Bananarchy

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 02:55 PM) Sounded like it might as well be a pregame Cubs show That's the status quo for the Score much of the time now.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 02:42 PM) Weird hearing Bernstein and Goff together. I think this is actually better than Boers and Bernstein. I'm interested to see who gets the quarterbacking role in the partnership.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 12:14 PM) At the time of their drafts, Brady, Rodgers, and Brees would have been considered pretty big reaches at pick #3. If everyone performs to their pre draft ranking, then the Bears shouldn't take a QB at 3. One thing is for sure, they can make the playoffs with a game manager, but for some sustained success, they need a star. Problem is for every Brady, Rodgers, and Brees, there are about 100 teams that set themselves back 5 years choosing the wrong guy.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 11:54 AM) I think this is a very fair ranking of talent in this draft and this is why the Bears cannot risk a QB as high as their pick is IMO. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000077...-2017-nfl-draft Bears taking a quarterback at 3 based on what we know would be disastrous. Overdrafting by 12 spots? I would fire everyone.

I wonder what kind of pitchers can do that....

5 minutes in, I don't hate Danny Parkins.

Thanks for taking the time to write this update!

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 08:39 AM) You know, my seasonal affective disorder is kicking in full gear today and I could really use a fun distraction to cheer me up a bit. A day of Whitesox trade talk with breaking news throughout the day would be welcomed with open arms. I need some damn sunshine and blue skies, jeez. It's kind of torture when you really want something to happen and nothing happens. I can't imagine Q being at Soxfest but not making it to the start of the season.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 08:40 AM) Who are you a fan of so I can hate that team too? LOL Can we just assume the Cleveland Browns?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 08:11 PM) How many Q threads have been closed/relocated so far? Is this the 3rd or the 4th? Can't even keep track anymore. Maybe we need to barrage all the Denver sports media with theoretical Rockies/Sox trades, lol...because this current dynamic of the Astros, Pirates and Braves doesn't have that OOOMPH to get negotiations over the top. Until opening day, the discussion will be constant. Then towards the deadline it'll pick back up again. Worse if we're not competitive.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 06:55 PM) Take out the 2 Sox moves, and this is the lamest off season I think I've ever experienced. I'm a complete offseason junkie and I completely agree.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 06:03 PM) Any player is available for the right deal, but why deal Rodon when we have five seasons of control left with him? Plus his trade value would be much higher with a breakout season or two. Sox should keep him and build the rotation around him Anderson and Rodon probably are not for sale for the right deal, because we have no idea what he is worth and neither do any potential suitors.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 01:24 PM) I can't think of any prospects that have ever been rushed and ruined. Is this guy going to say Beckham? LO freaking L if that's an example. Even Beckham had his best season his rookie year. I tend to agree with you. The Sox haven't wrecked a lot of players, IMHO. More likely than not, they have been drafting poor talent.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 04:13 PM) I respect Rodgers and believe he is the best in the game and possibly the best ever. He is a great competitor, fun to watch, seems like a cool enough guy except for his family issues which are weird but nonetheless a good dude. He makes funny commercials and is a great representative of the game. But I hate that motherf***er. We need an upvote button so I can upvote the crap out of this post.

I'm not sure the Rangers can get Quintana. Their prospects don't exactly fit our rebuild.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 04:00 PM) Agreed. I think Rodgers has a very good argument for the best ever despite the lack of rings. Which kind of begs the question: Are the Packers as an organization holding Aaron Rodgers back? It seems like every year they are a flawed team. Is a change needed at GM?

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 03:08 PM) Rodon should undoubtedly be available for the right deal. I have serious doubts they would get the right offer for Rodon, but if they do they should take it. What are you hoping to get? He's young enough he makes it through any rebuild.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 03:01 PM) This. Trading Rodon now would be idiotic. You mean we're not planning on a 14 year rebuild?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) Any password vault by definition makes it easier to remember your stuff, but does not reduce the likelihood of you getting hacked. Hacking someone's password through brute force is one way. The easier and more traditional way of hacking someone is by resetting their password and figuring out their secret questions. Its quite easy actually. Right. And it's becoming clear that two factor must be done the right way. A lot of time we rely too often on things thieves can take (i.e. something you know or something you have) when the reality is something you are is the most secure (fingerprint). Passwords, especially weak ones, can be figured out fairly easily and you phone can easily be stolen, so most two factor stuff is fairly weak.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) So if a guy says he would like to sign now for a bit less than he would be able to make on the open market because he likes where he currently is and that team inked him to that deal for the sole purpose of trading his ass thats OK? That's really how you want teams to behave? Not only would the guy be getting traded, but he'd be making less than he could've if he tested the market. You do understand if this kind of situation plays out the idea of the hometown discount will completely disappear? Business of the game. No one forced anyone to sign any contracts.

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 12:51 PM) Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 15s Sources: Danny Duffy and the Kansas City Royals have agreed on a five-year, $65 million contract extension. One less potential SP to grab now. link C'Mon Houston, time to pony up! Rick Hahn is having his Scrooge McDuck safe installed.

I don't know what it is about Fangio, but year in and year out he gets passed over. Jim Tomsula got an NFL job over him.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) Poor guy. Thank you sir!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 07:46 PM) Been a fun one through two periods with the Wild. This would be a really nice message game as MN has been ridiculously hot.