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The left impeached Clinton?

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 14, 2018 -> 08:43 AM) My favorite part of that saga is the obviously fake letter Cohen put out to initially deny the claims that used her stage name instead of her real name. His base doesn't care, and neither do most people. Nothing will cause his "family values" conservative evangelical base to abandon him. Democrats would be much better served focusing on actual issues to motivate their voters rather than Trump's never-ending personal scandals imo. Yeah, in a normal world revelations that the President (or his lawyer) paid hush money shortly before the election to a porn star with whom he had cheated on his new wife who had recently given birth, but this will never stick to him. Then again, it wasn't that along ago when the left was the party of letting consenting adults have affairs in private being a thing as well.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 14, 2018 -> 09:50 AM) He was one of the very worst players in baseball last year though. I personally don't even know if he hits well enough to be a 4th OF. He had a 37 wRC+ last year. 37. Part of that is that he was put into a bad situation where he couldn't be brought along slowly, a part of that is mechanical flaws. Most guys have a chance to platoon or get favorable match ups with someone else taking up part of the slack early on. The kid barely got a rest the last couple of months of the season as the only CF on the roster after the rest got hurt. I know he isn't great, but he also isn't 37 RC+ bad, and I think the Sox feel the same way reading the comments about him. That is also not to say that he is the starter on April 1, but not July 1.

My odds. Engel - Even money Garcia -150 Tilson -250 Cordell -300 Field 10:1 Personally I think they WANT Engel to win the job, as his defense is pretty untouchable in general. He is a 75 to 80 defender in CF, and that is a big help to a very young pitching staff. I think it is his job to lose at this point. Hopefully his work in the off season at the plate pays off and he can also hit a respectable amount to still be starting at the end of the year.

I will have to downgrade this article for not containing any Hamilton/Burr references with their profiles right next to each other.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 07:36 PM) This is total and complete nonsense. That's the polite way of putting it. JR WILL NOT SELL, he's said that repeatedly, publicly. He is keeping this team until he is dead then his family will put it up for sale, period. End of discussion. Tax purposes basically prohibit him from selling the club while he is alive. JR is a tax expert, he knows the rules and the loopholes. Why is that so hard for you to understand, honest question...not trying to be snarky. I don't care much for JR myself, but he's bought in on the rebuild and the money WILL BE THERE starting next year. No guarantees they get anybody to sign with them but the offers will be out on the table and they will be aggressive. Worth noting is that tax laws just changed for the much better... and if there is a new President and Congress in a couple of years, that might not last.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 05:25 PM) If not for the requirement of the opt-out after 2 years, I would have been pleased to give Darvish 6/$130. I feel the same way about Martinez. I think you can exploit this market and do better than trying to outbid a much stronger marketplace for basically 2-3 players next year. Going into this winter I was pretty opposed to this team buying in general. After seeing the market that developed this winter, I have rethought that stance. This winter is starting to look like buying the pullback, while next winter will be buying at the highs.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 06:38 PM) Hmmm, interesting that the Tribune Company executed the exact opposite strategy when they sold the Cubs. And why does having no money on the books increase the team's overall value? 90% of potential owners are buying a team because they want to actually win a championship. Therefore, I'd think most of these guys would prefer having a quality team in place rather than having limited payroll commitments. And do you know what would really improve the team's value? How about a new TV deal that provides this new owner with significant fixed income. That's going to be nearly impossible if their plan is to cut payroll even further next season. The good news is your theory makes zero sense and I'm 99.9% it will never happen. Honestly I don't think it matters that much. Sports franchises are such a rare commodity that people bid insane amounts of money to get any one they can get their hands on. The pattern is the same whether the franchise is maxed out on payroll or stripped down and profitable.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 04:58 PM) If that's true, White Sox should offer JDM 5/$110M and call it a day. With as many teams as are sitting out this free agency period, and as are planning on going all in next time around, you might be on to something. Watching how teams are behaving now, I am not sure that trying to outbid the uncapped Yankees and Dodgers of the world is the soundest strategy.

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 5h5 hours ago #Dodgers have reportedly agreed to terms with Chase Utley: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/dodgers-in-serious-talks-with-chase-utley.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018...se-utley.html …

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 6m6 minutes ago Rays Outright Micah Johnson https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/rays-micah-johnson-clears-waivers-outrighted.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018...trighted.html …

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 1h1 hour ago Top remaining free agent lefty Tony Watson is reportedly in talks with the #SFGiants, but #Phillies, #RedSox, and others are also still involved: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/giants-negotiating-with-tony-watson.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018...y-watson.html …

Nick Cafardo‏ @nickcafardo 7h7 hours ago The union is not allowing media at their free agent camp in Bradenton. Wonder what they're afraid of? Poor turnout perhaps? Are major league scouts also not allowed? Really odd decision. The players haven't had a good offseason. And it continues.

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan Nate Jones holding nothing back, expects to be ready for #WhiteSox opener. With video.

Chicago White Sox‏Verified account @whitesox 6m6 minutes ago Mark your calendars! Single-game tickets for all 2018 #WhiteSox home games will go on sale March 2. Which games are on your must-see list? http://atmlb.com/2BV4tiQ

Nate Jones appears to be throwing again.

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan 49m49 minutes ago 66 players will be in camp for #whiteSox. That’s biggest number I can recall.

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan Luis Robert's locker (jersey No. 92) situated between Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada. Cuban connection.

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 11:42 AM) Contract details. Bob Nightengale @BNightengale now Yu Darvish $126 million contract: $25 million in 2018; $20M in 2019; $22 M in 2020; $22 M in 2021; $19 million in 2022 and $18 million in 2023 He also has full no trade clause in first four years of deal. #Cubs so they set up his incentive to opt out after two years. This isn't a bad deal for the Cubs as long as Darvish's arm doesn't fall off at the end of year two.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 10:39 AM) The fact that the White Sox couldn't develop any pitching was one of the great many things that sabotaged the 2015 and 2016 rosters. It absolutely needs to change right now. At least now they have some horses, but until a few guys turn their talent into big league success, we should be skeptical. If this part of a larger pattern, and we got through this process to have the pitching fail, this franchise is done for in Chicago. We pushed our chips in on developing pitching over position players by volume. It was literally the worst possible move if they can't develop pitching anymore.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 09:49 AM) Even given that, that was in 2012. The last time the White Sox successfully developed a starting pitcher was 2012. In 2016, people were still talking about how the White Sox had a great record of developing pitching and we could continue to be competitive by developing that pitching and trading it for hitting. They hadn't developed a starter for 5 years at that point, and no Rodon didn't count because he was still struggling and now we've hit an injury wall. Hopefully this changes with the influx of guys we just brought in and maybe Hansen is the draftee who turns the tide, but "developing pitching" hasn't been a regular strength of this franchise in nearly a decade. If this is true, the rebuild is a complete waste of time

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 06:23 PM) Great points above. I feel like our window will be open much longer than the cubs'. The waves of arms will just keep coming. Not a chance. We aren't going to spend anything like the Cubs have/will, and we don't have the depth of position players to overcome that.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 35m35 minutes ago braves are among teams who will attend lincecum's showcase thursday in seattle. mets had interest months ago, but no word from them.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 16m16 minutes ago icymi, sources say cubs were willing to do the same six-year deal for arrieta that darvish took.

MoreMark LazerusVerified account @MarkLazerusQ said there has been no discussion of shutting down Crawford yet. Still too soon to say if there's a timetable.0 replies0 retweets0 likesReply Retweet Like Direct message