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Semi-related, but Abreu is learning more and more English so that he can get endorsement opportunities. In Chicago.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 02:46 PM) So between him, Sands and Olt, who would be most likely to be the 25th man? Or does anyone think as of now, Sanchez is the platoon guy with LaRoche (keeping Frazier at third or moving Lawrie to third with other DHing)? Obviously I know they aren't done with the starting lineup or bench but it's a hypothetical season starts tomorrow scenario. Shuck will almost certainly be the 4th OF.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 04:56 PM) I honestly think it's down to the O's, Nationals, and Sox. I just can't see the Angels or Tigers signing one of the big OFers with their luxury tax concerns. I guess it's possible that they could, but it seems unlikely. Hopefully the O's sign Davis to his mega deal.

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 04:55 PM) Which of the brothers Upton has the reputation of being a high talent, low work ethic dog? I know I have heard it, but for some reason can not recall if it is Justin or Melvin. I tried a search but each is maligned for various reasons. Melvin/BJ.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 08:03 PM) seems to be misinformation he's not a voter Dang. Got that from a friend. Edit - He just sent me this: ... apparently that was from somebody who got purged from the voter rolls and the BBWAA site f***ed up by posting it. GG BBAA

One of the non-Griffey ballots. Fantastic trolling job. Marc Maturo - Lifetime Honorary - Bonds Clemens Raines

Ok, Piazza is in. Let's stop pretending to care about roids now, OK? And Bagwell and Raines...no? Really?

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 01:31 PM) Jenks, we get it, your entirety of bulls fandom is being pissed off that rose destroyed his knees and is not openly talking about how he's a terrible player. He should not be fined every time he shoots a 3. He has halved his 3PA this year. He's trying. K.C. Johnson ‏@KCJHoop 16h16 hours ago Rose joked about pressure he felt returning and not messing up chemistry during previous 4 wins. Rose on Butler: "He’s balling right now. So keep going to him until he doesn’t want the ball anymore." Rose on Butler: "I’m happy for him. To improve the way he is improving and being on my team, it’s good. I don’t really have to do too much." What an asshole that Derrick Rose is.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 01:06 PM) That puts him at the bottom of the top 1/4 of SS. That's what an org is looking for out of their top prospect? I'm looking for an all star, frankly. And if 3 WAR is what his is, that's certainly not worth the combined value of Montas, Thompson and Micah who will assuredly exceed that. (they'll likely exceed Frazier's WAR as well). Montas, Thompson and Micah are not assured to exceed that. Each has an elite tool: Montas - fastball, Thompson - defense, Micah - speed. Each has a crippling flaw: Montas - third pitch, Thompson - contact, Micah - defense. I'd love to see all three succeed, as well as Frazier, because it helps the Sox farm system reputation and by all accounts they're pretty great guys.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 01:52 PM) Yeah, it will be BS if Ortiz gets in, and the others don't. I do want to see consistency. And if I had to guess, Ortiz will cause he has a nice smile, won three with the Red Sox and broke their curse and starred in a commercial where he pleaded Wally to not go cry.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 07:57 AM) There is not just suspicion surrounding Manny. He was busted, twice. Zero chance he gets in the Hall of Fame. Vlad should be in but if I don't think he makes it first ballot. For whatever reason Pudge seems to be one of these guys, like Ortiz, that everybody knows used PEDs but for whatever reason just seem to ignore it. I think his case will be interesting though I don't think he gets in first ballot. That's the thing. If Pudge and ESPECIALLY Ortiz get in, then there's zero reason to not include Bonds, Clemons and others.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 09:05 AM) Have you seen Stranger than Fiction? Farrell's most subdued role, and IMO his best performance. I remember seeing Farrell in that role and being so confused that it wasn't comedic. QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 12:29 PM) I am with you here 100%. Only Tarantino movies I liked are Django and Reservoir Dogs. Christoph Waltz was so good in Django he overshadowed how bad Jamie Fox was. Christoph Waltz, in my opinion, is one of the top actors out there. He's the only reason I went and saw Spectre...and his scenes were the only ones I really enjoyed other than the Mexico City opening.

Am I the only person who loves Django?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 01:53 AM) There's a feeling I get when I look to the west.. I'm hooked on a feeling , I'm high on believin'... Feelings whoa ooh ohh feelings.. See me , feel me, touch me, heal me.... Cum on feel the noize... I feel like a number... I feel like makin, I feel like makin' love to you... I feel good. I knew that I would now.. When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don't feel so bad

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QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 1, 2016 -> 12:13 AM) Jackson looked like a major league starter with Coop. Wouldn't mind another crack with him Yup, EJax put up fairly good numbers when he was here. EJax, Turner and another vet reclamation project in Charlotte's rotation would be fine with me.

If Melky put up his second half numbers throughout the whole season, I'd be extremely satisfied. It's about what I expected from him.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 04:19 PM) Cody Westerlund ‏@CodyWesterlund 27m27 minutes ago The NBA agrees with Frank Vogel -- Paul George was fouled on final play by Jimmy Butler last night, league says in L2M report. WHERE?!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 03:48 PM) Which Johnson? Micah? Micah's defense becomes so bad he moves to pitcher. Instead of picking people off, he runs them down.

I'd prefer having Cespedes, Alexei and Johnson with Saladino off the bench as a defensive replacement, super-sub and pinch runner.

Watch us go through all this only to trade for Puig

For what Brian said: Brian Bilek ‏@ChiSoxraBBit 47s47 seconds ago Not sure of the motives of the media leaks. Sox are conversant with YC's camp but Gordon talks more advanced.

QUOTE (QuickJones81 @ Dec 31, 2015 -> 01:01 AM) In short, I disagree with the lack of depth comment. Even after these deals there's enough Jordan Guerrero's, Chris Beck's, and Adam Engel's to entice other teams with visions of potential longterm steals without letting go of guys like Anderson, Fulmer, or Adams. I have been rather impressed in Hahn's ability to sell what appears to be high on a lot of these guys to land a bigger fish. A great way to manufacture roster value. That's the key - the farm has definitely taken a hit with the Lawrie and Frazier deals in addition to losing Almonte and Jaye. That being said, they kept the three highest ceiling players, have a few more players that were around the level of Micah and Trayce and there's a big wave of talent coming from the 2015 draft.

Did Bucket confirm Rabbit is a real person?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 02:40 PM) $16 million a year for Scott Kazmir. OK then. As contracts go up, Danks looks less bad.