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Anyone else see the deadspin article that came out about what happened at the Cubs/Brewers game today? Lol. It's inappropriate so I don't know if I can post it on here.

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 1h1 hour ago Source: #Blackhawks are "just waiting" like everyone else for Jimmy Vesey to make his decision.

Chris Sale’s Scissors: Love the work you’ve done this week subbing for Buster. Been a must listen all week. What’s your take on the supposed rift between Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams? As a fan of the team I don’t think they’ll ever be serious contenders as long as Williams is on the premises as he has no long-term vision whatsoever. His ego won’t allow a rebuild. I actually feel for Hahn, who SEEMS to understand what’s needed but can’t act due to the egos above him. Klaw: I don’t know any details on the rift, but I agree that Hahn is the more progressive thinker while Williams is more reactionary and operates from an older playbook.

David KaplanVerified account ‏@thekapman I posed this to @CarmenDeFalco @ESPNChiCubs @Plesac19 As a Sox fan: Would u trade Chris Sale for Theo? lol

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 18, 2016 -> 01:09 PM) I watched Serbia beat Russia the other night, they looked real good. They are really good. A veteran and a young stud (no older than 20 imo) led Serbia today.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 18, 2016 -> 12:08 PM) U.S and Serbia in women's volleyball semifinal and Serbia is taking it to the U.S in sets 2 and 3. And Serbia beats USA in 5 sets in Women's Volleyball. Incredible match.

U.S and Serbia in women's volleyball semifinal and Serbia is taking it to the U.S in sets 2 and 3.

PG Trent Frazier visiting Illinois this weekend. Has been saying that Illinois has been his leader from day 1. Would be a huge get if Illinois could get a commitment from him this weekend.

A kid from my HS, a year younger than me, is competing in the decathlon. He is currently 5th after 2 events. Zach Ziembek.

Such a terrible handling of Fulmer.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:55 PM) Reed for Davidson? I think that ended up bad for all parties involved. But yes, a blunder when Hahn sold high on a player.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:48 PM) If you are saying his hands are tied and his plan cannot be executed, how can you say he has anything to do with drafting better and better player development? Basically, if any what has been reported is true, Hahn's role really hasn't changed much since before the Sox won the WS. This is getting back to anything good has to be Hahn, anything bad is KW and JR. It just couldn't be accurate. Didn't he hire/promote Hostetler?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:44 PM) That's what I don't get. Why do people automatically think Hahn has all the answers? He was trained by KW and JR. He has been part of the decision making process for well over a decade. Saying if they would just listen to him everything would be OK is dreaming. If he flees, which I doubt, it will indicate there is some sort of problem or JR was going to jack him anyway. Well respected around the league, and not really given a chance to put his stamp on the team. There are now 2 reports in 2 of the last 3 years where Hahn wanted to rebuild only to be shot down by JR and KW. The trades where Hahn has "sold" on, they were pretty damn good trades. Peavy netted Montas (who got Frazier), Wendelken (who got Lawrie), Avi, and Rondon. Santiago got Eaton. Jennings for Rienzo. Almonte for Beckham (then traded for Kahnle, still hate that trade). Duke for Tilson. Overall not bad when we sold high on players

QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:42 PM) We don't know if ANY of this is true. The facts say there is a front office that works at 35th and Shields that has been able to create 1 playoff appearance for this franchise since 2005. At this point, I don't care what the rumors are. No one deserves a "Get out of jail" free card. I agree, but I just think that the problems with this franchise is JR and KW than Hahn.

QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:41 PM) And is the franchise in much better shape now than it was then? What has Rick Hahn done to give him any sort of pass? Drafting, player development has gotten better under Hahn. In terms of actually having a plan, he can't execute his plan because KW and JR don't sign off on it.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:32 PM) What is out there that would indicate KW and JR are stooges and RH is not? He's been part of the operation for more than a few years. Rick Hahn has been the proverbial back up QB for years. Always very popular until you actually have to put him in a game. Are Williams and Reinsdorf not more to blame? They are the ones in charge and won't let Hahn do his job as the team's GM. It's also out there that Hahn wanted to rebuild the off season going into '14 I believe, but was told not too. Hahn then had to adjust his plans, and then acquired Samardzija. JR and KW want to compete, give the team some money to play with instead of 18 million wasted on Latos, Rollins, Jackson, and Albers. Finally, Hahn wanted to rebuild this trade deadline, was told not having any of that. Hahn is tied at the hands with what he can do.

QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:28 PM) All of this doesn't matter. The politics have very little meaning when the results aren't there. EVERYONE has failed. The front office, the coaching staff, the players. When it comes specifically to the front office and the baseball operations team, as Sox fans none of us should be picking sides. 1 playoff appearance in 10 years. They all should be fired. I agree, but Hahn has only been "in charge" for 3 years.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:21 PM) where did you see that? Brian Bilek ‏@BrianBilek_ 43m43 minutes ago Brian Bilek Retweeted RockChalk Hahn would have to be offered a promotion to be relieved of his contract.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:11 PM) That's one reason I am not fully buying this. Maybe he did want to do a total rebuild. That still can be done. It doesn't mean he has been against every move made the last 2 years, and if he was, he's a wuss for still being there. He can only get out of his contract if he were to be promoted.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 02:10 PM) If all this is true, he's an assistant GM now. I don't think all of it is true. Maybe some of it is. But he knew what he was getting into. The other thing to keep in mind, if there is something to this, it shows JR has no trust in RH. What evidence is there to show RH does have all the answers? What evidence shows that Kenny and Jerry have the answer by always going for it? 2 playoff appearances in 16 years? OK.

If everything is true, everyone that has doubted Hahn now knows why. He can't do anything his way. Can't rebuild, can't have the proper funds to go out and get impact players (Cespedes, Gordon, Upton, Fowler last off season). Jerry and Kenny are screwing him over big time. I'm hoping he goes to the Twins.

If true, I seriously, genuinely hate Jerry Reinsdorf and Kenny Williams.

Eagles acquire WR Dorial Green-Beckham from the Titans for OL Dennis Kelly

Former Illinois RB Daniel Dufrene has passed away. No word on what happened. So sad.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 15, 2016 -> 09:41 AM) Wasn't he already send down this year? Yes, but he did clear waivers.