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Jordan Bernfield ‏@JordanBernfield 3m3 minutes ago #Blackhawks Corey Crawford 9-3 with a 2.25 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 shutout in 12 career games when facing playoff elimination.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 1h1 hour ago MLB statement on report of Orioles playing exhibition in Cuba this year: "No decision has been made about any team playing in Cuba."

Dan Hayes @CSNHayes #WhiteSox for 5/27: Eaton 8, Cabrera 7, Abreu 3, LaRoche DH, Ramirez 6, Shuck 9, Beckham 5, Soto 2, Sanchez 4. Samardzija vs. Estrada.

Chuck Garfien ‏@ChuckGarfien 9m9 minutes ago White Sox starters ERAs in the 1st inning: Samardzija 10.00 Noesi 9.00 Quintana 8.00 Danks 7.88 Sale 6.75 Rodon 0.00

QUOTE (LDF @ May 27, 2015 -> 09:29 AM) the thing is, the teams really can't look too deeply into the medical rpt unless the players gives it to them.... Then you pass on him and let him fall costing him slot money with every team that passes on him. That is the risk for Aiken.

QUOTE (dasox24 @ May 26, 2015 -> 09:19 PM) Forgot all about Matt Harrington. What an idiot. I'm all for taking a chance on Aiken based on the same parameters that many of you have mentioned: checks out okay with our medical staff and Coop. So many picks never pan out anyway that I'm willing to take a chance on him if we think he'll hold up physically. Yeah, I wouldn't do it for full slot because of the risks, but if he checked out, and he would be willing to give a good discount to prevent falling into the 20's like the new mocks are showing, I would do it.

One of the more interesting things I have seen debated is that the Jordan vs LeBron debate has been being framed wrongly. The focus has been primarily on who each guy had on their team. Change the focus to who each guy has beaten on in the playoffs. Look at how many Hall of Famers and top 50 all time players Michael Jordan beat on the way to his 6 titles. How many future HOFers do you think LeBron has beaten?

If there is a more corrupt organization than the IOC, FIFA would be it.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:31 AM) Can we please stop talking about trading Robertson? It is just not going to happen. I can't keep looking at this. You cried for a year and a half about the Sox trading Addison Reed and now you want to trade Robertson? I award this round to Jimmy in a knockout.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:26 AM) It's not really a risk when your manager has already been proven himself to be awful. I remember the same things being said about Ozzie.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:23 AM) Um, yes, Miss? Can I get an order of some grilled hyperbole with a side of sautéed bluster? Thanks! Oh, and a large diet. Thanks!! If the idea that the Sox either have to have an ideal fan base, or move isn't hyperbole, I don't know what is. It is taking the debate to a ridiculous extreme that completely ignores reality, but then again, that is what most of this debate has been about. BTW, I don't think I ever saw you actually define what a bandwagon fanbase is.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 26, 2015 -> 08:22 PM) Here's the case you've made in this thread for the white sox having a terrible, unreliable, bandwagon fanbase and its very tough to compete for and win a world series. WHY DON"T YOU POOR PEOPLE JUST GO GET A JOB THAT PAYS BETTER!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 26, 2015 -> 08:12 PM) Your argument here is that the White Sox are a bandwagon fan base that is among the worst in baseball, right? They won't come for even a regularly competitive team, they only show up for a world series level team and even just winning isn't good enough, the team is going to remain completely moribund? What hope does this franchise have based on every single one of your comments in this thread? Your posts remind of those who tell poor people to get better jobs. Still, moving the team? Never thought I would see you say that.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 26, 2015 -> 06:16 PM) I haven't figured out any other way to interpret your arguments about how this fan base is terrible/unsalvageable. You are one of the last people I ever expected to hold a position of wanting the White Sox to move.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ May 26, 2015 -> 07:17 PM) Oh, come now. You're not still holding a...grudge...about Jerry Reinsdorf threatening to move the Sox to Tampa back in the day, are you! No, but I am shocked at how many people think this is a good idea.

I think the most shocking thing here is how many people are opening advocating for the team to move. After living through the true turn back the clock era, when the team was all but gone, it just blows my mind.

QUOTE (raBBit @ May 26, 2015 -> 03:27 PM) Was this a recent quote? He's not wrong. Obviously his plan of signing players past their prime to long contracts wasn't very good but this theory is sound I would say comfortably. Ryan Lawrence ‏@ryanlawrence21 14m14 minutes ago Ruben Amaro Jr., critical of the fans who have been critical of him, made a stop at Citi Field on his apology tour. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillie...llies-fans.html …

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 2m2 minutes ago Avi Garcia (right knee) won't play tonight or Wednesday. 'Get him off the turf and give him a few days of not doing anything here,' RV said.

QUOTE (raBBit @ May 26, 2015 -> 04:33 PM) I don't know much about Chuck Swirsy but you could fill in for Hawk seamlessly with this ahah. Hell, I can sit and ask Steve Stone some questions and state the obvious for three hours... and I can probably sound exited to do it. Where do I sign up?

With as much as has gone badly this year, it is amazing this team isn't dead and buried already. If we even get average seasons going from our top players, this team has a lot of run left in them.

QUOTE (LDF @ May 26, 2015 -> 04:14 PM) if he has faith in himself and the medicals, why not. the difference is millions of dollars. Or nothing at all.

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 11m11 minutes ago Jose Fernandez will begin extended spring on Monday for #Marlins w hopes of returning by All Star break

QUOTE (shysocks @ May 26, 2015 -> 04:05 PM) That didn't prove your point at all, because Kansas City hasn't had time for the drop in the last two years that you cite. Their attendance in 2014 and 2015 mirrors what happened with the Sox in 05 and 06. It did, because I keep getting told that it isn't about one appearance, it is about multiple appearances. because the Sox have gotten to the playoffs, and had attedance fall.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 26, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) I agree. And if that happens, should Gar/Pax be next on the chopping block? I used to like Pax, but he, IMO, is delusional if he thinks his current roster should win, and if it doesn't it is on the coach. Gar I never liked. They get credit for drafting contributors late, but I read the scout that really picked those guys fled to Orlando. The next draft Teague was the selection. If they want to play a $4 million game of spite with Thibs, if I'm Michael Reinsdorf, they better get the hire right, and they better go deep in the playoffs, or it's their jobs on the line. Even before this mess, I wouldn't have had a problem with the Bulls looking for a front office leader who can get this team from point B to point C.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 26, 2015 -> 04:01 PM) Matt. Harrington. Yeah, doing it once is really risky and Brady Aiken just lived a worst case scenario happening to him. Is he willing to risk it again? If he were, I would imagine he would have told teams not to draft him, that he was going to go the college and play instead.