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QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 10:12 PM) Patrick Kane is literally the worst person to ever exist Except for Hitler... and Ryan Rayburn.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 08:49 PM) Not sure I'd compare Kane to a crack addict. I'm not sure you've actually looked up Hamiltons past Yeah, Josh Hamilton comps are hyperbole. I have never heard of a drug problem with the guy, unlike some of his teammates. I do thing is obvious he has an alcohol problem, and a problem making intelligent decisions.

Even through it was a three up, three down first, they still saw 19 pitches.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 04:51 PM) Yeah, Plouffe is a good player, there's no denying that. He could be a good fit here as our 3B. But I wouldn't trade Fulmer for him. I am not trading Fulmer to the Twins unless we get back Sano.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 04:21 PM) His health issues concern me. Those will also be the reason he didn't see a huge contract on the open market.

I will say this much. The pending free agent who best fits the White Sox needs right now is a guy that hasn't been talked about at all. That name is Matt Wieters.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 03:50 PM) You lost me at trading Fulmer, which I don't think is allowed. Getting Latos made be vomit in my mouth a little. With the rule changes a draft pick can be traded after the world series in his draft year.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) I'm talking about this specific instance. No one cares now that Avi was a highly touted prospect. As far as it is in specific reference to his ceiling, it does matter.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 03:43 PM) New agent https://twitter.com/SBJLizMullen/status/646424057047592960 http://www.wmgllc.com/?mg_items=adam-katz

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 03:36 PM) What you're failing to realize is that Sox fans (or all sports fans in general) have very short attention spans and don't care about what happened in the past. They care about what is going on right this second. At this very second, Thompson is better than Garcia, so people want Thompson to play more and he's getting a lot more hype. Watch when Trayce falls into a slump and Avi starts to hit. It'll be the same thing, just the opposite. Sports fans are so fickle. It is what it is. That's not true at all, there are many who cling to the past and refuse to let go of it.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 46m46 minutes ago Mackanin's new deal with Phillies includes option for 2017. Phillies retain Pete Mackanin on a permanent basis, extending him through the 2016 season.

James Schmehl @jamesschmehl #Tigers closer Bruce Rondon has been sent home for season due to "effort level," according to Brad Ausmus. No further explanation provided. Alejandro Zúñiga ‏@ByAZuniga 23m23 minutes ago Monday: Brad Ausmus says Bruce Rondon has the most left to prove this year. Tuesday: Rondon is sent home due to his "effort level." #Tigers

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 8m8 minutes ago #WhiteSox for 9/22: Eaton 8, Abreu 3, Thompson 9, Cabrera 7, Garcia DH, Ramirez 6, Sanchez 4, Flowers 2, Saladino 5. Quintana 1 vs. Norris.

Chuck Garfien ‏@ChuckGarfien 6m6 minutes ago Trayce Thompson batting 3rd for the first time today, in between Abreu and Cabrera. White Sox showing lots of faith in him. Deservedly so. 3 retweets 10 favorites

670 The Score ‏@670TheScore 1m1 minute ago Bears' Jimmy Clausen is 1-10 in his NFL career as starting QB. Seahawks' Russell Wilson is 22-2 in regular-season home games as starting QB.

Chris Hine ‏@ChristopherHine 2h2 hours ago Even though Teravainen was on a wing, Quenneville said he will "likely" be at center to start the season

I don't know who these guys are, or how accurate their information is, but this is worth sharing. http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Storie.../Sep22Final.pdf

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 12:08 PM) Yeah but look at that list. You get hundreds/thousands of people sick, but no deaths. If your car engine turns off, chances are much, much greater that death or serious injury will occur. Not absolving this guy of anything, but it's more a comparison to other, worse decisions that had even worse consequences. If ss2k5 is going to light this guy up - which i'm fine with - there's not much of a bar on the severity of the crime to the punishment in other cases. I'd be OK with that as well.

It is a tough call honestly. I think Garcia has a higher ceiling, but that would take him relaxing his approach a bit at the plate, which I kind of doubt happens. I also think the overrating of Thompson is approaching Brian Anderson proportions lately on Soxtalk. I think ideally the guy is a 4th OF and platoon player, which is what we have seen him do very successfully here in a small sample size with the team. I think my choice would be none of the above, but If I had to pick... given contract statuses, options, and the like, I think I would go with Garcia, but with Thompson on the major league roster as my #4 OF.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 11:50 AM) I'm a little torn on this. Yay for finally going after execs who make awful, life-altering decisions....but at the same time, 28 years? Seems like a smidge too much. I won't lose sleep over it though. Good riddance. For 9 dead people? I'd be OK with the death penalty honestly.

Jagr blackmail fail... http://news.yahoo.com/model-tries-extort-2...-194420873.html

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 10:43 AM) I'm not saying Viciedo is amazing or LaRoche has had a s*** career. Once again, my point is that I think if they were given the same amount of 2016 DH at-bats, Viciedo would be the better hitter. I am not buying. Even after Adam Dunn's disaster of a 2011, he had a solid bounce back year in 2012. I think LaRoche has a much better 2016 for a myriad of reasons.

Chris Emma ‏@CEmma670 21m21 minutes ago Expect the Bears to elevate David Fales to the roster. Ryan Pace will likely look at free-agent QBs, too, none of whom are named Tim Tebow.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 09:11 AM) The Kirk Hinrich trifecta will bring the apocalypse Add to that the Cubs winning a World Series, and I believe you have the four horsemen of the apocalypse.