Dick Allen

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 10:15 PM) You made the 50M argument. No one else did. A white supremacist drove his car into a crowd of counter protesters, and the President of the United States said both sides needed to cool down. Please continue to defend that. If it was,a Muslim behind the wheel or a "bad hombre" illegal from Mexico, I think he would have had very different remarks. So apparently he condones White Supremecy.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 10:08 PM) it's very wrong to dismiss the racist part of the GOP base. Trump has done and said many racist and bigoted things before and during his campaign without apology, and the conservative base not only didn't punish him for it, they rewarded him. Why do you think Obama pisses him off so much? I personally don't think he would be as obsessed if BO was orange like Trump.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 06:41 PM) I missed this earlier. He didn't just whitewash this s*** with his "many sides," he literally took that Nazis' side with his "cherish our history." Cherish the histoty. Don't let Muslims or anyone who can't speak English in.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 06:44 PM) Really think Shields retires after this year. Two straight beyond embarrassing seasons. $21 million due plus another $2 millio buyout. He would be crazy.

Alex Gordon really sucks.

It's amazing how Moustakas if he pulls the ball and it stays on the park, has to serve it out there to find a spot to drop vs. a shift

2 thrown out on the bases in 1 inning. f*** you Robin.

He is putting blame on many sides. White supremacy apparently isn't wrong if they vote for you.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 01:35 PM) I saw that about Guam. I thought that was odd. It did strangely make me feel better about no thermonuclear war, however. Trump must not think NK will strike Guam. I thought he did issue a statement against the violence in Virginia. He did, but he didn't denounce the white supremacists. It was a generic statement. He treats them almost like Putin.

Trump predicts a tenfold increase in Guam tourism based in the NK threats. He really did. He also refuses to denounce white supremists. Can't humiliate his base.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 10:47 AM) Yeah, all you have to do is look at the average financial IQ of a typical American to know that about 98% of this country has no business trading their own money. It isn't much lower for brokers.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 09:21 AM) Ya boy Shields is pitching tonight...might be a good game for the pro-tankers. I think if the Sox continue to hit, they can pull this one out of the hat. It definitely has been fun watching these young guys play, and seeing glimpses of the future. First pitch 6:10 Central. Enjoy!!! I get to go to another Shields start. What fun.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 11, 2017 -> 04:07 PM) "He will truly regret it and regret it fast." -- Wow what a comment from Trump. ... He said if Kim issues a 'threat' to any of our allies or Guam this is what will happen. This story isn't getting enough play. this is the biggest story in our lifetimes, folks, the official possibility of thermonuclear war at any moment. Trump's comment was truly scary. This is the one cock measuring contest where Trump actually has the largest cock, in terms of firepower. So no surprise he wants to play. This is exactly the thing that was mentioned by the anti Trump contingent during the campaign to fear, so it should come as no surprise. His handlers better get a hold of him, and maybe let on to the American people and Repubican leaders that yes, this guy is not fit to be president, and so,etching must be done about it right away.It may delay or end any hope that the rich will get a tax break any time soon, but it may save millions of lives, including Americans.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Aug 11, 2017 -> 02:05 PM) Oh, you clear waivers before you get outright, and not after? Must be a quick process then. Thanks for the clarification, by the way. I wasn't sure how that nuance worked exactly. Usually you read he would get DFA'd, and during that time he would get placed on waivers. He probably got sent through waivers with the rest of the team right after the trade deadline.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Aug 11, 2017 -> 01:47 PM) Its just bizarre because I believe besides the vets in Clippard and Petricka, the rest of the bullpen has options. The Sox outrighted Holmberg off the 40 man when they still had 4 open spots (now 5). I believe Holmberg has to pass through outright waivers to get sent to Charlotte, but I could be mistaking on that. Just seems strange to risk losing him, even if he doesn't have much upside. He is at least a usable lefty reliever. If he was outrighted, he made it through waivers. If he wants to continue to get paid, he'll go to Charlotte.

He's been pretty bad lately. Not much upside.

Granted, a lot of it was done against people who will be asking if you want your sandwich toasted at Subway in a few weeks, but he was impressive. Couple that with how inept Glennon looked, and it makes you wonder.

All that is missing is circus music. What a clown show.

Rick has received a lot of credit before, then all his moves that were praised were blamed on KW. Might want to wait it out before he is anointed a baseball genius.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 11:05 AM) I don't think it's a question of smart or dumb. I think trump is mentally unstable. I think he thinks he the smartest guy ever, but really is dumb, which, in his current position, is a dangerous mix. And he also seems to be unstable, in need of constant praise. A smart person, thinking they are smart, is no big deal, unless they think they can't possibly not know everything. They can be full of themselves, but at least they can back it up. Trump thinks he knows it all. Why didn't he hammer out a health care bill? He said he learned all there is to know about heath care in a very short time because he is so smart.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 11:23 AM) Or they can simply just think it's silly and dumb because they think it's silly and dumb. Kind of like the "Turn Ahead the Clock" Jerseys they wore in the early 90's. No harm, but there is a reason they never did it again. Nothing to do with "change". Not going to affect whether or not I watch the game or whatever. It's not that important. But not everyone has to like or agree with everything that happens either. It wasn't that long ago that you rarely saw someone wearing a jersey in the stands. Now they all have the regular, the alternate, the Sunday, the Mother's Day, the Father's Day, the turn back the clock, the Memorial Day/Independence day, the All Star, the Players Choice...and that is just minimum. Too me, it's a bit much. But as long as I can tell who the players are, I'm not really bothered but money is the motivation. Think about how all the weekend themed uniforms and hats change every year. They are selling you something. If people want to buy it, great. I do get more irked when they seemingly wear their black alternates more than the regular uniforms.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 09:51 AM) If you can't meet the basic rules of professionalism for your job you should not have that job. Apparently he is doing something correctly. Only 2 men have umpired more MLB games than Cowboy Joe. I don't agree with him much, but at least he's not a robot.

What is so surprising is Trump hasn't been able to negotiate a diplomatic solution. He is after all, perhaps the greatest negotiator this earth has ever seen. That's what he does...makes great deals. So often, you kind of get sick of them. In fact, instead of being like Obama and on the golf course, he is just going to sit in the WH and make even more great deals. He's a treasure.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 08:06 AM) Looks like i'm in the minority of people that thinks this is just dumb Just a marketing gimmick to drum up money for the league I agree. With all the special uniforms, it's just to get people to buy more stuff. I do think it's dumb, but it doesn't really bother me. It's like the Hallmark holidays now. I do wonder if any team will break from the norm and go back to a pullover full time.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 10:07 PM) An umpire can't criticize a player publicly. They're supposed to be unbiased judges. If he can't keep up that appearance then he should retire. Thanks for making my point. OMG, Joe West said Beltre is a great player but lousy umpire. He is so biased.