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QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 04:07 PM) Pau has a NTC. Going to play in Memphis with his brother may hold some appeal.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 02:06 PM) I've been thinking about doing the same. The only thing holding me back is sports. I know it will never happen, but it would be awesome if you could just buy a package based on the teams you follow. The same thing for me. If it wasn't for CSN, I could go without cable.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 02:17 PM) And you're assuming that you know which is also disingenuous isn't it? LOL. Again NO ONE knows with 100% clarity which is why you have so many Sox fans, a ton of them wondering who exactly is pulling the trigger on things. And despite what you think the media isn't totally stupid, there are a lot of sharp people in that profession. That fact that they are wondering as well speaks volumes. Based on the track record of both of JR's franchises, it's clear historically and statistically his method of front office alignments isn't working. I hope I'm still around when the Sox and Bulls are under new ownership just to see if a different organizational philosophy breeds more success. Mark This is Jerry's franchise, and I can't believe you of all people don't know that. Everyone in the franchise is doing his bidding. This whole faux "controversy" that the Score created to grab a few more listeners is a joke. But Sox fans respond to this, so on it goes.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 11:46 AM) The simple fact is that everyone and I mean EVERYONE knows who is running the Cubs. That's why Theo makes the money he does, that's why he speaks the vast majority of the time for that club and let's not also forget, when he took over he made it crystal clear what the plan was going to be to everyone who would listen...in essence, "we're going to get young talent no matter what the cost and keep getting it with no quick fixes." Most Sox fans and I suspect the media as well really don't know who is running the Sox, especially when you have Kenny saying anything and everything that comes into his head, including 'suddenly' talking a lot about 'three year plans / windows' in June when another season with "bold" moves went right down the toilet. Sox fans by and large I think are tired of it, they are tired of the conflicting statements, tired of the meandering, tired of the nonsense about "rebuilding while contending." It hasn't worked. I don't care if they reload or do a complete rebuild, pick a lane, pick a plan and stay with it come hell or high water. Oh it would also help a lot if people like Kenny and Don Cooper stopped ripping the fan base. It happened four times just last season alone. It's right out of Business 101, right or wrong you don't rip the people who pay the freight. Mark Everyone who knows who runs the White Sox too. Anyone who claims different is being disingenuous.

QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 09:43 PM) Butler said sometimes they need to be coached harder. He's not wrong but I'd like Jimmy to be shooting a little better as well. It was Thibs time to go, but I sure as hell am not seeing what GarPax saw in Hoiberg.

QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 06:33 AM) better yet, why even bother to come out and hold a press conference????? He didn't.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 59m59 minutes ago Source: Brad Penny gets $900K base salary if in majors with Blue Jays. Deal includes ML ST invite.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 02:05 PM) Hamill lost a ton of weight for the role fyi. He was still probably 20-30 lbs over his original Star Wars weight.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 24m24 minutes ago Sources: #Nationals moving on from Phillips, pursuing other options. Kendrick could be one; a trade could be another. Murphy low priority.

For comparisons sake, this guy is in the same year of arbitration as Jones, and underwent TJ surgery in May, so he is out part of this coming year. Jon Heyman Verified account ‏@JonHeymanCBS Adam Ottavino and rockies agree on $10.4M, 3-yr extension. Straight deal, no options. All Bases Covered agency did deal.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 12:10 PM) What?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 10:00 AM) He is talking about KW talking to the press and making dumb statements Which is funny, because across town, we have the exact same executive structure, yet no one is telling Theo to stop talking, even when he is saying the exact same thing as Kenny... such as not having a plan for the winter. The media in this town is embarrassing.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 08:18 AM) Doesn't the article state he wouldn't be subject international signing guidelines? If so, anyone can sign him and he won't count against their international bonus pool. I am guessing not, though I can't say for sure. He is 24, and most guys in Cuba start very young, so I am guessing he has 5 years in. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/2014...iod-primer.html

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 09:46 AM) FWIW Levine has been really talking up Cespedes for the White Sox. When means they are looking at Upton.

Another thing I liked was that even though some of the characters were recycled, they were allowed to age (badly in most cases) and put on weight. That never happens in movies, but always in real life.

I haven't seen this yet, but bravo to Abrams for all of the detail he didn't try to reinvent. It was great to see things like the targeting displays were the same as the original movies, the font/text for language translations were the same, etc. Great job paying attention to detail.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 07:11 PM) Any truth to the rumor floating around that Robertson could be on the block? Would be extremely stupid. It isn't even a rumor. It is baseless fan speculation.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 05:36 PM) If you play the safe Boglehead method, whatever your age is, is the % of bonds you invest in. Personally, I do this now, and I'm 40. I just recently started this split. 60% S&P500 Index 20% Foreign Index 20% Bond Index But, up until I was 40, I did a simple 80% S&P500 Index 20% Foreign Index. I'll do no rebalancing, I'll just let the 60/20/20 grow from this point forward and slowly tweak it as time goes on, as I near retirement I'll begin rebalancing portions of the equities into bonds, before ultimately cash. The biggest thing I stress to people is fees, fees, fees. AVOID THEM. They don't sound like a lot, but compounded over the amount of years you invest, the difference between a 0.10% basis and a 1% basis is a LOT more than the 0.9% it appears as. That is why I emphasize the simple indexes, and NOT actively traded ones.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 03:15 PM) I explained why I disliked it. I guess $8 million or so over 3 years isn't too bad, but I'd rather have seen that money go towards an outfielder. How many outfielders are you going to get for $900,000 in 2016, or $8 million over the next three years?

It is $8 million at worst, for three years of coverage. Decent relievers are getting that per year. Add in the options that the team controls 4 YEARS of free agency for, at again, not a big figure, and this is a steal of a deal.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 12:44 PM) Adrian Woj saying Rockets looking to deal lawson. I would really love to know price and see if Bulls could be in play. Our backcourt is so thin and weak right now. Houston is a disaster right now.

Le Sigh.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 12:01 PM) I don't get a choice of specific stocks. There are five options. One is government securities (never loses money). One is tied to bonds (very rarely loses money). The other three are different stock funds. One comprised mostly of S&P components, one comprised mostly of DJIA components, and one comprised mostly of foreign components. I can have any percentage of my portfolio in any of the five options, but any time I increase the percentage in the securities fund, that amount is locked there for 30 days. There is not much you can do now then. Personally I would stay true to the stock funds now, but not aggressively. Guessing at your age, I would say something like 70/30 stock to bond ratio.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 11:18 AM) Except for teams that actually win. But the sox were still in it all of last year and Kenny Williams could see a 10 game winning streak right around the corner. Bloody bad luck it never happened. Ceilings don't change based on your organization.