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QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 01:36 PM) Update: I did end up sending an email to see what was going on and was told they were going in another direction. Last week I got an email out of the blue asking if I was still interested. After a phone conversation last Friday I was told to take the weekend to think about it and email him back. I did and now I’m supposed to meet another member of the team on Saturday morning for breakfast at a local diner. I’m not exactly sure what to expect or even how to dress. I think a full suit and tie would be too much. Would a shirt and tie be over-doing it? Maybe just a dress shirt and slacks? I’m also not sure what we could be discussing that hasn’t been brought up already. I’m just amazed at how much time and effort they are putting into me without giving me a formal offer. Yeah, if you're going to a diner, dress business casual. Good luck!

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 12:10 PM) I am a God. Brought all of my people over. Great situation. Insane compensation. Great company. Steve, you were God when you launched the website too. You're going to find that every company has it's fair share of nonsense - that never ends. Keep up the good work, but don't let your head get so big that it doesn't fit through the door

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 02:42 PM) I feel like this board has been saying this for 4 years as our team has imploded and theirs has won division 4 straight. Well, them ditching Fielder helped them out of their conundrum quite a bit, but yeah, they obviously have a few more playoff appearances than us recently.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 01:31 PM) In conclusion, it's Conte's fault. Just like the game last year, when he didn't get the signal on the 4th down play where Cobb was wide open.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) The D in the first half was just abysmal. It was like they had never seen a go route in their life. How do you only have a single high safety and then your corners play zone coverage in the flats. Those are high school mistakes. Seriously, Nelson couldn't have been more open on his two touchdowns. They were in man coverage with a single safety and then Rodgers switched the route to something designed to beat man coverage. Briggs tried to change to zone coverage and Conte stayed in man. From what I understand, Conte should have dropped into zone so that Vereen wasn't coming from the middle of the field. This has happened before against Green Bay and it happened twice last night.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 12:20 PM) When I was thinking about this, I totally agree. It makes a lot more sense to fire Trestman than even a coordinator. And if you don't want to fire a coordinator, how about re-assigning duties. Make Tucker a LB coach, put DeCamillis in charge of keeping the Gatorade bucket full. He'd be pouring that s*** all over the place without any cups around.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 12:13 PM) Trestman sounds medicated or something. What a trainwreck organization. Probably the only way he can avoid having a nervous breakdown

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 12:13 PM) It is so bad though. Two weeks ago he blamed Jay for audibling out of running plays like twice. Adding 2 more runs doesn't make much of a difference in our overall play mix which is terrible. I actually liked the first few passing plays too...didn't we complete two slants?

He just arrived.

I have no interest in Cowher or Gruden. I love Gruden in his role now - he cracks me up - but after hearing his thoughts for the last several years, I'm not real excited to have him as my head coach. I really believe Emery tried to outsmart everyone with the Trestman hire, and while it was an interesting hire, I think it shows just how important leadership skills are as opposed to just x's and o's. Some guys have one or the other, few guys have both. I think Trestman falls in the former category, unfortunately. Moving forward, I don't even know what you do. I want them to go for another cerebral type guy, but I'm afraid they'll overreact and go all meathead on us.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Please stop the Clay lovefest they are up 42-0 What are they supposed to talk about?

Honestly, what do you do tomorrow if you are Phil Emery?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 02:10 PM) I take it that is good news?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 12:53 PM) agreed, but everyone complains about the smoke A lot of pipe tobaccos smell really good...

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 12:51 PM) I would have that if i vaped. awesome slippers too Or we could just start a movement to bring back pipes...because they are so much cooler

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 06:18 AM) Joe i just imagined you with a monacle and red velvet smoking jacket smoking a sherlock holmes pipe That would be MUCH cooler

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 07:54 AM) I'd help get the job done. So you are going to move on, but help them satisfy this one contract until they can either replace you or shut down this area of the business? Be careful...this sounds potentially messy. One option to think about...the new company takes over the new contract but the old company gets a "finders fee" of 25% or something. Just an idea...

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 07:42 AM) They know it's important. First domino needs to fall today. Did you send your contract over to Badger or something, Steve? Considering what you mentioned about the first client signing, and the fact that your company wouldn't be able to fulfill the terms of the deal if you all leave, you may want to just have someone look at it to ensure you're truly are in the clear. If you walk, they are going to be pissed...so you need to know the s***storm won't follow you.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 09:49 AM) Don't get me wrong -- I'm with you on the talent/money thing. If we can eat the whole contract and give up nothing but spare parts, I'd prefer it. I wouldn't move Quintana, though. I value him higher than any of our prospects individually, save Rodon. Yeah, that was probably a stupid thought.

Steve, Did you sign an employment contract?

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 09:33 AM) Absolutely, but that doesn't mean THEY are willing to make that move. Dick Allen pointed out that the trade can be framed as either change in direction or a salary dump. They're in a position where they don't NEED to frame it as a salary dump for the very fact that he is such a tantalizing bounceback candidate coming off of just one down year. So it may be safe to assume they say, "Hey, we're not looking to dump him, we need some talent back. But we understand the risk, so we're willing to cover a substantial chunk of his salary. Call us back if that makes sense to you." Fair enough. I mean assets are assets, whether it be cash or talent. Ultimately, this will vary by suitor. In our situation, I would think we would focus on taking cash over giving talent, not simply because of our payroll commitments but because of our relatively bare cupboards of talent. If their preference is on talent rather than shedding cash, I think we probably become less than an ideal suitor to them. The most valuable asset I might consider actually moving is Quintana.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 09:17 AM) It's probably true to say that the Rockies are NOT looking for salary relief, and are willing to send money to get talent. Let's say they cover half. What do you think it takes from us to get it done at half salary? But why would we cant them to cover half? We'd rather eat the money and keep our talent, don't you think?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 08:23 AM) If Gonzalez wasn't expensive and always hurt, the Rockies wouldn't be looking to trade him. Let's not focus ONLY on the injury history though. While he and Tulo have both been consistently injured, they've also put up mvp-type seasons. The Rockies are not going to dump either of them for B-level prospects. Cargo's salary, especially, is really not that crippling, even if you build in some inevitable injury time. Cargo has basically been a 16 war player (cumulatively) over the past 5 seasons. That averages to about 3.2 war a season, which pencils out to something in the $16-22 million range annually. That timeframe includes 2014 which was essentially a lost year for him, as well as 2012 when he missed a lot of time. Considering that he's 28, and most likely has another 3-4 years of performance near his prime, it isn't unlikely that he will be worth the remaining money on his contract ($53 million). Now factor in his marketing appeal, the fact that he is a unique superstar talent, yada yada, and that makes him a valuable asset. Obviously, as Eminor said, if he has a chronic knee condition, that throws this analysis out the window, but absent that, the Rockies aren't going to move a player that is likely worth his value (with potential to exceed), as well as with other potential value attached, for B-level prospects. Cargo is a "face of the franchise" type player and you don't trade those for mediocre packages unless it comes with an absolutely albatross-type contract. These fantasies of trading them a bunch of s*** we scraped out of our couch cushions are nuts. It's going to take a package centered around a guy that, at the very least, has the potential to be star player. I'd guess you're looking at the very least, something centered around Tim Anderson, with some other decent talent in there as well.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 08:19 AM) Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/ Aoki vs. Markakis So how much confidence do we have in that evaluation of Markakis' defense. The overall rating seems heavily based on the difference in their defensive prowess.

If it was me, I'd leave it off.