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Poop rises to the top...inevitably.

Looks like the curse of the #6 seed so far...NC State obviously a bit under-seeded after winning the ACC.

The Luis Robert of two years ago returning from the groin injury needed to confront his fear of the wall...but he got over it last year.

Like getting through four full innings for the first time in his career...

If Fletcher is the starting RF and Toussaint the #5 starter, or both Shaw and Chavez make the bullpen... Actually, Lee was one of the best players in camp this spring and never even had a chance. Hearing crap like this actually has a NEGATIVE impact on ticket sales. Boyer's department must be considering a gag order at this point in the proceedings.

John Calipari signed his latest contract with the Kentucky Wildcats ahead of the 2019-20 season. The deal runs through the 2028-29 season and will see him earn $8.5 million in 2024-25 before his salary rises to $9 million per year over the final four years of the deal. Also, don't forget 2019-20/20-21 when evaluating his recent performance/s. Just 6-5 from 2018 through today in the NCAA's. 2023 SEC East 6 beat E 11 Providence 61-53 lost to E 3 Kansas St 69-75 2022 SEC East 2 -lost to E 15 St. Peter's 79-85, OT 2019 SEC Midwest 2 beat M 15 Abilene Christian 79-44 beat M 7 Wofford 62-56 beat M 3 Houston 62-58 -lost to M 5 Auburn 71-77, OT 2018 SEC South 5 beat S 12 Davidson 78-73 beat S 13 Buffalo 95-75 -lost to S 9 Kansas St 58-61

Two #6 upsets already and it doesn't feel like it even matters with UConn a heavy but somewhat unexciting favorite. KY and Purdue losing in their first round or two would be equally expected. Really, the NBA and not UK should actually be paying Calipari to develop its players...but not in combinations that end up with significant tourney success for the university. Finally, has anyone watched a Gonzaga game all year? Would be ironic if they made a run when nobody was expecting it. Nemhard is pretty much the only name I can even remember from past teams.

This year (or maybe it was last season) was the first time the NCAA even allowed the women to dare utilize the term. Might have something to do with the exploding ratings and corporations that have learned the value of targeting female consumers specifically, but I could be wrong, haha. Now it's prominently featured on a special series of basketball cards featuring Clark and other well-known female players.

When there are numerous names related to Chicago White Sox (shocking on a message board named SoxTalk, I know), sometimes it's hard to keep track... Of course, that used to be more of a problem when fan interest was much higher 2-3 seasons ago.

Hard to forget with it plastered over their batting helmets...that was a new one for me. Like if the Cubs had Ameritrade or whatever...as long as they don't start promoting political candidates in August/September.

Are they really going to start Toussaint and give Sheets significant playing time? Sheesh. Talk about torturing a fan base.

Johnson didn't have a strong enough arm...unless you're going for defense in a Juan Pierre-like way. Should be ALL aspects of defense. Waiting for someone to mention Brian Anderson, haha.

Fedde...but the point stands. If they were trying to claw back $100+ million in losses since the Covid year (supposedly), there was zero reason to "waste" so much of it (roughly $30 million) on these veterans...and absolutely ZERO real Sox fans believe they're competing for the division with this motley crew of expendables.

Griffey Jr. first half of his career. Bo Jackson. Toolsiest. Cards fans would say Edmonds. Devon White.

Only if he can't stick at SS/3B. Lower...not low.

That seems so attendance based ... ignoring the falling impact of that single line revenue number vs. the combination of guaranteed national tv contracts as well as insulation provided from owning your own network vs. RSN collapses. SSHM keeps quoting that singular number of money in the coffers on the media side before even opening the gates. And certainly not spending on the front office, coaching or minor leagues (cutting teams/draft picks) and intl scouting or general operations.

Burnes? Haha The funny thing to me watching Glasnow and Yamamoto these last two nights has been that Tyler has not once pitched 120+ innings and Yamamoto really seems to be tipping not only his pitches but his preferred sequences. Part three is that hitters don't swing and miss outside the zone so much against what looked to be great but not overwhelming stuff. Then again...the eyes of three countries upon him, biggest contract for a pitcher without ever having thrown a single pitch and losing your interpreter all in one one day. That's a lot to process. Let's at least give this 3-4 months before declaring him a bust. If he pitches with that lack of control...placement in the zone and getting behind constantly, things will be tough for him in the US....where his raw stuff is Top 10-15% vs. Top 1-2%.

Jordan Montgomery...everyone assumed back to Texas.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/cavs-hc-jb-bickerstaff-reveals-personal-threats-from-gamblers-says-sports-betting-has-gone-too-far-023345598.html

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-26-and-under-power-rankings-evaluating-all-30-teams-by-the-young-talent-in-their-organizations-from-the-rockies-to-no-1-155931913.html "If not for Luis Robert Jr. and Colson Montgomery, the White Sox would be dead last in our rankings. Those two in this organization are like that meme of a $2 million Bugatti in a raggedy driveway, though Andrew Vaughn probably doesn’t like that comparison. ... Montgomery is considered one of the best 15 or so prospects in the sport, an immensely talented left-handed bat with advanced plate discipline. He’s also a shortstop in name only, and most experts believe a move to third is inevitable. He leads an otherwise iffy system that was bolstered somewhat by the additions of Edgar Quero, Nick Nastrini and Jake Eder during last summer’s sell-off. Still, the infrastructure of this organization is so far behind the times that industry experts encouraged a general “rounding down” on most White Sox prospects who journey up the system. New GM Chris Getz has a ton of work to do." — J.M. https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-26-and-under-power-rankings-nos-10-6-reds-young-hitters-dodgers-young-pitchers-among-baseballs-best-153447432.html Still waiting #1-5, Orioles pretty obvious...Braves etc.

From a $100-140 million Boras Corp. client all the way down to just $4.5 million... According to a report on Wednesday night from Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic. The deal, which is pending a physical, includes $2.5 million in incentives and maxes out at $7 million. World Series winner in a newish stadium (drawing huge crowds) compared to the White Sox...? Not much of a choice there, really.

That's not even counting a bomb threat Wednesday to attack the dome they are playing in...Ohtani has had an interesting week, as well as his new wife getting so much media exposure.

Flexen is obviously one...Deivi Garcia's a good possibility for 5th, after Nastrini for now.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft This for now seems to clarify everything...

Phil Mickelson II. Now we know why he wanted to defer all that money...to keep everyone away from it. Joking. I hope, for baseball's sake. Embezzlement sounds about right...and Ohtani almost has that Tiger Woods-esque image before everything came crashing down from his hidden life.