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QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Jun 5, 2017 -> 12:17 PM) 4 yes, 5 they're in the conversation, as silly as that is. If they had just won one more game last year they'd already be the greatest, cementing their legacy this year. I don't have all the number in front of me, even if they win in 5, it's hard to argue that they aren't the greatest team of all time. How many teams actually went 16-1 or better in the playoffs with a better margin of victory than the Warriors currently have? That plus their regular season record and margin of victory, and credentialized by a 73 win season last year and have a better team on paper this year, it's hard to argue against that.

If Warriors win in 4 or 5, they will go down as the greatest team of all time. We're in the Finals and they haven't even been tested.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ May 26, 2017 -> 08:11 PM) His peripherals are virtually identical to last year (exact same walk rate, striking out 1.1% less, ISO .07 down. The only difference is a nearly 60 point BABIP drop. He had an above-average BABIP in college. 132 wRC+ coming in. Wouldn't be worrying that much, although would probably like to see a little progress repeating the level. QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ May 26, 2017 -> 08:18 PM) I've also seen it suggested that his patient approach will play better at the higher levels, so let's see I guess I have mentioned concern about Collins' hitting before and nothing about the past few weeks has put away those concerns. We now have enough pro ball sample size to tell how good his bat is, and it hasn't been as good as advertised thus far. His plate discipline will carry forward in upper minors, but you gotta figure with better competition, it will be harder to draw walks at this rate without hitting. QUOTE (fathom @ May 26, 2017 -> 08:22 PM) I agree that better umps should help him I think the improved control and command from opposing pitchers in higher levels will hurt him more than better umps would help. He will still draw walks at a good rate, but not enough to sustain an .800 OPS without actually hitting the ball.

So Tyler Flowers is now hitting .360 with strong BB and K% in over 100 PA for the Braves.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2017 -> 02:55 PM) He should change his first name to Lewis. Right, talk about confusing. The only way to pronounce his name right is to say half of it in Spanish and half in English.

QUOTE (Lillian @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:54 PM) Roberto is pronounced Ro bear to. When you eliminate the last letter, it becomes Ro bear. In Spanish, "E" is always pronounced like the English long "A", as in "late". Therefore, it would never be pronounced like our "Robert". Spanish is not my native language, but I've lived in Costa Rica for 27 years, and that is my best understanding. If someone has perfect Spanish, please correct me if I'm wrong. In this case, it's just Robert, as in the English name.

QUOTE (Brian @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:26 AM) Definitely feels like it would be better if he was Universal champ. The namesake for that title would draw more heat for Jinder, but Universal title in general would be considered the more prestigious title. It's crazy how he's been with WWE for 5 years, and the first title he ever held is the WWE title. Meltzer thinks the push for Mahal is entirely business related. WWE is trying to ripe more $$$ out of their Indian social media following, i.e. pushing more merch and network subscriptions out of that demographic, meaning we may see Jinder in the main event picture for a while.

How is it that Jinder Mahal who was mainly a jobber until 2 months ago given the belt without getting his character over or being a great in ring performer, and someone like DB and Punk busted their ass off for years until given opportunity. This doesn't seem like a Vince idea at all. I like the land of opportunity philosophy, but I'd like to see more out of his character before putting the belt on him. This to me devalues the WWE belt.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ May 20, 2017 -> 07:00 PM) Collins stock is actually up in my book because of the improvement he had seen defensively at the catcher position. He still had a ways to go, but he is getting better each day and showing signs he can stick behind the plate where he is far more valuable. Up from what though? He was already ranked 56 by BA in preseason, and I think that's with the expectation that he will continue to hit this season, but he hasn't done that yet. It's hard to go higher than that by hitting .220 in A ball, despite the defensive improvements.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 20, 2017 -> 05:47 PM) Collins' average is down, but the walks, OPS and especially defensive accolades to stick at catcher lift him overall. Dunning flew up the rankings but has hit a wall now. Nevertheless, his stock has risen. Fulmer was already out of the Top 100 and if not for that rough last start would be a sub 3 ERA guy. We could also argue that Hansen's rise has balanced any descent from Giolito. Moncada has answered most of the doubts from the end of last year and is consensus #1. Everything Collins has done is nice, but hitting in the .220s in the A ball as a 22 year old can only hurt your stock. Dunning's stock have has gone up some, but until he could prove his Low A dominance isn't due to age gap, he's still not a top prospect. Fulmer has rebounded nicely, but not sure if he's back in top 100 yet. Hansen is still in Low A, he has got a lot more to prove before he could "balance" the fall of Giolito.

If Giolito, Collins and Fulmer were having great seasons there is a strong case for #1. But they aren't so I'd say around top 5.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 20, 2017 -> 04:33 PM) At $300k tops per slot, we could sign almost 16 kids at that full price, and I don't see that happening. If anything the Sox will be dealing away 2018 INTL cap space. How much did Sox sign their lower tier prospects for in years past? I'm wondering if there are teams that will sign the more interesting next tier names for slightly over $300k to beat out the penalizing teams.

QUOTE (StrykerSox @ May 20, 2017 -> 02:09 PM) Getting way ahead of things here, but if we sign him, where does he get assigned? Or if we sign him, where is Seth Beer going to play?

Hey Rosenthal, define closing in!

Anyone has suggestion for a Cards forum? Are their fans eager to sign Robert? How are they reacting of the new IG pic?

weak completion aside, Lebron is having one of the best PO runs ever, 10-0 with 10 straight 30+ point games.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 20, 2017 -> 09:26 AM) Jose Adolis Garcia. http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=m...itting/2017/ALL 695 ops at Springfield, AA Texas League But he's also tight with Ynoa, who was one of his agent's first big international deals and part of the same intl signing group that produced Miguel Sano. If his connection with Ynoa swayed him toward the Sox, I will personally write Jeff Samardzija a thank you note for bringing us Robert.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 20, 2017 -> 01:51 AM) Collins has nearly the same identical numbers as last year in W-S. '16: 120 AB's 31 H 24 R 7 XBH 6 HR's 18 RBI's 33 BB 39 SO (.258/.418/.467/.885) '17: 120 AB's 27 H 23 R 6 XBH 6 HR's 20 RBI's 33 BB 37 SO (.225/.395/.433/.828) Meaning we now have enough sample size to evaluate his hit tool. He's obiously going to walk, how much he will hit in the upper levels when he's get promoted.

Love seeing he WBC form Q. Hoping he could keep this up for another 2 months.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 19, 2017 -> 12:09 PM) And if Wade comes back, unless Griffin wants to play for the Bulls at an exception not going to happen. The Bulls decided 8th seeds are fun. He'd have to take a discount to come here. I see a chance of leaving him LA after another first round exit, but not much of a chance taking a discount to come to the Bulls of all teams.

By keeping Jimmy and Wade staying, we're locked in for that 15-18th pick for the next couple years. With no decent pick in draft, no competent FO to get the most trade value out of Jimmy, Bulls are stuck in this purgatory for at least the next 5 years or so. Unless we sign Blake Griffin and a competent PG this summer, this team will not change its fortune.

QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ May 16, 2017 -> 05:00 PM) If not for Michael Jordan, they'd be the Cleveland Browns of the NBA. If not for Duncan and Pop, the San Antonio Spurs are the Chicago Cubs of the NBA. Such a silly statement to make.

QUOTE (almagest @ May 16, 2017 -> 10:46 AM) Mid-90s on the fastball. Haven't seen a change or slider but the video quality isn't good so it's hard to tell what is what. He is SUPER slow to the plate and Rome is trying to run all over him. Adolfo 0-3 2 Ks Thanks. I wonder if he could work on shortening his motion. It's definitely not the first time he got ran all over.

QUOTE (almagest @ May 16, 2017 -> 10:04 AM) Hansen has a big bender of a curveball. Attacking with the fastball (lots of foul balls) and tries to put 'em away with the curve. Nice info. What's his velocity? Does he use his changeup or slider much?

♪ Des pa cito Me llamo Lucas Giolito I throw my sliders right down the middle They hit it so far you have find it in Puerto Rico My fastballs miss the zone like Shaq misses his free throws If you want to see me pitch in Chicago You gotta wait, despacito ♪