Dick Allen

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 8, 2017 -> 10:49 AM) Sooooo, you would give him a 7/10? 8/10? Probably an 8. His Celebrity Apprentice ratings alone merit that.

Unless there is solid intel on exactly what was available and what was possibly turned down, there really isn't much of an argument unless you would be just fine having Sale in Glendale, and Moncada, Basabe, Kopech and Diaz still in Florida. I liked this trade just from Moncada alone. I never thought he would be available. Over $60 million invested and it wasn't like he washed out. I didn't like the Eaton trade, mainly because Eaton is signed for 5 years cheaply, and I'm not sold on Giolito struggling like James Shields last season being totally on some messed up mechanics. This may seem weird or stupid, but the fact that he still was pretty good in AAA indicates to me the issue wasn't mechanics. It could be a 21 year old with his first taste of the big leagues, but I actually would feel better about mechanics being an issue if he had been torched a bit in the minors. Some are happy the White Sox haven't traded Q yet. Others think the time to trade him has passed and the offers will never be better than they were. Either could be right. We don't know the offers. Besides, these are all prospects. Throw ins have outperformed the headliners many times.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 8, 2017 -> 09:52 AM) For a guy who likes to brag and boast so much, you'd think that he'd want to release his taxes to show everyone how insanely rich and successful he is. He all for everyone, except the little guy who builds his casinos that he doesn't pay. Or the promise of yuge, great jobs in Gary that he was going to give to black people, except they were $25k a year jobs he gave to white people, and he declared bankruptcy before making Gary great again, but said it was a great deal because he took his money and ran. And the people in Scotland on his golf course, where there was going to be yuge amounts of jobs and everyone was going to get rich. That worked out so well, the people signed a petition to try to keep him out of their country. You have to give him credit for being a genius PR guy, but he has a long trail of not being what he claims to be, and so many people don't even want to look at that. It is funny his sons are now going to start a less expensive Trump brand hotel in the rural areas where much of his base is. It might do well for a few years until they realize their VCR factory isn't really coming back. I get why some may want a "business man" in the WH. But not a guy who makes his money screwing over banks and people. If he's really worth the $10 billion he claims, why doesn't he do the right thing and start paying back some of the people he claims won't be forgotten, that he left holding the bag?

Donald J. Trump ✔ ‎@realDonaldTrump 122 vicious prisoners, released by the Obama Administration from Gitmo, have returned to the battlefield. Just another terrible decision! 6:04 AM - 7 Mar 2017 113 of the 122 were released by George W. Bush.

Obamacare was a disaster. It will be replaced by something much better, much cheaper and will cover everyone. Believe me.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 06:16 PM) White House put out a press release praising Exxon Mobile with language copied verbatim from Exxon's own release. https://twitter.com/_cingraham/status/83887...src=twsrc%5Etfw The plan has been in place for 4 years, but it's really all Trump. Jobs, jobs, jobs. We keep winning. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fact-checking-...s-to-grow-jobs/

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 01:03 PM) Partly this, but honestly I think it is mostly just that Trump's whole campaign was based on fear. Fear of the "other". Thus he had to make certain risks seem REALLY BAD, including this. And being the narcissist he is, he is more than happy to swing a bat and look tough regardless of A) if it actually makes a difference in safety or B) if it ruins people's lives. And it's also foolproof. It will be a success no matter what. No one from these countries has harmed a US citizen on American soil in over 40 years. If it makes it to 44, Trump was the one who kept everyone safe. It will be interesting to see what the majority of republican politicians do once Obamacare is gone and tax cuts approved. They can't continue to accept the constant nonsense.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 12:06 PM) Really well thought out plan. Pakistan is excluded (wife of the San Bernardino attacker) as is Saudi Arabia (most of the 9/11 assailants). The terrorists are pouring in.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 12:39 PM) The biggest change for the positive is no more Robin. That should be good for at least 10 extra wins alone. The only thing is that's offset by the loss of Sale, Eaton, and others. I don't see us being worse, but don't see us being better either. That's hysterical. 10 games. One thing Renteria was criticized heavily about when he ran the Cubs was bullpen management. I'm sure it won't take long for anyone thinking he's worth 10 more wins to act like they never thought that. No Sale, and a offense that was terrible without Eaton. I wouldn't hold your breath thinking this team will be anything but terrible.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 12:01 PM) Come on Hawkeyes, pull off the win against Indiana. I think we need two wins to be in, but at least a win against Indiana will at least make selection Sunday interesting as a Hawkeye fan All they have to do is repeat what they did the last week and a half, beat Indiana, Wisconsin and Maryland, and they are in the finals. They are NIT bound, but there is cause for some optimism in the future even losing Jok. They finally have more than one really legit 3 point guy. I also think Fran's son is going to be a stud.

Doesn't matter. Unless this guy is willing to take $300k, the Dodgers are out.

Maybe 3-5 inches of snow next Saturday. C'mon man.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 5, 2017 -> 10:53 AM) No but you know as well as anyone that JR has always pushed to keep the league as a more fair playing field by restricting spending. If there are rules or practices to restrict spending (penalties) he will rarely go beyond this. He has made exceptions. Not many, but a few. If he ever was going to do this, now is the time. Most of the big boys are out, and it is really the last time for this situation. If the White Sox scouts think he is as good as advertised, not making an effort if he is declared befor 6/15 would be shameful. This is getting another key piece in a Sale, Eaton, Q trade for money. If the guy got Moncada money, I wouldn't blame the White Sox for backing out. But the restriction the next 2 periods as an excuse would be pretty sad.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 5, 2017 -> 06:21 AM) The day the White Sox do anything outside of the rules and regulations set forth by MLB regarding spending on amateurs will be the day the world ends . They will not go over allotment and incur penalties. The end. It isn't outside the rules.

For a guy who complained about Obama golfing once in a while, Trump sure golfs a lot.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 3, 2017 -> 03:26 PM) MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 10s10 seconds ago More David Price Not Expected To Need Elbow Surgery I'm surprised, but that's good news.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 3, 2017 -> 12:39 PM) Another fun reminder for Hahn having an insanely bad offseason last year. What was the huge loss for Lawrie?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 3, 2017 -> 12:36 PM) And even then, Lawrie doesn't really have a ton of upside so what could you really get for him. Most likely. They probably would have non tendered him IMO had they thought Frazier would still be here. I think he was the plan at 3B.

The reason to keep him around was to flip him. If he's still dealing with the leg problems, you aren't going to be able to flip him so dump him. It makes a lot of sense. I like how Lawrie plays, and think the Sox could use a guy like him, but if he can't stay on the field, he can't help anyway. I hope for his sake, he can get healthy and stay healthy, and play up to his potential somewhere else. He's actually younger than Saladino.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 3, 2017 -> 12:22 PM) Yeah I have a feeling this guy isn't close to getting back on a field. How much do they owe him? What did the Sox have to pay Viciedo after he was released after being tendered a contract, like a quarter of the amount? It's some percentage that goes up the closer you get to opening day. So it's probably 20-25%. Enough for Lawrie to pay the bills for sure, but peanuts for the team. It also opens up a spot on the 40, but Soto still needs to be added, so who knows if something is immanent there.

Well, they won't have to pay him much. Maybe it wasn't the orthotics.

The Warriors cut Jose Calderon 2 hours after signing him to make room for Matt Barnes. Calderon collects $415,000 for his troubles.

The Bulls just need to be on TNT more. They have won 18 in a row when they are on there.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 03:29 PM) The best indicator of the future is history. I believe that 100%. Then Viciefo and Abreu should indicate it can happen again. I think the odds are against it but the timing is right depending on what the Sox scouts think. Don't you think it is a little odd under their current position they aren't tied to anyone?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 03:24 PM) A lot of teams would. All of the hypothetical and made up scenarios in the world doesn't change the fact that we are talking about the Chicago White Sox here. Their entire history of doing business in Latin America quantity over quality. Until they actually do something to change that, I am going to bank on them doing the same thing they have always done. Me admitting something for some reason is 100% immaterial to how the Chicago White Sox actually conduct their business. It is no different to me than think the team whose biggest contract is their history is $68 million dollars is going not to come out of no where and bid $200 million for a free agent. Until it actually happens, I am going to doubt it will happen, because it never has happened. No amount of make believe is going to change the White Sox history here. Then answer the question I previously asked. When was the last time before 12/16 they traded reasonably priced stars signed long term for prospects? The Chicago White Sox? When? Do you really believe things that have never happened will never happen? People are connecting dots here. Things have been changing. It's pretty reasonable to think this is a possibility.