Jose Abreu

Confirmed- Rose to wear a mask

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 11:11 AM) He was being interviewed during media day and was joking about how he can play point guard. He may not need to joke. Buckets is such a great teammate and just awesome. He wasn't joking. This was mentioned right at the start of the offseason too. He actually trained to play PG this offseason.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 02:50 PM) A couple seasons ago he had shoulder surgery. I'm not aware of a previous knee issue. That's what I was thinking of. My mistake. I do remember it happened towards the end of the season like this one.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 10:41 AM) McGwire did it too He had 3 home runs and 9 runs batted in in his first season.

Knee surgery again? Didn't he have this a couple offseasons ago?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 09:18 AM) From the Puck Daddy article I linked above: I see your point, but the fact that he makes less and less money as his production will likely decrease makes logical sense. I think he will perform in line with his contract, and his age-39 season will be worth the diminished money he will make.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 09:12 AM) There is zero chance they will get rid of the fundamental deck. It is one thing that separates USCF from other parks. Kids love it. I have seen the HR derby most games I have attended this year. Really? I've been to 20 games and I've seen the HR derby game no more than 5 times.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 08:48 AM) They strayed away from promoting the fundamentals deck this year. Wonder if that'll get changed up. Good point. They've barely promoted it at all or even done the kid HR derby anymore- perhaps it will be gone.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 08:39 PM) Patrick Kane - 25 years old when signed Jonathan Toews - 26 years old when signed Brent Seabrook - 30 years old When signed Those 4-5 years make a HUGE difference I'd argue that in hockey, they don't make much of a difference, as longevity is not as much as an issue as it is in other sports.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 07:26 AM) That also means he's getting an extension. Lollllll this franchise Didn't they agree to an extension prior to the 2014 season? Was it only two years?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 07:26 AM) Interesting note about Parent likely being replaced with a Spanish speaking bench coach. Anyone got any ideas on who could fill that role? Would love to add a guy with previous manager experience to help Robin with the in-game stuff. Ozzie Guillen. Kidding, obviously, but he perfectly fits your description- former manager, Spanish speaker

FWIW, the real votes on this poll were 17 yes, 13 no (RBI), 2 no (HR), 15 total no. I already see someone voting after the fact

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 09:55 PM) Brooks tonight said those dimensions reported by Crain's are wrong. Said boards will be much bigger perhaps the 3rd biggest in MLB. Also hinted about other big changes coming to U.S. Cellular Field. Maybe the big change will be that there's more than 10 thousand folks in the stands for opening day. Mark What other big changes could there possibly be?

4-2 kcr

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 01:13 PM) Bulls Talk ‏@CSNBulls 6m6 minutes ago Bulls announce signing of Chicago native Stefhon Hannah - http://ift.tt/1N5lsyp #BullsTalk Camp body, I assume?

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 03:18 PM) Can't even have a full stadium in a rendering.

Can we update the thread title? "Micah Johnson undergoes successful knee surgery, will be back for ST" or something?

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 01:03 PM) https://twitter.com/stevestone/status/649643109484097536 Is there something you'd like to tell us, Steve? Hm...

Surgery was successful. Scar tissue was removed, and the knee was revealed to be structurally sound. Prognosis for a full recovery is excellent, and he is expected to be ready for Spring Training with no restrictions.

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 09:05 AM) Medlen vs Danks WELCOME TO OCTOBER BASEBALL, SOX FANS! The Sox are playing in October!!!!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 09:09 AM) Get that rbi abreu Yup, that's all we need get that RBI and the season can just end for all I care

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 1, 2015 -> 08:38 AM) This link has a rendering. Looks pretty awesome. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/201...-cellular-field Thanks for the link. I like how the pinwheels can now display graphics and messages.

Does this mean the end of the relatively new board in RF? I like that one.