southsider2k5

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 04:12 PM) But that's on the organization, right? Not the actual practice or strategy of tanking. If the Bulls agreed to cut their prices in half for a rebuild, they could. But (1) Bulls fans still show up to see these young Bulls or (2) they show up to see the other team (like Simmons/Embid, Lebron, etc). So the Bulls can still sell the tickets and make money. And to be fair to the Bulls, they're being as open and honest about this as they can without pulling a Cuban and getting fined for coming out and saying the work "tank." I have yet you run into a Bulls fan or hear a Chicago media personality complain about what the Bulls are doing. EVERYONE is in agreement that they need to tank as hard as possible. No one cares that they're not winning. No one cares that they've benched two starter-quality players. No one cares that they traded away Mirotic to make the team worse in the short term. I just don't see why the NBA cares. They created this mess by allowing super teams to exist in the first place. And their basic model has been to have dynasties with super star players anyway. So competitive balance is a very weak argument because there has never been competitive balance. Not necesarily Bulls specific, but more general. Once people stop showing up, the party is over.

FutureSox‏ @FutureSox 1h1 hour ago The #WhiteSox released 1B KJ Woods. Last with Kannapolis in 2016, did not play in 2017, was on DL.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 14m14 minutes ago Napoli gets $1.75M base and $3.25M incentives assuming in majors on Indians deal @MLBastian 1st with agreement 6 replies 20 retweets 40 likes

Hector Santiago really cruising through the Cubs on paper. 3 IP 0H 0BB 3K. Any idea how velcocity and stuff looked?

At some point in time, there will be a fan revolt with the idea that paying full price for halfassed [insert sport here] is bulls***, and people aren't going to want to pay it anymore. I think that is what all professional sports organizations are trying to avoid. I can't imagine paying full price for a Bulls ticket right now as they intentionally sending guys like Cam Payne and Jerian Grant out there, while benching Zach Levine.

Jeff Passan‏Verified account @JeffPassan 1m1 minute ago Sources: Tim Lincecum is deep into talks with the Texas Rangers on a one-year major league deal, and the expectation is it gets done soon. One possible plan for Lincecum: pitch out of the bullpen. And with the Rangers' closer job wide open, he's got a good shot at securing it.

James Fegan‏ @JRFegan 4h4 hours ago Tim Anderson is looking to bring the aggression on the basepaths he touted back in Double-A when he and Jacob May were a speedy dynamic duo, but with the efficiency and ability to read pitchers they’ve both learned since then

Study as to why the election results didn't match the polls... https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/27/upshot/t...irst-place.html

Sounds like Delmonico just came in on a ball that was over his head, and turned what should have been the 3rd out into a double.

Happ HR, 1-0 Satan.

Cordell had a leadoff single in the first, nothing else.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 12m12 minutes ago Pedro Alvarez: 1M in majors. 3M incentives, 2 outs in deal #orioles

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 9m9 minutes ago Ben Revere, who earns $1.5 million with #Reds if in big leagues, can request release if not on 25-man roster by March 22

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 6m6 minutes ago Michael Saunders deal with #Royals pays him $1.5 million in big leagues with $500k in incentives

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan 12m12 minutes ago Eloy Jimenez tested sore left knee this am, worked out on field but likely won’t tomorrow. Renteria: ‘I’m going to try to take it 1 day on, 1 day off. We’re going to be careful with him.’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/c...ance/377672002/

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 01:14 PM) All first rounders that have yet to reach potential but I don't think anyone is overhyping them let alone hyping them That is what I thought reading the list. Who exactly is hyping Carson Fulmer out there?

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 12:05 PM) Ryan Seacrest...COME ON DOWN! Huh, I was never quite positive he was straight, not that it matters.

Draft strategy shouldn't change base on a MiLB player injury. Really it shouldn't change based on any injury.

Baseball America‏Verified account @BaseballAmerica The White Sox believe a change of scenery could help Casey Gillaspie unlock his power potential. https://t.co/c4LkQGAuQr Rob Young‏ @RobertHYoung 3h3 hours ago Rob Young Retweeted Baseball America Interesting tidbit that Gillaspie has been getting himself into better shape to potentially play an outfielder corner position. Played the OF in HS and a little in college #WhiteSox

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 41m41 minutes ago Tim Lincecum has his list of suitors whittled down to a couple teams, including a longtime rival, and is expected to make his decision within the next day or so.

Damn. Another blow and we haven't even gotten to March yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2760549...r-entering-2018 Carson Fulmer, Carlos Rodon, Tim Anderson

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 26, 2018 -> 04:56 PM) This is very true. There was an article done with a longer term study that included many season, and the Sox were like 3rd in overall DL days and 1st by a long shot in pitching DL days IIRC. Here we go. http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/01/chicago-wh...abled-list-days

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 26, 2018 -> 04:47 PM) If I am not mistaken, the Sox have had one of the healthiest teams for a while now, in terms of days on the DL. This is very true. There was an article done with a longer term study that included many season, and the Sox were like 3rd in overall DL days and 1st by a long shot in pitching DL days IIRC.