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QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 31, 2014 -> 07:33 AM) on nhl.com they had the series of the shoot out of last nite game. I notice that in 2 of the shooters, they were aiming for Darling 5 hole. trying for him to move and expose it. not a bad strategy. ref Bickell, it looked as his stats were showing that he was off to a nice gaem. 1g 1a and hits, not bad. but he did have that give away. Versteeg, good game. ohhh how that pains me to write that. but the Hawks won. That was some really nice skating on his goal.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 06:22 PM) Does a 20 year old batting .249 with 143 strikeouts at A+ scream promotion to you? I'm not saying Hawkins is bad but a little more time at A+ to work on those K's and BA certainly won't hurt. He's plenty young enough, there's no rush. 2 years at one level isn't rushing him.

That was a brutal turnover by Bickell to tie it, though there was a lot of that tonight. Nice to see Sharpie give us the second point.

*yawn*

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 08:02 PM) I haven't seen a bad 30 for 30 yet but the Boz one was definitely awesome. I haven't been as big of a fan of all of the soccer ones, but yeah, the series is great.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 04:48 PM) I've seen this multiple times, but what could the outcome of this be if it's deemed tampering? Cubs pay some sort of fine? I mean, I wonder if the penalty is even anything the Cubs would worry or care about. They could void any contract that is signed depending on how bad they deem it.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 01:26 PM) I don't think this is entirely true. Find me examples of people in the media that actually think that the Cubs are going to win the World Series because they hired Joe Maddon. I think it improves their chances. I think that Maddon is great at handling young players and making the pieces fit. I think the Cubs have enough young talent to compete starting in 2016. If the Cubs win divisions and get into the playoffs on a consistent basis, they have as good of a chance as the other teams. They might win one soon. Joe Maddon would have something to do with it if so but no he wouldn't be the "sole reason" why it happened. I just heard the older guy on PTI say it.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 04:31 PM) Maddon has not even signed with another club and they are already saying they will pursue a tampering investigation? Was Maddon supposed to hang around and go through another rebuild with that team? He did his time, move on Tampa. He doesn't need to sign with anyone for there to be tampering.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 04:17 PM) Yeah, I think psychologically speaking if Hawkins starts 2015 at A+ then he's just picking up where he left off but if he starts at AA and struggles, it could have an adverse psychological effect. I know its a different player but look what a demotion did to Walker last year after batting .155 at AA. Started whining about how nobody had his back and blah blah blah. Walker showed he was a soft little marshmalloww. I think Hawkins is mentally tougher than that but would rather not take the chance since there's no rush. Plus,IMO, it might be easier on him if he's promoted during the season after hes in the groove. Not sure there's anything to that, just a thought. As to being told to do something for the 3rd time in a row? I think you almost need to start him at AA if the spot is there.

Fresh off of the presses from the land of Duh. White Sox Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com 9 mins · White Sox To Decline Option On Felipe Paulino http://dlvr.it/7MsBXt

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 02:08 PM) Well he basically told my agency there wasn't a lot of work and he didn't understand how I was working 40 hours a week. So instead of telling me to go home or come back later, he just got upset and stupid. I didn't really see myself there long term but I just got a 20K raise. So obviously it was in the cards for me to get this gig. Congrats on falling upward man!

The 30 for 30 with Brian Bosworth was one of the best of the entire series. Just a great watch.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 03:00 PM) What team has the money to throw around that they'd pay an aging average (projection) pitcher like Shields 17 to 20 mill a year? About half a dozen would do so.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 01:49 PM) That's very possible, but if so, why didn't he just start the season in the minors? That is what the question was for me. It is very odd.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) Unless he plays terribad tonight, I can't help but think this is the most likely scenario. I wonder if they just want Raanta playing everyday or something.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 07:59 AM) Scare some people as in, when Jo and Derrick are clicking, the NBA is in trouble. QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 11:26 AM) That's actually something that shouldn't scare you. Reason being, it shows that we are not only a 2 man team. Yes, when they face the Cleveland's of the world, everyone will be needed. When they face teams like the Knicks, they should be able to mash them and the bench should be able to play big minutes in the 2nd half. One thing the 2010 team couldn't do is hold onto big leads in the 4th without the stars staying in. You missed this clarification.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 11:09 AM) It was first game with a new offense. I think we are judging Knicks and Fisher too harshly on one game. I'm not saying they are good but I wouldn't call them great. I'd say the same thing about the Bulls. Only team I think you can truly say is hot garbage and might be the worst team of all time is the Lakers at this point. It isn't that they looked bad, it is that on opening night they didn't even make an effort to run the offense for a single half of basketball and a new head coach. That is bad.

Especially if Shields leaves KC, the gap between the White Sox isn't as large as you might think.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 09:45 AM) I'm not sure they have a roster that will "buy in" to that offensive gameplan. They would need a coach with much more clout. It is too bad because with the spacing a good triangle execution gives, that team could be a 45-50 win team.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 09:33 AM) JR Smith was -22 last night. I think I'll have to be committed if the Bulls ever employ him. That is why the Bulls wanted no part of him.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 09:55 AM) That's a good point - particularly the Jesuits have always been very into science. But there's also been some internal conflict at times over those topics, and the shift here is really about public stances. No pope has ever (from what reporters are saying) said things like this publicly, even though many within the church at lower levels knew it to be true. http://www.ucatholic.com/blog/pius-xii-1951/

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 09:43 AM) Winning a World Series vs. trying to protect someone so maybe you can win one in the future.. That decision is pretty easy. If any Giants fan thinks it wasn't worth it, they probably really aren't Giants fans. Only White Sox fans would complain about overuse when that overuse led to a World Championship. They would use it as an excuse to not buy tickets, that is for sure. "Well they haven't won multiple years in a row!"

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 08:29 AM) I wouldn't be surprised if Danish and Montas are both in the Birmingham rotation in AA. Tim Anderson and Courtney Hawkins will most likely both be there as well. Montas has even more room to go than Danish does. Because of the injury he only hit 81IP this season, plus whatever he gets in Fall Ball. 2013 was only 111.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 08:16 AM) He was pretty dominant in A+ last year after the first couple starts. I'm not opposed to him starting in AA, but he's likely there soon even if not on Opening Day. As for AAA... not before late in the season if at all, and then only if he dominates AA like he has the other levels. No matter the level, I want him to build up more innings over last year. This is exactly what I was going to say. The kid threw just under 130 innings last year, and is still really young. There is no reason to rush him. Get him up to 160 this year, and see what happens next year.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 07:58 AM) No way, this is the time when they shouldnt look very sharp, i expected this. If they look like this in January, then we have a problem(even though I wouldnt say a 24 point win is much of a problem) Scare some people as in, when Jo and Derrick are clicking, the NBA is in trouble.