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QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) Yes but who would you be comfortable with the nuclear codes? One person is always capable of using poor judgment. Trump's main goal in life is to be rich and enjoy life. He's not going to want a nuclear war and die a horrible death via nuclear war. I mean do you want Hilly with the codes? Any American is capable of going off the deep end. I'm still waiting for Hillary supporters to tell me why they support her? It's her name and the fact she's the first woman president. Cauflield that was a non-caulfield argument about Trump n Florina being in charge of the codes. Yes I'd rather have them be in charge than Hillary. as someone who can't stand both of them, I'd much rather see Hillary as President than Trump. I think everyone here knows how diametrically opposed I am to TeamClinton too.

Yeah, Beckham is gone. No need for him now.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 09:54 AM) Those are still my basic feelings on the matter. If the Cubs are intent on dealing Castro - which it seems like they are - the Sox should absolutely get involved. Depending on the price and what the team thinks of his make up, I'd be interested. We don't have to be married to Sanchez at 2B. That being said, it wouldn't be a huge priority of mine either.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 09:20 AM) Maybe, but the only evidence that has been publically spoken about in this particular case is that DNA evidence didnt confirm sexual intercourse between the accused and his accuser. Thats a pretty big red flag. Mind you, there werent even CHARGES brought against Kane, its not like they had to prove anything other than the possibility of rape at this point. They never even had to go to trial. A rape case is all getting the jury trusting the accuser. After the evidence bag mess, there was zero chance of that happening. It would have been incredibly easy to introduce a reasonable doubt in a case that typically is pretty easy to introduce doubt into. If you can convince a jury that she was a slut and wanted it, game over. Of course she doesn't want to testify now, the AD probably told her that with her credibility where it was at, he wasn't going to prosecute it anyway because he is more worried about his career. At this point it doesn't matter at all what the actual merits of the case were, it never had a chance.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 09:03 AM) Or the case had no chance from the beginning. Most rape cases don't just by their very nature.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 09:50 PM) I guess they are assuming Gordon and Zobrist will leave. I don't think Gordon is leaving. There's no reason in the world for him to leave KC. At some point, the Royals have to reward one of the pieces that got them a championship. I know baseball is not for the fans anymore, but signing Gordon would be the feel-good move the Royals need to keep the emotional line moving. Zobrist, of course he will leave. He was the perfect addition midseason, however. Amazing acquisition along with Cueto. Moore should be executive of the year in all sports for his handling of this roster in 2015. How can they not give KC good odds for 2016?? They will win a horrific Central Division and once you get in the ALDS, you CAN win it all. Dayton Moore appears to have a good grasp of what they need to get there, and then during the season, what they need to acquire to go to the WS. He's no dummy. The key is starting pitching. Yes it's possible KC's starting pitching will be very very bad. At this point, I'd bet on Moore piecing together a decent rotation. Now if Ventura and Duffy are trash, yes, they could regress. But my money would be on KC easily winning the division (by 6-10 games) and then who the f*** knows?? But they should be considered a Final Four team for sure. KC's roster is about to take a gut punch in free agency.

I know it will contrary to popular belief, but if we don't get a decent one year number for Albers, I am OK with letting him walk and finding the next project to put out there.

One thing that just hit me. If Sandy didn't take the job because of Robin's lame duck status, that probably means they aren't looking to extend him, otherwise they would have told Alomar they were looking at it to get him to come here.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 06:26 AM) Quintana/Adams for....the steal deal of the century (love those 4-6 for 1-2 plans they come up with) mlbtraderumors Cubs get a solid pitcher in quintana and a potential stud in spencer who has a ways to go before making his MLB debut seeing as he’s only like 19 years old (at LEAST 2 years away…. more likely 3-4). Sox get the young position prospects they DESPERATELY need. They get a better SS in Castro over having to keep worse Alexei Ramirez…. regardless what Sox fans say. Castro’s down year this year is not too far off a typical Ramirez year. They also get a HR masher in Vogelbach who has superb plate discipline to play 1B/DH with Abreu. They get a solid hitting catching prospect in Zagunis. They get a gold glove in waiting in Almora who scouts say could hit about .280 or better and develop into a 20 HR hitter…… especially playing in US Cellular. And I’ll throw in pierce johnson as a toss in. Projects to be a 3-4 starter if he pans out. Cough up 1 ML pitcher and a pitching prospect for 4 players who could address almost all the Sox weaknesses on offense within 2 years. It at least gives you positional prospect hope. Looked at the top position prospects the Sox have listed on their website……. it’s pretty ugly. This hypothetical trade is more than fair imo. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/10/offs...hite-sox-6.html Random name count: 8

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 06:37 AM) Kane accuser wishes to step away from investigation. This case had no chance after the evidence bag stunt.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 08:13 PM) I am. It was great. I didn't understand the repent stuff at first, but this explanation makes sense: OK, that does make a lot more sense. I sure didn't view it in that light, but that does jive.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 09:32 PM) Rumors? http://sportsmockery.com/2015/11/rumor-jet...und-jay-cutler/ Considering checking in on? What the hell does that even mean?

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 06:59 PM) MLB absolutely starts slow. Wish it was like NFL and NHL, but winter meetings are tradition. NHL and NFL have hard caps. It makes the need to get the big money much more important and immediate. If you wait, you miss out.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 3h3 hours ago The Blue Jays have made Tony LaCava their general manager, as our @MWBII writes: http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2015/11/2/9659...lacava-named-gm …

Tristan H. Cockcroft ‏@SultanofStat 2h2 hours ago Mets IP increases (playoffs included, compared to previous high): Syndergaard +65 2/3 Harvey +37 2/3 deGrom +37 1/3 Matz +15 2/3

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 50m50 minutes ago #Orioles figure to make three qualifying offers, as @Buster_ESPN reports they plan to make QO to Matt Wieters. Read: http://bit.ly/1Q2zrFX

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 04:24 PM) Carroll Beck and Turner are other expendable pieces. Turner isn't going anywhere until at least the spring. Carroll could, but I don't see a compelling reason as of today. Beck is going no where.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 04:22 PM) I guess my post was also about the projections that came out a week or two ago that had us at 70-something wins. That is actually statistical analysis. That makes some sense. Vegas odds are nothing more than conversation fodder.

If anyone else is watching The Leftovers still, that was one of the most bizarre episodes I have ever seen. Almost 24 hours later, I still have no idea what to make of it.

My company is seeing their rates for our insurance plans go up 8% this year, but they are not passing along the costs to us.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 03:33 PM) Anybody have a link for somewhere where we can see the current 40 man? http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/roste...an.jsp?c_id=cws

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 03:08 PM) I think that is an ongoing evaluation this season. I dont think it is set in stone either way, but certainly possible. The thing about Jay is he is already paid, the big checks are out of the way now, so you dont have to worry about that affecting your cap space. It wouldnt hurt to draft an eventual successor, but as of right now i dont think this staff is looking to kick him out the door in 2016 Anyone know what the cap hit for cutting Cutler looks like after this year?

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 02:24 PM) This getting its own thread is hilarious. Welcome to no catch all land.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 01:32 PM) Yeah but now everyone in the division is good. The Stars are 9-2. Nashville holding serve. Blues are always dangerous. Blackhawks looked completely outclassed against Winnipeg. The Hawks were going to struggle with the turnover at the bottom of the roster anyway. Take out the NHL's best defenseman, and it only makes it worse. I fully expect this team to spend the first half of the season being streaky. We'll just have to hope they don't fall too far off before they get hot.

Sounds like some people are suffering from Hysteria.