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QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jun 3, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) If Jay was still there for the Sox at #8, would they not take him just because they would prefer a right handed starter? I mean they already have Sale, Q, and Rodon long term, and I'm not sure that they'd want another lefty in the rotation. The chances of that are as good as the Cubs World Series record since 1909.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Jun 3, 2015 -> 02:29 PM) I was just about to ask if anyone knew who the current assistant GM was. I had no idea. He was promoted to the position during the off season IIRC.

QUOTE (Special K @ Jun 3, 2015 -> 01:54 PM) Sox are 23-27. They've played 50 games. Since 1995, less than 10% of the teams that won their division had won 25 games or less after 54 games of baseball played. As for wildcard spots after 54 games played, less than 25% of the teams that made the wildcard had 25 wins or less. The odds and history are not on this team's side. And, as I said, Sox do not appear to be the "exception to the norm" with respect to these statistics. So tell me, why are my comments stupid? I'll be honest, I wouldn't have thought the totals were that high.

The guy has just fallen apart. I wonder if the problem is mechanical or mental.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jun 3, 2015 -> 11:49 AM) if the bulls rebuild needs to be done, the problem will be is D. Rose contract. The good news we only have two more years of that monstrosity.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 60m60 minutes ago Deal in works to send de aza to red sox, as @Ken_Rosenthal reported

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 3, 2015 -> 08:19 AM) Swirsky isn't great but the broadcast is much more enjoyable than the Hawk Harrelson Show. If you've noticed, the umpires haven't been out to get the Sox since Hawk left.... The broadcast with Swirsky is just awful if you listen to it on a regular basis. It worked for a game or two, but the guy is literally just filling a chair. He can't follow a ball in flight. He can't tell you pitch type was thrown. He can't even tell you if a ball is hit hard or not. All he does is try to make Steve Stone talk. I even caught once last night after the game was a laugher where Stone said something to the effect of "This is where you start telling stories to fill time Chuck." Of course Swirsky laughed and asked Steve another question. Honestly, I wish they would bring in one of the ex players, you know Wimpy, Rowand, McDowell, Huff.... someone. Let Stone do PBP, and let the other guy talk about the game and do color. The broadcast would be 10 X's better. Don't get me wrong, Swirsky is a great basketball guy, he just has no baseball background at all, and it really really shows if you listen to it for any amount of time.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jun 3, 2015 -> 06:06 AM) Between Swirsky and Hawk, I don't know who I like least. While it worked for a game or two, the whole asking a bunch of questions thing has gotten very old, very quick. His eye for tracking the ball is also worse than Blind Hawk's is.

QUOTE (harkness @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 09:28 PM) Chuck S.... nice guy on the broadcast. But you guys that think he is good/better than Hawk.... Hawk can be annoying at times but please this guy. All he does is ask Steve Stone questions... Him plus 11-2 score making me want to cry. He was cute for a game or two, but all he can do is ask questions, and it has gotten past annoying. I didn't think it was possible, but he tracks the ball worse then Hawk before eye surgery.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 03:24 PM) Why is this an issue in 2015? Just google white sox TV stations or simply go to the sox site There are people who actually use these posts. No need to crap on someone else's work.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 09:26 PM) Funny you say that because Henry said both the GM and the Manager were staying put.

- I've watched these games. They’ve been painful games to watch To me it's not the manager’s fault -on rotation: Its not perfect but if you have a strong offense, I think we have the pitching to carry us through -They’re going to have to prove it on the field that we made the right decisions They’ll prove us right or they’ll prove us wrong -would like to see some adjustments made in the team's offensive approach, that w/a bigger strike zone team has to be more aggressive -minced no words about how badly team has played--"terrible, painful to watch"--but still believes team has a "great offense' -Don't think we need a shakeup...This is a time to be patient

QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 04:36 PM) OOHH OOHH OOHH OOHH Can I have a torch?! You'll just burn yourself... again.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 04:27 PM) If it's not RV, it's KW or JR or DC or freaking Chris Rongey or something. I made a new logo: I vote we make this official.

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo 2m2 minutes ago Cam Newton’s 5-year, $103.8 million extension with Panthers includes $60 million guaranteed, per @AdamSchefter

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 4m4 minutes ago No Abreu in tonight's starting lineup Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 3m3 minutes ago Jose Abreu (finger) still out tonight. Gillaspie at DH, Beckham at third. Soto catching Samardzija.

Out of curiosity, how many here listen to the State of the Union address and believe that it is all going to happen?

WGN TV 15 mins · MAYOR EMANUEL INVITES TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING FANS TO CHICAGO: “Chicago Blackhawks supporters are known to be among the best in the NHL, and certainly we wish the Tampa Bay Lightning management would welcome Chicago fans to their city and not be afraid to let them into their arena for the Stanley Cup finals. As Mayor of Chicago, I welcome Tampa fans – and hockey fans from around the country – to fly to Chicago and enjoy our world class hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions, and then go watch Stanley Cup hockey in Chicago. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

HardballTalk ‏@HardballTalk Josh Hamilton is out of the #Rangers' lineup with an injury http://wp.me/p14QSL-2mKC

Matt Spiegel ‏@MattSpiegel670 59m59 minutes ago Fred was watching Bulls games and Bulls tape all year. Amazing, considering Gar just decided tot alk to him and offer him the job. #Lies

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 02:59 PM) So you're claiming that someone has taken the blame and 5 seasons and 0 playoff appearances later we're still talking about the exact same person? I am going to assume you can read, and let you answer your own question.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 02:52 PM) No one talks about you because you're below .500 again and scraping the bottom of the division again. They talked about you in the offseason and then your roster fell flat on its face, again. [That quote is from 2010]

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 2, 2015 -> 01:40 PM) It is a vicious circle where no one is too blame year after year, just ask Sox management. Your memory doesn't work so well. This is with a simple google search http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune....ams-takes-.html http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2011092...orts/709279628/ http://joeposnanski.com/joevault/?p=9

David Haugh 11 mins · Twitter · Forman: "Frankly, we didn't think it would move this quickly.'' ‪#‎comeongar‬

Winston-Salem Dash ‏@WSDashBaseball 17m17 minutes ago ROSTER MOVES: - OF Keenyn Walker promoted to Double-A @BhamBarons - OF Nolan Earley activated from disabled list Dash: 24 active/6 on DL