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It would have been much easier to trade Keppinger before re-signing Konerko and acquiring Davidson. Now every team knows Hahn is desperate to move him.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 27, 2014 -> 03:31 PM) That game neutralized a very strong Detroit pass rush. This Super Bowl could have an adverse affect on Manning's passing game. The last thing I want to see is the losing team and it's fans complaining how they would have won if the weather were better. Please, Seahawks fans won't shed one tear if the weather gives them an advantage, not after getting a ref screw job in their last Super Bowl appearance. In the end, no one cares how you won a championship, all that matters is that you won it.

The Broncos have a new #1 fan

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 27, 2014 -> 12:36 PM) My bad. I totally missed that somehow. Either way, they could still end up falling below the Avalanche and gaining the 3 seed in the Central. Agreed about the losses. Other than home ice in a potential game 7, the real battle vs. the Blues is to avoid the Avalanche in round 1 by winning the division. Hawks haven't had the best success vs. Colorado recently, would like to avoid them in the first round. I just saw that Bickell was a healthy scratch last night, not exactly earning that new contract so far. I had assumed he was out with injury.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 27, 2014 -> 11:30 AM) It seems fair, I just don't know why it's the Brewers doing it. It makes sense to me, but I'm not sure I can fully explain why. First, I don't think they are in a position to go on an all-out Astros type rebuild. They built a lot of strides with their fanbase with their postseason trips, and while they lost some with the recent slump and Braun stuff, I think they need to keep them interested in the team. They most likely won't win the Central, but they aren't devoid of talent, and if some things go their way, maybe they compete for the 2nd wild card and stay in the hunt, which matters for a team like Milwaukee. Plus, the length/value won't ever be crippling. While Garza is an injury risk, he also seems consistent enough that he won't suddenly have a 5.00 ERA like Ubaldo might.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 27, 2014 -> 10:04 AM) Hawks cannot keep giving away games to s***ty teams like the Jets. With the way the Sharks, Blues and Ducks have been playing, the Hawks could very well drop to the 4 or 5 seed if they're not careful. They changed the playoff format back to a divisional setup instead of the 1-8 conference setup. The top three teams in each divison qualify, then the next two teams in the conference make it as "wild cards". Barring a first round upset, the Hawks & Blues are on a crash course to face in the second round, even if they were the best two teams in the conference. If the playoffs ended today, the matchups would be: Central: Blackhawks (1) vs. Canucks (1st WC) Blues (2) vs. Avalanche (3) Pacific: Ducks (1) vs. Wild (2nd WC) Sharks (2) vs. Kings (3) The winner of each divisional round face off in the Western Conference Finals

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jan 26, 2014 -> 10:08 PM) Real bad effort in 3rd period tonight. Had a feeling it wasn't gonna end well when they dominated the first 30 minutes and only managed one goal out of it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 26, 2014 -> 01:30 PM) "Peyton Manning's legacy is tarnished because he can only win super bowls under bad conditions when the running game has to carry him". Despite Wilson's similar stature to Sexy Rexy, I don't think Peyton can depend on a guaranteed pick six this time around.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 26, 2014 -> 02:52 PM) You seriously comparing the Bears D in that last super bowl to this Seattle D? LOL Advanced DVOA stats have this Seattle D ranked higher than the 2000 Ravens. Take a deep breath and step off the bandwagon for 5 minutes. Some people actually like to have rational, neutral discussions about the Super Bowl and aren't all trying to bad mouth or diminish your beloved Seahawks.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 26, 2014 -> 10:53 AM) The forecast in East Rutherford continues to look sucky. Goodell is an idiot. Advantage Seattle

Went to the movies yesterday for the first time in a year and a half, saw American Hustle. Entertaining movie, Jennifer Lawrence is just so awesome.

Happy for Wawrinka to win, he works his ass off but has always been in Federer's shadow. At his press conference he said "I'm most likely gonna get drunk tonight", ha.

#humblebrag?

Outdoor hockey in Los Angeles? Sure, why not. Love the Vin Scully intro.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 11:20 AM) It's not my style to boo players, but Dunn still being here is bad for this franchise. Throw the fans who attend the games a bone by getting rid of him. I enjoyed watching Dunn hit more than most of the other hitters. At least he is always capable of hitting a bomb.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 10:56 AM) So according to twitter, there was some jeering of Dunn and some booing of the catching and Hahn had to battle all of that? Yegh. Is it really that hard to understand why resigning an older, expensive catcher on a rebuilding team is not the best idea?

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 08:54 PM) Nadal wins the Australian Open and even if his total slam count is below Federer I'd make the case he already has passed him as GOAT. He definitely could use another Aussie title, so he has won each major twice. I know he owns the head to head against Federer, but his resume is so dominated by his French Open invincibility, he could use a couple more titles not on clay.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 05:20 PM) The creation of a permanent SB site would be the most politically charged, corrupt thing to ever happen It would probably end up in Dubai or Qatar.

Whatever. Don't really have a strong opinion either way on Robin yet. Without more talent, it won't matter who the manager is.

Speaking of celebrity DUI, former Illini and Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent just received 10 years probation & 180 days in jail for killing his teammate in a drunk driving crash.

Player A: 257 Comp., 407 Att., 63.1% Comp%, 3,357 Yards, 8.2 Yds/Att, 26 TD, 9 INT Player B: 225 Comp., 330 Att., 68.2% Comp%, 2,739 Yards, 8.3 Yds/Att, 28 TD, 5 INT Player A: Player B:

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 09:11 AM) I personally still find it funny. I dunno it just seems like old school movies back in the day are way better than the s*** that's thrown on the big screen now. The scene from Billy Madison is still hilarious. Throwing it after the Richard Sherman intervew is just not funny.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 11:30 PM) I enjoyed it. Really? I award YOU no points and may God have mercy on your soul.

Bummer, Nadal cruises, the GOAT title is officially contemplating a move from Switzerland to Spain.

Hall, Arsenio has a late night talk show. Why?