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Rob Biertempfel ‏@BiertempfelTrib 3h3 hours ago Florida, USA Manfred: "I don't think #Cubs' decision with respect to what's going to happen with Kris Bryant is really any of Mr. Boras' business."

Vincent Goodwill ‏@vgoodwill 2h2 hours ago Derrick Rose didn't go through contact practice today, per Thibs. Hinted maybe next week it could happen

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 2h2 hours ago Sale said 75-pitch session a "big confidence builder." He's moving well on foot, but can't cut yet. Possible minor league game in 5 days.

Paul Skrbina ‏@ChiTribSkrbina 1h1 hour ago #Blackhawks expect newbies Kyle Baun, Michael Paliotta to join team next week, likely Wednesday.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:23 PM) 3 world series wins in a row, huge revenue boost, sold out stadium every night, then TV contract comes up in 2019. Makes teh big market teams all of the more likely to throw $500 million at him. (or whatever ridiculous amount contracts are up to seven years down the road)

I am book marking the post for ideas. I know we won't get down into NC because we are going to Bristol VA/TN to visit family after Gatlinburg, but a lot of the other stuff sounds pretty awesome. I do want to get onto the AT for sure. We have always done hiking stuff with the kids, so they are in pretty good shape. We have a few trails in the Dunes we do, and we pretty much did every trail at Turkey Run last year except the ladders.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:03 PM) Yup And to contrast that, no matter what Carlos Rodon states to the press, I see no scenario that keeps him in Chicago past his initial trip to free agency.

120 Sports ‏@120Sports 28m28 minutes ago Justin Verlander left today's Spring Training game in the 3rd inning with an undisclosed injury.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 12:32 PM) His comments are different than what everyone was suggesting over the last year, where they said he would want top dollar in order to help out his peers and the union. Not that I'm saying he still won't do that, but his comments should be perceived as a positive for the Sox. People have said that about Samardjiza. Jeff, however, has NOT said that. The guy has seemed like the type of guy who will tell you what is on his mind, so I am giving him the benefit of the doubt here.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) I love Nate Jones. I hope he recovers and makes a contribution to this team. He could make a big difference if he's healthy. Even when/if he gets back here, you aren't going to see "Nate Jones" until 2016. The first year back is almost always a step below the career norms.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) As someone who is coming from 180 miles away and doesn't know the city well, would it be wise for me to purchase parking in advance? I've been to plenty of games but usually not ones that will be as packed as this. If I don't pay for a pass in advance how early would be recommended to arrive to ensure parking in the Sox lots? I remember when Frank Thomas had his number retired we ended up having to park a long ways from the stadium and take a shuttle. I'd rather not have to do that again. Get there early, like two hours or more, if you can. This will be a big game, and a big tailgate, so there will be an early arriving crowd.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:44 AM) It's athlete speak. What's he supposed to say to a reporter? "Yeah, I just want the most money." This is completely meaningless. Athlete's say things without saying them all of the time. Usually they talk about market rates and "respect" instead of dollars, but they will say it if you are listening.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:44 AM) That quote actually makes me think it's more likely he stays here. Exactly. There is a lot of common ground between what Samard has said since he got here, and what the White Sox have to offer him. I think it gets done.

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:52 AM) Totally agree. Should be the Shark Tank instead of Shark Cage. Now I am really pissed and will boycot this season. Except the Shark Tank is a TV show, and I am sure the team would have to pay for the rights to use it. Shark Cage has no such encumbrances.

QUOTE (Señor Ding-Dong @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:43 AM) I hope we can lock up Shark. That's a nasty, nasty rotation. I read between the lines of things that are said, and I feel like the odds are really high that he is in the Sox rotation in 2016.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:06 AM) We did not get a parking pass, hopefully we are not in the lot 2 miles away. Get there very early.

Paul Sullivan ‏@PWSullivan 2h2 hours ago Samardzija said he's not looking for "top dollar'' in his next contract. http://fw.to/0ScHz5X

Tickets?

ND has a chance, but they have to be hitting the 3 at a high rate.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 01:11 AM) The prequel is AHEAD of Breaking Bad? What does that mean? Breaking Bad started September 7th, 2009 - http://breakingbad.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline Jesse was born September 14th, 1984. So that puts Jesse at about 25 years old at the start of Breaking Bad. Better Call Saul starts May 13th, 2002 Jesse would be 17 years old, and likely about a couple weeks shy of finishing HS. So there you have it. Apparently he IS still in High School. Although I don't recall if Walt taught senior chemistry or not. If you read the rest of what he said, it is obvious he meant it the other way around.

I like how Paulino and Belisario are listed as "significant losses", no, that is what usually happened when they pitched.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 26, 2015 -> 07:19 PM) at #8, Aiken (after surgery), Kirby, Allard, Matuella, Bickford, or Fullmer. who still has the higher upside?? All depends on how well he responds to surgery. Ask Gavin Floyd what TJ has done for him.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 09:28 AM) I would take him at 8 easily, could you imagine a farm that includes Danish, Martinez, Adams, Montas and Aiken? That would be insane. This is really reminiscent of what happened to Lucas Giolito, and now he's one of the best prospects in all of baseball. The other side of that is the White Sox passing on Barrett Loux because of his delivery.

http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-...itis-isnt-issue

Ultimately a pick like this starts with Don Cooper saying that he is mechanically sound, and then the training staff giving an approval on his medicals. I'd LOVE to be behind the scenes if Aiken is on the board when the Sox pick.