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http://mlb.mlb.com/cws/team/exe_bios/fabian_dan.html They also just recently promoted Fabian, who quietly has been behind-the-scenes with the Sox for longer than most sox talk posters have been alive. (He was already discussed earlier in the thread.) http://www.southsidesox.com/2012/2/28/2831...ball-operations This was a very thorough and detailed interview, worth ten Merkin pieces. http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-...ball-operations Who does statistical analysis of Notre Dame fencing to start a sports career?

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 7, 2015 -> 02:14 PM) What happened 2 or 3 years ago dosen't matter, when White was circling interviews the new CBA was already in effect. What happened 2 or 3 years ago is irrelevant. And you can still bring in guys like White and Greg Morhardt (The guy who scouted Trout) into the org without firing anybody. What possible position could they give him that wouldn't be considered a demotion, or, at best, a lateral move? Not seeing it. Plus, location has to count for something when he was already out in LA. And the appeal of being part of the building of a completely new front office compared to joining the fairly static Sox group. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/nov/01...ires-offseason/ http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/front...ce.jsp?c_id=cws Where would you put White exactly? Haber was just promoted and is being groomed. You can't demote Fabian, Capra, Bell, KW, Paddy, Laumann

Cmon Tyler, one of two places you don't want to hit the ball on the infield in that situation. None of the 2B candidates distinguishing themselves early.

Well, Indiana now has to win at least one more game...and pray for a limited number of conf tourney upsets.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 06:50 PM) I'm not saying that he didn't, I have actually been hoping for this promotion since last year, when I became aware of him and his role in the org. Im aware of both Paddy and Bell, I was a big fan of the Paddy signing and I love what the Sox have been doing internationally. I hope Todd Severson can install a hitting philosophy throughout the organization, but that seems to be taking place as he holds the camps every offseason and is pretty hands on during instructs. It is said that Hahn is a pretty well connected guy throughout MLB, and if that is the case I would love to see him bring in some more people from the outside and give some guys who are already in the org bigger roles, like Nick Capra for example. There was one scout in particular that I was upset that the Sox didn't pursue and that was Logan White, who was the Dodgers' scouting director. He handled both the draft and INTL market for the Dodgers and he brought in Kershaw, Puig, Kemp, Seager, Ryu, Eithier, Pederson, Russell, Carlos Santana etc. He is highly respected in baseball circles. To my understanding, White and Coletti got into an argument over the lack of growth in the minor leagues, specifically because of guys like Zach Lee not developing quickly. So White had a lot of his duties stricken from him, Coletti would go on to lose his job a year or two later and the Dodgers have one of the best farms in all of baseball thanks to White, who is now a special assistant to the GM in San Diego. I followed the situation on MLBTR, hoping to see the Sox mentioned and they never pursued him (from what I was able to gather through MLBTR and True Blue.) Yes this is one instance, and the Sox have gone outside to nab Paddy and Bell, but I want to see more new blood and I really want Hahn to really make the FO his own. Or the guy who brought in Trout and a lot more Angels' top prospects. That said, with Laumann in place already, it would have meant firing him...and/or Bell. For whatever reason, they apparently preferred to invest time and energy into Haber and hope he catches up on the talent eval side. Another factor is probably the limited White Sox intl. resources up until 2-3 seasons ago. Maybe he preferred AJ Preller to Hahn, we'll probably never be privy to what internal discussions occurred regarding White.

Just the mlb.com radio/audio feed.

Curious timing of the UCL rumors here. Can't be a coincidence. But hey, we've got Beckham already. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/...ivera/#comments Can't imagine how the Padres can pull this move off as well...

The Padres' announcer implied there was no correlation between stolen bases and having an effective offense. I guess he didn't watch the Royals from July on...

I think the consensus is that Rodon's target range is probably 140-160 ip with a then reasonable expansion to 185-205 in 2016. By the way, the fact that Harvey is already back to 99 mph after surgery with the Mets might encourage other teams to push the envelope knowing how far TJ surgery has evolved...and wary of another Strasburg situation repeating itself.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 04:49 PM) Nope doesnt happen. Hugh Hefner, Tony Curtis, Anna Nicole Smith's ex at least once. Larry King, Banana George Blair...Arnie and Sly Stallone.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/03/hect...ucl-damage.html Wonder who leaked this out there as a negotiating tactic? Astros again? Probably not, since they already have Altuve and Correia.

Whatever you think about his policies, he's never demonstrated his mentor Bill Clinton's gift...the ability to connect with and empathize with people from all walks of like. No middle class or poor person believes that he cares about them, and that's going to limit his political future no matter how his fiscal and social policies turn out.

Anderson not exactly quieting his doubters, but he could make ten to twelve errors and they'd probably give him 130 games in Birmingham still. Sounds like that was a very routine play, just lack of focus or concentration. Maybe pressing or trying too hard to impress, especially after the two errors yesterday.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 02:52 PM) Its not that he can't, but that most of those roles skew much younger. There are exceptions, but for the most part, they don't make many romantic comedies with actors in their 60s. Nicholson and Keaton...Alec Baldwin? Michael Douglas? Pierce Brosnan?

They said Rodon was working almost painfully slow, especially with runners on base. Hopefully Coop can tighten that up, using the Buehrle example as well as his lefty rotation mates. He did throw both a curve and change at least a few times, reportedly.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 11:34 AM) exactly, this org in on the cusp of being great with great prospects. so adding to the minor league talent eval is needed and more scouts. http://www.southsidesox.com/minors/2013/2/...s-back-on-track Just be patient. This article (two years old) cites the hiring of seven new Latin American scouts, increased intl. spending and it also predates Micker Adolfo. Everything is trending up...majors, minors and draft/international. Whereas we might have been 25th or 26th entering last year, we've already jumped to the 13-16 range overall by many subjective and some analytical measures.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 09:05 AM) Why? Are you not happy with Hahn's tenure? Haber is much more similar to Hahn than KW. You need your contract negotiators, and your talent evaluators in equal measure, and, on rare occasions, you have front office guys proficient at both. To be disappointed in much beyond the smaller moves fizzling (like Keppinger) is pretty much an impossible argument to make given where this organization was 18 months ago.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 02:13 AM) One thing that I'm kinda disappointed about is the lack of turnover in the FO, when Hahn was promoted to GM, I expected him to bring in some new blood along with him to help run the operation. Maybe the promotion of Haber is a sign of things to come. White Sox "family" and loyalty, as usual. Bell and Paddy came from other organizations. They have their system-wide pitching philosophy, and all those guys serve as advisors to the front office like JR Perdew. If you read about his background, it's really fascinating. http://dashboard.mlblogs.com/tag/j-r-perdew/ Reminds me a lot of Jeff Bannister.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 5, 2015 -> 08:49 PM) Wha? That was incredible!!! One strong Nicholas Cage example of when overacting can be entertaining and not merely pathetic check-cashing.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 5, 2015 -> 11:16 AM) ahh i hated him for putting me thru battlefield earth and swordfish. those were date night movies for me and it was a miserable night. i was sure if it was my date or the movie that killed it. however basic is a great movie. At least there was Halle Berry in her prime.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 5, 2015 -> 11:08 AM) Travolta can come of the closet... I won't hate him because he is gay, I will hate him for putting me through things like Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Those were nothing compared to Battlefield Earth and Face-Off.

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/colle...hands/24370679/ Wolves are out in force baying at Creans heels. Btw, is there any example of an 11-7 or 10-6 big ten team missing? 8-10/9-9/10-8 I get that. 2013 and 1997 still sting for Iowa fans.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 5, 2015 -> 07:26 PM) Ew, kids. Congrats though. ? http://www.metacritic.com/movie/it-follows A new movie for you. And Michael Phillips of the tribune really doesn't like Chappie.

Thanks...away from hospital it will be much easier on a king sized bed to maneuver. There were no private rooms avail so you're stuck with three twin sized beds in one normal room.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 5, 2015 -> 02:26 PM) Baby girl is resting with her mama. Birdie Annette Harnden. So adorable. Life changed. Beat you, we had ours Tuesday afternoon...a boy, Ethan Robert. My mom, baby and I all are born on the 3rd (diff months). It's amazing everything you worry about, like a sneeze or whether the milk its strong enough....the baby hitting his head on the hardwood floors, etc. My wife is really having a hard time with the consistent pain of nursing, maybe even more so than giving birth. By the way, does anyone have a cure for when the baby is having a few swallowing problems or hiccups? In China, the nurses teachers mothers to hit the feet and cause pain or crying...sort of like disassociation or transference, but tapping hard on the bottom of the feet just doesn't feel right as a parent. My wife did it a couple of times but I made her feel guilty, like a bad cop, so she stopped while I search for more humane approaches. Even holding the baby, I felt a bit nervous the first time...but when see him look you in the eyes the first time...nothing to describe it. Unfortunately, they don't allow you in the delivery room (stays on the bed next to mom) so I had to for 3.5 hours to meet them after the birth. But still more than worth it...instantly changes your philosophy about the world, future, environment, etc.