Bananarchy

I don't love Rondo but this was a really good deal

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 12:24 PM) The Bulls do have to spend about $17 million to reach the salary floor. I think they'd like Rondo on a 1-2 year deal but he obviously wants more years. Bulls will be adding players. No idea who and I'd be willing to bet it's on the short term side. I'd be totally willing to be bad this season if it meant not taking any mega-bad contracts. So far, we have escaped any stupidity.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 11:55 PM) Wade does nothing for the bulls long-term. Of course it doesn't. If he came on a one year deal, though it couldn't hurt.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 07:49 PM) Gage money. I read somewhere that dollar amount is on par with what Manning made in his entire career in Indy/Denver.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 01:12 PM) FWIW, whoever said that when FA started we'd be looking at Lopez's deal a lot more positively, you were completely right and I apologize for doubting you. I don't know what I expected when the Cap exploded, but about two weeks ago it became reasonably clear that the NBA would become crazy town.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 10:59 AM) Campbell, Staal, and Vanek and I'll be a happy camper. Staal to the Red Wings

As much as I want this free agency to be exciting, the teams that are winning this FA are the ones who do nothing or make Lin-type deals.

QUOTE (QuickJones81 @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 08:32 PM) HE WALKED!!!!! This is as exciting as R + L = J finally being confirmed. Or Wreck-It Ralph 2! But seriously, he continues to impress.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 12:42 PM) Oh good, this thread again. Should hold us over until one of the coaches or a front office member calls out fan attendance.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 10:29 AM) There's a chance that the return the A's got for Samardzija ends up better than the return the Cubs got for Samardzija. That's pretty crazy. It's also pretty wrong. Russell is younger and has a higher ceiling.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 07:57 AM) As much as I love Quintana, he may be the trade chip we need to sell. Team like Boston oozing with young talent is definitely a match. It sucks, but I agree. I would put him on the block and see what teams might offer.

The home broadcast is one of the bright spots of this season. Can't wait until Jason starts calling road games. The rest of the country is taking notice as well. I'm disappointed I missed Jason's national game. Jason will likely be calling a number of national games in the near future.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 10:02 AM) LOL Yes it does. I am pretty numb to the Bulls news. Last year was such a disaster that until management is gone I dont think I will have any confidence in them to consistently do the right thing no matter what happens. The fact that Gar was able to make a completely terrible hire in his buddy Fred without having an actual interview process of candidates (which would have given you a better hire) and still be the GM the next year is an absolute travesty. And he gave Fred FIVE f***ING YEARS. I'm inclined to agree. I don't have a huge problem with firing Thibs if his behavior caused problems within the organization, but to replace him with that without interviewing any other candidates and committing to a college coach for 5 years is insane.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 09:51 AM) Look, I'm just trying to see how much the universe hates Gar. If the Universe gave Gar his face, it really, really hates him.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 29, 2016 -> 09:57 PM) I don't see any issues with Subban. I'd take him in a second on the Hawks. This a league where Tyler Seguin and his insane contract was traded due to "personality issues"

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 09:45 AM) And somehow Rose and Noah defy the impossible and become productive players again, with Rose becoming an All-Star. Pau also puts up All-Star numbers somewhere else. Because Gar angered the universe. There's nothing Rose can do in one year to really make this Gar decision look bad and any contract longer than 2 years for Noah is going to be a bad contract (most likely)

Hopefully the FO can avoid all the stupid contracts, but I get the feeling Gar is going to have an itchy trigger finger.

As SoxAce said, the Stamkos deal, which is $8.5 million per year would be approximately the equivalent of $10 million per in NY, LA, TOR, as Florida has no state income tax. Because of its financial struggles, the NHL is the one league where this REALLY matters. Every dollar counts.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 29, 2016 -> 03:13 PM) The NHL is drunk today. Stamkos also staying in TB for 8 years at $8.5 AAV. Makes the Toews/Kane contracts uglier. That's a heck of a contract for Tampa Bay.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2016 -> 03:51 PM) Bleacher Report ‏@BleacherReport 1h1 hour ago 11-year-old LeBron James Jr. reportedly already has scholarship offers from Duke & Kentucky http://ble.ac/28JPTex Recruiting 11 year olds is icky, but it's LeBron James, Jr. Hopefully he grows into those skills..

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 10:18 PM) I highly doubt no big free agents wanna come here with gar/pax in charge This year, I don't want any free agents to come here. I want room for two maxes next year.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 09:22 PM) Hahn hasn't done anything to deserve to keep his job honestly. Nobody is this organization has done anything to keep their jobs. Whether it be management, coaching, player development, or scouting, this club is behind in almost every category.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 10:08 PM) Somebody put he has cerebral palsy. Does he use a cane? I really respect him after reading his bio. Must be a special guy. I don't believe he does. But man, he's so refreshing. The home broadcast is so listenable. Makes me wish Hawk would just call it quits.

Good. I'm tired of ticketmaster and their nonsense. I get Stubhub isn't a ton better, but I'm seriously tired of the extraneous fees on TM.

Damn this Cubs team is a fun watch. Joe Maddon is playing Go when the rest of the league is playing checkers.