Dick Allen

It probably means sign a guy for a million or so less than slot.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Apr 20, 2017 -> 12:29 PM) Those were established players in MLB though, Reinsdorf is on record saying he doesn't like prospects Joe Borchard was a record signing at the time and for a few years later. Abreu wasn't established. He gave Tank $10 million. Whatever Robert signs for, he costs double, so we will see. But I would bet they make a good pitch. They haven't spent a lot on prospects, but they have spent more than most see.

It was the right thing to do. I think the league looks at some questionable scoring decisions these days. OTOH, just because the Sox boot the ball around doesn't excuse the homer. It seems the past several years, White Sox errors lead to runs by the bundle. Pitchers have to step up and pick up the defense once in a while. But he certainly didn't deserve the earned runs there.

I don't think the stock will ultimately be affected by this. It could go down for other reasons, but one thing you know, you now probably have less of a chance getting bumped off a United flight than any other airline, and there is no way they will take you against your will. You say no, they are going to run away.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 20, 2017 -> 08:10 AM) What's your boy Greg Walker up to these days? The Sox offense has been a lot worse since he's been gone. And no one blames the hitting coach. Weird.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 05:01 PM) As others have mentioned, he had that stretch a few years back where he was pulling a bunch of homers. We're all hoping that something has clicked and there's some positive signs for sure but don't get too excited yet. Avi is clearly fixed, and now a perennial MVP type, and Steverson has these guys swinging the bats. .217/.278/.356. A team .634 OPS. Outstanding.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 03:01 PM) Someone doing porn doesn't bother me (as nasty as her spin on it is). You fail to realize I have acknowledged wrongdoing on both side. You keep trying to paint me as defending the guy but it didn't and hasn't happened. I have only condemned him which you ignore. You couldn't and haven't provided proof despite your lies. I feel as if these two were more disciplined and focused when they were younger they would have lived more fruitful and constructive lives where going to violent events isn't something you prioritize. I am good on this argument. You can ignore the facts with someone else. Before going, I should note that no one is jumping in in your defense on this one. The people in here always defend the liberal POV and defend whoever is espousing it and being faced with an alternate opinion. They may jump in now to make it seem as though I am wrong, but the tight knit group who align with you politically called you on your conspiracy garbage and otherwise let you take this one on the chin. Have a good one. I noticed no link. Phony. BTW, where is all the rabbit support? Only counts on one side in your world. Stick to baseball.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 02:28 PM) Kind of like how Trump used "wiretap" when there isn't a phrase for modern spying You're failing to realize that the guy was much less the story than the girl. Apparently he was known in some fringe circles already and had a criminal history that you've expressly noted. The verdict was settled that he was a scumbag as soon as he was identified. That being said, I still don't even know his name or his occupation. He's just a fringe character with a criminal history that popped a girl in moshpit that both sides were looking for. The girl on the other hand was played as a victim by the media. When I saw the video for the first time I go "Oh my god that's awful" as I saw a girl get clobbered. Then I asked my friend who showed me the video whether he thought the guy knew she was a girl with her dreads and baggy clothes in the middle of a scrum. Then you look further into it and she's a bottle-wielding (insert your Alex Jones imitation here) crazy person who was on camera defending throwing explosives into crowds with old women. Furthermore, she posted on her social media page that she was looking to scalp her opposition. After that, reddit unfortunately showed me pictures of her at her job where apparently she's like a hairy fetish sub category of porn that I had no wishes of ever running into. The difference here is I know they're both in the wrong and they're both idiots. I have never defended either. I've indicted both. You're defending this individual who, politics aside, we'd all agree is reprehensible on account of your political affiliation. Then you are accusing me of defending the other guy without any evidence, you then admitted you have no evidence, then accused me of doing it again, still with no evidence at hand. You're trying to paint me as something I am not while you die on the hill supporting your murder threatening, bottle-wielding, old lady hating, hairy porn actress from outside of Berkely just because you guys both are upset your candidate lost. The girl was played the victim because she was the victim. There is video proof. Despite what you think, people who do porn can also be victims. You thought OMG this is awful, then realized she isn't conservative and does porn, so not so awful. Just re-read Alpha Dog and realize you are on his side. You then might want to take a shower. Bottle weilding is rich. She had no bottle in the video. And if she was carrying a bottle for protection, how is that any worse than packing guns which you conservatives say lessens violence. Provide proof she threatened this guy with a bottle.

He's not going to get $100 million. That's insane. It will be settled. If you're United, wouldn't you authorize up to $5 million to make it go away?

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 12:30 PM) Drawing conclusions about a player less than a month into the season is extremely foolish For example Mat Latos was excellent in April in 2016, but awfuyl in May leading to the Sox DFA'ing him Garcia looks promising so far, but I need to see another solid 1-2 months of production before we can make any determination that this isn't just a crazy hot streak The early bird gets the worm. Do you really think Avi will tail off?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 12:41 PM) Didn't you admit to lying about the bolded yesterday? Still using that line? Whatever works in your alternate universe again. Wasn't upset at all. SS asked how someone could miss on a cheap shot punch like that. So I clarified that it wasn't a punch. Anyone with a lick of martial arts understanding could see that. I can play your card and say that his elbow was actually photoshopped but I don't spew unverified conspiracy and I don't have a dog in that fight. No, you didn't and that was by design. Again, you went after his victim because apparently her doing porn was relevant to getting punched in the face. The Neo Nazism, the putting a gun to a cab driver's head for $43, irrelevant, the girl did porn. She's a deviant.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 12:23 PM) Coming from the guy who embarrassed himself yesterday and then made up his own conspiracy theory that was so egregious even the lefties around here had to call you out, I'll take that as a complement. Whateves. I'm not falling for your ridiculous bait. Keep defending Neo Nazis who punch women, and get upset someone is laughing at a guy who whiffed on an elbow to someone's head and fell down because he was most likely being taunted for his racist views .

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 12:16 PM) Even if you hit big, those picks are still 2-3 seasons away from providing you meaningful minutes. Horford (overrated), Thomas (too short to be meaningful in the final minutes) and Bradley (too inconsistent) will be on the wrong end of their prime by that point too. That's what I'm thinking. I always have heard the Celtics are loaded. If they really thought they could make a big run without getting Buckets and staying as is, that's crazy. Maybe if everything went right, and enough Cavs are hurt, they could somehow make it out of the ridiculous East, but it would be the ugliest final in NBA history. I just look at them and see mediocrity. With Buckets, their odds increase dramatically, although the West would still have to be favored. At least they would have a shot.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 12:14 PM) Well for one thing, that's an elbow attempt not a punch. DA make sure that SS now posts videos of ANTIFA throwing rocks and explosives into the crowd. LMAO. You really should be embarrassed by your posts in this forum. Amazingly poor. Stick with the baseball.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 12:05 PM) Don't be surprised if he resurfaces on another network, or on some random cable channel, 6 months down the line. They all get second chances, but the guy is 67, has a ton of money, his problem was no one would sponsor his show anymore. I don't see how that will be different somewhere else. Riding off into the sunset seems like a good plan.Maybe he picks a platform where he doesn't need sponsors, but if Fox News can take no more, it's going to make his reputation even creepier. I can't see him getting a network gig at least for a while.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 11:33 AM) Davidson has to prove himself a little longer. He didn't have to suffer under the Ventura regime which held many players production to 70% or less of their capacity. It's clear now that Avi was the biggest victim of Robin's "leadership" and I hope we can keep "Little Miggy" in the fold for a long time as he blossoms into a first ballot HOFer. Davidson's had a pretty good couple of weeks. If he makes contact, it's a hit. Just think if he could get his k-rate to an Adam Dunn level. He might hit .400 with 60 or 70 homers. You lock him up now and enjoy him for a while. As J4L would say, what a time to be alive.

Are the Celtics the worst #1 seed in NBA history? The Bulls are obviously not the worst #8 seed, but they are an average NBA team. I look at the Celtics, and besides IT, I'm wondering how they win over 50 games. For all the praise Ainge gets, he may have pulled a Pax with Butler. They have no shot at winning a title currently. The draft picks are going to have to hit big.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 10:56 AM) O'Reilly's on his way out. http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/...-has-to-go.html Why? According to Trump he has done nothing wrong. Believe me.

Extend Avi, buyout out a couple of years of free agency for Davidson and Yolmer. This team is stacked.

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 08:47 PM) At the end of the video, she's holding her face. I don't see any point where she's taking photos. You certainly haven't established that the picture is fake or that what appears to be a bottle in the video isn't one. Look at the stills from the video in the second link. There is no bottle.

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 07:35 PM) There are two separate punches. The bottle is (allegedly) present during the first one, not the second, more infamous one. Huh? Even in the shortened form of the video that only includes the second punch, she's not taking pictures; she's looking to fight. Because she was fighting moments before that. She was snapping pictures at the end of,the video. It is the same video the guy in the first link I gave said she had a bottle, but sh didn't. It was fake.

Avi make them pay bigly.

Abreu bunting with predictable results.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 07:20 PM) Yeah...there is I think a couple hidden angles/views that they have that arent accessible to us. But still...that one was kinda quick. I have always thought that was BS. Just something to keep people from complaining too much.

Saladino"s reaction to me means he was out, but I don't know how thee replay showed conclusive evidence.