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QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 02:21 PM) I'm surprised by this. I can't even look at screen shots of that movie without cringing at the costumes/lighting. McGregor was basically the only good part of the prequels. Give me a film on Tatooine where Maul comes to settle the score once and for all.

I want an Obi-Wan film with McGregor back so badly.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 03:56 PM) This is the right take on Kylo Ren. I thought he was great, not every villain has to be an invincible robotic killing machine, and Ren's instability served to make him more frightening anyway, because you weren't quite sure what he'd do. Like the cold-blooded murder of Han. And someone remarked that Ren could barely fight off Finn, but he'd been shot by Chewy and actually took Finn out with ease. Snoke, OTOH, was pretty dumb. Look, a 40-foot-tall hologram with a messed-up face. I almost laughed when they revealed him. I don't think Rey is Luke's daughter, it's just too obvious. Unless we're supposed to think it's so obvious that it throws us off the scent that way, and she's Luke's daughter. Plus, if Kylo Ren kept his mask on we don't get the heart-breaking and gut wrenching moment where Han dies lovingly caressing his son's face. trying to appeal to his humanity in one last moment before he died. Snoke, yeah, not a fan of Snoke's look. Or the name Snoke.

QUOTE (HuskyCaucasian @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 08:22 AM) I really hope Captain Phamsa comes back in E8, otherwise it was a completely waisted character. THey gave the character a unique suit, hired Gwendoline Christie (who never showed her face), then used it as a background part and one "minor" scene. There has to be more coming with that character. Yeah, it's been confirmed. Also Benicio del Toro as a villain? SPECULATE! And for Kylo Ren taking off his mask - Kylo Ren was basically everything Anakin was supposed to be in the prequels. Powerful, confused, torn between good and bad. Had no issues with removing the mask

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 09:43 AM) Sure they hit homers...but not with swing and miss low obp sluggers, fawned over hereon. Sox had players across the board who who could hit. They also played impeccable defense and dumped a slugger at a steep discount to shore up his and other positions. They were 24th in OBP that season at .322. Pods had the highest average at .290, Konerko was the only other was above .280. Counter point was none of the starters were beneath .250 And it wasn't a steep discount - Pods was two years removed from finishing runner up as ROY and swiped 70 bags the previous year.

I'd say Poe is the new Han, Rey is a Luke-Leia hybrid and Finn is supposed to represent someone being freshly inserted into the SW universe.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 05:51 PM) Makes more sense when you consider she likely had some sword training from Luke before. But she didn't even know he was real? QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 05:52 PM) Daisy Ridley loks like a mix of Kiera Knightley and Jorja Fox from CSI Las Vegas. Do the name drops ever end!?

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 02:05 PM) Hamill lost a ton of weight for the role fyi. As did Carrie Fisher, but their pre-film weights wouldn't have matched those of a Jedi master and general that are both fairly active.

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QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 08:29 PM) Nice break down of the FA market https://t.co/tT86crIf2R I'll never understand how De Aza went from a well above average CF to a suddenly dumb baseball player

Also Samardzija proved baseball is the way to go for money.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 05:11 PM) I really dig Rey. She stole the show in my opinion. No idea who she was as an actress, but did a great job on screen. This was Daisy Ridley's first film.

QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 09:39 AM) It's been three years and people are still clinging to this EU stuff? I promise you that Mara Jade will not be in this film. Allusions to her. I know as won't get them exactly, but they said they might take elements. Like how Kylo Ren is basically Jacen

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 07:41 AM) This is exactly what I thought. I was watching it thinking Jacen and Jaina. But by the end I thought more Luke daughter, especially with Kylo Ren being Ben and the fact that her mother was a pilot in red squadron during the battle for endor. Yeah, but for all intents and purposes he's Jacen. I wonder if we'll get a flashback to Mara Jade as Rey's mother - it'd explain both why Luke vanished and why Rey is even more powerful. Also HAN WHY DID YOU GO ON THE f***ING BRIDGE.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 03:15 AM) Nah, I am going with Rey (or is it Rei?) being Han's daughter, Kylo Ren's sister. I've got my reasons. I thought we were getting the Solo twins, for all intents and purposes we got Jacen Solo. But Leia would have said something at that point, so I'm going with Luke's daughter.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 01:39 AM) I loved it. Such a fantastic stand alone movie and it does a great job setting up the rest of the trilogy. I'll save the rest of my thoughts for when spoilers are allowed but I couldn't be happier right now. Spoilers are allowed.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 11:37 PM) It was pretty freakin great. Only disappointment was I thought the villains were a bit weak, didn't hold a candle to the intimidation that Vader and the Emperor had. The dialogue in this movie may have been the best in the entire series. I disagree. Kylo Ren put every other Force user to shame. I've got a lot of feelings but have to be awake early, so I'll freak out in the morning.

I'd rather sign Alexei and have Saladino as the super sub / defensive replacement / base runner. Saladino is way better suited for that role vs. Sanchez.

Taking a look at all of the issues now facing the Sox - the outfield, pitching depth and who the hell will play shortstop. Read more: http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/12/a...rie-whats-next/

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 08:30 AM) Really liked this trade until I heard his walk up music is Frank Sinatra. Does Hahn even know what he's doing! As long as he makes it My Kind of Town, I can deal with it. QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 08:35 AM) I understand and agree. I'm just surprised by the sheer amount of people who were saying they were done with the team. It wasn't just one or two, it was practically every reply. They ADORED him.

Guys, LaRoche is not that big of a handicap. One year at $13M. If he bounces back, awesome, but there's absolutely no reason to give away prospects with LaRoche or take a massive deal.

1a. White Sox. 1b. Dodgers ... 3. Reds

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 02:10 PM) Don't say all Q. Your better than that. Me and Jason liked Trayce alot and we were in the FS biz/threads before quite a few people currently posting in this thread. With that said though, I really like this deal. I mean the world is ending type of bemoaning. I loved Trayce's tools and potential. I wanted him to be the starting CF. But Frazier is certainly an upgrade.

I feel like all the people bemoaning Trayce being traded didn't know who Trayce was or barely knew who he was before August. When Future Sox writers aren't trashing this deal, you can try to feel good about it.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 01:11 PM) Hahn just said they are not satisfied Good.