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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 12:22 PM) Are there teams who need catching help? I could see a contender looking at either of our catchers and it making sense for us to move them. Not saying we get much, but we might get a AA relief arm who could be a quality reliever. Avila has a 1 WAR in limited playing time (and a great OBP) so I presume there would be some value there. Navarro is tougher, but you could still maybe take a flyer on a lower level guy with a big arm or something. I think you are on to something with that. These are all going to be gambles. Its like losing everything on what you thought was a cant miss poker hand (what you get for Q) and then going to hit a jackpot on a dollar slot machine (Navarro). You have to have your bets all around and maybe, just maybe you will land some winners through each gambling route.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 11:42 AM) Rose compliments teammates -> narcissist Jimmy's repeated over the top I'm a leader selfish comments -> leader Nah Jimmy has been slowly creeping toward a bad rep since before the start of last season.

You are willing to go out and support a rebuilding team??? Pfft...

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:57 AM) He has narcissistic personality disorder or something. He is more out of touch with reality than I have ever seen any other player. His brothers have always made sure it never got to him so he never developed the ability to identify how people see him or the reality of anything.

The only thing that sticks with me that I cant shake is that Sale is a potential HOF one day and that doesnt usually work out well for teams that trade those guys away in the middle of their prime years. Quintana on the other hand is one hell of a pitcher but not a HOF player and could get us a really good haul in his own right. Makes a lot more sense to trade Q. It will still hurt to see him leave but not to the magnitude of Sale and we should still get an awesome return.

Sale's value is so high that it almost has to be a three team trade in order for the other team to give us enough in return. They will have to give us what they got plus something from someone else that we want.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 08:02 AM) The problem with KW/Hahn running the rebuild, they would probably sign Robin to an extension at seasons end. That's how pathetic this organization is right now. You have tremendous assets who can bring back incredible building blocks, but let someone else make those trades. Hahn/KW's time should be over. There is no way in hell they sign Robin to an extension.

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QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 02:17 PM) Man, I'm gonna miss Chips. He was a good player. Mmmmmmmmmm....chiiiiiiiiiiiipsss

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 01:53 PM) I never understand this mentality. I'm gonna cut the cord and save so much money! I have to go to bars to watch any game! Two trips to the bar = a month's cable bill. So silly. I dont drink though. Plus I probably wont actually go to a bar except for Bears games. Bulls and Sox I can casually watch whenever I am at the gym or my parents house. I guess now that I am older and have kids and wife watching sports just doesnt happen enough for me to really alter my plans. Ultimately I am not cutting the cord to save bundles of money or anything. I really just wanted a playstation and that is something I can tell my wife to validate me buying one. If I can save a few bucks cutting the cord and utilizing the streaming then all the better.

I am at the point to that I dont care who they trade as long as they have a clear and concise plan. They have been on the fence for how long now? Have a plan that builds long term health of the organization and stick with it.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 12:39 PM) It's not a bad idea to take advantage of a team's position now. Yes, in the offseason there are more suitors; but at this point those in need of starting pitching are known and a trade can provide immediate relief. Off season may have more suitors but the quality of what you can get back during the season is far greater IMO. You can use the leverage of teams being overly anxious of getting that one more piece. In the off season teams are more pateint and methodical so what they are going to offer you is way more conservative then what you will see right now.

They are selling. My gut says they are selling this time. When something doesn't work and you continue to see the same outcome over and over you cant help but be convinced that you have to try a different route. They may be stubborn and optimistic to a fault but this is blatantly obvious.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 20, 2016 -> 03:52 PM) IMO, Mets aren't going to make the postseason. Their offense has collapsed the last few months and their pitching staff is so beat up. Oh well, thanks for 2015 Thats fine, I just want to see the best of the best in the playoffs that are best suited to challenge the Cubs. This Met team isnt that for a playoff series.

Boom.

Bears sign another OLineman in Amini Silatolu. Former Second Round draft pick. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/...amini-silatolu/

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 20, 2016 -> 08:27 AM) I've never seen this kind of pressure from Chicago media to sell off before I wondered this morning if the media and fan pressure will sway the Sox FO in what they are going to do next. Historically they seem to be pretty reactionary and do pay careful attention to all that stuff.

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Jul 19, 2016 -> 03:56 PM) Just keep in mind most of those sports packages are subject to blackout rules. So if you live in the Chicago area, you're not going to get Chicago area teams. I read that Vue offers comcast sports net chicago but yeah it appears I would be pretty screwed the way everything is currently set up when it comes to sports. I guess I will be watching Bears and Bulls games at the local establishment. Oh well.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 19, 2016 -> 03:28 PM) Shipps did you ever catch Summer League fever? Reading what you guys have to say is the closest I will ever get to catching it, I think.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jul 19, 2016 -> 02:57 PM) I wouldn't put much stock in those, especially beyond year 1. They're based on college stats (which is a ridiculously small sample for most of these guys) and comparable players at the same age. The "range of outcomes" is also massive, they have Simmons worth something between 2 and 12 WARP in 2018. That's a big f***ing difference. Valentine will look decent because he was a great college player and his major flaws (athleticism and injury concerns) won't show up on paper. He'll also drop once more gifted players start showing improvement (something like Paul George, who I don't think most systems liked). Even though he may base that on college stats I wonder how accurate he has been in the past or if he has even done these ratings before.

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Jul 19, 2016 -> 03:11 PM) Amazon Video if you have Prime, Hulu Plus (worth it for no commercials), Netflix and then the various premium channels if you're interested. I know PlayStation has a streaming cable service called Vue, but I don't know if it's any good. A similar streaming service is Sling, which gives you some basic cable for $20+ per month. Check both channel listings as they vary. I have Prime and Netflix but havent used Prime as of yet. Not sure if I will need to add Hulu to that mix. The wife has to watch Walking Dead when that comes back so I am not even sure what offers that. I read about Vue and they say there is 85 channels for that which is more than Sling offers. Vue is 50-60 bucks a month depending on what package you get. My big worry is her Walking Dead show and my sports. I assume I can buy the packages but that might wind up costing me more than paying for cable year round. But I am going to go for it anyway. Tired of giving business to these cable companies that dont give a s*** about their customers.

I finally ordered a PS4. I know, extremely late to the party. Plan is to cut the cord for cable. What is the best and cheapest route to doing this by utilizing what is offered through the ps4?

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 19, 2016 -> 11:33 AM) "Guys, it's just one of those things" John Fox has entered the Sox clubhouse?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 19, 2016 -> 11:20 AM) Denzel Valentine has some Paul Pierce in him Hm that would be nice.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 18, 2016 -> 03:33 PM) And Eaton and Fulmer Fulmer, yes. Eaton, I dont have to consider him part of "the core". I am not downplaying Eaton but he isnt untouchable in any way as far as I am concerned.