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Evan GrantVerified account @Evan_P_Grant Martin Perez suffered broken radial head in non-pitching elbow in incident with a bull. Had surgery last week. Prolly out until May 1.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 19, 2017 -> 01:12 PM) I'd be pissed as hell as a Browns fan if they went out of their way to get a guy whose ceiling is mediocrity. Just look at the Rams who hired a young coach with charisma and knows their Xs and Os. Why wouldn't you try to emulate that instead of rehashing another washed up coach? For a team that has won one game in two seasons, mediocrity is a damned good start.

Mike JureckiVerified account @mikejurecki Jeff Fisher wants to get back into the NFL next year, could be eyeing three jobs if they open: Cleveland, Indy and Chicago. Fisher buyout from the Rams was $16M.

White Sox Talk‏Verified account @NBCSWhiteSox 2h2 hours ago Michael Kopech is changing the game: http://bit.ly/2zkF4wp

Buster Olney‏Verified account @Buster_ESPN 1h1 hour ago You can assume the Mets are among teams kicking around idea of pursuing long-time All-Star Adrian Gonzalez. They're looking for a short-term add-on at the position; when healthy, he's a good hitter/defender; was just cut by ATL, and costs nothing more than minimum salary in '18.

Brittany Ghiroli‏Verified account @Britt_Ghiroli 1h1 hour ago Nothing new and nothing imminent on Machado. But as Dan Duquette said last week, the Os are going to have to decide to "fish or cut bait" soon:

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 36m36 minutes ago Dodgers Receiving Minimal Trade Interest In Matt Kemp https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/dodgers-receiving-minimal-trade-interest-in-matt-kemp.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...att-kemp.html …

Cody Westerlund‏ @CodyWesterlund 12m12 minutes ago Bulls have waived Kay Felder.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 19, 2017 -> 10:21 AM) Random thoughts from someone who's not all that into the franchise: - Did they not hire an editor? It felt like this was intended for a 6-part Netflix series. There were so many times I felt that it was a good point for the movie to end but it kept on going. - Felt that Laura Dern and Del Toro were terrible casting choices. I prefer when they cast somewhat unknowns in this series. It seemed like they found a guy who does a pretty good impression of Del Toro to play that part. - Lots of really cool scenes. I loved the battle in Snoke's chambers after Snoke was killed. The last battle sequences on that salt planet were also really stunning. Overall, I thought it was ok but wish it were a bit shorter. Too many unnecessary scenes that should have been chopped. Definitely true. Heck they could have ended with Leia floating in space, and I would have been good with it... even though I loved where they did end it.

I guess I am pretty alone in this, but I really enjoyed the movie, and don't see it as too much different from what we have always had in Star Wars. Yes it is an action packed series of movies, flung all over the galaxy. It is people struggling with the grays in a black and white world, making choices that change them forever. Characters are all over the spectrum. Star Wars has always had a huge cast of characters many of whom are famous for a scene or two, and no real development at all. Sure it would have been great to get to know Snoke more, as we did Darth Vader and The Emperor, but with the focus being to transition from the old generation to the new, there just isn't as much time for them. Kylo is a much more important character to get to know on the dark side. A guy like Hux has always been a joke and a cardboard cut out of guys who only live to take orders. If I could change one scene, it would have been to have Leia die in space instead of forcing her way to the ship. That would have been a nice moment to leave it, I get the movie was done before then, and the idea was that she was going to be a focus in #9, but with her death, it would have been nice to change that. I loved the ending scene between Luke and Leia. Obviously it was supposed to be an omen of Luke's impending death, but it ended up being poetic for Carrie Fisher's untimely death. I also loved the return of the comedic moments. The originals had their goofy moments as well. I mean you don't get more than the "I love you. I know" scene. Yoda was also a fun source of lines, and always had jokes. The very last scene of the movie was awesome in its simplicity, yet the inkling of hope.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 19, 2017 -> 09:24 AM) Sounds like we might be going HS heavy in this next draft which makes a ton of sense. Would also be nice to see some LatAm signings actually make an impact stateside. This really should be a breakout year for some. We have had a pack of those kids get to the states and start playing at the lowest levels, though pretty young while doing it. They should be getting to the stage where they aren't the youngest kids anymore. Guys like Mota, Mercedes, Reyes, and Quijada played last year at Great Falls, and might be ready for full season ball. There were about 10 kids from Latin America in the Arizona Rookie team. Maybe we see a Sosa or a Coranado from that group break out. Maybe one of the catchers of Perez or Alfaro emerges.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Dec 19, 2017 -> 02:18 AM) All those guys are in their twenties and almost ready to be promoted. My point is where is the next wave. None of our top 30 prospects are younger then 20. It's not a major criticism when the farm was rebuilt on the fly we targeted the right guys in trades but inorder for the rebuild to be sustainable our system is going to need depth. That means signing a bunch of Dominicans next year and being active in IFA not just the big splash guys like Robert but the 1,2, million guys as well. Only if their front office wants to get fired.

First time in NBA history that a team has followed up a 10 game losing streak with a 6 game winning streak. 9 seed here we come.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 04:09 PM) Or they attached significant prospect compensation. Getting Buehler or Verdugo and sending back a Matt Rose or some college player who performed poorly at Great Falls would probably make the Sox interested. I'd love to see the White Sox do this.

I don't know if it is posturing or a recognition that the Orioles might not deal Machado, but it seems like some of the teams that targeted him are moving on.

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 59m59 minutes ago The Atlanta #Braves carry out promise to Adrian Gonzalez and officially releases him. He is still getting paid $21.5 million and is now willing to play for the minimum salary. He prefers to stay relatively close to his San Diego home, but most of all, is seeking playing time

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 30m30 minutes ago trade market for matt kemp believed to be virtually nonexistent. if dodgers can find a taker via trade they are magicians.

Now that is really cool. USA TODAY Sports‏Verified account @usatodaysports 44m44 minutes ago Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels donates 32,000-square-foot mansion and 100 acres of land to camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2...abas/956053001/

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 2m2 minutes ago The Boston #Redsox clearly want one man, and one man only: JD Martinez

Bruce Levine‏ @MLBBruceLevine 20m20 minutes ago Cubs Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer landed in Dallas this afternoon. Free agent Yu Darvish meeting is likely destination for the two execs.

That is another road for Abreu shutdown.

QUOTE (Pasqua's Mailman @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 01:39 PM) Theo may not be that concerned about the luxury tax but you can bet the Ricketts are. The old man is running the show over there and has absolutely no interest in touching the luxury tax. They are currently making boatloads of money and project to make more... the Ricketts didn't get to the position they are by walking away from profits. There is no way they are going to lower their profit margin when they don't have to. The Ricketts are honestly paying a huge amount of debt down from their purchase of the team from TribCo. I don't think any reluctance is due to profits, but due to that debt being a big burden.

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 1h1 hour ago Realmuto and Yelich understandably don't want to be the last marquee player standing in #Marlins rebuild, but #Marlins plan for both to be on opening day roster, particularly Realmuto, who is considered close to untouchable.

MLB Daily Dish‏Verified account @mlbdailydish 39m39 minutes ago The San Francisco Giants are reportedly interested in Evan Longoria:

NBC Sports Chicago‏Verified account @NBCSChicago 37m37 minutes ago .@88PKane's past week was so for the @NHLBlackhawks, it earned him 1st honors by the @NHL!