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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 22, 2014 -> 12:29 PM) That really isn't what this discussion is about. No, not exactly, but if you combine this with the Dunn getting starts in the outfield thread, there's still a lot of talk about finding playing time for a guy who was very content with only being a part-time player.

In 5 Olympics with NHL players the medal count goes: Finland 4 (1 S, 3 B) Canada 3 (2 G, 1 G/S) Sweden 2 (1 G, 1 G/S) Czech Rep 2 (1 G, 1 B) USA 2 (2 S) Russia 2 (1 S, 1 B)

This result isn't that surprising. The Finns are much happier with a bronze, while the game vs Canada was the most important for the US. Good for old man Teemu. Hopefully Kaner explodes on the NHL when he gets back after this tourney.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 22, 2014 -> 10:12 AM) He was most of their attack vs Canada. It seemed at times like his line mates didn't know how to play with him. He's kind of unorthodox. Sometimes you just have to let him skate around with the puck and do his thing. Not easy for the other Americans since they are all used to having the puck.

Cruz to the Orioles. One year. $8 million

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 22, 2014 -> 09:35 AM) Poor effort by Patrick Kane on a penalty shot that would have put the US up 1-0 in the bronze medal game. He's been kinda quiet during the Olympics. Had some chances, but hasn't got on the board. saving them for the NHL playoffs I hope.

So the referees for the gold medal game are 3 Canadians and one American who lives in Calgary.

Remember when the Sox re-signed Konerko to just be a part time player? Now spring training has barely started and finding him playing time is already a big topic of discussion.

What a major suck fest by Shani Davis

I had heard of Jamie Benn before, but I didn't realize how good he is. Guess that's what happens when you put a hockey team in Texas.

Tuukka Rask must have been pretty damn sick to skip an Olympic semifinal. For all the hype about USA/Canada, I think Sweden will give the winner a good battle.

If the Chairman didn't force his GM's hand, there wouldn't be a logjam.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 03:55 PM) I had forgotten about the weird, sad Kustok case, but it is now up for trial: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/s...0,1366375.story It's crazy that it takes three and a half years to start a trial.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 04:13 PM) i promise you Paulie is the starting 1B Per Jerry's instructions.

Have never eaten a Beggars Pizza (granted I am a North Sider)

QUOTE (bulokis @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) John Tavares out for the season. Brutal. I guess the bright side is that his team is out of the playoff race anyway. Only 2 games left for Toews, Sharp, Keith, Kane, Oduya, Kruger, and Hammer. Stay healthy guys!

QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 07:29 AM) Sammy always spoke English fine until they started asking him whether he was juicing Baseball has been very, very good to me!

QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 18, 2014 -> 10:13 PM) I wouldn't say Kansas is the worst state Florida. ..

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 19, 2014 -> 08:41 PM) No, but Abreu is learning English a couple hours per day. sounds like a waste of time to me. Sammy Sosa didn't learn English and look at how many home runs he hit

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 19, 2014 -> 04:54 PM) The more I read about this guy, the more I want March 31st to just get here already. Also, to those that feared Konerko would get 400 ABs and so would Abreu, you can just tell from everybody's comments within the organization that that's simply not going to happen. I am starting to believe, but I won't be convinced until I see Abreu's name on that lineup card everyday.

How is this thread not locked yet?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 19, 2014 -> 02:02 PM) Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 1h Jose Abreu said he looks forward to having access to Paul Konerko this season. #WhiteSox Do they speak a common language?

I would sign him just to get an Aussie in the organization.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 19, 2014 -> 07:29 PM) That was quite a shot. Hell yeah it was. That was like the dream bank shot I try for in pool and never make but with the Olympics on the line.

Canada deserves credit for not giving up and getting overly frustrated, they just kept fighting, knowing that eventually the puck had to go in. The Russians would have lost their s*** and probably given up an odd man rush goal. Such a valiant effort from Latvia, good for them. Friday has rematches of the last two gold medal games both with neighboring countries. Very little work shall be done that day.