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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 08:38 AM) Well for Chicago it was. We ended up with around a foot of heart attack snow. We are still under a travel state of emergency.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 05:51 PM) That storm was overblown just a bit. Maybe for you. We've got about 6-7 inches, and it is supposed to snow all night too. A good chunk of The Region is without power.

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 06:53 AM) Another security protocol that is in place is based on your post. Based on past contributions we have determined that this account may have been breached. Because this post is well written, accurate, and free of grammar and spelling mistakes, we must suspend your account until we can determine this is really Chisoxfn. And seeing all of the green we know this one is OK.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 04:53 PM) Ventura...absolutely His replacement is here, and already getting high praise from players this spring.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 04:44 PM) He's going to do what he wants to do, so let's stop pretending like telling someone what to do is at all helpful. All we can do is provide him what experience and advice we do have and hope that that will guide him moving forward. I mean it isn't like he posted in a thread asking for relationship advice or something.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 04:48 PM) Weather Channel has a reporter live in Michigan City. You are officially screwed. Yep, I saw that earlier. At least it isn't Cantore.

Scot Gregor ‏@scotgregor 8m8 minutes ago For first time as #WhiteSox, Mat Latos opens up about controversial past... http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2016022...orts/160229316/ … via @dailyherald

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 03:14 PM) Hate messages are very attractive, a lot of politicians have historically won on the "Its not your fault its someone else's" message. I think its impossible to predict what will happen if he actually goes to the general election. There are some people right now voting for Trump to try and weaken the GOP, especially the religious right. That being said, if Trump continues with hate rhetoric I hope that Democrats will all vote against him. Not as an endorsement of the Democrat candidate but as a rebuke of Trump. That is the whole reason Bernie Sanders is still around.

Tracey Myers ‏@TramyersCSN 27m27 minutes ago Q said it's too early to say Kruger could be back prior to postseason: "If he could be ready before that, that'd be fine." #Blackhawks

https://twitter.com/loswhitesox/status/702557664115617793

QUOTE (raBBit @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 02:25 PM) Flustered is one of the only personalities her people don't plan for her. The polls don't allow it.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 02:27 PM) That is exactly what they have been doing. Looking at what will probably be their 25 man roster along with a few others that have a chance or will be coming shortly, it is a good mix. They have made some good trades, some good draft picks and a good amount of free agent signings. Some of which worked out great otherwise that have not. Amateur Draft 1. Chris Sale 2. Nate Jones 3. Jake Petricka 4. Erik Johnson 5. Carlos Rodon 6. Tim Anderson 7. Carson Fulmer Trades 1. John Danks 2. Adam Eaton 3. Avisail Garcia 4. Todd Frazier 5. Brett Lawrie 6. Daniel Webb 7. Leury Garcia Free Agents 1. Jose Abreu (largest international free agent contract ever at the time) 2. David Robertson (required draft pick compensation) 3. Melky Cabrera (required draft pick compensation) 4. Jose Quintana 5. Adam LaRoche 6. Zach Duke 7. Dioner Navarro 8. Mat Latos 9. Alex Avila 10. Matt Albers 11. Jacob Turner 12. Zach Putnam 13. Dan Jennings 14. JB Shuck 15. Jimmy Rollins Bravo. And add to that that they have been active not just on the free agent market, but the international free agent market, and the July 2 market, in addition to turning out valuable prospects through their farm system. Guys like Tyler Saladino and Carlos Sanchez are also worth mentioning.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 02:15 PM) Hillary doesn't exactly get flustered by bloviating idiots. She has had plenty of practice dealing with one in particular...

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 02:18 PM) Right, but, again that's where I kind of think Trump has to be the lesser of their evils. Especially when there's a higher likelihood that he completely flips script in GE and starts prescribing more moderate policies. That is the problem with Trump. We literally have no idea who he is.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 01:37 PM) Everybody except Bernie is running on racist platform. Trump just isn't trying to disguise it. Pretty much. And he is running on a unicorns and rainbows platform.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 5m5 minutes ago Travis Ishikawa agreed to sign w/ Seattle #Mariners but was confused when deal fell apart. Back w/ #WhiteSox. http://bit.ly/1WJcaZB

JoeChristensen ‏@JoeCStrib 3s3 seconds ago Jerry Kill and the #Gophers are parting ways; agreement on new role isn't reached: http://strib.mn/1VEJwZo

A world wide draft. The NHL and NBA can do it, so can MLB.

We already have 4 inches of heart attack snow.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 11:19 AM) I think it would need to start out separate, otherwise it is a severe disadvantage to the international prospects. Raw 16 years olds would be selected infrequently in the first round compared to more refined American players at 18-23. Plus that would create some eligibility issues for MLB, it would be very difficult for MLB to keep American kids out of the draft at 16 if they made their international counterparts eligible for the same draft. They should make it years old, or HS graduates anyway. Truly level the playing field. American draft kids are already at a disadvantage because they are locked into one team through the draft.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 18m18 minutes ago Hearing same as @jonheyman: Bautista asked #BlueJays for more than 5 yrs and more than $150M. But average annual value was below $30M per.

MLB ‏@MLB 16m16 minutes ago .@Rangers OF Josh Hamilton to start season on DL with left knee inflammation: http://atmlb.com/1QEp4d4

Colleen Kane @ChiTribKane Adam Eaton says 1st Sox workout was "a refreshing start to the season because I think we’re in the process of changing the culture here."

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 10:55 AM) I heard a couple people on CNN yesterday say that they actually think some of Bernie's supporters will turn Trump's way. The anti-establishment types. No idea what will happen, but when you get through a lot of the BS, Trump does have certain positions which are more moderate / liberal (such as the fact that he has indicated healthcare shouldn't be a right). The problem is that if you go back far enough, he has taken on just about every position possible. He was a Clinton supporter until Obama was elected President. Dude has had more flip flops than Daytona Beach.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 10:46 AM) BREAKING NEWS: The Bears will either re-sign Alshon, franchise him, or let him go. They also will or will not meet with him at some point in the future to discuss these options.