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Comcast SportsNet ‏@CSNChicago 23m23 minutes ago #BearsTalk: Kyle Fuller named NFL defensive rookie of the month - http://bit.ly/1CHlm7C

The Roosevelt's on PBS was incredible, as is anything done by Ken Burns. Well worth the 13ish hours to watch it all.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 09:23 AM) Which is exactly what JR mentioned about a month ago. A back end right handed starter. I think it is safe to assume one will be added. And if JR wants it, it will happen. Honestly, I think we have already gotten the shopping list between bits of what Jerry, Kenny, and Rick have said. We know they want a RHSP. We know they want a LH power hitter. We know they have been working hard on a deal to bring in someone through a 3 way deal, which could still happen. We know they are going to address the pen. Any speculation about the off season should be based on those points.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 09:18 AM) It really should be copied and pasted into the NFL thread, NHL thread, NBA thread and the SLaM Catch-All thread. And into the fillibuster as well.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 08:50 AM) guys can we talk about Brian Anderson? Can he play LF next year?

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 07:55 AM) I think we're fine with Quintana there and Rodon knocking on the door. Better to spend money elsewhere. Except the BMOC specifically mentioned a RHSP, first on his list.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 09:05 AM) Why would anyone be disappointed with that? Higher draft pick, less money for the draft, less money for the international pool, etc.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 07:16 AM) F*** Detroit! This is the most important post in this thread.

The command is , and then using the / inside of it at the end.

QUOTE (lord chas @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 05:53 PM) Dan Hayes also came to his defense out of left field on twitter when I commented that the White Sox do not miss Walker Has anyone ever seen DA and Dan Hayes at the same time?

QUOTE (Tex @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 04:32 PM) I always go AL Central then AL then maybe find a NL team to root for. The Cardinals are always near the top for me as a big fan of Machiavelli.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 04:37 PM) I have a sentimental attachment to the intentional walk simply because you have to make the guy throw intentional balls. Craziness usually does not ensue, but can on occasion and that's the fun part of the game. Otherwise, I love everything else. The intention walk is up there with the extra point in football. They are 99.99 percent automatic. Is that 0.01% worth it? Who knows. The things I don't like on that list are the ones dealing with the pitcher talking to the catcher and vice versa. I think you can achieve most of what needs to be achieved by keeping batters in the box, and pitchers getting the ball and throwing it.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 04:13 PM) I do think they'll see two relievers, a right handed starter, and a left handed hitter at the bare bones minimum, and I don't think Viciedo is going to be there either. 3B could be a possibility if they're interested in bringing in someone very good defensively - meaning Headley - but I see that as more of a luxury and a risk than I do an actual necessary move. I said it before the trading started, and will say it again. Dayan Viciedo will not be a White Sox next year.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 04:06 PM) Much of this seems like speculation by Gregor, but there are some interesting possibilities in there. The Sox typically will sign relievers, even if they're overpriced to an extent, and trade for starters to minimize long-term risk. David Robertson is going to be expensive and the Yankees might even get crafty and slap him with a QO, but he's the most attractive free agent option to me. Yeah, I don't care what the writer said, I was talking more about Kenny's quote. That is the only thing that matters out of the article.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2014093...orts/140939832/ Interesting read to see some specific spots he talks about adding to.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 57m57 minutes ago joe mcewing, now officially a dbacks managerial candidate. http://cbsprt.co/1oAKo04

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 02:25 PM) You + this thread = But this post gets an A+

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) I ask the question again ... in response to Dick Allen's great post, tell me why we love Steverson so much and hate Walker? I give this post a D.

Chris Boden ‏@CSNBoden 1m1 minute ago CORRECTION: #Bears Allen says he STILL NEEDS to regain 12 of 15 lbs. he lost to pneumonia but confident he'll play Sun. #BearsTalk #BadMath

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 01:44 PM) Okay great. What's the difference between 464 losses over a 5 year period and filling in gaps to "Compete" while falling short of the playoffs? I'd rather have the losses and everything that comes with it: higher draft pick, more bonus pools both internationally and in the amateur draft, higher waiver priority during the season, payroll flexibility). Then you have to be a Cub fan, because the Sox wouldn't have a fan base left.

Thibs praises Mirotic http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baske...1001-story.html

Jim Bowden ‏@JimBowden_ESPN 48m48 minutes ago Arizona Fall Lg testing of new pace of game initiatives are all solid & I hope are implemented in 2015 at major league level #speedupthegame

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 12:47 PM) Sox don't need to throw a bunch of money at bullpen pitchers either. That kills you Guys like Bassitt - let them do some bullpen duty for a year. We need a good right handed starter. What I don't like about Shields is that he works way too slow and he will be overpaid for the #2 that he is. Buying bullpen help at full price really seems to have the worst rate of return of any free agent contract in baseball. Relievers in general have such a wide standard deviation from season to season, but it seems worse for guys at the top of the free agent market. Just scanning the names and contracts over recent years there are SO many bad ones. I would almost rather see the team put smaller bids in on rebound guys, versus full price guys coming off of big years.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 12:43 PM) I don't think the Cubs are banking on a lot of prospects turning into gold. Their fans are. Some will be good. Some will be bad. A couple will probably be really really good. Some of them will be traded and some will be held on to for too long. The point is that they will have a ton of flexibility and will be able to deal from an area of strength while playing in a major market that won't have the typical payroll restraints of other teams that are rebuilding. 7 of the top 100 will not all be good ML players. But I'd rather have 7 of the top 100 prospects in baseball than not have them. Well that and 464 losses over a 5 year period.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 1, 2014 -> 12:39 PM) Well they aren't doing a very good job of that either though. That Saturday Sun-Times is like the size of a McDonald's napkin. Their shtick is sensationalism, not substance. You get substance from the Tribune, and they know they can't compete with them there. It is why they hire more of the shockjock kind of writers, versus someone with a pulse.