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Brian Bilek ‏@ChiSoxraBBit 31m31 minutes ago #WhiteSox are not "out" on Cespedes. Team is slow playing the market and Upton will be playing somewhere other than Chicago in '16.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 28m28 minutes ago Gavin Floyd's agent Mike Moye says Floyd was asked by a member of the Orioles' organization to throw at mini camp, but respectfully declined Moye: "Gavin is healthy, has been since the final month of last season, &is focused on preparing for ST. His offseason prep is going well" Moye: "Interest in Gavin has been understandably brisk. A healthy Gavin Floyd will make most any rotation in the majors a better rotation."

The best part of this is Jay Bilas is just killing it https://twitter.com/JayBilas WIAA acceptable chant to officials: "Dear Sirs: We beg to differ, but thank you for your service to our game." WIAA acceptable chant on FT attempt: "We cannot in good conscience pretend we want you to make this, but wish you good luck, nonetheless." WIAA acceptable chant: "We hope for a positive outcome while fully realizing that the result is not a negative reflection upon our guest." WIAA acceptable chant: "We note your attempt did not reach the rim, but only to alert the clock operator that a reset is unnecessary."

http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/01/11...d-chants-banned

Bill Shaikin @BillShaikin #Dodgers hire Alex Anthopoulos as VP/BB ops, joining Friedman (Pres/BB ops), Zaidi (GM), Byrnes (Sr VP/BB ops).

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 01:10 PM) That's pretty cool. How were you guys sure it was him? Without getting too much into details, it was verified. Here was one of his best posts here. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...st&p=448366

Crude Oil actually printed under $30 today. Front month gasoline is under $1.10. For us suburbanites, that means prices at the pump around $1.60 or $1.70.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 01:16 PM) The problem with most of these fan theories is about 2% of the audience that will see these movies would even understand any of this, let alone give a crap...and given that this is Disney were talking about...the only thing they're going to cater too is the casual fan that equates to huge $. Who cares? It makes for good discussion here for the people involved.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 10:19 AM) He is truly a gem. I still remember when he posted on this board years ago as a prospect. (As well as Baj and others) Just a great guy. Those were some great times. The chats with Bullard and Baj were incredible.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:44 PM) If you can afford 292,301,338 tickets, you're a guaranteed winner. As long as there isn't more than one other winner, you can take the cash option and still profit. Of course, in addition to affording all the tickets, you have to have about 900,000 hours free in order to buy them all, and that's assuming that you already have all the combinations filled out on forms. Except that isn't true. Cash payout is $930 million. Subtract out federal taxes of 39.6%, and that leaves you just short of $561 million (assuming you live in a state tax free state, if not, it is worse). To buy each ticket combination would cost you about $585 million.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:28 PM) Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 3m3 minutes ago Source: #Orioles, #Rockies engaged in "ongoing trade talks" on Colorado outfielders. Rockies have surplus following Parra deal. @FOXSports DO IT! It would be incredible to see Baltimore give up a nice prospect package for any of the Rockies OFs taking them out of both Davis and Cespedes.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:29 PM) I think they have some women and children there now? They were openly bragging about using them as shields at Bundy 1.0. I don't have any sympathy for these guys, but I still would prefer that this be resolved peacefully. An armed assault also puts LEO at risk, as well as the federal property itself. Which is exactly why we shouldn't give them the time to complicate things more. This should already be done.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:24 PM) The FBI caught an awful lot of s*** after Ruby Ridge (rightfully so, that thing was botched from the start and their rules of engagement were insane) and Waco (questionable tactics, lots of people end up dead). It helped drive the militia movement and culminated in OKC. Since Waco, the FBI generally takes a much less aggressive approach, and that isn't necessarily a bad thing. There's also the argument that law enforcement is letting these guys hang themselves as much as possible as long as they don't pose an immediate violent threat. The SW Michigan Hutaree militia case really upped the requirements for just how far along the FBI needs to go before a serious conviction will stick. I couldn't care less. If you take up arms against the US Government, you should expect to die. You want to live? Don't undertake an armed insurrection.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/161...esses-white-sox

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper 2h2 hours ago Toronto, Ontario @NHLBlackhawks 3 yr Quenneville ext included bump on his last year of old deal Sources say new #NHL deal in ballpark of 18m over the 3 yrs.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:17 PM) If #Rockies trade significant OF bat after signing Parra, they could further complicate markets for Cespedes, Upton, Fowler. https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/686974380052582400 [Rick Hahn evil laugh]

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 1m1 minute ago Chen's deal is for $80 million/5, with an opt-out after the second year. Sixth-year vesting option based on IP (180 in '20, or 360 '19-20). If the vesting option kicks in for Chen, it's worth $96 million over six years.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) Why is the Waco comparison bad here? I mean, in Waco you had brain-washed innocents, allegedly. Here you have a bunch of seditionists and/or traitors. A drone strike would be ok with me. Yeah, I can agree here. These are armed terrorists who took over a federal building. They need to be run off one way or another.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 11:33 AM) Nashville is continuing with their archaic "keep the Red out" program to keep the Blackhawks fans out of the building. Tickets can be cancelled without notice, and you can be asked to produce the credit card used to purchase the tickets, and prove that it has a billing address within their viewing area So stupid. If your pathetic fans can't fill the arena, why not sell the seats?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:06 PM) Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 4m4 minutes ago Gerardo Parra has signed with #Rockies for 3 years and $26 million, according to report from my friend @WilmerReina. That is a double bonus for the White Sox. #1 it will mean the Rockies trade an OF, and it is a low number.

That doesn't say we are interested, it is speculation that we could have interest. Nothing to see here. Honestly our starting SS is either going to be Saladino or Alexei. I see no other realistic options, including Desmond.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 11:06 AM) Honestly, not sure players need to give up anything logically. Has the pick compensation ACTUALLY curtailed cost in any meaningful way? This is the owners tying their own hands behind their backs and crying it was the players fault. I don't think there is any question that some players have seen their markets suppressed.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 10:41 AM) The next CBA should hopefully update the terrible compensation system on FA, as well as the international market. The only thing I think improved was draft. But the idea that if you go over your spend the best thing to do is go WAY OVER is so ridiculous I can't believe nobody brought it up ahead of time. It seems obvious, but what are players willing to give up to have that happen.

Tracey Myers ‏@TramyersCSN 59s59 seconds ago #Blackhawks announce three-year contract extension for Joel Quenneville, which runs through the end of the 2019-20 season.

This is a great Q&A with one of my all time favorite characters, Brandon McCarthy. Do yourself a favor and just read it. http://www.theplayerstribune.com/brandon-m...hy-mlb-twitter/