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4/15 - Bulls (41-40) vs. Toronto (32-49) - 7 pm, CSN
Outshined_One replied to David's topic in Other Sports
I'm ready to finally admit this, and believe me it isn't easy. I was sitting here tonight, thinking about LeBron. I do that sometimes; think about LeBron. LeBron can and very likely will surpass Jordan. Barring injury or other unnatural circumstance, there is nothing Jordan could do that this man can't and more. Every team in the East and maybe the whole league is now in NBA purgatory. Ain't nobody winning a title without an LeBron injury or some unholy player pairing like Wade and Howard joining forces. League over, go home. until lebron comes remotely close to accomplishing what jordan did in the playoffs over his career, it's pointless to compare them. there are just so many legendary shots and performances in general from jordan that made him so special. right now lebron has the 48 point game 5 against detroit and that's it. it's going to be about a decade before we can start comparing lbj to mj. raw talent/skill wise? that's another story. I think LeBron is a great player in his own right, but I just don't think you can compare him to Jordan. As Bill Simmons mentioned today, Jordan player in an era with legal hand checks and looser rules with flagrant fouls. I can't even imagine how good Jordan would be if he had played with the current rules in place. As weird as it sounds, those two rule changes effectively mean Jordan played in a different era. -
Like Early Edition, except it's not delivered by a cat. :D Maybe they can bring that show back, only with the cat bringing in the Daily Herald. Considering it's now the only major paper in the city not in bankruptcy, that might well be the case if they bring that show back.
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may have had something to do with cabrera and do we still think miller is even that good? Considering his history, potential, and lack of major league service time, yes. potential, yes, but what history? his small minor league career has mixed numbers. the only place he's really been that good was aa at age 22 (4 starts) and then a few brief appearances in A ball from 21-23 that made his career numbers look good. if you take out that 4 start stretch at aa there's not much to get that excited about, numbers wise, and so far at the major league level he's shown nothing. I was thinking more along the lines of what made him a serious contender for the #1 overall pick in the 2006 draft and what made him the eventual #6 overall pick. You cannot ignore what he showcased in college, especially considering his current age. Also, you have to frame his career in context. What you are saying makes it sound like he's been out of college for a significant period of time. You also make it sound like he only spent a short amount of time in the minor leagues in 2007. In fact, he spent half the season (78 innings) in the minors and pitched quite well there in 2007. I really do not think that you can overlook those 11 starts, especially given Miller's short and limited career.
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3/30 - RICH HARDEN vs. Royals
Outshined_One replied to Schwarber Fan's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
Huzzah for Drew Rundle. He's my choice for breakout prospect this season; hands off! -
That's because Sagarin foolishly considered all 16 teams in the Big East rather than just the top half. :good:
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pretty sure he was drunk when that happened. Jake Plummer's dog cackles at this post.
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My memory was that Hendry announced the signing of Pawelek during the first day of the draft (I think in the third round?). It was an especially weird situation since, up to that point, Boras HS clients had developed a notorious reputation of going off to college. Most people thought that Pawelek would be one of the hardest signings in that draft for that exact reason. The number of Scott Boras HS clients between A-Rod and the 2005 draft who had signed with the teams that drafted them was impressively low. What was especially disappointing about Pawelek, in my mind, was that he initially lived up to the hype. He posted really promising numbers in the AZ League (56/21 K/BB in 43 IP with 0 HRs allowed) and everyone raved about him (including BA, who named him top prospect in the AZ League that year). Whispers started spreading about him showing up to camp out of shape in 2006, but a decent season in Boise maintained his promise and potential. And then...everything just went to hell. He got hurt after apparently tripping over his Playstation in 2007. He had that whole bizarre passport incident last year and was shut down in August despite being healthy. I can't claim to know what exactly happened to him. Maybe some day we'll get the whole story.
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Lee pulled from the game with soreness of some kind
Outshined_One replied to Little Slide Rooter's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Blasphemy! -
Let's hear it for LaTroy Hawkins, Jacque Jones, Bobby Howry, and Scott Eyre!
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may have had something to do with cabrera and do we still think miller is even that good? Considering his history, potential, and lack of major league service time, yes. They're really going to regret trading Maybin, though.
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Francisco Rodriguez while Troy Percival was with the Angels immediately comes to mind.
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Sucks to be playing against someone on a totally different level than him, I'm guessing. Then again, as the second-best player on his own team he should be used to it. The non-Hansbrough Heels are off to a good start though. yeah griffin is really showing him who's boss, look at this ass kicking Because that matchup is the reason. As it turns out, Hansbrough is neither guarding nor being guarded by Griffin. I'm not pleased with that. I'm going to kill Howie Long. Hey there Nancy, nice truck you have...for a limp-wristed pansy.
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Not a bad showing from MSUton. The second half should be fun.
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I really can't imagine this decision having that much of a financial impact on him. I realize how contracts these days are working, but if he takes a hit because he is not recording saves, he needs a new agent. If he stays healthy and effective until free agency, I expect him to get a huge contract regardless of saves. Agreed. Plus, Marmol is best used as a fireman, imo. He is the best reliever on this staff and I want him pitching in situations where the game is potentially on the line, even if it is only the 5th or 6th inning.
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He's been a potential Top 10 pick every year since he was a Freshman. He'd probably be in the Top 5 this year if he came out. If UConn wins it all this year, the only reason he'd have to stay there is to work on his game and get minutes. I don't know if that would be enough to keep him at UConn. So, more likely than not is my answer.
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08-09' Blackhawks (46-24-12) 104 PTS - 4th Seed In The West!
Outshined_One replied to Cynosure's topic in Other Sports
Not too shabby at all. -
The refs are letting everyone get away with murder. Holy hell.
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Not here. Glad I'm getting the 14 point game versus the tied one... Not tied any more. :D
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NBADraft.net has him going #7 overall in 2010. *Shrug*
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Hey, the lead's been cut down to 14! We might actually have a game here!!!!!!!
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Moved and merged the topics. I dig this signing.
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It's sad when the closer game of the two is the 24 point blowout.
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MSU is a lock tonight. Book it. come on, a bill self coached team is always the lock. Tom Izzo scowls in your general direction.
