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QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:13 PM) Definitely a grilled polish or brat at #1. The smell of the onions and sausages grilling hits me the second I walk into the concourse. #2 would probably be a liquid snack at Beers of the Midwest (I'll try not to go on a craft beer rant). #3 would probably be a brisket sandwich from down the 3rd base line, though I haven't had one in a while. It is literally the first thing I smell when I walk into the ballpark. I love it. It is 100% part of a game day experience for me.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 08:09 AM) Bulls are apparently offering Noah's contract, Mirotic, and McDermott for Rudy Gay and Ben McLemore. Where do I sign?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 07:14 AM) Wilt Chamberlain was another. Good call.

Very nice perspective from Anderson.

The best way to build a team? Be insanely rich like the Dodgers.

QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 10:29 PM) ESPN just posted this. It's old and I've heard it before, but it never stops being amazing: If you take away Gretzky's 894 goals (a record), he is STILL the All-Time leading points scorer in the NHL at 1963. The only other player I can think of that dominated an era like Wayne is Babe Ruth in the 20's.

MLB ‏@MLB 1h1 hour ago Gurriel brothers currently training, hope to sign with same team: http://atmlb.com/1LssuYG

Vincent Goodwill Verified account ‏@vgoodwill Nikola Mirotic still "several weeks away" according to Fred Hoiberg. Still in pain in his abdomen

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2016-...al-bonus-pools/ This number is subject to change based on what happens to the last of the free agents with qualifying offers.

Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 34m34 minutes ago Here's every team's 2016-17 international bonus pool: http://bit.ly/20YaRMW

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 05:41 PM) The most recent X-files episode was just awful. The Mulder shroom trip was awesome.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 01:43 PM) Thank you. I'll look into it. Call the adminstrative building for your local school system. They will be able to tell you details, including pay scale.

I live for grilled brats at a ball game.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 04:04 PM) Just asking and not criticizing but do you think the Sox would dump Kahnle after trading Almonte for him? No chance IMO. His name has come up a couple of times.

Also speaking of Saul, I just watched Talking Saul. It adds a nice twist to the episode.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 02:29 PM) Regardless it was at Soxfest that there was an article talking about Steverson working with Avi on a new batting stance. Even if he isn't there, he has been working with the organization on stuff. yeah, here it is. Scott Merkin Verified account ‏@scottmerkin Jan 28 Chicago, IL Todd Steverson traveled to Miami recently to work personally with Avisail Garcia. Dan Hayes Verified account ‏@CSNHayes Feb 12 Todd Steverson said Avisail Garcia was very receptive to trying a new stance when they worked out for 3 days in Miami. Promises diff. look.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 02:28 PM) Sarcasm, or was he just not included in this tweet but is there, or did you read Avila as Avi? Regardless it was at Soxfest that there was an article talking about Steverson working with Avi on a new batting stance. Even if he isn't there, he has been working with the organization on stuff.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 12:33 PM) Only way we lose 89 games is if one of the big guys goes down to injury. I think 80-85 is where we will finish up. I think you can throw out the 73 and 90 win predictions as ones that would take a couple standard deviations of "luck" to happen. Even the 76 win team we just had contained some terrible years by guys who usually weren't terrible. Adding Frazier, Lawrie, and the new catching duo to this mix should really pick up three of the worst positions on the field. I think the low to mid 80's is a good baseline for win prediction. Right now I would say 84 or 85 sounds right to me.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 01:35 PM) There are guys that should be platooned without a doubt, but in today's game with 12 pitchers on a roster and 7 relievers, actually thinking you are going to get great match ups all the time is a reach. Say the Sox are down 1 with the bases loaded and Melky up in the 5th or 6th. They bring in a lefty. Pinch hit for him, say Avi. He better get a hit and give the Sox the lead for good, or Avi is going to be seeing RHP his next AB. So there is that, and you don't have an endless supply of possible pinch hitters. With 12 pitchers on most rosters now, plus two catchers, you get 11 roster spots for the 8 other every day players, if you include a DH in that total. Out of that group, you need to cover the infield and outfield in those three players.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 11:45 AM) I'm not trying to be picky. I know I can't be picky because the student loans will be coming in shortly after and other bills. Can someone still be a sub without a degree in education? I never put much thought into it. I just figured I wouldn't be able to sub because of what my college degree is in. Depends on the particular school system, but typically having a degree is enough.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 01:27 PM) Taking a look at the 40-man, I actually don't see any obvious guys to dump -- there are guys EYE would dump, but I assume the Sox might/probably like them as much or more than Nolin. Here are the potentials that jumped out: OF Jerry Sands IF Leury Garcia OF Daniel Fields SP Scott Carroll SP Brandon Brennan RP Tommy Kahnle RP Zach Phillips RP Michael Ynoa If the Sox signed another OF, I could see them cutting one of those OF's. Outside of that, Carroll has been removed from the 40 man roster once, and would be a probably target again.

The 40 man roster is finally full, which means if they want to bring in another major leaguer, they would have to cut an additional player if they made a claim like this. As to the player, If the Sox see something they can alter, I have no problem with it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 12:07 PM) I think he's a spectacular coach but he can only work with certain people and he probably also has a lifespan with organizations. We kinda saw the same thing with Skiles when he was here - absolutely got the best out of his players, was a key part in taking an org that didn't have the leagues best talent and pushing them into the 2nd round, but eventually the personality clashes between him and the team got so bad that the Bulls basically collapsed for a year and were forced to remove him. The Bulls gave Thibs probably the best possible roster for him in 2011-2014. Center like Noah, hard workers like Deng and Butler, guys who would buy in but weren't such big names they dominated everything, guys who would put up with him always being on them, deep bench including "guys Thibs likes for defense", but unfortunately the engine that could make the offense go kept breaking down. Then eventually, players and the org started feeling he was overdoing it, especially when they brought in an all star from outside the org who hadn't had to put up with a coach like Thibs before. Skiles is probably a great comp for Thibs. From another sport, I also liked a comp to Mike Keenan.

QUOTE (LDF @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 11:48 AM) he has an instant out clause once he is traded.... no window no negations. he becomes a instant Fa. It is not instant. It is at the end of the season he is traded during. If he were traded now, he would be a free agent after the 2016 season. A team that acquired him they could get him to waive it, but I am sure it would take some sort of a financial incentive to do so.

I am sure plenty of teams were willing to bring him in. Good luck to Mark no matter what he does. He is one of my all time favorite players.