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QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 06:29 PM) They are still going to play this game per Brooks. Once it goes through, there nothing behind it. It is just going to be a brutal storm to get through.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 01:43 AM) However, this is a good board for that, where people can start threads about their penises and not get ridiculed. For their thread or their penises?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 04:16 PM) Griset is looking for around a $300K bonus http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2010/06/23/14...r-pressure.html So where should this kid have actually been drafted, and what does his stuff look like?

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 06:11 PM) The predicament we're in now is why Dale Tallon was fired. I love the move. Unfortunate but necessary. Sell High on Buff and keep the farm loaded with prospects ready to contribute (detroit model). Its also why the Bowmans will keep this train rolling. Now when kids come in, they can learn from real stars, instead of being expected to lead the team themselves. It works.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 06:57 AM) Someone just needs to pull his finger. But only if you pay for his carbon credits.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 03:43 PM) this is the email we got, so who the heck knows: From the National Weather Service: Strong thunderstorms are expected to arrive in the city between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The storms have the possibility of damaging winds and large hail. Depending on how the storms develop, winds could reach 70 mph. Willis Sears Tower management suggests staying away from windows and moving to interior space and away from glass partitions until the severe weather has passed. Ah, much better.

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 02:55 PM) its just funny because ive seen Balta make at least 30 posts screaming that there will be no draft picks over the past month Yeah, but about half of those are to with other FAs like Konerko, so they don't really count.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 05:47 PM) I hated to see Aliu gone, but it looks like Morin is a much better prospect. Reasoner seems to be a John Madden replacement. Can't argue with draft picks in the top two rounds. Eager is just a guy, Sopel did block a ton of shots in the playoffs, but you can find someone else to do that for much cheaper. Buffs was a vital part of the Cup run, but somebody had to go, his value ia at its highest, and you can't guarantee he will consistently do what he did in the playoffs. It's funny to see all these peoples reactions on Facebook, mostly people who just started watching in the playoffs, who actually didn't see it coming. "OMG, I can't believe they traded Big Buffs, NOOO!!" Anyone who saw his regular seasons understands while he can be valuable, but he has big faults in the less physical part of the schedule

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 05:47 PM) SunGarrioch The belief is the Hawks are considering an offer a late first rounder and a prospect for Kris Versteeg. If I am GM, done.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 05:45 PM) From what I am researching, the prospect we got in return may be a better player than Aliu who has fallen out of favor in the Hawks front office. And since we have 4 picks in the first 2 rounds next year, I wonder if we try to trade up to get a stud, or if we are just collecting picks like the Pats. Interesting. If this kid is the sniper they are talking about, he pretty easily replaces Versteeg.

QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 11:52 AM) Any thoughts or more Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives type places? Any decent places for lunch or dinner around the museums? I think at this point we're going to eat pizza one night (probably Giordano's or Lou's if I can find one), and steak another. I've heard The Bongo Room is great for breakfast so we'll likely try that. Also saw a bit on the Food Network about cinnamon rolls at Ann Sather so we may check that out one morning. We'll likely only do one "nice" dinner so we'll probably do Gibson's or Morton's. I know Gibson's is across the street from the hotel. Lastly, any word on bars on/around Rush Street? Not really looking for dance clubs, but more a nice bar with a nice atmosphere. The museum campuses have nothing in the way of food. You have to go downtown to get grub.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 05:17 PM) Did you accidentally sign into a fake-but-real-looking Facebook site somehow? Like you clicked something and it told you that you had to sign in again? Really? I had no idea that was something fake. I thought it was just a periodic time out like gmail does.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 08:22 AM) I figure if nothing else I probably owe you a round for being a jerk to you in the Filibuster. And the same for me I am sure... Are you sold on going to the casino? It might be pretty packed there over that weekend.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 04:45 PM) Still trying to calculate why they included him, seemed fair without him. They took two crap players off our hands, plus a lot of salary. A guy like Aliu makes the deal more palatable for Atlanta.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 08:48 AM) Right now his OPS+ is 81. Last year it was 87, when he put up a .723 OPS on the season. It was 103+ when he put up a .788 OPS as a rookie. He probably needs to get that OPS up in the .750-.775 range to be an average offensive SS. I'd rather have the 2010 Alexei who has been spectacular at SS, except for a couple of naps.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:29 PM) Man, if they got a 1st and a decent prospect back for Buff that would be one of the greatest moves of the summer. Please sell on him. If they can get either for him, I would be happy.

A Mike MacDougal sighting!

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 07:06 PM) Viciedo also sucked balls last season. Agreed that he's looked nice over this very small sample size, but there's still little evidence that he's ready for the bigs. Numerous Sox prospects have raked for several years in the minors/college and have struggled big-time in Chicago. Throw Viciedo's age and your assesment that he won't hit RHP effectively into the equation and I see little reason to bring him up right now. Let him have a sustained year of success first. Given that he's unlikely to help this hapless team this year, his development should be paramount. That said, letting him face major-league pitching when the rosters expand later in the year might not be a bad idea. He started slow last year, in a setting where he was in a brand new country, not able to speak the native language, and one of the youngest guys in his league. He didn't "suck balls" last year by any extent of the imagination. Look at his numbers after May 1, and after June 1 last year, and tell me how bad he sucked again, even if you leave out the adjustment factors he had.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:25 PM) Ozzie says he thinks he just split a nail and should be DTD. From the way his hand was positioned over his mitt, and the way that Hermie gauzed it, it makes sense.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:30 PM) His UZR is far and away the highest of any SS in the league (6.3 compared to the 3.8 of Scutaro). Is it too early to start talking about the Omar effect?

QUOTE (NIUSox @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:32 PM) Gravity? The earth is the center of the universe?

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 09:57 PM) Linebrink for Fukudome? rid ourselves of Linebrink and get a lefty outfielder. Linebrink may actually do ok when he goes back to the NL. If the story about Hendry being willing to pick up a considerable amount of 2k11 money is true, I'd do it. Heck if they pitched in enough to make sure not owe anything extra, I'd do it for sure.

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