Dick Allen

Alexei always heats up with the weather. As for his defense, its significantly better since Teahen hasn't played 3B. I don't know if playing next to Omar calmed him down, or he didn't have to worry about covering the entire left side of the infield or whatever the reason, but he's playing much better right now. Until the bonehead plays return, if they return, SS is not an issue for the White Sox at least until it gets cold again.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 08:25 AM) There's a difference between getting special treatment and not being able to be told no. To get to the top, the Bulls had to tell Jordan no. The other example is firing his favorite coach...Doug Collins, and replacing him with that crazy NY Knick zen guy with the mustache. I can't think of a time when the Cavs have openly told Lebron no. He's picked trades, he's picked players, he's picked coaches, he's picked the offense, he's picked the defense. There is no one in the Bulls organization that wanted Doug Collins gone more than Michael Jordan. He couldn't stand him, but later realized the good he did and wound up hiring him in Washington.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 08:32 AM) Actually, yes I did miss the 9th yesterday, I was called outside and knew that Thornton was coming in so I figured we had the game in the win column. Generally though, is Lillibridge a pretty good fielder? I would say that his hot streak is over then. This is why I generally trust Kenny, Ozzie, and the other coaches with personnell decisions, even though they are not perfect either. This was all just a thought on my part anyway. I guess that you all now know why I am not a baseball manager! Lillibridge has the reputation of being good with the glove, but he was brutal in Charlotte so far this year, and his throw yesterday was something you don't see much in the Pony League. Who really knows where he is at, but I think at best, in his future, he is a utility player, so he better get his defense turned back around.

QUOTE (G&T @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 08:21 AM) Did that start before or after he won a championship? If it were the Chicago Stadium, I doubt Lebron's entourage could fit in the Bulls lockeroom even with the rest of the team dressing elsewhere.

Its 12 AB. If he goes 0-12 with 6 ks his next 12 AB what will people think then? He was awful defensively this year in Charlotte and threw away an easy DP in the 9th yesterday.

Trade exceptions can't be added to anything. A team can acquire 125% of the salary they trade away (in a simultaneous trade). So if they have a $10 million player, he can be traded for up to $12.5 million in incoming salary. If they also have an outstanding trade exception for $5 million, they can't add it to the $12.5 million in order to acquire a player making $17.5 million. The trade exception can only be used to acquire a player or players making the amount of the exception or less (plus a $100,000 fudge factor). Trade exceptions can't be added to other trade exceptions, either. Right now the Lakers have two trade exceptions – one for $2.5 million, and the other for $1.9 million. They can't combine them to acquire a player making $4.4 million. The $2.5 million exception can only be used to acquire a player making $2.5 million or less, and the $1.9 million exception can only be used to acquire a player making $1.9 million or less (again, each also has a $100,000 fudge factor). Read more NBA news and insight: http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_...3#ixzz0saBIb5lg

I think the plan is the Bulls offer all 3 max deals and the first 2 to accept win titles, the 3rd guy just counts his money and golfs in May and June.

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 09:03 PM) According to Berger at CBS they could get all 3 and keep Noah and Rose: "The South Florida Sun-Sentinel first reported the meeting , and speculation immediately focused on the Bulls' apparent efforts to offer what previously only the Heat could: the opportunity for the superstar trinity of free agents -- LeBron, Wade and Chris Bosh -- to play together. In order to facilitate that, the Bulls would have to acquire Bosh in a sign-and-trade from Toronto, likely giving up Luol Deng or Joakim Noah in the process. Short of that, the Bulls are only one minor move -- dumping James Johnson and his $1.8 million contract on a team with cap space to absorb it -- from offering LeBron and Wade the chance to pair up in Chicago and chase down championships in the shadow of Michael Jordan." http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/...ner;mccBlogInfo Getting rid of Deng and Johnson could probably get the Bulls enough room for 3 max, but not the max these guys want with a sign and trade .

They are saying 9:30 but it looks a bit optimistic.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 07:53 PM) they share the same agent, so there could be a possibility both of them meet with the bulls together. looks like it gonna be Bosh and Wade in Chicago and Lebron staying in Cleveland. Although I prefer LBJ over Wade, I would do an Irish jig if this scenerio occurred, and the Bulls would be favored in the East for at least 5 years.

ChiTribuneLive We know that Bulls had a 5pm meeting with Wade, that Bosh arrived approx 630 with Wade still there, Bosh left approx 715 to likely have a meeting with at the United Center with Bulls

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 07:38 PM) Well, only reason I bring it up is if the reporters who said that a lot of stuff had already been decided were right, than it would be a pretty big slap in the face if a team diverged significanlty from that path. I happened to not be of the approach that everything had been completely decided. I Think guys had ideas but once pitches actually happened everything changed. Plus certain teams ownership stepped up and add that with fear and everything changed. There is so much BS information out every minute, I would be surprised its an issue. Lebron will know the Bulls really want him, but he can always say no. They have to have their ducks lined up.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 07:35 PM) how much can the Bulls really be getting played? It can't be about money, everyone knows what they're going to make depending on where they sign, and it's not like it's helping Wade improve his situation if he intends to stay in Miami by talking to other teams. I think Wade was floored that Amare didn't sign with the heat and suddenly realized he could be in a situation where he is on a bad Heat team with zero supporting cast and is exploring his options... it's not like it's costing the Bulls anything with other players to meet with Wade a second time, get him in there let him hear your pitch again and see what happens, Wade was here, it didn't really cost him anything other than an hour. I thought Wade wanted Lebron and Bosh. Why would missing out on Amare cause him to flee? Heat meeting with David Lee tonight.

IraHeatBeatAnd if all of this is keeping you up, or away from holiday beer and brats, Wade's agent says "no decision" has been reached on any of this. 1 minute ago via web For those who need to exhale, Wade's agent Henry Thomas just texted here and said "no signing imminent." This is just part of big picture. 15 minutes ago via web

The Miami Herald guy who broke the story about the meeting said Wade's agent sent him a text that said no signing immenent. Wade may be playing games with the Bulls but I doubt it. His agent is a highly respected classy guy.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 02:53 PM) Not buying the HGH thing at all (and even if he did, there was rumors it was when he had his knee injury to heal up quicker) but I definitely think there is many more woman out there than reported... possibly another kid(s) as a poster said here too. (or probably an STD) Supposedly Tiger is into some really weird things. She was/is taking some college courses on psych issues. It looks like she's getting $100 million, a max contract.

Delayed until at least 7:45

The other thing to think of, if LBJ went to Miami, it would be Wade's team. If they really want to play together, and who knows if thats really true or not, the best way is with a new team for each of them. I'm not going to get too excited yet. I just hope the Bulls sign 2 of these top guys. Any two will do, and if the others don't join forces somewhere, the guys that signed with the Bulls are going to be doing all of the winning the next several years

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 04:58 PM) LeBron ain't winning anything the next 5 years if Wade and Bosh come to Chicago. Unless he joins them.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 04:48 PM) There is also a report from Wallace saying Wade is using us as leverage with the second meeting to get Miami to sign LeBron soon. But this makes no sense. Miami wants to sign Lebron and I'm sure either have or will offer him the maximum amount they can offer him. Wade doesn't have to pressure Riley on that.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 02:25 PM) Jordan hates the Bulls. end of story. He hates Jerry Krause. Hating the Bulls is not accurate at all.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 12:35 AM) Don't know if this was mentioned, but Bosh and Boozer are both at the Trump Tower tonight and both will meet with the Bulls tomorrow. Paxson and Thibodeau had a brief and informal visit with Bosh today and tomorrow will be the 3rd time they have talked since 12:01 yesterday. I walked by Trump Tower yesterday around 5 pm and was wondering what all the cameras and cops were there for. I thought maybe Trump was in town, now I know.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 02:33 PM) Paul Konerko's grand slam had more to do with the White Sox winning that game than Scott Podsednik's home run. In fact, Paul Konerko's home run increased the White Sox chances of winning that game by 58%. They had a 28% chance to win that game before Konerko came up to home plate, and they had an 86% chance to win it after he crossed home plate. Now, why doesn't Konerko get a lifetime pass, but Podsednik does? Because Podsednik is cuter? That's exactly right. Without Konerko's blast, the Sox lose the game. Without Pods, they still may have won. I think some of the bigger whipping boys were Uribe, Thome and Contreras. The biggest whipping boy of all, however, is Greg Walker.

Per Gonzalez: Meanwhile, one report out of Washington says Williams and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo have never talked about the Sox acquiring Adam Dunn. Was Cowley making things up in his mom's basement again?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jun 29, 2010 -> 08:16 PM) Gordon over his last 5 games (15 PA): .357/.333/.857/1.190. Could mean something, could mean nothing I don't know, I'm not a doctor. He'll be fine. I hope now, but maybe not quite yet. He's going to be the star of the team for years.