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Greg, that's how you get WW3

Leury's earned the CF spot until he comes back and shows it was a fluke.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 3, 2017 -> 06:50 PM) What are you trying to accomplish with this argument? It's okay to think Adolfo is an overrated prospect, but you seem to be arguing that we should just release him immediately. Why? We all understand that he has swing and miss issues. We're hoping that he corrects them around the time he can legally drink. Cause having an OF of Robert and Adolfo reaching their ceilings sounds boring.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 3, 2017 -> 11:20 AM) Further proof as to which party is actually willing to stand up to its leadership, and not just fall into line. If we're implying that's Republicans, it's less that and more adapting to ruling after being united by obstruction. Edited to comply with forum rules.

Also Saladino's back.

If Collins were hitting .300 with everything else being the same we'd be talking about a Top 20 prospect. I swear there is no pleasing this board or expectation of patience.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 2, 2017 -> 07:04 PM) I thought Gar said all the players wanted Thibs gone? If I remember the split was Pro-Thibs: Taj (because he's the consummate pro) and Rose Anti-Thibs: Noah, Butler, Pau, Dunleavy

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 3, 2017 -> 12:12 AM) Find a post of mine burying Avi. Find a post of anybody besides El Rockin praising Avi, expressing confidence in Avi, wanting Avi to be our right fielder this season for any reason besides tanking games. Who on this board actually appreciated Avi's potential before spring training 2017? Probably El Rockin. I seem to recall maybe one Avi fan, not sure if it was Mex or Tex or whom. Maybe one. 1) Gonna eat crow. I can only find posts about you saying he looks like a ballplayer but others figured he sucked so you were surprised by how bad he was. 2) Ss2k5 and I have always stood up for his work ethic. Chitownsportsfan adores Avi.

Moncada walks

Liar-nik.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 2, 2017 -> 09:17 AM) Not to hijack, but does anyone know the status of the young CF who was having a good year? L Garcia? The same L. Garcia you've bemoaned trading Alex Rios for for years. QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 22, 2016 -> 08:31 PM) That you think the last 2 drafts have been good is an opinion, not a fact. How's Fulmer looking, in your opinion? We're investing internationally? The Cubs, RedSox etc invest. I believe Hahn himself said that he's paying a whopping one big bonus. That's not an investment - that's doing the minimum. But you asked for facts: 4 players for 1 season of Shark A top 100, a CF who raked (possible NL rookie of year) and another prospect for 2 years of Frazier. Hopefully Frazier can hit .220 Two pitching prospects for sub .700 OPS Lawrie (despite having promising youths Sanchez and Saladino on the roster). Signed Keppinger, Latos, Rollins, and Bonificaio ($3 mill!!!!) all of whom had to be DFAd. Also signed Beckham for $2 million Gave De Aza and Thornton away for nothing; both had productive years left. Traded Rios for Leury Garcia; Rios helped the Royals win he Worlds Series. Signed Adam Laroche. Horrible, then put on a clownact, and Hahn's boss had to step in and fix the clubhouse. Signed Albers, and Duke, both of whom have been mediocre Robertson has done his job. Signed Melky Cabrera - okay this year, terrible last year; can't play defense Kept Ventura and Cooper around Traded for Shields 63, 73, and 76 wins under his leadership. 1 post-season in a decade from he and Williams. Facts Of course, before most of that, he got Eaton and Abreu. Then he decided that declining veterans were the better use of resources.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 2, 2017 -> 02:10 AM) Holland and Pelphrey and Miguel are worthless on the trade market, Lip. You shoulda known that before. They are just bodies that should be in the independent league. They are as tradeable as Humber was. Melky is a lovable clown. Nobody would give up a set of resin bags for him. Ditto Frazier. We get something for Q and Robertson. That's it, folks. Sox have such a bad baseball team. It's hard to be this bad record wise in the day of parity. Anderson needs to be sent down the rest of the year. He can't hit and he can't field. And get him off ss. Put him in LF if you are unwilling to take my advice and make him a catcher. Aaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaa

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 06:50 AM) I doubt anyone has a better top 5 than Kopech, Giolito, Lopez, Hansen, & Dunning. I guess the Braves may have more depth, but a 6 to 10 (in no particular order) of Fulmer, Adams, Guerrero, Stephens, & Flores is pretty hard to beat. It's got to be pretty close overall. I'm tempted to add Rodon to the mix because anyone with a higher potential system than... Rodon - Kopech - Hansen - Giolito - Lopez - Dunning - Fulmer - Stephens - Adams - Guerrero - Stephens - Flores - Danish - Hickman is going to be really, really hard to find.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 01:48 AM) If we want it, we demand it pass. Maybe Bernie would have chosen an equally likeable Veep candidate and maybe it would have passed. Nope.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 01:43 AM) Why do you guys take the side of the front office so much? I don't care that Sale cut up the uniforms. Everything I've read said they were totally uncomfortable and he warned the Sox he didn't want to pitch in them. In this day and age of babying pitchers I cannot believe they were going to risk injury of Sale pitching in a fricking jersey he DIDNT WANT TO WEAR. My vote to Sale not our front office. And LaRoche. ... Who gives a f*** if his kid was in the clubhouse every day? Some teammates didn't seem to mind. Some did. My vote to LaRoche. Or to make it less of a big deal. Treat him like a grown man and have a team captain or somebody discuss it with LaRoche. Again he was a pathetic hitter as a Sox. But truthfully I heard he treats veterans Very Very well in his hometown in Ks. Does a lot for charity. You know a lot of people in America who are rich still do very little for charity. KUDOS SALE AND LAROCHE! Front office-niks are strange fellows, Comrade Greg.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 09:03 PM) How do you not beat a Oladipo/Sabonis offer if you are Boston. Or Dunn/LaVine/Lauri Like thosee vaunted assets mean s*** if they don't capitalize. Add PG or Butler along with Hayward and youve got a shot. Otherwise...nope.

Well Celtics is f***ed up.

What the f***

I quite thoroughly hate Adam LaRoche.

Caulfield...Flowers is 31. And spent six years on the MLB roster. A starter for like, three.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 04:08 PM) No, the search function has not worked for a long time. Just use Google search "Site:soxtalk.com [whatever you're searching]"

Damn youngin's!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 09:07 AM) It's been over 100 proven lies and its made no difference. People will blindly follow him no matter what. It's cause he's a real guy that understands blue collar America from his golden tower with his name on it. QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 11:24 AM) Good news on this is that a lot of states are coming out and saying they aren't going to comply with this request, even deep red states like Oklahoma. Trump's "voter integrity" committee is stocked with voter restriction advocates, so everything that slows them down is good. Whew.

I refuse to acknowledge Indiana as a state. I know the ribbing ended, but I wanted to get in a shot. Also, despite loving living in NYC, if my company ever opens a Chicago bureau, I'm there.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 12:18 PM) My favorite recurring article on the entire internet. Only because you haven't encountered yet. Great as always guys. I feel like my favorite section is definitely always the Bonus section.