Harry Chappas

at what point is the Bears defense taken to task as not being as effective as the bears would like everyone to think

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 2, 2011 -> 12:45 PM) Running game! and return game

It would be nice to go one game without a safety or corner not completing blowing a coverage

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 08:19 AM) I saw it in 2002. It was called the baseball season. Friedman would make a good movie I think as the gist of the movie is to take on the big boys and beat them. The A's never did this. It would also be interesting to hear the thoughts on successfully running an organization that nobody literally cares about.

Interesting move. I wonder if manager Cooper was involved in this discussion and what the discussion would have been like with Oz around. Good to see Mr. Hahn working.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 01:39 PM) JR will take alot of heat from Selig since he is on the MLB minority hiring commitee, If he hires Francona over Alomar or Martinez. JR to his credit has been a leader in minority hirings with KW as GM and Manuel and OG as manager's and I do not see that changing IMO. I just want the best guy to lead the Sox on and off the field. What? All three are Hispanic. Also the interesting thing is Theo's name being tossed around by the cubs. If Theo cut Francona lose he is obligated to stay and see the next regime through, is he not. It would be interesting if Theo is cut loose, does Francona follow him if in fact it was not Theo's call.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 01:24 PM) Mulva? DELORES

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 12:33 PM) The same thing could be said about this organization. cubs upper management is Rickettes, Crane Kenny and an unknown GM... The White Sox is Reinsdorf one of the most loyal guys in sports and a GM that is not afraid to make moves the two really could not be further apart at this time

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 11:39 AM) If it was 3 years ago, they would have people tripping over themselves to fill that park up. But that team is gone, and the current roster is in no way shape or form going to be enticing for Tito, nor the fans. It would be a quick love affair for Francona, then a harsh reality midway through the season The f***ing morons are all excited to see Ferris Buehler they still buy into any s*** up there

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 01:11 PM) In all honest, yes, some extremely rich people. I forgot they had Powerball I am being glib BTW

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 01:09 PM) We rich people stick together. There are rich people in Indiana......huh.

QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 12:32 PM) Boston's just a lose/lose proposition, pressure-wise. Not unlike the Cubs. When you're up, the fans love you but when you're down, they are absolute savages. I agree his personality could be just what the doctor ordered. Confession: for the past couple of years I would look at people like Gardy in Minnesota or Leland in Detroit and think: I wonder what it's like to have a stoic, low-key manager who's not a loose cannon? Because those teams don't seem to have the drama (and they kick our asses all over the place). Anyone ever feel that way before, too? Funny thing he is loose cannon in the clubhouse but no fire between the white lines or from his players. He seemed as stoic as Manuel in the dugout except when he was having conversations with the fans or joking with the other team.

The Francona and guillen situations kind of mirror each other. The pressure in Boston has to be immense. Francona's personality I think would be a breath of fresh air in the White Sox clubhouse. Although anybody would seem like a breath of fresh air at this point. OBP Walker .326 as low as .309 in his only full season Baines .356 as high as .409 Baines has a Charly Lau approach which I love in a hitter and here is that approach which I think the Sox need A balanced, workable stance; Rhythm and movement in the stance (as opposed to standing still); A good weight shift from a firm rigid backside to a firm rigid frontside; Striding with the front toe closed; Having the bat in the launching position as soon as the front foot touches down; Making the stride a positive, aggressive motion toward the pitcher; A tension-free swing; Hitting through the ball; Hit the ball where it is pitched, rather than try to direct it.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 04:41 PM) KW should be fired if he doesn't go after the best available guy. I have this weird feeling some guys may turn the job down, though. You got a pretty boy GM with an ego and an owner who at any moment might go on the cheap again. And you got the Dunn problem. You could say that about any team that is looking for a manager. That is why they are looking for a manager. All GM's have large egos or they suck, all rosters are flawed and all teams except (Boston, the Yanks and the Phils) could go cheap. I think Chicago is a wonderful option and will be sought after.

Would love Brewers/Rays and could live with Cards/Rays Think it will be Rangers v. Phils

I love how winning championships did not bring out the fans but a new stadium and a firebrand Venezuelan will......ok

Guillen won a title as a 3B coach. Williams did not win any as an asst. GM Guillen made a WS as a player Willaims did not Interesting clip from KW's Wiki page and potential managerial candidate He is best remembered as a player for a bizarre incident during the 1990 season, where a series of wild throwing errors resulted in him (on base as a pinch-runner) rounding third base and mauling over third base coach John McLaren, knocking him out in the process (Williams himself was winded, but eventually ended up scoring the run).

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:28 AM) Last year they held GB to 17, 10 and 21 points. They gave up 34 to the Jets, 26 to the Eagles and held every other team to 20 or less. Didn't the Pats score more than 20

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 12:58 PM) The good news, Peter King will be distraught, but will still yap incessantly about coffee. The bad news, the Red Sox will go nuts this offseason trying to acquire pitching and patch up their offensive holes. They'll throw 10 players at Seattle trying to trade for Felix Hernandez and maybe go after C.J. Wilson and C.C. Sabathia if he opts out. Plus, Jacoby Ellsbury will get busted for HGH. How deep is their farm if Chen and Capuano were being sought to save their season?

All I can say was from 9:30 until 11:30 last night WOW! The MLB Network is so well run it is sick. It seemed like they were commercial free for about an hour and there was no puff or crap real good honest analysis. They appear very unbiased which is great.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 03:10 PM) I had been saying this should be done for years, except with laptops before the tablets became big. It doesn't make sense to spend tons of money on textbooks anymore. problem is students lose an ipad and the cost is huge.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 04:18 PM) cst_Cowley cst_Cowley cst_Cowley I didn't know if Oz going to Miami was a good decision, but after the stuff I heard, plus how Miami is embracing him.... not even close. I love his vague references to stuff he has heard. Wow Miami is embracing him how awesome is that.....I embraced my new puppy at one time. Then it s*** on the rug, pissed on the sofa and ate my kids new shoes. That $12M puppy is no longer embraced. It can't fend for itself so I am stuck with it. Loria would kick it tothe curb. he will never get the rope he got here.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 03:35 PM) Why is he the best manager in baseball? Because Billy Beane had a movie made of himself and he accomplished much less and MLB Network said so.

Gotta let Dunn pinch hit here...you just gotta

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) No it doesn't. It shows he didn't want to use Santos after a career high in IP, and 50 pitches about 40 hours ago. who he just used No reason for sale to pitch as he threw last night. I could care less about the game itself. No reason to not start that inning with Reed, Crain or Ohman.