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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) I could see this KC squad lighting up a sore shoulder Buehrle just as easy as they did to Dickey Buehrle has a pretty good career history against KC at 26-12, 3.54 era, 1.249 WHIP. He was also really good against them this year giving up 5 ER in 14 IP for a 3.21 era, and .714 WHIP. In 2014 he only gave up 2 ER in 14 IP against KC.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) Time to acquire a defenseman I don't believe that Keith will be out enough time to give them a cap relief that matters.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 03:30 PM) Long article, but pretty spot on. http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/what-if-t...-too-1737539377 I couldn't get past the first paragraph.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 03:39 PM) So two former managers, one prime manager candidate, and Ibanez. Yeah, 3 of those 4 names scream potential Ventura replacement to me. Huh, googling Ibanez, apparently he was a finalist to replace Maddon in Tampa, even though he hadn't officially retired yet.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 03:29 PM) Relevant Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 1h1 hour ago Chicago, IL Here's my story: http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/155...new-bench-coach … Have heard Acta, Ibanez and Renteria as possibilities on their list So two former managers, one prime manager candidate, and Ibanez. Yeah, 3 of those 4 names scream potential Ventura replacement to me.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 03:14 PM) His statement is that he makes his teammates better, better than those 3. Lebron had much worse talent around him than Magic ever did though, so I'm not sure I agree. Magic's career was anchored by the NBA's all time leading scorer, plus another Hall of Famer in Worthy. LeBron did have the four years in Miami with Bosh and Wade, but still managed to make finals with teams that literally had no one of historical note. Magic didn't win a title without those guys. He did get to the finals once without Kareem, but still had a prime Worthy.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:41 PM) People like it because it was one of the most ground breaking movies of all time. It was the Beatles of movies. It's also a great story. That's why I love it. I don't think there was a series with that kind of buy in from the general public (not just specific groups of fans) until the Harry Potter franchise. They also seem to be passing the test of time like Star Wars.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:32 PM) I mean I get that from a technical standpoint, but it's not like the writing was particularly good, even in the originals. It captivated an entire generation, and the next. If that isn't good writing, I don't know what is.

As a low cost option, spring training invite, for the OF? Sure. For a starting job? No.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:26 PM) I'm curious, how old are you guys? When did you first get into the Star Wars world? 41, and one of my early memories was seeing the original Star Wars at the drive in.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:21 PM) The love of Star Wars boggles my mind. If you're 40-60 years old and saw the originals in the 70's and 80's, ok, I can get the fan boy stuff. Anyone born post-1980ish? I just don't get it. The originals were fun, but not earth shattering for that generation. The most recent movies were not just a let down, they were terrible. I mean, I get the excitement over someone new handling the movie and making a modern version (like Star Trek, the new ones were both very good IMO), but the pre-order, the Disney love (went there this summer and it's all over), the non-stop Twitter mentions from a million blogs. It's a complete and utter mystery to me. It is only one of the most iconic and influential movies series' every created. NBD. Heck my favorite music of all time is The Beatles. They broke up three years before I was born, but that doesn't mean I can't still appreciate what they meant to music and to everyone they influenced after them.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:06 PM) Kenesaw Mountain Landis is historically seen as a large factor in the continuation of baseball's segregation. He's a direct by-product of the Black Sox scandal. Ah, gotcha.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:58 AM) That is just brutal. They barely have 4 defense men as it is, he was probably the one player they could ill afford to lose. Realistically, Keith is the least replaceable player that the Hawks have.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:46 AM) Right. Before and since 2005, Sox fans don't chalk up bad luck to curses. We're hyper-critical of our teams, front office, etc. Curse Black Sox >>> Curse of the Bambino >>> Curse of Rocky Colavito >>> Curse of the Billy Goat The first three had direct impacts on the team rosters. The Black Sox extended baseball's segregation, removed Hall of Famers and turned a would-be dynasty to mediocrity. I am not familiar with this. Do you have more info?

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) Duncan Keith out 4-6 weeks with torn meniscus. Sigh. Ugh.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:14 AM) http://grantland.com/the-triangle/2015-mlb...ny-joe-girardi/ Interesting article, says Ventura has been average with bullpen management and was actually above-average this past season. He was 8th and far above average, according to that stat. Average was 18.2% and Ventura (really Cooper) was 26.5%. EDIT, only saw 2015 numbers.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:35 AM) Bill Murray was on Jimmy Kimmel and apparently said if the Cubs were to win the WS, Cubs fans could become unbearable. If a Cubs fan says that........... He should know... He has been one for decades.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:13 AM) Yeah, like the Cubs with Schwarber. Let's see what happens to the 3-4 young pitchers they were consequently able to afford in the first ten rounds and compare it with Spencer Adams in three seasons. So now you are arguing that is OK to go under?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:08 AM) Aka 1 Keppinger or Bonifacio at $800k x 5-6 Rodon overages. Color me blown away. Was there any other choice dealing with Boras where they would dare not sign him? Just the cost of doing business at the top of the draft and not some radical or newfangled trend. Nice move of the goal posts + name drops. No, plenty of other teams go underslot with their top picks.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Oct 19, 2015 -> 09:02 PM) Quinarvy beat me too it, but the White Sox post season will dictate the media coverage. Let's be completely honest here. When the Cubs AND White Sox are good, they get relatively even media attention. 2008 was a good season for both the Cubs and the White Sox in terms of exposure Back on topic, I'm always super critical of media when they favor teams. Local media has no idea how to cover the Blackhawks, so they default to rah, rah, rah. That is the wrong attitude. The media is the media is neutral. The Cubs are the Blackhawks darlings now. No, they don't. The Cubs coverage is always greater, because they are the greater media product.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Oct 19, 2015 -> 05:31 PM) Yeah seriously, they haven't done that since... oh wait... Carlos Rodon.

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I know this will destroy everyone's off season plans. FutureSox.com ‏@FutureSox 4h4 hours ago RHP Maikel Cleto elected free agency, while RHP Matt Heidenreich & INF Marcus Lemon we re-signed (MiLB), per @MattEddyBA #WhiteSox