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The Knicks just fell apart when the Bull second string came in, and the Knicks quit running the offense. I do miss the triangle, but the Knicks didn't really run it after the second quarter or so. Also, I didn't think the Bulls stars looked very sharp tonight, which should scare some people. Rose was rusty, and Noah didn't have a good night. No Butler either.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 06:00 PM) Nah. Fans here think he's old news. They don't care bout keeping him or Butler Fans are idiots.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 06:19 PM) CHK pretty much covered my thoughts here. Remember when they got Dusty Baker? How about Lou Pinella? Or Andy McFail.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago Sources: Maddon talking to #Cubs as well as other teams. No deal in place with Cubs - yet. Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 18s18 seconds ago Joe Maddon is talking to the #Cubs and other teams, agent Alan Nero says, but Nero and the Cubs say that no deal is done. At least not yet.

Bulls under/over for 2014-15 is 55.5. Discuss.

Ha. Someone doesn't want to get charged with tampering... View 5 new Tweets Paul Sullivan ‏@PWSullivan 3m3 minutes ago Cubs' source calls Maddon report "inaccurate." No word from Cubs or Maddon's agent.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 21m21 minutes ago Westminster, CO cubs are talking to maddon, and it's serious enough that renteria has been told of the possibility. http://cbsprt.co/1wFSZ6c

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 03:56 PM) i wouldnt freak out if the Sox ended up with Rasmus, but I could see that guy as someone that this board would absolutely loathe after a few months Yeah, no thanks. If he hasn't made it by now, it isn't going to happen.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago Source: #Reds declined $9M team option on Ryan Ludwick, will pay him $4.5M buyout.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 02:34 PM) I honestly hope they do. He's a mid-rotation starter going forward, IMO. Me too. And I hope it is a nine figure contract.

So... Royals or Giants?

I've said it before, and will say it again, there will be a LOT of pressure for the Royals to re-sign Shields that would not have been there if they had flamed out early or missed the playoffs.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) Darling is just gigantic. He looked bigger than Seabrook out there. He's 6'6" 230. He is huge, especially for a goalie.

Chicago Blackhawks ‏@NHLBlackhawks 1h1 hour ago The goaltender for tomorrow has yet to be decided. Coach Q says Crawford could play. All three netminders will make the trip. #Blackhawks

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 37m37 minutes ago Hearing Dan Haren very likely to exercise his player option with #Dodgers.

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 6m6 minutes ago Reds To Exercise Club Option On Cueto, Buy Out Hannahan http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=42939

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 11:53 AM) I saw a reply of the salary and the old comment from Hahn saying that it est to be at 90+ mill. if I remember correctly, I think I posted a article and a link of Hahn saying or quoting that the actual number increased to something like 105+ million. something like 15 mil more than originally thought. I can't remember the reason. so in essence the sox have a little more to use and spend. either way, there are many options that is available for the sox to take advantage of. I've seen outside speculation about nine figure payrolls. The organization itself has expressly said it will NOT name a payroll number publicly because they do not want it out there. They don't want to have it affect negotiations or strategy in any form.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 11:57 AM) In my head, working at someplace like Chili’s is a lot like the movie Waiting. I adore that movie.

Chicago White Sox Just now · WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE INITIAL LIST OF 2005 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM MEMBERS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR AT SOXFEST 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Former White Sox Players Scheduled to Join Current Fan Favorites at SoxFest 2015; Weekend Passes for Annual Fan Event Celebrating 10-Year Anniversary of 2005 World Series Championship Available Exclusively on White Sox Website CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox announced an initial list of 2005 World Series Championship team members scheduled to appear at SoxFest 2015, along with a number of current fan favorite White Sox players. 2005 World Series Championship third baseman Joe Crede, pitchers Jose Contreras, “El Duque” Orlando Hernandez and Bobby Jenks, and outfielders Scott Podsednik and Aaron Rowand are among the first wave of 2005 players scheduled to appear at SoxFest 2015 in honor of the 10-year anniversary of their accomplishments. The White Sox recently announced a list of current players scheduled to appear at SoxFest 2015, which includes Jose Abreu, Adam Eaton, Tyler Flowers, Avisail Garcia, Conor Gillaspie, Jake Petricka, Jose Quintana and Alexei Ramirez as well as pitching coach Don Cooper, hitting coach Todd Steverson and manager Robin Ventura. Additional members of both the 2005 and current teams will be announced at a later date, along with other former players and White Sox greats. SoxFest 2015 is sponsored by Miller Lite, Pepsi, Comcast SportsNet, Beggars Pizza and WGN-TV and will be held at the Chicago Hilton on Friday, January 23, Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2015. Fans can attend special autograph, photo and question-and-answer sessions, as well as the SoxFest Garage Sale. The weekend also will include special interactive activities at the new venue for White Sox fans of all ages. The rate for SoxFest 2015 ranges from $389 to $528 for a two-night stay at the Hilton Chicago and up to four SoxFest weekend passes. Weekend passes for adults have been reduced over 45 percent to $40, while the White Sox offer a new $20 pass for kids (4-13 years of age) – resulting in over $100 savings for a family of four from last year’s weekend passes. Weekend passes – including special Friday night access and one SoxFest 2015 Jose Abreu bobblehead per weekend pass purchased – only are available for purchase by fans who book the two-night stay through whitesox.com/SoxFest. To purchase hotel packages or obtain more information, fans should visit whitesox.com/SoxFest or contact the SoxFest hotline at (312) 609-1915.

Posts about Bulls injuries and no Rose references? For shame.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 10:17 AM) Ha, it was actually this: "4. Coaches coach The Thibodeau-vs.-the-front-office story line has been relatively quiet, and both sides would like it to stay that way. That requires the front office letting Thibodeau do what he does best and allowing him to pace the team as he sees fit without distraction. If not, go ahead and look for a trading partner for Thibodeau now, and call Fred Hoiberg for the vacancy." Yeah, big picture, it was incredibly short on substance or style, and long on innuendo and meaningless phrases.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 28, 2014 -> 09:06 PM) i think they got way over their head on this. They got in at an awful time with the collapse in real estate and the economy, plus the Cubs falling apart on the field.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 09:41 AM) A huge upgrade? He may be still yet an upgrade but I would still consider that a position we'd need to upgrade. The only line I've seen him look good on was when Saad came down and could set up the plays for him. All he does is sit up top and hit slap shots. with what we have been running out there? Yeah, it is an upgrade. Doesn't mean it is great, but it is definitely better.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 10:12 AM) If anyone wants to claw their eyes out this morning, I pulled the Cowley article. I always forget he still exists, was duped and halfway through knew it was him: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/...ml#.VFD9z_nF_7M Was it his quotes about what Ozzie Guillen thinks that gave it away?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 28, 2014 -> 05:59 PM) I expect if the right moves come about, the number is closer to 40 to 45 but I also am presuming there is zero chance we give Viciedo $5M and I think if we wanted to, we could likely get out of $5M or so of Danks contract per year (again, not saying we will). More realistically I think we will come in under that number to start the season and then continue to potentially add payroll during season. This could include in-house extensions, etc. I also believe Hahn has been quoted as saying more money will be allocated to big league rosters this year vs. last year where they had higher allotments to international FA signings and draft. Hahn also seemed to indicate that total expenditures would remain consistent and that he didn't see a decrease expected. All that said, just cause we have that, doesn't mean it makes sense to blow it all but it also creates value in 1 year deals too and using some of those resources for guys who might be fillers who if we contend, great, if we don't, you hope you can turn them for more parts without impacting longterm payroll flexibility. Obviously that number will move. If they don't bring back Dayan, that is $5 million-ish saved right there. Once they start signing people, that number goes up again. That is just a baseline by which to judge what kind of space we have to spend with this winter.