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Split Squad "Pro " day.

If it came to Busch, they better have a checkpoint before entering the field.

Wilbur Marshall is my favorite of all-time. I dreamed of hitting QBs like he did to all of the Lions QBs. I think Hipple still has bruised ribs and Ferguson is still hazy.

Anecdotal evidence, but I just watched a bunch of Heyward's highlights (mostly 2015 on), and literally every well-driven ball he hits, his front foot is flat. There may be something to this. I'm fine with him rolling his ankle, J. Bautista and Pujols both do it, it's in a similar phase as deceleration. Contact has already been made and theres enough weight on the back leg to where he can roll his leg. Now, if you want more loft and you would rather gave him spin on his back heel and change the bat path and sacrifice contact for lift/power, I could see that. Imo, he has a timing issue starting with his hands to where he gets in his load position too late.

You should've left it when it was good.

Poor wording. My apologies to anyone who lost their breakfast.

hate to burst your bubble, but a few mound visits will probably be ample time as a random aside: the girl i've been "seeing" for a couple years is going to quantico in about a week to be an FBI agent so I've got to find someone new for 2018 cubs playoffs. i will do my best for you guys, it'll be my primary motivation. If Weis' productivity is the key to the Cubs short-term success, imagine if Mojo was getting some... The Cubs would be the Yankees for the next 50 years.

Can they call it the "Lenny Harris Rule"?

I'm getting this as well.

Can Steve Howe run the Cubs fantasy camp?

I forgot to mention that I seen Kelenic at an indoor showcase 2 weeks ago. He's by far the best amateur Ive seen in person. Folty and Odorizzi were 1A and 1B followed by Justin O'Connor (flamed out) and J. Zimmerman. Kelenic is higher than all of them. I have a 59 OFP on him. I had a 56 on Folty coming out of HS.

Theo basically just said exactly this on Mully and Hanley.

I heard differently though. The Cubs made this their final offer to Darvish and while waiting for confirmation from his agency, got in contact with Boras to offer a similar deal to see where Arrieta is at (which ended up being rejected by Boras). Arrieta's offer on the table was more about curtailing speculation that there is something wrong with him as to why the Cubs didn't pursue him. Had Darvish rejected the offer, it might be a different story and Arrieta would be in play but not likely with what Boras is seeking. This was about the Cubs getting a better pitcher at a cheaper rate in Darvish over Arrieta rather than some injury cover-up. Teams can look at Arrieta's drop in velo if they have injury concerns. Not sure I'm tracking. 1. If Boras had said yes, quickly, would they have been fine with Jake? In other words, if they offered both pitchers the same offer, would they have been interchangeably fine with either guy? 2. Would they have actually preferred Jake, price being equal? In other words, they kinda knew Boras would say no, but would they have been as happy or happier to get Jake for the same money? If so, that would argue that their perception differs from a commonly held view that we ended up with the better pitcher. 3. Has price-point been the key all along? Originally we thought Cobb was a target, because he'd cost less, not necessarily because he was scouted as the best pitcher. Has Darvish/Arrieta always been about price point? (Obviously "value" is always a ratio of scouting-projection to price; I'm just wondering whether they liked Arrieta interchangeably well or perhaps a little better as a pitcher; just not enough to justify a significantly more expensive price point.) 4. Was this just a token courtesy/fishing move? Communicate to the league that they don't have problems with Arrieta, it was always just about price-point? So that if somebody else can reach an agreement, they shouldn't be worried that the Cubs secretly know there is something wrong under the hood? And maybe communicate to Jake as well that you were never disrespecting him; it was always about the agent that he'd hired just wanting more. (Jake will be back at other Conventions and be a huge part of Cubs history, so leaving on good terms might be kinda important. And you never know whether someday late in is career he might someow come back and pitch for you again....) 5. Perhaps by communicating that you've got no issues with Arrieta other than Boras's price, might that also serve Cubs draft interests if indicating such helps expedite getting him signed somewhere? An extra pick in front of the 3rd round doesn't change a whole lot I wouldn't think, but maybe it would impact a little? Maybe you plan out a little more scouting focus on guys who might fall in that range? Maybe with an extra comp pick, you've got just a little extra discretionary money, and a little more chance to consider sub-slotting there in oder to free up extra cash to superslot with 1st or 2nd picks? Probably nice to just kind of know what you're going to be working with in the draft before the scouting season kicks into full gear? 1) & 2) They preferred Darvish over Arrieta. 3) Price point and getting the best pitcher on the market (Darvish). 4) I think the main premise was not to kill the market for Arrieta and act in good faith to get him the best deal possible for him and also get a pick for him as you mentioned.

I heard differently though. The Cubs made this their final offer to Darvish and while waiting for confirmation from his agency, got in contact with Boras to offer a similar deal to see where Arrieta is at (which ended up being rejected by Boras). Arrieta's offer on the table was more about curtailing speculation that there is something wrong with him as to why the Cubs didn't pursue him. Had Darvish rejected the offer, it might be a different story and Arrieta would be in play but not likely with what Boras is seeking. This was about the Cubs getting a better pitcher at a cheaper rate in Darvish over Arrieta rather than some injury cover-up. Teams can look at Arrieta's drop in velo if they have injury concerns.

Don't forget former Bear Corey Graham too. Glad I wanted Foles over Glennon as the Bears QB. Of course with Fox and Oswald, he would probably be hiking the Appalachian Trail right now deciding his fate once again.

Collegiate sports is dirty beyond belief with slave labor. So in return for no pay, they receive room and board, freedom from police, and tuition. If Emmert knew about sexual assaults there and did nothing, he needs to be fired.

Considering it was a 2 year punishment and a 60 mil fine for covering up horsefeathering children, defending the severity of Penn State is not the correct answer. The only lasting effect is the removal of the main enabler of child rape's statue. What, what? Who is defending anything? I'm talking about the public/media/NCAA reaction to the MSU situation Given the severity of what transpired at Happy Valley and how minimal the punishment, it takes either blind bias or huge balls to use their punishment as some sort of barometer for being tough (even used in just comparison to MSU rather than taken at face value).

Yes, thought at this point, I don't even see Michigan State getting anything close to what punishment Penn State DID receive Considering it was a 2 year punishment and a 60 mil fine for covering up horsefeathering children, defending the severity of Penn State is not the correct answer. The only lasting effect is the removal of the main enabler of child rape's statue.

Both Dantonio and Izzo should be fired with severe sanctions from the NCAA for the entire program. Both are guilty of enabling and therefore promoting and encouraging a culture of rape and violence towards women. Both likely won't be fired, though. For the university and athletic program to perpetually cover these crimes up for a decade, there isn't a punishment severe enough. If Penn State still functions a highly productive football program despite a multi-decade culture of raping children, I can only expect to be underwhelmed by any punishment handed down to MSU.

I always thought Kidd would make a better college coach than in the pros. Fwiw, his was the 1st collegiate jersey I ever bought. Joey Brown of Georgetown was 2nd.

VPNs are great.

[bbvideo=560,315]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivFYVAntpw0[/bbvideo]

Agreed. Besides, Sitton is old and who knows if Long will ever be the same after the injuries. At this point, (unless Minkah and Chubb fall) Nelson is the one I want who will likely be available.

That's my dream 8 months from now with my son.

Huh? When Kelly was with the Eagles playing up-tempo, the refs would often stand over the ball before the snap to allow the defense to set.