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QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) I am not sure that the Cubs are really going to jump in and create their own station, I think they would really struggle to find quality programming, even MLB and BTN struggle to find a lot of solid programming. I think the threat of creating their own network is more of a negotiating ploy to increase the value of their next TV contract and bring a "wildcard" bidder into the mix. So if the old theory that SportsVision destroyed the White Sox is true, a standalone cable network should destroy the Cubs, right? Even places like LA can't their network into the mass audience, and seeing as Comcast isn't going to help them in Chicago because they have deals with the rest of the teams in Chicago (exept for the Bears), it shouldn't see a full viewing audience.

QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 09:11 PM) I feel like no one knows the exact number, there are so many moving pieces with the bonuses, LTIR, ect. But it seems like it's around there. There is no doubt they'll make a move. Stan started out as a somewhat conservative GM and has really turned into someone that won't rest on his roster, no matter how good the club is. I think the debate is either a LW or a D man, as if one goes down, you're starting both Rozy and Scuderi in the playoffs, which is scary. I was under the impression they had spent most of it with some of the call ups, but I am really happy to hear they have some room. They have options both in the minors and in cap room, that is pretty awesome.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 07:45 PM) I really hope they don't make the playoffs and somehow get lucky in the lottery. The longer they are bad, the better the chances that they sell some parts for some assets.

QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 08:44 PM) That's not TOTALLY true. I've seen different numbers a few different places, but it looks like the Hawks have about 3.5 in cap space for the deadline. I believe Ladd has a cap hit of 4.4. The Jets aren't near the cap max and have some room, even with the new Buff money. Could the Hawks swing something like a 1st round pick, Hartman and 50% salary retention on Bickell? It's a lot for a rental player, but the Hawks have shown they are once again a true contender, and you're acquiring a 1st line LW to play with Toews and Hossa. I'd do it. I didn't realize they had built up that much. That is pretty awesome. That will definitely allow them to buy someone at the deadline if they want.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 07:43 PM) What would it take to get Ladd, Tony? A s***load of caproom we don't have.

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 03:21 PM) I feel you guys are cool with me so i decided to post this and ask advice. I met a guy on a phone app and we talked for a week and met for Starbucks on Saturday. He is 23 and me 37. 14 year difference. We were there for almost three hours talking. I knew going in he has a boyfriend and that he just wanted to be friends. But half the time he was b****ing about his man. I even asked him if he told his boyfriend he was meeting me? He said NO. I got his number and a hug at the end of the night and now he wants to go to dinner and hit the clubs. Not sure if he is looking to dump his man or what? He even talked about coming over to my house some time. I am torn! For my two cents, anyone who is willing to cheat to be with you, will be willing to cheat on you. Bad news.

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QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 01:43 PM) Pretty wild that it still takes that long. The trade embargo isn't technicallly over yet.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 01:26 PM) Would the Bulls be able to acquire Griffin or Durant in a trade? I presume no, but probably worth discussing. They could, but won't. They have plenty of picks and young talent if they wanted to package it up.

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Nate Rackley @RackleyNate @BenBadler Do you see either signing before the start of the 2016 season? If not, a timeframe? Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 12m12 minutes ago No chance. Given MLB's pace, might not see Gurriels playing in games until 2017.

I honestly have no idea what I would do.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 08:56 AM) Not signing Fowler isn't a matter of budget constraints. It's a matter of "worth". The White Sox think that Fowler + forfeiture of top 30 draft pick is worth X amount. Fowler and his people don't agree, therefore Fowler isn't signed. That's all this is. The White Sox should not offer more than they are willing to offer just because fans are angry that they haven't done anything. A teams definition of "worth" is directly tied to its ability to spend. "Worth" to the Dodgers is not the same as "worth" to the White Sox.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 06:34 AM) Again, early in the off season it was rumored Hahn had last years budget to work with this year. That was the RUMOR. What Hahn DID say was that he would need to get creative in order to sign a big free agent but had many irons in the fire. Not once did the front office say they would or would not raise the payroll so I wasn't going to assume they would and especially after another season of s***ty Baseball and lowered attendance. Nowhere have I said Hahn is a liar and I'm not about to because he lied about nothing. It's not my fault fans read too much into the media rumors, speculation and made false assumptions. Maybe some fans need to put twitter down for a while... So totally true.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 09:45 PM) Was Rick Hahn lying at Soxfest when he said there were no financial or contractual restraints when they were negotiating with the big FAs, right up until the day those players signed with the teams that they did? Because whatever "budget constraints" you and SS2K5 imagine are in place today would have been place a few weeks ago when those players all upped up the way they did. To listen to you and SS2K5 go on and on about these alleged budget constraints that, unless you are an employee of the White Sox Finance dept., you would have zero way of knowing, is ridiculous. Unless you're suggesting Hahn is a bold-faced liar, you can probably put all of this budget nonsense to rest, once and for all. If you have to be an employee of the White Sox to know the budget, why are you commenting on it then?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 07:42 AM) Wasn't Freddy drunk once at Soxfest ? I think there's video of it somewhere. Here it is , 2010 bashing the Cubs A LOT of players get drunk at soxfest.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 03:16 PM) Enough of the picking at one another. How about we discuss the issue on the merits? Thad clearly has a point. JR held the City/State hostage in order to get his way. Other teams have used this as a model. That was a bit dirty of him. Case closed. Move on. This was being done for generations before JR came along. Raiders anyone? Royals? A's? Braves? Dodgers? Giants? Teams have been moving for generations because they wanted greener opportunities. But JR does it, and it is "dirty". Please.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 03:30 PM) The thing is, this team has been an assembled squad of injury prone players. And we knew that before. Hell, I've gone on record as saying it for years when Derrick first got injured. Noah's been injury prone. Taj has been. Deng has been. Kirk definitely had been. They wanted to place the blame on Thibs for running guys into the ground, but the reality is, they assembled a team full of brittle players, didn't let Thibs hire his own health team when he became coach, and proceeded to watch guys get injured at key times and blamed it on him. Yet it is Jimmy Butler, Nikola Mirotic, and Dunleavy that are also out.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 6, 2016 -> 03:12 PM) Thad, come on man. You mention Reinsdorf in almost every single post. QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 02:06 PM) Lol - ok, SS2K5, whatever. You are obviously in the mood to share some throw-away comments today, so have at it. Enjoy yourself! This said it perfectly. Apparently to the point where you don't even know you are saying it. It is like Obama to a rightwinger, or Bush to a leftwinger.

There is no point in watching the Bulls until you get some of their starters back in the line up. With all of the injuries, this team is devoid of talent at pretty much every spot on the floor.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 12:51 PM) Well, this cannot even be remotely true. If there is some sort of budget constraint preventing us from being able to meet whatever Fowler's demands are at the moment, how in the world could we have even been remotely competitive for Cespedes, Gordon, and Upton, which Hahn assured us all last week the team was up until the times those players signed with the teams that they did. A bit of a disconnect there to say the least. Unless someone actually has access to the financial records of the Chicago White Sox, speculating on their budget and/or available resources seems to be a fool's errand. Hmm, I wonder what that constraint could be...

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 11:45 AM) I made a reference to him, yes, but we were talking about the upper deck, which my reference was relevant to. Big difference. So in talking about him, you weren't talking about him. That makes perfect sense that you weren't talking about him.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 7, 2016 -> 08:34 AM) Takes two to tango. While the Sox are likely to be looking for a potential bargain, these free agents are likely waiting for the best offer to emerge due to the small amount of teams interested in them. Can't force a FA to sign if they are playing the waiting game in search of the best offer they can get. It is obvious to me that the team is up against the wall in terms of budget, which is what is holding them up.