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QUOTE (kev211 @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 11:24 AM) Doubt they would do that. Judging by how much money Sony made off the PS2 after the PS3 released why would Microsoft stop producing the 360 for at least 2-3 years? I was being somewhat facetious, but they discontinued the XBox 3 years after the release of the 360. The PSOne/PlayStation original was discontinued in 2006, 6 years after the PS2 release date; the PS2 wasn't discontinued until January of THIS YEAR, which is, again, a little more than 6 years after the inital release of the PS3. Just going through all of this, which company do you think has a better PR department? QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 11:38 AM) I was already down on XBOX because I hated paying for my connection to the internet -- how many ways do I have to pay to watch some god damned Breaking Bad...cable, Netflix, Xbox? Now this s*** takes it to a whole new level. I often bought used games because 50 bucks is a lot for me, even for a game I'm excited for. I'm probably going to go without a game system, get a Roku, and find non-gaming ways to occupy my time. If I get a windfall, I'll get a PS4. You don't want the first generation console anyways. You're going to end up spending $600-700 on it and there will be mechanical bugs like crazy. Get a second or third generation 3-4 years down the line once they've fixed most of the bugs, the system itself is more cosmetically appealing, and it's $200-400 cheaper.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 11:31 AM) What legal creams are you referring to? ICY HOT. ICY TO DULL THE PAIN, HOT TO RELAX IT AWAY

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 11:07 AM) IS IT BECAUSE NOONE CARES

On June 7th, JP Arencibia has 12 homers, 5 walks, and 68 strikeouts.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 10:41 AM) Microsoft is really trying to chase people away. It's to the point where I am strongly considering a switch to PS4. I probably won't buy it till the second price reduction, unless f***ing Microsoft takes away XBox Live for the 360 shortly after launch too, in which case that system becomes f***ing useless. At this rate, I could see them switching off live services prior to the One even being launched. They are really, really screwing the pooch on this one. Honestly, I don't think there's any way I can go back to XBox at this point.

QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 10:35 AM) Xbox Bombshell - Your Xbox must check in via the internet once every 24 hours, if not, you won’t be able to play games - It is up to publishers whether or not you can resell your games or gift them to friends - Discs have nothing to do with ownership, and are only use for installation purposes. Games are simply licensed now They really are not doing themselves any favors, are they?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 10:20 AM) Well obviously you give him a chance to prove that he can't start, but everything about the way he throws screams reliever eventually. Why, because he throws almost sidearm? I can't think of any current effective major league starter who throws side arm

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 10:58 PM) Don't tell my fantasy team about this. He and Giancarlo are getting too comfortable on my DL I'll make sure I won't tell your fantasy team. Wanna know why?

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 09:53 AM) I do not remember this. Any video? Pretty sure it was when he first came up, August 18th 2010. Gave up one hit, but he struck Mauer out on 3 pitches. Mauer went 4-4 in his other plate appearances, including a double and a homer.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 7, 2013 -> 10:19 AM) Are there competitions or how does that work? Final competition is best playoff beard, and I know Marcus has that one on lockdown

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 04:31 PM) At #17 he would be an awesome value pick. Probably the best mix of power and batting average in the draft from any college player. Smooth easy swing for a RH and no real flaws in approach. I would even go as far as saying his swing is almost a finished product. While I have seen him listed at 6' 1" as opposed to 6' his size doesn't really matter to me. Defense is probably an issue but I like the bat/swing enough. I always get ripped for how much I weigh into character but this kid has a motor. He plays the game hard and from what I've read is very advanced in making adjustments. I don't have any idea on baseball draft stuff, but what sort of build is he? Height matters a lot less to me so long as they have a body that they can develop power and sustain growth. Allen Craig is a beast and even though he's 6'2, he plays about like he's 5'10.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 03:38 PM) Does Justin Smoak interest anyone? Was a pretty well regarded prospect and just has not hit. I think he could be pryed away from Seattle. Also, Sale is the only player that could net the White Sox anything close to Jurickson Profar. Sox aren't getting Profar. He's one of the top 2-3 prospects in the game. As a matter of fact, I would have traded Elvis Andrus this past offseason to make room for Profar. If he were on a better team, I'd have no problem with it, but because the Mariners are so bad, you almost have to wait for them to DFA him to try and acquire him, unless you can seriously get him for song. Like, I'd trade Jesse Crain for him because I don't think resigning Crain is a good idea, but the Mariners would not do that. I'd also give someone like Omogrosso for him too, but the Mariners wouldn't do that. The middle ground there is a guy like Nate Jones, and while I'm sure there are some on here who'd have no problem trading Jones away, I don't think I could do it.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 03:36 PM) Bought my first car a few months out of college this past summer, Ford Focus hatchback Titanium. Sticker price was like $27k ish, got a great deal on it though, down to about $22.5k, which was below invoice and then had incentives. So far I love the car, it's a bit small for the seats in the back, but I mostly drive it solo anyways and the mpg is about 30 right now which I love. Is that 30 MPG in town or on average? I get about 24 or so in town but I'm around 30-34 on the highway, which is probably my favorite thing about the car considering I was used to driving around a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee which got, at best 14 MPG in town and was usually around 10-12 MPG

QUOTE (LDF @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 01:25 PM) the intangibles is, Boras Holy cow is this a blast from the past

I saw Rock mention that he bought a new Jeep recently, and I actually purchased a new car recently too, and then I realized that we don't have a good place to talk about this kind of thing. Anyways, about 2 months ago, I invested in a 2013 Dodge Dart. I actually got the "weakest" of the 3 generic models (2.0L, which is about 185 HP; the 1.4L comes with a turbo, so it's HP is the same but with more torque, and the 2.4L is obviously faster), but you can pretty much customize them any way you want if you're willing to spend a little bit. I didn't want to spend much more than sticker price ($21,500), so I put $3,500 down and got a 2.9% APR over 6 years. It's something I can afford at any given time and once I get some money saved up, I'll start making overpayments off with the intention of having it paid off in 5 years (or fewer). Got it in "Header Orange" and it just sticks out amongst all the cars. I love it. First on the To Do list with it is to get the windows tinted with the second being getting the rims painted glossy black. Third, at some point down the road, is to get a turbo installed.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 12:31 PM) But then we look at Adam Dunn and become wistful of Buehrle's performance and contract. I would rather have Adam Dunn's contract for the next two and a half years rather than Mark Buehrle's, because Adam Dunn's runs out after next year. It's eery how Jeromy Burnitzy Adam Dunn really is.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 02:34 PM) It isn't that Omo is very good, it is more that Tronscoso has been a horrible major leaguer for a lot of years now. If the pen hadn't have been destroyed the last few days, I would be upset he was here. I'm not excited about Troncoso either, but he's been pitching well in AAA and really, at this point, there's no harm in trying to catch lightning in a bottle. Maybe he pitches well for a month and a half and the Sox can sell him off for a guy who can throw 96 in A ball.

Rumor has it he wasn't arrested and wasn't even involved.

Omogrosso reminds me of Alex Burnett at this point, which is to say he has some velocity but he's not a special pitcher by any means.

Buehrle might put together some of the least value for the most money over the next 2 and a half years.

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 11:34 AM) Dibs on forecasting this pick a failure with knowing next to nothing about this year's draft crop. Also call dibs on calling Laumann an idiot. That's like calling dibs on a doorknob

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 5, 2013 -> 07:13 PM) lol. I feel like Michael Douglas sometimes and the rest of you are Glenn Close. Fortunately I don't have a Rabbit. I think the better comparison would be you are Dian Bachar and the rest of us as Trey Parker and Matt Stone. But don't worry, we still love you. Now go sleep in your cupboard.

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 12:40 AM) Alex (Indians fan) & Nick (Red Sox fan) Funny, I would have preferred both teams lose in the 2007 ALCS too

Why don't they just draft Chris Davis? He is leading the league in home runs and the Sox could really use a bat like that

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jun 5, 2013 -> 01:43 PM) Looking at his K total per game is not any more useless than looking at his HR/AB. The true indicators of his development as a useful hitter are his BA and OBP. No way. Jerry Owens would have been considered a great prospect from that point of view. The power is a great start, but the K's are incredibly troubling because of how often he is doing it. Tyler Flowers put up fantastic minor league numbers, but showed signs of trouble with his K rate and it's coming to fruition now. You HAVE to be considered about the K/rate. They are important, but K%, BB%, and HR/PA are far more important for a player like Hawkins. I don't want him hitting .300 with 10 homers, I want him hitting .250 with 40 homers.