Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 1, 2017 -> 07:49 AM) I don't really see them signing multi-year deals with anyone. Veteran backup catcher, veteran starter like Chris Tillman, 1-2 veteran relievers on 1 year deals as well. They could sign some guys to potentially flip and add a ton of guys on minor league deals. I also think they explore Avisail Garcia and extend Abreu. Next year isn't a compete year. It's a growth year with kids playing. Next year's free agent class is a different story though. Agree 100% with this. Avi Garcia is the one guy they might move and I think they’ll want real value for him. If they can’t get that, they give him until the deadline to prove himself to potential suitors. Also, I fully expect Abreu to sign a four year extension this offseason.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 09:39 PM) The quitting on the team thing is so cliche. It was late in the year. The Sox wanted to get rid of the mouth that roared. He didn't quit on anybody. He did exactly what the front office wanted ... leave. Ozzie's demise is a great lesson in humility for the working class. Remember no man is bigger than the company he/she works for. ANYBODY is replaceable. Open your mouth too much (once for normal working stiffs) and you are GONE. Remember that. It's why those people getting arrested during protests are so stupid as well. You get arrested, you are done for life. No high paying job for you, arrestee. The world stops for no one. We are ALL replaceable. Ozzie is unhirable cause he opened his trap too much. Case closed. Greg, what do you do for a living just out of curiosity?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 09:38 AM) I don't see that as being a significant reason not to do it. There are a lot of reasons not to do it, but adding him in '18 shouldn't be a big one, IMHO. How far off do you think we are from competing? I’m hopeful that 2019 can be that year, but a lot of things will need to go right before we know. I’m not taking on a nearly $300M obligation before I feel confident that our team is ready to take that next step, especially when that player has a poor track record of health and has an opt-out clause after three years.

Whether you think adding Stanton is a good idea or not, I just can’t agree with the timing. We should not spend big this offseason as it will be a year too early IMO. If you’re going to take on the considerable risk that is Stanton’s contract, you need to make sure you’re timing the addition right to ensure the biggest potential payoff. I know people are skeptical, but I’d rather see us active in the epic 2018/19 free agent class (even if there is competition) than just jump too early on Stanton. We should have the money to be serious players IMO.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 07:58 AM) Chris Mortensen @mortreport Bears TE Zach Miller was having urgent vascular surgery in New Orleans last night to repair artery damage on dislocated knee, per sources Brutal, hoping everything turns out okay for Zach. There was an updated tweet that this surgery was to help save his leg. Really hoping for the best for him here.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 27, 2017 -> 07:45 PM) First charges filed in the Mueller investigation http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/27/politics/fir...tion/index.html No wonder Republicans have been throwing up Clinton smoke screens Manafort.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Oct 29, 2017 -> 03:10 PM) Yep. He doesn't have the "It" factor. We have ourselves another Cutler. Sigh. The great ones, even as rookies, found ways to win games they shouldn't. Good thing football won’t be around in a few years, so it won’t really matter I guess...

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Oct 29, 2017 -> 02:34 PM) The Bears D is actually trying to keep us in this game. Hopefully we mix up the play-calling and get a little aggressive here.

The Bears D is actually trying to keep us in this game. Hopefully we mix up the play-calling and get a little aggressive here.

Horrible challenge IMO. I’d much rather save the extra a time-out in what is still somehow a one score game.

And what a gruesome injury for Miller, dude just can’t stay healthy unfortunately.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 29, 2017 -> 01:47 PM) We are averaging about 2.5 ypc, are down two scores in second half but will definitely go run run pass for another 3 and out to start next drive Like clockwork and it’s beyond frustrating. It’s like they want to do everything in their power to baby Mitch and not actually try and win a relatively close game. I hate watching this s***.

WTF...a handoff to Cohen up the middle?!

Why are we running it there? It’s almost like the coaching staff doesn’t want to score here.

When is his opt-out?

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 27, 2017 -> 07:54 AM) I'm not going to lie, I'm a little bit jealous seeing you guys all talking about SMO and I still haven't made the move from WiiU to the Switch. Odyssey might make me finally bend the knee. I highly, highly recommend making the move to Switch. I had a Wii U and despite having some great games, I barely used it. The Switch is simply a better piece of hardware and its hybrid nature is a game-changer. Add in an incredible library of games (when you consider we’re only 7 months) and you won’t be dissapointed.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 27, 2017 -> 01:18 AM) Never been a Super Mario guy but I just bought the Switch so the GOAT game might as well warrant a purchase. Odyssey is currently the 6th highest rated game of all-time on Metacritic while Breath of the Wild sits at 9th. So basically two all-time classics released on the system in its first seven months plus arguably the best Mario Kart ever released. Buy all three of these games and you will not be dissapointed with your Switch purchase.

QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 26, 2017 -> 03:17 PM) Cara Maria and Camila have become unbearable. I laughed when Derrick wouldn't let Camila go to the puzzle. She could've just gone anyway. Definitely pulling for Tori and hope Hunter gets back in. Pretty much agree with all of this. I really wish Derrick & Hunter had both made the finals. And I pray that Camila doesn’t get that third spot.

Mario Odyssey reviews are in and it sounds like the game may be the GOAT. I know what I’ll be doing up until Thanksgiving.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 23, 2017 -> 10:08 PM) Well, there were a few variations I made awhile back: one was Anderson, Q, Rodon the other: Anderson, Moncada, Rodon. They live in the ether and are a bit dire. I decided no minor leaguers hit the banner until they debut, this isn't futuresox. So who gets featured? I typically go 3 pics, can be the same dude or any combination of ML players. I’d go Anderson, Moncada, Delmonico.

Pretty wild we’re a game out of a playoff spot despite this horrific receiving corp. And what’s even more crazy is we actually have a lot of winnable games remaining. Pace really f***ed this team by essentially ignoring the position in the offseason.

If the price were insignificant then sure, but I don’t see any reason why the Dodgers would just give him away. He’s still an above-average starting catcher and those aren’t easy to come by.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Oct 17, 2017 -> 11:35 AM) Yep, no chance Kopech & Eloy stay down much longer than the extra-year-of-control-cutoff point if they both stay on pace from where they ended this year. If we want any chance of competing in 2019, we need to give some legitimate development time at the major league level next year to Kopech & Jimenes. I think if all goes well Kopech is up by the end of May & Jimenez by mid July. Hansen also has a good chance of reaching the majors before year-end.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 16, 2017 -> 04:32 PM) Just bought a Switch, with NBA 2K18 and Mario Kart. Any suggestions? What kind of games are you into? Breath of the Wild & Mario Odyssey are no brainers if you like big single player experiences. Splatoon 2 probably isn’t for everyone, but it’s an incrediblely popular online multiplayer game and the campaign is actually really good (although pretty short). Snipperclips & Puyo Puyo Tetris are both great multiplayer games that are perfect to play with your wife/girlfriend. If you’re into sports games, FIFA is your only other option, although it’s lacking some features of the PS4/Xbox One versions. And there are a ton of great indies, with Steamworld Dig 2 & Cave Story being standouts IMO.

Apparently Martavis Bryant is unhappy and requested a trade. If he’s actually available, Bears should be all over that.