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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 02:31 PM) Why? Because "proven innocent" isn't something our legal system does. You can be proven not-guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, even when completely guilty. We have seen it happen so many times.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 02:21 PM) Or its easier to pay off now than sit through a long trial even if you are proven innocent.. See the third paragraph.

Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 32m32 minutes ago Only 26 #WhiteSox quality starts with 3 HR allowed over last 102 seasons. They have done it 2 games in a row. http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-ind...re.cgi?id=9xzSN …

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 01:58 PM) I dont see why merit is a terrible word to use. If there was actual evidence then they would move forward with the grand jury and then indictment. Merit implies that there is nothing to the case. If there are indeed talks of a settlement going on that means SOMETHING is there that Kane wants to go away. Fully innocent, he would have nothing to lose. But having something there doesn't mean it could reach the legal status of beyond a reasonable doubt either. Again, to me a settlement is a win and a loss to both sides, not just one. If the case were clear one way or the other, that side would have zero incentive to settle. Hell this could mean that this girl doesn't want her reputation and sex life being drug through the mud by victim shaming fanboys and would rather just settle knowing that Kane's reputation is forever ruined and that she had no chance at winning a full blown case even if she was raped. She could understand that even in cases where guilt can be pretty clearly seen, such as OJ Simpson, it doesn't mean you can get a conviction.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 01:33 PM) If the victim changes their testimony or declines to testify after reaching a large enough settlement, could that be a legal reason why a grand jury would be dismissed? Exactly what I was thinking.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 01:35 PM) There wouldnt be a settlement if there was merit to the legal case, so this is kind of playing out as expected. I'm sure the next few weeks will reveal all. Seeing as a rape case is about the hardest to prove, merit is a terrible word to use here. My feeling is if they are looking at a settlement, there is enough there to public embarrass Kane to some extent, (otherwise why would he settle) but probably not enough to rise to the level needed to win a rape conviction (hence the victim wanting to settle). Trying to push both sides towards a settlement tells me that both sides have something to lose here, and that there is some smoke to the fire.

if there is a settlement, it opens up the door for the NHL to suspend Kane.

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox 8s9 seconds ago Prior to tonight’s game vs. Cleveland, the White Sox recalled infielder Micah Johnson from @knightsbaseball.

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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 12:35 PM) The strongest argument I have for why "Alexei at 3b" does not work: Average OPS of SS in major league baseball: .687 Average OPS of SS for Chicago White Sox: .625 Average OPS of 3b in major league baseball: .751 Average OPS of 3b for the Chicago White Sox: .624 Alexei at 3b basically just sets up the White Sox to continue to be far below average offensively at 3b. You can't just ignore his 1st half numbers and say "oh he'll repeat his 2nd half". He's put up a .677 OPS over the past 4 seasons, maybe you think "oh he'll just go back to doing that", but that's still well below average at 3b but closer to average at SS. If Alexei can't play SS any more, then his bat is below average at 3b by a lot and he's no longer a big league starter except on teams with a huge hole at 3b and strong offense elsewhere on the roster. This operates under the assumption that we have league average players waiting around to play, and that we are not playing them because of Alexei. It isn't about what the league average is, it is about what the White Sox can put out there. Do you believe that the combination of Sanchez or Saladino at SS, plus whatever we can field at 3B is better than what the poster is proposing, is the real question. If we had a league average 3B, we wouldn't need to have this discussion and could focus on who should play SS in 2016 exclusively.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 12:32 PM) Thanks all for the kind words! The whole experience was a pleasure, these guys were all class and very enjoyable to talk to. Also, as a follow-up on what Spencer Adams said about his delivery, ESPN's Keith Law noted when he scouted Adams recently that he is now pitching from the third base side of the pitching rubber as opposed to the first base side like he did in high school. Law says that is better for his deception but worse for his arm, as he is coming across his body more and "cutting himself off." Concerning, but sounds like J.R. Perdew and Spencer are aware of it and it is something they are working on. FWIW, this is the exact same thing the Sox did with Chris Sale and his slider.

My Spanish is a bit rusty, but I think Noesi is coming back to the White Sox. https://instagram.com/p/7YIDvjQ9MNwIWgthgq7...7CCo-QQyepkTg0/

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 12:12 PM) From 2009 to 2014 Alexei put up fWARs of 2.0, 4.1, 4.1, 2.0, 3.2 and 3.2 which averages out to 3.1. I think it's a huge disrespect to Alexei to say he his career has been a disappointment. And considering the White Sox got him on a 4 year $5 million deal, he is one of the biggest steals if not of the Kenny Williams era, and maybe even of Sox history.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 11:56 AM) Joaquin Andujar, 62. Good pitcher. Man on the mound for one of the worst calls in baseball post season history.

QUOTE (shipps @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 11:47 AM) LOL if this is true. Wow. With the NFL contract structure, I can't even hate on him for it.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 11:33 AM) See I don't think either one of these statements is true. He's not GREAT. He's probably not GOOD. But the dude has a winning record and a playoff win. Not a lot of QB's have that. He makes plays. He doesn't make a ton of mistakes. I get that there's a lower ceiling with him, but so what? He does some good things, how's that not worth a 3rd string slot? I think the biggest problem is the baggage he brings with him. He takes away the spotlight from other players. He'd be a guy that you have to talk about constantly despite never seeing the field. I think that, above all, is why he's not on a roster. I think this is the most accurate thing. No coach wants to deal with those extra headaches unless he is better than everyone else, not just as good as everyone else. That is the reason Mike Vick is on a roster, and Tebow isn't. You will put up with the extra headache for someone who is really good. Mediocre? Not worth it. Michael Sam ran into the same problem.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 11:12 AM) While the last sentence may be true, the rest of this post wholesale ignores the past few years of history. You have a different crowd making most of the decisions now, and you can see in who they've drafted that their style has changed noticeably. It also ignores the now 3 new hitters we have on the roster who were completely developed by the White Sox, and who aren't even our top prospects.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 09:49 AM) Hahn should trade for him this offseason. Not because he'd be good for the Sox, but just so they won't have to face him anymore. That's got to be like a 2 win swing right there! And just put him on the bench all of the time.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:14 AM) It was a good read on how organized spygate was, and I didn't read all of it to see the stuff on the rams, however: - To me it's annoying with the timing I can't help but find it to just be an NFL dump to espn to gain favor - Honestly, I am not sure I followed spygate that well, as I thought it was all about the Rams not about taping defensive signals. I'm a little surprised that is illegal. Otherwise why do coaches cover their mouths as they talk, or try to obscure the signals at all? If it is an NFL dump, it makes Goodell look like a bumbling idiot.

This thread exists because of Ryan f***ing Raybrun. God I hate that guy.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 07:17 PM) I don't know. What would happen it he would be replaced by a former player. Former Sox retreads just aren't working. The next guys in line are Bobby Thigpen, the bullpen coach, or Richard Dotson AAA pitching coach.

This case has been so fascinating. It reminds me a lot of OJ Simpson case in that the defenders are very probably guilty, but the prosecutions here just turned the cases into a disaster, and there was no way to convict.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 07:33 AM) Dude, come on. COME ON. We all see this thread. So true.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 06:30 PM) If Eddy Alvarez, after 33 games at A+, is starting in the majors in 2017, either something has gone horribly wrong or a minor miracle has happened. I think he's an overlooked prospect because of his age by some, but that's an incredible jump to make. Frankly, if Eddy Alvarez makes it to the majors, it'll be a success. Yeah, people need to slow their roll on Alvarez. Let's have him do something at the upper half of the majors before we start talking about the majors.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 03:28 PM) Did they recognize you? Considering they let him in, I would say no.