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Just a little tidbit about the Amare thing, I did hear out here on the Vegas ESPN affiliate that Amare changed his cell to a Miami area code earlier this week. So maybe it's true that Wade AND Amare expected him to be in Miami and Miami just couldn't commit this early, so Amare said screw it... I thought the cell phone thing was lame at the time, but now it kind of makes sense...

ESPN has confirmed that Wade is indeed meeting with the Bulls again today. ESPN

QUOTE (scenario @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 03:22 PM) Just saw these comments from fans on Chicago Breaking Sports. I have no idea whether this is just typical fan bs or whether there is something going on. Jeff on July 2, 2010 4:15 PM He is going to the Heat. 3 year deal for the max salary each year. Details will start trickling out any time now, but this is a done deal. Craig on July 2, 2010 4:13 PM I'm not sure if it's official but it sure sounds like it's close on LBJ going to the Heat. If so, this is a major miscalculation by the Bulls thinking he was waiting until Saturday just to go through the motions with the other teams. BigD on July 2, 2010 4:01 PM I just heard on the radio that James is going to Miami, no contract details yet but they think it's just 3 years. Will Montana on July 2, 2010 3:57 PM ESPN is reporting that James is signing with the Heat,they say it's a done deal pending physical....... Oh boy...why on earth would Wade be meeting with us tonight then....

QUOTE (Felix @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 03:13 PM) Terrible shot by Mensah. Yeah, he tried to play it too cool....funnny how that approach works sometimes, but other times looks like the worst shot ever.

I hope Wade isn't just f***ing with us more to foil our plans...

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 04:05 PM) Smartest handball in soccer history??? Indeed, but if they escape this match, they're going to miss Suarez in the semifinal.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 11:31 AM) people who live in Vegas should stay away from the casinos and sporrts books I do Doc....that was a special day...my buddy and I went to the bar at 6:30 am to watch the USA/Slovenia game and were drunk for mid-day baseball games. Had to have some reason to watch the Reds/A's and the Nats/Royals game...

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 10:38 AM) @NYPost_Berman - Looks like Wade's people are filming a documentary on his free-agency. He stepped out of black van with camera crew. Bucher is reporting that Bosh is the one filming the documentary of the process. Says Reinsdorf is somewhat put off by this. He also says the Bulls want to know an answer from LeBron tomorrow because they want to move quickly.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:08 PM) Very strange inning, as Shoppach didn't tag up then on a diving catch by Kubel, and then in the bottom of the inning, Soriano threw 5 straight pitches to Hudson that were in the K zone, and 2 of them were called balls. Yeah, I dunno what the hell Shoppach was doing as Kubel was rolling around on the ground with the ball. And Tschida had a very tight vertical zone, and a bit of a wide horizontal zone. I agree though, Soriano struck out Hudson twice before getting him to pop up.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 12:07 AM) Cliff Lee might be getting traded this weekend. Hopefully someone besides the Twins get him. Matt Vasgersian (sp) was talking about Gardenhire and Bill Smith having a pretty high-level discussion before the game tonight. Hopefully it wasn't too much about that.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 2, 2010 -> 12:05 AM) words of wisdom doc...don't even bother trying to rationalize with your fiance the two weeks leading up to the wedding. Personally, I don't think he'll even bother coming back from his bachelor party in Mexico... Still waiting for that invite, by the way, Doc...

QUOTE (Real @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:51 PM) Look at their run differential, then look at ours. Edit: Oh, and if you don't want to buy into Run Differential, check out their interdivisional splits: MIN vs. CHW: 3-2 vs. CLE: 4-2 vs. DET: 6-3 vs. KC: 6-3 CHW vs. MIN: 2-3 vs. KC: 4-5 vs CLE: 4-8 vs DET: 3-1 Yeah, but going forward, I think our team continues to improve and their SP slowly gets worse.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 10:53 PM) What was even stranger was Cuddyer not even arguing it. Well, Gardenhire sure did, so maybe he thought it was pointless...I admit I was thinking the same thing though.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:53 PM) She's 20 now, so maybe you should look her up? Now now, the man is engaged to be married. Don't tempt him.

QUOTE (Real @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:36 PM) So uh, Rays beat the twins. Big surprise It's really starting to pan out the way everyone else in the off-season predicted: The AL Central is a very mediocre division, with the top 3 teams being mediocre. The Twins are the best "Mediocre" team in the division. I'll be very surprised, especially with the way we played the Royals (read: pathetically), that we're anywhere closer to the Twins than we are right now (2 GB), in a week's time. My prediction: We'll be about 4 GB in a week, after the Rangers have their way with us I f***ing hate the Rangers, and I hate the Twins flame away, but I'm far from sold on this team, psychologically FRAGILE. I think that approach is pretty commonplace here, so I don't think much flaming will be in order. But I don't see a whole lot from the Twins that makes me think they are going to be running away with anything.

Knock yourself out, boys and girls.

I'll always have a spot in my heart for Scottie. I don't know why. He's done plenty to make me shake my head in disgust over the years...but he's just a guy that I have an incredibly hard time disliking...

Alfonso Marquez blew an incredible tag play right in front of his eyes at 3rd tonight. It didn't end up affecting anything, but I don't know what the f*** he was thinking.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:07 PM) I love you I remember MFing him like nobody's business when he couldn't throw him out. Then he went and COMPLETELY REDEEMED HIMSELF

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 10:10 PM) His last game vs Braves came under as well I know Yeah, Morgan and Zimmerman have been bad lately, so the Nationals have been down offensively. I wonder if we will see any 6 or less unders with him on the mound. I don't believe I have ever seen an under at 6 runs or less.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:07 PM) double or nothing! btw, should have taken my advice about taking the under in every Strasburg start. It's been quite the money maker so far. I actually did take the under in that game that Bannister beat him...had that parlayed with another game and won a coupla hundred.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 11:07 PM) double or nothing! Count me in! I'll bet you too, Greg!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 08:56 PM) It will be like most series in Texas. We'll lose 2 of 3, with our win being a close win, losing one close game, and then getting blown out and having to hear that awful music after numerous Rangers home runs. Wanna bet again, Fathom? I'll say we take 2/3.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 1, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) Josh Byrnes and A.J. Hinch are gone. Maybe this is a time we should try to deal for LaRoche? I'm actually disappointed. Kenny seemed to have a good relationship with Byrnes.

I just thought you guys were really excited for the game tomorrow..