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QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 07:45 PM) How about Brian McCann instead? Realistically, I don't see the Yanks selling unless they have a rough couple weeks. With that contract, they would probably just give us McCann. That is an ugly contract for a guy who was just publicly labeled as an $85 million platoon player.

QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Jul 8, 2016 -> 07:28 AM) I love what Tim Anderson has done so far but what is the ideal spot in the batting order for him? If his obp is mostly going to stay close to what his batting average is, he needs to hit like .330 to be considered a good leadoff hitter in my opinion. A .301 obp from your leadoff hitter is not good. Edit: I do know he may make adjustments and become more patient over time but I'm mostly talking for now. Long term, probably not. But while both he and Eaton are hot in the 1-2 spots, and the team is winning, you roll with it.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 05:02 PM) Not to change the subject, but the subject of one of Hahn's worst moves -- the acquisition of Emilio Bonafacio, surfaced yesterday as Emilio was DFA'd by Braves. How does a 1 year, $3 million signing qualify as one of the worst? I mean I get the guy sucked at all, but it had so little impact on the franchise he was released long before the end of the season.

We have spent an entire election cycle talking about hate speech. Well, here is what hate speech gets you. This is political figures demonizing entire groups of people and professions.

QUOTE (BaseballNick @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 03:55 PM) Zach Remillard is one of only ten players drafted in the first ten rounds who hasn't signed according to SB Nation. I understand he was playing in the CWS and may need a break, but I really hope they sign him. He seems like a very well rounded player. Isn't he a senior? I can't see him not signing.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 03:15 PM) Worth pointing out about Holliday, he was fine...but it also took him more than 1/2 a season and being traded back to the NL to be fine. His OPS dropped more than 100 points from his previous season upon going to Oakland, then he recovered to the hitter he was once he was traded back to the NL. Oakland is also about the worst hitters park in baseball, so that isn't exactly a big shock. The spacious foul territory creates a lot of extra outs.

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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 02:32 PM) Statistics prove that college educated officers are less likely to use force than the ones that do not have that education. So there is some correlation there. Policing is almost like social work these days, and lack of patience and understanding is definitely not a desirable trait for sure. College educated are also the ones who are more likely to have better options than policing.

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 02:11 PM) I think a big problem is that we have a lot of ex-vets who go into law enforcement. And the way the government has handed down gear and trained local and state police departments, its inevitable that they just take on a military style form of justice. That's because no one wants the job for the most part, and it is only getting worse. Raising qualifications will just mean less people to choose from.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 01:27 PM) I can see you didn't bother to watch the video I linked. The US is all around more dangerous than Mexico, fact. The numbers are way skewed because of the drug cartel killings but if you mind your own business and don't go messing with the wrong crowd (drug cartels), you'll be fine. I'll take a page from you and also add that about 95% of murders in Mexico are cartel related (I'm being generous, probably 98%) You don't think that gang violence skews the numbers in the US, or especially in Chicago?

Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick While you're watching Kelly Ripa, one more nugget: Pat Riley never called Dwyane Wade during the entire process.

NerdOnTw1tter ‏@Vincent_Ellis56 9m9 minutes ago #Pistons will have to renounce C Joel Anthony, C Cameron Bairstow and PG Steve Blake for C Boban Marjanovic offer sheet. @ESPNSteinLine 1st.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 10:45 PM) Literally, we will be able to offer 2 max deals next year and still have Buckets, Wade, Valentine, Portis, Lopez, McDermott...not all that bad of a spot to be in. Please, please, let this team takes steps forward (and not backwards) so they truly are really marketable to the 2017 class. There are some huge names out there. One thing I can honestly say is that this team now has two stars who are willing to sell the s*** out of this team.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:51 PM) With bidding war on them wouldn't be surprised f there were 2nd round picks or more 2nd round picks free up the most cap room.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 10:03 PM) I've seen shorter pornos. We know the Sox getting screwed usually happens much quicker in a typical review...

The review took 6 minutes and 24 seconds.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:45 PM) I can't believe this is even an argument. To say there's no difference in activity between winning and losing threads is all kinds of naive. It's plainly obvious. Not if you have a vested interest in being negative.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:36 PM) Very false statement, and shame on you for making it. Exactly what I expected.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:50 PM) What is their return on this? Just cap space/cash? My guess would be future 2nd round picks.

QUOTE (harkness @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:31 PM) The question was why is the thread shorter... the answer is simple and I'm 100% sure - the game is not on CSN. Do people post more when the team is losing.. maybe. But the game threads are ALWAYS ALWAYS shorter non CSN nights... I'm betting the amount of people actually watching the game drops by 65-70% The part you are missing here is that Channel 50 is actually a free channel available over the airwaves. CSN is not. More people get 50, than do CSN.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:29 PM) Calderon to Lakers Dunleavy to Cavaliers Nice. Good god have the Lakers have the worst off season in the NBA.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:30 PM) Lead by example - stop whining and moaning about all of this and talk up this rather nice 5-0 lead we have going on here. I will if I don't have to read you replying repeated about how bad things are for the White Sox in every reply you make.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:27 PM) I believe you are, based on all of your negativity. The scary thing is that I think you actually believe somehow obsessing over and over again about how bad the franchise is isn't negative.

QUOTE (harkness @ Jul 6, 2016 -> 09:23 PM) Wow the ignorance some of you are showing... You have never noticed that when the white sox games are not on CSN that the threads are much smaller? It's really that simple. A lot of us do not live in Illinois, or the Chicago area. must be trolling.. its the only answer I have. There is absolutely a difference between posting patterns when the team is losing, losing big, and winning. Threads are always WAY longer when the team is losing, and biggest of all when losing big. If you don't believe me, then yes, ignorance is the answer.