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QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 05:55 PM) Didn't he give up like 7 in 1 2/3 last year thou? http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id...15/carlos-rodon Sept 25. 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 4 K's

Hope that Eaton/Q at least get recognition of being included on the Fan Vote/Final 5 list. Might end up with only Eaton, unfortunately.

Indians already up 2-0 over DET. Threatening 11-0 on the season series. Wouldn't bet a house on Anibal Sanchez over Carrasco. Amazing Stat of the Day. Detroit is 44-29 against all of MLB and 0-10 against CLE. Rodon has struggled with the Yankees (10 ER's in 9 career IP)...let's hope he can figure it out.

I have to watch out for my fellow Kansas Citian. Like a Congressian! Actually, since I lived on Genessee (near KU Med) and that's only two blocks east of State Line, might as well have been a Kansan. It's all good. If Dick Allen, Marty34 and ncorgbl were the same person, I would understand it a bit more.

If all that's true, why did no other organization think to convert him into a starter? Remember all the hype over Tyler Kolek two years ago? This is a guy with a similar large frame (albeit older) throwing over 100 MPH. Why wouldn't he be a Top 10-15 pick (for other teams)?

Nate Jones throws 96-100 MPH. We all know how hard Jenks threw. Let's just assume that Burdi's agent took a 100-101 or even 102 and massaged the number up a bit. Everyone's now getting carried away assuming he's going to fly up like Aroldis Chapman and dominate when he was giving up 1 H/IP. How long did it take Jones, Jenks or even Addison Reed to make it?

The part about Roots was hilarious, although done in true J4L/Whitlockian fashion...like SBC in Borat. Nobody else could get away with saying that kind of stuff. Greg Vs. the FBI Greg Vs. Anyone who impugns Ozzie or 2005 White Sox team members Greg (1st person) Vs. Greg (Bob Dole 3rd person)

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 01:11 PM) Today is one of the worst days in modern American history (excluding violence and deaths, of course). During a time in history in which Americans are sick of politicians and their bulls***, the FBI acknowledges inappropriate activity by Hillary yet recommends no charges. Just a few days after the attorney general visits with Bill Clinton on a fricking tarmac of all places. Oh my gosh, what has this country come to?? At least the NY Post says it all. FBI's double standard here is outrageous, the paper reports! I am ashamed of America today. If Americans are dumb enough to actually vote for this person, I don't know what to say. Wait I do know what to say. Just as Kansans voted in Brownback for a second term despite his actually being even a worse government official than Hillary, a majority of Americans will actually vote for this woman. Unfricking believable. Where's the pride in our country?? Thanks FBI for one of the worst decisions of all time. It's not what you know, it's who you know, pepole and never ever forget it. And it's all about the elite and their privelege. Hillary should get good n drunk tonight. This FBI decision deserves the best wine money can buy. ... Inexplicably, some of the poorest Americans, the ones with the least in common with Hillary and what she believes in, are her most ardent supporters. Unreal. I'd ask America to do the right thing and have her stand trial on perjury charges in this email case, but those charges also would be thrown out by the corrupt government. http://nypost.com/2016/07/05/fbi-boss-outr...-hillary-skate/ That's true, but just as many poor/lower middle class, white males (mostly without an education higher than an associate's/technical or vocational school)....are resolutely supporting Trump, when their economics interests aren't aligned at all. Their vote is largely about race/religion/bigotry & hate. Congressians? https://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/top-20-achie...NO65#.nj4mzA9Z8 Here you go, Greg. Try these 20 on for a start. Try to read and respond without mentioning Hillary at least once. Sometimes you need to ignore the "noise" and look at the objective truth/s. Do you blame Bill Clinton for Columbine? There were a series of shooting/incidents just as bad when he was President. Remember Oklahoma City? Ruby Ridge? The Branch Davidians/Waco/David Koresh?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 04:46 PM) The difference is the mods aren't panning the move years later in a desperate attempt to try to look like they have any clue about baseball. I,suppose he could have been more like,Dayton Moore and spent money on Omar Infante. SEE BELOW/ABOVE... If I was computer expert, there would be an accompanying series of arrows pointing down/up. But yeah, I'm sure he's quite ashamed of getting to the World Series twice in a row and coming one hit away from two in a row...despite the fact that KC is the smallest media market in the NFL/NBA/MLB. What an idiot, because he missed on Alex Rios and Omar Infante.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 01:10 PM) you are posting like 4 posts for every 1 other member posts, and honestly your points are so scatterbrained and contradicting from one post to the next(and sometimes within the same post)that nobody can help but notice how overwhelming your presence is. And I agree with Dick(dont tell him), the Sox start winning again and all you want to do is tell everyone that they suck pretty much every chance you get. You need to re f***ing lax Dear Mr. Keymaster: Just for your information, it's summer vacation time for teachers. Thanks for your concern/s about my posting habits. If you have any good book recommendations, would love to hear them. I've seen every possible movie so far, caught up with Game of Thrones and Silicon Valley and am waiting to buy books back in the U.S. At any rate, I will be traveling to (and throughout) the US for three weeks starting on July 16th so please don't encourage Dick Allen to feel too encouraged or he'll start writing taunting posts even when I won't be there to respond, then claiming some type of Pyrrhic victory...whether the Sox are playing well or not. Maybe if he's lucky, all of Central China will be washed away first and he won't have to hear from me again, and he can go back to debating with Thad Bosley & Co. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration, The Caulfield12 PS: Hope there are more comics-related movies coming out soon for you to dissect.

QUOTE (MIZ-SOX @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 04:38 PM) You should let Hahn borrow your crystal ball. So, in your opinion, Rick Hahn is worthy of a 3 year contract extension? And you would also commit to him rebuilding the team in 2017-2018 if they don't make the playoffs in 2016 and 2017?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 04:36 PM) They need to be back in the business of signing guys like Paulino. Too much logic in this one-- Caulfield12 in the Sox sign Felipe Paulino thread. Yes, and I can pull 2-3 mods' comments that were VERY VERY GLOWING. That said, you have to be RIGHT occasionally (let's say, 25% of the time) when you go dumpster diving. Otherwise, it simply becomes a matter of wasting resources. And that was at a time when Hahn "appeared" to be committed to the idea of rebuilding...which quickly got thrown out the window. Remember, we were all pitched that idea by the front office that guys like Downs, Paulino and Belisario could be flipped at the deadline for young prospects when they performed well...? The other was the former Cardinals' closer, and maybe Miguel Cleto.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 04:00 PM) He hasn't walked anyone in the minors yet and didn't really do walk a bunch at Louisville. That fear seems somewhat irrational. You really think it's going to be a walk in the park for him to just "show up" in the big leagues so quickly? Addison Reed was one of the best collegiate closers in the game at SD State (w/ Strasburg also there) and he didn't progress nearly that quickly with his two pitch, FB/slider combination. It has taken him until the last couple of years as a set-up guy in NY to really start to figure some things out.

QUOTE (MIZ-SOX @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 04:27 PM) You are absolutely insufferable. The notion that Hahn is somehow a good GM because of that list is equally insufferable. You can take any GM or manager and roll out their greatest hits, ignore the rest of their body of work, remove context and make it look better than it appears to be.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 01:14 PM) Faker on my team would rip him apart before he even had the nerve synapse firing to think of a move.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 02:39 PM) Hahn had 3 drafts in the top 10; of course he's going to add talent. But is this anything special? Maybe it is. And then the opportunity cost of Keppinger, Beckham, Bonifacio, Turner and Laroche. What could have been done with those dollars? The weakest part of Hahn's arsenal are his trades for veterans and low-rent signings. Don't forget Downs and Paulino, lol... Latos and Rollins at least contributed to some win shares, especially Latos' first four starts and eating innings in the string of mediocre ones he had afterwards. Of course, if you take Danks' money, Shields' money...and look at their combined results this year as the 4th/5th starter (not sure where you fit Latos, Gonzalez and Johnson in), that's over $20 million for below replacement level pitching.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 03:55 PM) does anyone still have a link to this? or classic examples of the other "beefs" Honestly I was half-expecting this thread to be about the best Italian Beef just from the title what was this one I have to give you credit for being the most persistent, passionate member of the political threads...and Balta, when he deems to grace us with his presence. Which reminds me of JenksIsMyHero/GodLovesTheInfantry vs. the rest of the political spectrum Rock inadvertently hit a sore nerve on a bad day indirectly referring to (the idea of) Hickory's child/daughter, which set him off...sometimes we have to watch the examples we make in hypothetical arguments. They become too real, especially for those older posters with children.

Southsider2k5 vs. Apathetic, Excuse-Driven Sox fans who don't like the blue seats and want green ones or, better yet, the back surgery inducing old ones from Old Comiskey Ditka vs. A Hurricane GSW vs. Jordan4Life Basically everyone in the NBA threads vs. J4L Current Jays' ownership/Mark Shapiro vs. J4L/Alex Anthopolous SoxTalk vs. Jake Arrieta/Joe Maddon

I'm honored to have 3 rivalries, lol. We need to bring back Marty34, TheUltimateChampion and LDF. I'd add "GreenSox/Heroes and Anti-Heroes" rivalry with many. Greg vs. Las Vegas Back in the good 'ol days, Ncorgbl/Sat46 vs. Everyone at chisox.com For my money, Disappearing Balta vs. the Collective Conscience of the Remaining, More Pro Sox moderating team...because it encapsulates the fight for A CLEAR direction to be set by Sox organization in and for the future. LIP vs. Younger Generation who don't have as much respect for "traditional" journalism Greg vs. Hillary Clinton (pretty sure he's losing that one) Hickory Huskers vs. Rock (sad misunderstanding, and a good example why taking any of this online stuff TOO seriously is probably bad for your health) Thad Bosley vs. 35 Years of Sox history under Reinsdorf/Einhorn Fathom vs. the Cubs

You're right, you are such a great fan...so you're in favor of giving both of them 3 year extensions RIGHT NOW for the great work they've both done so far, yes? And Ventura's HoF plaque is surely on its way, as soon as he leaves the White Sox, that is. PS: Please PM the 38 who don't think the White Sox will make the playoffs and call them out for being "bad fans," that should keep you occupied.

Core Chris Sale - pre arb Jose Quintana - pre arb Addison Reed - pre arb Veterans worth their contract and worth something via trade Jake Peavy Alexei Ramirez Prospects in the top ~200 range Erik Johnson Courtney Hawkins Carlos Sanchez Dayan Viciedo was on quite a few All-Rookie team lists and was a productive player in 2012. I also guess that Trayce Thompson, Marcus Semien, Josh Phegley, Chris Bassitt, Micah Johnson, etc., weren't in the organization at the time. Hector Santiago has mysteriously disappeared as an asset to go along with Addison Reed. Tyler Flowers statistically is better than our current catching combo when defense is factored in, and for a cheaper price. Pitch framing/pitch calling strategies have slipped with Navarro, not to mention throwing out opposing baserunners. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Sox roster now Core Chris Sale - Hahn locked up on a team friendly deal Jose Quintana - Hahn locked up on a team friendly deal Jose Abreu underperforming his career WAR from 2014/15 by 125-150 points, should be DH, in ideal world Adam Eaton - Hahn locked up on a team friendly deal Carlos Rodon is there a single poster here who would have picked anyone else with the 3rd pick? and still not close to All-Star status, work in progress Tim Anderson would feel a lot better if Hahn had anything to do with targeting him Avisail Garcia Matt Davidson Nate Jones Veterans worth their contract and worth something in a trade Todd Frazier (I would hope he's STILL worth the equivalent of Thompson/Montas +) Brett Lawrie Melky Cabrera James Shields (SURE!!! Get on the phone right now and see if someone will assume that $27 million) Prospects in the top ~200 range Zack Collins Carson Fulmer Spencer Adams (has gone from near the Top 100 to closer to 150-200) Zack Burdi Alec Hansen at some point, results/ability is trumped by performance....in 2012, this was the equivalent of Chris Beck Trey Michalczewski (really?)

Beltran and Bruce (because of their respective price tags) continue to make a lot more sense than Cargo, Braun and some of the other big names out there. Dodgers also have some decisions to make with their overload of outfielders (but complete uncertainty with Ethier's injury comeback/effectiveness, Thompson slumping but still coming up with big walks/HR's/RBI's, Pederson platooning, Puig, Van Slyke, Hernandez, Venable). One or two of them have to go. Once again, focus remains on expiring contracts or players who will become free agents after 2017 (another reason the Shields deal was questionable, he's going to be completely pointless on a rebuilding team in 2018).

From the 2015 All-Star team... Cain, Hosmer, Perez missed more than a week with a thigh bruise/contusion where Butera had to play, Davis and Moustakas. 1-2-3-4-5.

Bad outfield defense has been a killer for Arizona. Last year, Diamondbacks outfielders recorded a combined defensive runs saved of plus-37. This year it's minus-30, according to Baseball Info Solutions. That's a natural outcome when the team has given so much playing time to veteran discards (Michael Bourn and Rickie Weeks Jr.), a converted catcher (Pete O'Brien), a converted infielder (Chris Owings), a player whose best position is probably designated hitter (Tomas) and a prospect (Socrates Brito) who had to be rushed to the majors. In other words, Peralta's not going anywhere. "It's only natural to review the roster from the top down, which is fine, but you also have to view it from the bottom up," said an NL executive. "If you're weak in certain positions or innings or spots in your lineup, you cannot hide it over 162 games. It kills you. The top-heavy roster doesn't succeed." "You hate to use the term 'misfits toys,"' said an NL talent evaluator. "They have good players that other teams would like and want in most scenarios. But as a group, it wasn't a great roster construction, from my perspective." http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/16765660...er-winners-flop From an article about "offseason winners" who often flop in the regular season...thankfully they didn't include the 2014-15 White Sox on their list, although they certainly would have been well within their rights.

Balta for the win. Psychology of how you go about preparing for starts versus the mentality of coming in for a single inning out of the bullpen, completely different. Not to mention the number of different pitches you're focusing on, with starters working on 3 or 4 pitches and relievers focusing on only one or more likely two.