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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 22, 2017 -> 07:32 PM) For those that said we don't have shooting...we did add 2 3 point shooters (+ Dunn) as well as overall athleticism. I legitimately wonder what happens with Wade. For those who wanted it...Bulls picked a lane. Remember all those clips from last season with Wade not playing defense? There's gonna be a whole lot more of those this winter.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 22, 2017 -> 12:10 PM) So insurance companies can cover whatever or whomever they want, no matter what premiums have been paid? Yikes. Them about to get rich(er)! That's basically what they have done to me the past few years, it's brutal.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jun 22, 2017 -> 11:43 AM) Question - do we consider Presidential assassins or shooters "terrorists"? Honestly asking. In 2017, only the Muslim ones.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jun 21, 2017 -> 09:16 PM) TVR a golden knight Not anymore, traded to Carolina, which is becoming the new Florida for ex-Hawks. Kruger is still a Hawk for now, but lots of rumors out there

David Kaplan‏ @thekapman Cubs are sending Kyle Schwarber to Class AAA Iowa. Not expected to be gone long but it is an opportunity to clear his head.

QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Jun 22, 2017 -> 06:21 AM) A kid loses her life over some bulls*** and all you guys can do is spout stats and argue. Smh... Meteor for $1000 Alex. Welcome to the 'Buster!

This expansion draft on stage in Vegas is really weird and uncomfortable.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 21, 2017 -> 11:38 AM) There have been some serious cases of the "gunk" over the years but I think they are exaggerating it a bit. It is nasty stuff. This and the smell of hockey locker rooms are the worst part working the sport. Do you know anything about the medications that one would take to treat it? The statements that were released specifically talked about the medications and its side effects, maybe that had an extra negative effect on him?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 21, 2017 -> 12:23 PM) You must have been drunk. Yeah, usually I am at those drafts. But he was a top 100 prospect for a few years and it was a keeper league.

I'm pretty sure I drafted him in a fantasy keeper league 3 or 4 years ago.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 21, 2017 -> 11:26 AM) Yeah, of all players I think Hossa is one of the last ones who would want to go out this way. He is a machine, and one of my favorite players. Not only an amazing scorer, but a two way beast. Good luck winning a puck battle with him in the corner. While I agree with this and don't doubt his work ethic at all, you kind of have to look at some of the realities of his situation. He had made over $100 million in his career, $60+ in just 8 years with the Hawks. Now all of a sudden, he would have to play 4 more seasons at just $1 million per. And at age 38 it obviously takes a lot more effort and training to keep up with the kids in the league. Maybe he was thinking about hanging up and this "gunk" was part of the reason, but he can't just retire and screw over the Hawks who helped him so much. So they worked out a LTIR plan. There are so many moving parts in this situation, it would be interesting to know where the 100% truth is.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jun 21, 2017 -> 07:00 AM) Even if it's for cap purposes, Hawks are better with a healthy Hossa on the ice. Sucks for him and the Hawks. With all the salary cap talk, it was easy to forget that Hossa scored 26 goals last season. And the Hawks are losing Kruger in the next 18 hours. Bowman will have some cap space to play with, but more big holes to fill.

Wow, it's official, Hossa out for next season. That really sucks for him. https://twitter.com/ChrisKuc/status/877493086678650882

Interesting that a Canadian writer scooped the Hossa story, not any of the local guys.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 10:30 PM) Holy s***, that is what the Hawks came up with?!? This has been a thing for like 3 years. The contract is built so this is the year he retires. I just can't believe the allergic reaction is what they are going with. It sounds so ridiculous that it's hard to believe it's true. But you know They Are gonna think of something to get him on long term IR,and avoid the cap penalties. I still can't believe they didn't grandfather these contracts in when they signed the new CBA.

What's wrong with the Hawks new collar?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 12:12 PM) I wonder if the Cubs will think it is worth it if the Padres decide to drill Rizzo later on. Padres manager said it's not gonna happen. I like this response. https://twitter.com/sdutdennislin/status/877265900998721537

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 01:49 PM) Holds do not equal saves. You will hear baseball people talk all the time that it takes a special mentality to be a closer and you are not going to get back a load of prospects at closer value for a guy with little to no track record of being able to close out games. If DRob is traded tonight and Kahnle goes 10/11 between now and the deadline, you may be able to tap into that value. He had some save opportunities in Colorado and was a closer for a period of time in the Yankees system up to AA. Holds don't equal saves but blown holds equal blown saves. That's my issue with your stats.

Former Patriots and Chiefs tackle Ryan O’Callaghan comes out as gay Pretty strong read about what he went through mentally as a NFL player before coming out as gay.

MLB says Rizzo did violate the home plate collision rule and Torre will take a look at it to see if discipline is warranted. http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/rizzo-h...bs-rematch/amp/

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 01:41 PM) Rapper Prodigy from the classic hip hop group Mobb Deep. Damn, I assume it's from the sickle cell, he can't be that old yet.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 01:46 PM) The NBA has by far the largest amount of BS information when it comes to player movement as compared to any of the other professional leagues. I think NBA players have more power and say than in the other leagues, so way more gets leaked out there, no matter it being true or false.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 12:49 PM) Tommy Kahnle in save situations - MLB - 3/7 MiLB - 39/52 Tommy Kahnle in save and hold situations - MLB 32/37 (If anyone has hold stats for the minors, I would update the other one too)

An illegal immigrant murders a Muslim US citizen. Quite the conundrum for Trump there.

Yankees SS prospect Gleybar Torres diagnosed with torn UCL in his non-throwing arm, scheduled to have Tommy John surgery. https://twitter.com/YankeesPR/status/876884492442587136