dwight get to f***ing Brooklyn.