Dick Allen

Yet another anit-gay Republican, an Ohio state legislator, resigning from office after being caught having sex with another man. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ohio-lawmaker-qu...-191641392.html

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 09:48 AM) Meanwhile, Republican Tax Bill Gives Private Jet Owners a Tax Break “Our framework includes our explicit commitment that tax reform will protect low-income and middle-income households,” Trump said. “Not the wealthy and well-connected. They can call me all they want; I’m doing the right thing.” He then added: “And it’s not good for me, believe me.”

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 10:15 AM) Kushner got emails about WikiLeaks, Russia in 2016, lawmakers say So Wikileaks wasn't just talking to DJT Jr., and Kushner still maintains a security clearance despite "forgetting" hundreds of relevant details on his background check. The bolded also seems like a pretty big deal. Back in 2006, Howard Stern stumped the Trumps by asking what 17 times 6 equaled when Ivanka and Jr. bragged that Donald couldn't buy their way into Wharton, they got there on their own merit . Donald got it wrong but still gloated he got it right. Ivanka refused to even answer, and Jr. guessed wrong twice. Looks like Jared is right on par with them.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 08:25 AM) It doesn’t blow my mind or anything, but kinda shocked how effective Rahm is at clearing the field when he’s this unpopular Pretty amazing. I voted for him initially. Didn't vote for him in the primary but did in the general election his second time, and vowed not to vote for him ever again. If a better candidate doesn't emerge, I am leaving that portion of the ballot blank or writing in someone as a protest. He initially looked like he was going to be good, but he's all about who is ponying up cash. I live in the Gold Coast, right on the border of Old Town. It may seem simple, but on the Gold Coast side of Clark, all new sidewalk. On the Old Town side, sidewalk repairs here and there. That was about 2 months into his reign. I knew all I needed to know then.

Racist DHS official resigns. They did try to sell it as the comments were 10 years old and he did apologize. I'm sure he's a fine man. https://www.yahoo.com/news/homeland-securit...-032626505.html

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 08:00 AM) Don’t look at the tax cut, look at the asshole And not a peep about Roy Moore.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 08:23 PM) Why would they care though? They have nothing to lose by selecting him and carrying him on their bench for a year. Worst case scenario they simply prevent him from ever developing into something with a division rival. Best case scenario he reaches his relatively high ceiling with them. I don’t think it’s likely they take him, but I could see a rebuilding team take a shot on him. He’s more than young enough to overcome a lost year of development. They would care because he will take up a roster spot an entire year, and playing a man down is fine for a game or 3 but not 162. And after a year of sitting, you send him back to AA and he is behind from where he was when you drafted him. There has to be someone else available more interesting for them .

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 08:02 PM) Yeah, but there are also protected rosters for each of those. We could easily put Adolfo on the AAA roster and then he could only be taken in the major league portion of the draft. Right. I think they get another 38 on the AAA roster.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 07:27 PM) I could easily see the Tigers grabbing Adolfo. Let him sit on the bench for the year and then let him start 2018 as a 22 year old in high A. He’d basically be age appropriate, although I’m assuming he’d only have two options remaining at that point. Regardless, there is absolutely no risk for a rebuilding club to do something like this and I don’t believe the Tigers are exactly flush with talent. There is reality. Sitting him a year kills a year of development he can't get back. I really doubt anyone would select him.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 07:54 PM) Don't forget, there are also AAA and AA rounds of the rule V as well. If Adolfo isnt added to the 40 man, I think he's a goner. That wouldn't be an issue with him.

Can you believe it, they are after Jared again. He forgot a couple of more items on his security clearance forms,

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 03:38 PM) Take away these losses and you take away the deterrent. That's literally all we have to stop these people from doing corrupt things. If all they had to do is get out of politics and pay a fine, EVERYONE would do it and work really hard to put off getting caught until they're older. Frankly I'd increase the penalties for corruption. Make some examples of people. There should be more criminal charges and longer sentences. And if it's money involved, they should pay every dime back. So Blago is in jail. Ryan was in jail. Politicians are still corrupt. They are only going to get more corrupt because of the system. It costs so much money to win an election they are almost all in to someone.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 03:16 PM) I am not sure I could disagree more. White collar crime like bribery can cause just as much societal damage, either it be through distrust of institutions or in some cases schemes that end up in death like Ryan, but get viewed as harmless since they weren't holding guns to peoples heads. They deserve the same punishment. They were given power, they knew better, they took advantage. They don't deserve a soft landing. Should those accused of cyber crimes just get house arrest? If they can't use computers, etc. Ryan is out now. Blago will be out in a few years. Put an ankle bracelet on him. Make him stay at home. Everyone wins. He still is stuck, but at least his daughters and wife have their father and husband. And taxpayers don't have to pay for his jailing.

It's funny Trump wants Hillary locked up for crimes that didn't occur, but wants a lot of credit for UCLA basketball players being released from jail even though they committed crimes that were recorded.

Blago learned his lesson but I don't know why having him in jail on the taxpayers' dime is doing anyone any good. He's no threat to society. Let him out, if he has to be punished further, put him on house arrest with an ankle bracelet. Let him by his own food. George Ryan was the same. Not letting him be with his dying wife? It's not like he was going to go blow away a hospital. I get corrupt politicians are horrible. And I get there should be repercussions for doing what they did (although what ultimately got Blago just about every pol could be charged). Non violent criminals at Club Fed makes no sense to me. Let them stay at home.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 01:46 PM) One name I look at, Billy McKinney. Only 23, did well in AA/AAA, has no future in NY. I think he would be a good piece. I read an article last May or June saying he was a guy they would trade because of this issue, but then he had a huge year, so who knows? Chances are the Sox aren't going to spend their total allotment. Might as well trade some of it for lottery tickets. They hit on one or two of these guys it would be awesome.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 01:38 PM) *Suggestive eyebrow raise* Though the sonny gray trade helped a bit in that regard. They are trying to trade several average prospects for Profar because of this crunch.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) Are we aware of how much money we have left? We had 2 300k signings (I believe). 2.973 million-600k = 2.373 million 2.373 million - 500k = 1.873 million Unknown how much we traded on the other two transactions correct? Say those were both 500k on conservative end, hopefully conservatively we could make another trade like this. I thought they get more than that.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 01:35 PM) Twins, Yankees, and Rangers come to mind. The Yankees have a 40 man roster crunch problem as well.

The White Sox should find a couple of other teams that want to up their offers to Otani and take some prospects off their hands. If you can get a top 8 prospect for $500k, what could you get for a couple of million?

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 11:15 AM) I haven't watched a ton this year because with Lavine out the only interesting Bulls player is Markkanen but the guard play is just painful to watch every time I do tune in. None of Valentine, Dunn, Holiday, Grant or Zipser have any offensive ability. I used to really like Pax, but have concluded with Pax, Gar and Fred there, that franchise has zero chance to win a championship. They are making a ton of money, and LaVine is decent, Markkanen looks good, a nice pick coming...It's time Michael Reinsdorf gave the keys to someone else to select their next draft pick, and maybe have that person convince another really good player to take their money, and pick a coach that can command a locker room. This year is going to be awful and would have been no matter who was coaching or GMing or Presidenting or whatever. Maybe next year or at least the year after won't if they can pick the right people. But Gar, Pax, and Fred on the same bus with John Fox.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 10:50 AM) What would stop a guy like Maitan from taking millions to play in the NPB for three years and then come back to play in the majors? That path would create a much larger earning opportunity and he could come back to a Tanaka like deal and not have to go through years of team control and the arbitration process. If he progresses the way that people think, a 23 year old Maitain could get a huge FA deal instead of perhaps entering his second year at the league minimum. He's still 18. Probably won't be ready, and I'm not sure of the rules. If he only played there 3 years, I think he would still be subject to the amateur caps.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 10:35 AM) He also gets to keep his new money. Great insight. Thanks! I would never have guessed it.

If he gets thrown back out on the market, if he is like the Boston guys, he'll get to keep his Braves money.

I really was thinking Franken, but that's by the boards now, although if he grabbed her by the p****.... The other guy I like is Gavin Newsom. Younger, good looking guy, was married to a Fox News personality who I believe is now dating the Mooch. Seems to have some good ideas.