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QUOTE (Jake @ Mar 19, 2017 -> 02:47 PM) I can't imagine any other team is as harmed by non-participation as Team USA. In particular, our pitching staff seems bafflingly bad. Here are non-participating Americans listed by 2016 WAR: 1. Clayton Kershaw 2. Noah Syndergaard 3. Max Scherzer 4. Rick Porcello 5. Justin Verlander 6. Chris Sale 7. Corey Kluber 8. Madison Bumgarner 9. David Price 10. Kyle Hendricks 11. Jon Lester 12. Jake Arrieta 13. Jon Gray and then you finally get to the first American WBC participant, Stroman. And then we can look at relievers specifically: We do have the best, Andrew Miller. Yay! And then... 1. Addison Reed (had to double take at that one) 2. Zach Britton 3. Tyler Thornburg 4. Will Harris 5. Mark Melancon and then we get to Nate Jones and after that, about 10 more until you get to Luke Gregerson. Of course the point isn't that 2016 WAR should be the main criterion for selection, but we're just not anywhere close to assembling our best. And let's think about some of the position players missing: 1. Mike Trout 2. Kris Bryant 3. Mookie Betts 4. Josh Donaldson 5. Corey Seager 6. Adam Eaton 7. Brian Dozier and then Ian Kinsler and Brandon Crawford, a few spots and you get Murphy and Arenado. The outfield stands out, though—why does Team USA have Christian Yelich batting 3rd? McCutchen probably shouldn't be getting the time, but I understand how some may not be inclined to penalize him as much for last year when he had been so sensational for years beforehand. Either way, I find it galling that the US has the world's two best players (Trout and Kershaw) and neither is out there. They have their reasons that are perfectly rational, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. It's also bad for the tournament. On one hand, nobody will like it around the world if the US wins every time...it has to be competitive. But few would deny that the US has the most talent in the world, so it delegitimizes the tournament if Team USA does poorly each time, as it has pre-2017. This is really one of the more frustrating things about it. I understand why players don't go, but it would be amazing to actually put out the top teams.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 17, 2017 -> 02:16 PM) Anytime you get a Miguel Cabrera comparison, you have my attention. Avi?

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Mar 17, 2017 -> 12:40 PM) Words are just words you whiny liberals, they don't matter, especially coming from the leader of the free world... Merkel owns that title now.

What was the last truly great Hawk call? I'm thinking "ALEXEIIIIIIIIIIIII, YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS" It was all Kansas City Specials from there on...

I just want to say that DA is killing it in this thread.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 02:41 PM) Depth is overrated. Look at how quickly our farm system has jumped in the rankings based on two trades. We need impact players from a trade of Q. Well, those and a quality draft

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 12:28 PM) Trump appointed his fifth Goldman Sachs guy to his administration yesterday. I laughed but it hurt.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 12:06 PM) Agreed. I have also seen deals headlined by Jorge Mateo which I think is crazy. Either the deal starts with Torres or Frazier AND Rutherford. If the Yankees aren't willing to do that, then it's their loss. I think Frazier/Rutherford is the way to go, a la all of my trade proposals.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 10:46 AM) He has turned the corner, but isn't he at 2 TJs now? He may as well stay until a senior. Had an injury, but no surgery to my knowledge. I'll ask the sports desk next week. We just know the Sox love re-drafting guys

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 08:28 AM) The Republicans are in such a corner here, there's no way to really win. This new plan does nothing to lower overall costs to taxpayers, is harder on the poor and the elderly, and will see insurance go away for millions. You've got a conservative group who think even that is too close to ACA, and moderates who see the opposite, all in the same party. Compromise would mean, essentially, sticking with ACA. What is the winning scenario here for the GOP in Congress? And for Trump? How do they lower costs without throwing a ton of people out of coverge? Winning scenario: Repeal Obamacare, replace with Affordable Care Act

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 10:11 AM) I'd consider that package, it would be a very aggressive offer from the Yankees You run with that.

Chance the Sox try to pickup Bryce Montes de Oca this year?

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 09:47 AM) Even though he may not even be a part of it, JR does seem to value ATTEMPTING to get bonafide young stars when they hit market. He won't go after Mark Teixera or Soriano, but when an A Rod or big foreign FA came out, we have bid higher than the 6 for 68 number. I just find the 6/68 funny since that was Abreu's deal.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 09:01 AM) This budget must be the great things Brett always talked about. Destroying the environment, arts, and humanitarian efforts Don't forget education. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 09:33 AM) Campaigning is the only thing he knows how to do, and its already gotten old, fast. No Supreme Court Justice in this case.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 05:13 PM) Holy smokes. ROMAR IS OUT AT WASHINGTON. Maybe this Michael Porter Jr. in play stuff is true. Man, if Mizzou landing Martin leads to a homecoming of Porter Jr... Couldn't be a bigger turnaround from the sinkhole of the last 3 years. Quick, Ron Paul it's happening GIF

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 04:25 PM) Opening day is a big game, should be James Shields. Hi8is...GIF me.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 04:24 PM) 670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 1h1 hour ago White Sox haven't yet confirmed Jose Quintana as their Opening Day starter but likely will soon http://cbsloc.al/2nG0SKr via @MLBBruceLevine Trade imminent?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 03:29 PM) Those players would be better than just about anyone in our system that wasn't acquired since the 2016 draft. In a hypothetical of Frazier, Rutherford, Sheffield, Andujar (the absolute best I think Hahn could get without Torres) then our rankings would be... Moncada Giolito Kopech Frazier Rutherford Lopez Sheffield Collins Fulmer Hansen Burdi Basabe Andujar Those additions are nothing to sneeze at and boost the three org farm needs (LHP, OF, 3B)

QUOTE (peppers312 @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 01:25 PM) if the Yanks aren't giving up Sanchez and/or Torres as one of the pieces why are we talking to them again? is their farm system THAT loaded with other prospects the Sox would be interested in acquiring? Frazier and Rutherford is the equivalent of Martes/Tucker IMO. It's a starter.

Yankees deals I'd look hard at Torres/Kaprielian/Andujar/Tate Frazier/Rutherford/Andujar/Tate Rutherford/Judge/Mateo/Sheffield/Tate I don't have a Tate thing btw, just can see the Sox really liking him

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 07:55 AM) I agree it's a problem, however, I disagree that it gets relatively little coverage. Maybe I'm tuned into reading the stories more, but I've read quite a few on the topic in mainstream outlets. You're tuned in.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 15, 2017 -> 12:02 AM) So Donald Trump paid 25% and 38 million dollars in taxes and Bernie Sanders pays a 12.5% tax rate. Time for the biggest fraud in American Politics to start paying his fair share. Rachel Maddow made an absolute fool out of herself tonight. Sigh

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 14, 2017 -> 03:04 PM) That is awesome and I am gonna try that lol Final boss v chickens

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 13, 2017 -> 09:48 AM) Yea, I was caught facing a boss with not enough weapons and I had to reconfigure my plan. I got my strategy guide as a backup and the longer I go, the more I have to refer to it The ultimate weapon

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Mar 14, 2017 -> 12:42 PM) #WhiteSox players who are out of options, according to @mlbtraderumors. https://t.co/v3eZjHQlNm https://twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/841719476378718208 I think this will help Davidson, Liriano, and Ynoa break camp.