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Yes,aside from Philly right now, I think every playoff team can beat anyone else in a series right now. I think the Knicks could easily make the first round series a 6-7 game series. I wish that was true.

It's about understanding the game, not just being fatalistic for the sake of it. I don't sit around watching Bulls games thinking, "oh this sucks, why am I wasting my time?" I watch Bulls games thinking, "I sure do love NBA basketball and the Bulls." Just like I did when Kirk Hinrich was our best player and just like I did when Jalen Rose was our best player and just like I did when Elton Brand was our best player and just like I did when Michael Jordan was our best player. Thinking this roster is good enough as is to win a championship is fine as a fan, I guess. I certainly hope the Bulls front office doesn't share those beliefs. I think this roster is good enough to conceivably win it all, but it's not good enough to more than likely win it all. I want my team to be the best, and I guess I just remember the Knicks, Jazz, Suns and Pacers in the 90's too well to be ok with my favorite team following in their footsteps. Obviously parity is better now because Michael Jordan isn't in his prime, but being the third or fourth best team at the end of the playoffs sucks compared to being the best. Understanding the difference between someone saying they're probably not going to win it and they're definitely not going to win it is maybe a subtlety that is lost on you, so I'm going to go ahead and speak for everyone in this thread who thinks the Heat and Thunder are a better constructed team for a playoff run and say explicitly: The Bulls, as currently constructed, are probably not going to win the NBA Championship. Because their two direct competitors are still in their prime and will be for some time, the Bulls need to upgrade their roster. Tell me. How do you build a team that is a sure thing to win the championship? I just don't get this argument at all. Some people think its as simple as "getting Dwight Howard", or "getting LeBron James". This is absurd. And even when teams seem to do it, like by getting Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudamire, they fall on their face. The Bulls have done a pretty good job with personnel and coaching. Why don't you give them a freaking chance. The team has had the best record in the league for 2 years, and lost one series. Let them at least lose again before calling for dismantling the team. I just don't get people calling for this before this team has even had a chance to prove they can't win. The way you're talking, you would've called for the dismantling of the Mavs last year before the playoffs. Don't tell me you thought the Mavs had a chance in hell of winning going into the playoffs. Who is saying dismantling? How is trying to improve dismantling?

Oh. Didn't know that's what you meant. Sorry 'bout that.

Wolf sounds more logical and realistic then you do. The Bulls have more question marks then they do answers. There is no solid rotation, as of right now you don't know what Derrick Rose is going to show up and you don't know if Hamilton can stay healthy because sadly, history says no. Are you really going to rely on Korver and Watson to hit huge shots after they no showed last year in the ECF? Do you feel comfortable rolling with them down the stretch with Gibson against Miami's big 3 in the ECF? Stop ripping on Bulls fans that have legit concerns about their team. I for one am not intoxicated with the regular season wins and they top seeded finish. What can this team do come playoff time is the only thing that matters. There's a difference between acknowledging flaws and remaining spastically, hellbent in disproving any notion that the team with the best record in the NBA may actually be able to win a tournament consisting of NBA teams. The regular season doesn't mean squat. In what sense? The NBA champion is almost always one of the teams with the 3 or 4 best records in the NBA. Sure, but all because you have the best record in the NBA doesn't mean you will win it all. I just think that you shouldn't place all that much importance on the regular season.

They didn't win on luck last year. We were pretty much dominated by them last year. Bulls might make it a bit closer this year, but in the end Heat will win. I'd say any win in OT involves a measure of luck as does Udanis Haslem randomly getting hot. Plus, no, we were not dominated. It wasn't luck. The Heat beat us with defense and offense. No luck was involved and the better team won. It's really that simple. You don't lose 4-1 and say Miami was lucky.

Wolf sounds more logical and realistic then you do. The Bulls have more question marks then they do answers. There is no solid rotation, as of right now you don't know what Derrick Rose is going to show up and you don't know if Hamilton can stay healthy because sadly, history says no. Are you really going to rely on Korver and Watson to hit huge shots after they no showed last year in the ECF? Do you feel comfortable rolling with them down the stretch with Gibson against Miami's big 3 in the ECF? Stop ripping on Bulls fans that have legit concerns about their team. I for one am not intoxicated with the regular season wins and they top seeded finish. What can this team do come playoff time is the only thing that matters. There's a difference between acknowledging flaws and remaining spastically, hellbent in disproving any notion that the team with the best record in the NBA may actually be able to win a tournament consisting of NBA teams. The regular season doesn't mean squat.

They didn't win on luck last year. We were pretty much dominated by them last year. Bulls might make it a bit closer this year, but in the end Heat will win.

I don't think it matters if he's a Marlin type of guy. He's a highest bidder type of guy.

What's the hold up? Does it typically take this long to be granted residency?

http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/article/5/8/4/52584.jpg?v=4

What's the deal? Why is there still a hold up on this guy? Is he playing anywhere to check his numbers?

I was about 8. Old man snuck in some schnapps. Good times.

Bingo.

You don't come back from something like that. You just don't.

Why did you believe your 4 innings were enough of a sample for criticism but not enough for a positive vote? For the record, I didn't vote since I didn't believe I had enough sample to make a good decision. If you read the first post this is a on-going poll. I may change my vote to yes. Keep checking and watch the drama unfold.

Thanks! I was sitting on it for a while. Just waiting for the right time to pull it out.

deal with it or give Tim a donation. You think it's free to run a site?

He will and should. Going to a division rival is never a good idea.

"Because he likes what he sees." Why does he like what he sees?

Because I don't like what I see. Why did you vote yes?

What the hell? I took a walk thinking this game was over?!?!!?

And he looked sexy doing it.

Sori with the diving catch!

And if Pujols' decline won't be as sharp as the past couple year's numbers indicate, or if Fielder doesn't break down under his own weight, etc., etc. Just because you have money to burn doesn't mean you should throw it in the fire. Signing Fielder to a nine year deal would be pretty close to doing that, due to his body type and the fact he isn't as elite as his rep indicates. And it's harder to be mad about Darvish since it was a blind bid that was lost, not an open bidding war. It's still disappointing. But the problem is any premiere player is going to be a bad contract latter down the line. So are we going to pass on everyone?

If Rizzo is any good. Pujols or Fielder could of help this club for now and the future. With so many contracts coming off the books you can afford a bad contract or two latter down the line. I do agree on Cespedes and you can add Darvish in there.