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People put way too much faith into the rumor mill. Realize that even if something is true, it doesn't mean that things perpetually stay the same. And just because one party does something, it doesn't mean an absolute response will come in a short time frame. Players have families, wives, and other goals. Just because a guy gets an offer, this isn't PS4 where you get an instant response. Quit holding your collective breath. I think a few of you are turning blue.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 08:18 AM) If he pitches decently, it's more likely he gets traded in July. Only if they are out of the race, and/or someone in the minors is pitching out of their minds to take his place.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 12:13 AM) With the way the FA market is next year, if Danks posts an ERA of around 4.50, which is entirely possible given what should be an improved defensive club, Danks will be a somewhat valuable commodity on the open market. He's been very durable over the last two years and will be 31 when FA hits. He'll get a 3-4 year deal from someone. This. He will have value as a lefty and an innings eater.

Reading the Merkin story that mentioned his injury really scares me. That sounds a lot like the injury that destroyed Robin Ventura's ankle. That is pretty scary.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 3, 2016 -> 10:20 PM) That's the business. While I appreciate what Jonathan Toews can be, I understand that 10.5 per is a lot of cap room. When you hit your "big" deal, your value plummets. And there goes any Cup chances with it. All for some cap room.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 2, 2016 -> 02:02 PM) My dad just got a new laptop and want Microsoft Office on it for his job, but the only way he can find to get it is to pay every month or annually. Anyone know how he can get it for a one time payment that isn't too expensive? I got my version cheap through work but he can't use my code. Best Buy has one time licenses as well.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Jan 3, 2016 -> 05:42 PM) Well that definition seals the deal that #blacklivesmatter is without a doubt a terrorist organization. Not that as much as I was thinking about the protests against Rahm where protesers were invading stores. Though I will say I have no problem with the military going into this place in Oregon fully armed, as if they were terrorists, seeing as they are armed, and could very well be shooting at them.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 2, 2016 -> 11:11 PM) You're right for the wrong reasons. You don't pay for past performance. The Blackhawks owed Toews nothing. However, Toews would be better with real linemates. If he isn't paired with that kind of talent, he's not worth $10 million per. No one is. And you are correct about Kane in the past. However, when Kane underperformed, he wasn't making $10 million per year. Then you lose said free agent.

Any list that doesn't have Star Wars at #1, isn't a real list.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jan 1, 2016 -> 11:03 PM) As we have learned with Toews, it's not about if he goes through a bad stretch, it's when. He hasn't disappointed in the playoffs yet. Stars fans wouldn't really know what's that like Toews has not had a great season, and he'd probably be the first one to tell you that. I also still go back to my original argument, there are a lot of miles on that body, even for a 27 year old. He's played more games over the last six years than just about any other NHL player, and he does the dirty work. But myself, and the Blackhawks shouldn't regret the deal for a second. There are two other options there. #1, let him walk in free agency. #2, play hard ball with him, risk pissing him off, and wanting to go into free agency. Which other option would be better than the deal he got? The guy is a Hall of Famer in waiting. He has earned every penny of that contract. Honestly going into the deals, if I were to have questioned which player to give this deal to, it would have been Kane, not Toews. Johnny's whole value is the fact he is a top scoring center AND a top defensive center. Those kind of players are impossible to find. There really isn't a question about whether you give him this deal or not.

You can always increase an offer. It is pretty hard to decrease it.

That was an easy call for the official. He put his head down and lead with his helmet.

Happy Sweet 16!

Can't spell Toews without OT Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 4m4 minutes ago Jonathan Toews this season: 4 of 13 goals this season have come in OT 6 of 13 goals this season have been game-winners. #Blackhawks

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 07:41 PM) Agreed. Everyone is flawed. Dallas looks like the best of the west more than anyone else, but their defense will often not show up and they'll look bad. That being said, they played hard against Chicago in Dallas and blew them out of the building. I hate the Kings game, but they're another team I don't want to meet. Dallas plays the exact opposite of playoff hockey. It wouldn't shock me at all if they got bounced in the first round, especially if they run into a team that a physical D first type team like STL.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 07:36 PM) They have one scoring line. Toews is being wasted with a deteriorating Hossa and no regular on the first line. They have even LESS at defense now. I'm not the person who says "this isn't a Cup year" and anything is possible, but I'm realistic. With all of the turnover, this team will be at its best at the end of the year. I am not ready to say no chance this year, though I don't expect them to win.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 07:31 PM) A lot. Dallas, LA, *cough* colorado if they make it *cough*, Blues. I wouldn't want to play the caps either. Let's face it, the Blackhawks have huge holes this year They had 3.5 Dmen last year too. Not to mention Crawford didn't show up for the playoffs until the 2nd round.

Candace Buckner ‏@CandaceDBuckner 32m32 minutes ago NBA released L2M report and on final play deems: "Butler (CHI) makes contact with George's (IND) arm during his shot attempt." So the NBA has deemed the no-call that determined end of the #Pacers-Bulls game as “INCORRECT NON-CALL" According to NBA report, the final play involving Butler against George was the only “incorrect” call of the final two minutes of game.

Cody Westerlund ‏@CodyWesterlund 27m27 minutes ago The NBA agrees with Frank Vogel -- Paul George was fouled on final play by Jimmy Butler last night, league says in L2M report.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) But the question is: why? The Bears are a middle of the pack offense Not many jobs will be open and I'd much rather have Shula, Payton or Hue Jackson. Hell, I don't even think I'd want him over Fangio He turned Jay Cutler into a decent and smart QB. If that isn't a resume builder, I don't know is.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 03:40 PM) If I'm the Sox, I sign every pitcher like Gavin Floyd that I can find. They're low risk, high reward, and cheap. Hell, I'd sign 6 or 7 veteran pitchers to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training and maybe one of them finds their way onto the big league team if they have a solid spring training. If they bust, fine. Just release them before the season starts. There's no risk from the Sox perspective. At least that's what I'd do. There is no incentive for 6 pitches to sign a deal like that with the White Sox knowing they only have a limited number of jobs open. You can get one, maybe two. After that, the pitchers will start looking at other teams who might have openings.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 03:20 PM) I'd prefer having Cespedes, Alexei and Johnson with Saladino off the bench as a defensive replacement, super-sub and pinch runner. Which Johnson? Micah?

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 03:29 PM) Because steroids. Heyward is clean Did they start putting steroids in Big Macs?