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Johnson and Buehrle. Wow. That's a nice 2-3 punch to scoop up.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 03:21 PM) Lol, where'd you gather that info? Source? Another thing I take from that story is, if the Rangers are unwilling to trade Profar or Andrus for Upton than that clearly makes Ian Kinsler available. If we can't swing for Olt what about Floyd and Thornton for Kinsler? Move Gordo back to 3B. I'd love to have Kinsler, but I'm reading on MLBTR discussions that they want to move Andrus to 2B, and put Kinsler in LF.

I'm hearing rumors now that they may have been trying to get Simmons to flip for Upton.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 02:53 PM) Well I broke down and got a Keurig, lets see how long this lasts. My parents have the Cuisinart version, and I hate it. Not that I drink coffee at all, but they make hot chocolate cups and it was awful. Even tried regular GFS packets we have, and just used the thing for the hot water, and it still tasted funky. I think it's the standing water that is stored inside the unit for weeks on end that gives it that plastic taste or something. I just stick to heating up the water in the microwave or over the stove.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 02:32 PM) http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/mike-olt/ Looks like Rangers are open to trading Olt for an OF makin some $$...If they can't get Upton, Rios for Olt? I can't imagine the Rangers would ever do that. Upton>>>>>>Rios. Plus, they just tried to get Andrelton Simmons for Olt. For some reason they seem to be in the market for a SS. I'd offer Floyd + Sanchez + cash, but I still doubt they'd take that. Olt is a helluva 3B prospect.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 02:14 PM) Just stop. The ignore is done, he is told, you are told. Over. off to your corners

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 08:51 AM) Not that... you and Steve. Just quit it. I block Steve, so I don't know how you could possibly tell me to "quit it". However, I am not surprised at all he would be talking s*** behind my back. Sounds about right.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 08:39 AM) He is not on your list. That's because he's not a significant upgrade, pay attention.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 10:40 AM) I'm about 40% done. It's pretty clear they've made every mechanic just a little better from ACII, and the setting is probably the best yet. The beginning missions for Connor were a bit of a bore, but the intro stuff was great and the main story has been great so far. Yeah, I think I am around 40% too. I just got to New York.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 01:57 AM) They tried that in 2011. Reinsdorf and the board won't take that risk for a while. I think Justin Upton and Josh Hamilton will create a bigger buzz than Adam Dunn, even though Dunn actually did bring a lot of excitement to this team.

Is thinking Carlos Sanchez has a ceiling of Luis Castillo giving him too much praise?

QUOTE (farmteam @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 12:54 AM) Homeland with a solid episode. Although it looks like Finn's character might be leaving, I hope Dana keeps getting a lot of screen time. A lot of shows seem to just sort of throw a family in there as filler for the protagonist, but Homeland has done a really good job of having Dana give a simpler take on events in the show. I'm actually sort of surprised at how refreshing of a perspective it is. Her constant whining is annoying me though. And if you caught the very funny parody of the show on SNL last Saturday, you would also notice she is now known between my friends as sweaterhands.

Anyway, what would be the opinion if the Sox were to trade Gavin Floyd + Matt Thornton + Jared Mitchell + cash to the Dbacks for 3B Chris Johnson (they are openly trying to upgrade 3B) and SP Trevor Bauer (has fallen out of favor in ARI, trying to trade him as well). Sox get an upgrade over Morel (albeit, not a very big one) and a high ceiling young SP who is 21, and is a big time strikeout pitcher (with some control issues). And if you don't like the trade for either Sox or Dbacks, then what about Chris Johnson in general? Not a real big splash, but an okay offensive player who is at the very least an upgrade over Morel.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 10:54 PM) OK guys, enough of the personal stuff. Let it go. Huh? I can't call out Torii Hunter for being racist?

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 10:28 PM) Don't you mean "second" big move? We already signed to a two-year extension a top-10 pitcher in the AL... Truth. And we traded away Kenny Williams Jr.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 05:11 PM) I happen to think Torii Hunter is one of the good guys in the game and I do hope he wins one. I'd prefer it not be with the Tigers, but he's a good, hard working player who does what he can to help his team win ball games. And, all of that aside, it sounds like he's going to get 10+ mill a year just by the sheer number of teams who've shown interest, so he's not going to be playing for cheap. I mean, outside of being racist, sure. Couple that with being terribly overrated defensively over the last 9 years, and I've never liked the dude one bit. I hope he never finds success in the postseason.

Dec. 4th, 3-way trade, Sox get a 3B. Wishful thinking.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 09:32 PM) Was anyone else genuinely happy for Richard in that dance scene? I was honestly smiling. I liked that scene with Gyp simply because I am currently playing AC3, and they mentioned that General was from Monmouth County, which is one of the counties in the game. I just wish I could remember the name of the general. I wonder if he is in this game. EDIT: It was bugging me, so I found that part of the episode. It was from, as Gyp calls him, "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Interesting enough, Fort Wayne Indiana is named after General Wayne. And although he is actually in AC3, he has just a small role in one of the side missions.

So the conversation has gone from "He is untouchable" to "He had a fluke season, he's probably due for a regression"

I'd go Trout (obviously) and Miley.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 07:58 AM) I maybe in the minority but I am loving this season thus far. Lots of different dynamics this season that I believe the writers are doing a good job of handling. I even care about Quinn's storyline a bit. Nah, I think it's been a really good season too. Love how many times Dexter has messed up, and getting Deb involved. Only problems I have had so far were Louis being killed off so abruptly when I thought he had a really interesting story and Issac being sent to jail and then taken out so quickly and easily. But this has been the best season since Trinity, IMO.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 02:08 PM) I would not expect him to hit 31 homers next year. He probably w will be a lot closer to his previous high of 12. If somehow the Sox got him, expectations would be through the roof, odds are he couldn't live up to them. I guess that depends on where he plays next year. He played half of his games in Petco Park, the biggest park of them all, and still hit 42% of his HR there. And within his division was the least homered in park in all of baseball the past 2 season, AT&T Park. If Headley were to go to the Sox, I think it would be quite reasonable to expect at least 25 HR, and 30+ wouldn't surprised anyone.

I thought with their future predictions that they always assumed no one would resign and you'd replace them all with home grown talent. I suppose not, then.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 01:26 PM) I really can't wait to see Beck next year. With the changes that are being talked about in his physical size, I am really intrigued by the possibility of his bouncing back to the form that made him a projected top 5 pick. Same here. He seems to be a wild card who could have 1st RD potential.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 12:38 PM) Well, serious question, how many 1st round (plus supplemental) round picks don't crack their org top 10s the following year? I'm not sure. I suppose with teams in the bottom 3rd of the org. rankings like the Sox, that may not be uncommon at all, but I'd venture to guess that in the top 3rd of systems that would be somewhat rare.