Other Chicago & General Sports Thread LXV - NBA Lottery Watch/MLB Opening Day

[Illinihockey]

Praying Nico Hoerner keeps playing well and they launch Russell into Lake Michigan as soon as possible.

 

[Kurtosis]

Praying Nico Hoerner keeps playing well and they launch Russell into Lake Michigan as soon as possible.

Wouldn’t be opposed.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Baez is their best player.

It's a good argument. Rizzo gets lost in it, but he's very solidly in it.

 

[piteus]

Praying Nico Hoerner keeps playing well and they launch Russell into Lake Michigan as soon as possible.

The Cubs already bit the PR bullet. Unless they get something decent in return, Russell is going to play for the Cubs this year.

Frank Clark just signed a $100mn contract. That dude knocked out his girlfriend in college. There were witnesses and a crime scene to prove it. His GF at the time refused press charges. I believe he was kicked off his college team.

People soon forget if the player performs.

Officer describes violent scene in Frank Clark's hotel room

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Kris Bryant is doing himself any favors at the moment. I would say it’s certainly starting to lean towards Baez.

Will KB return to his full former glory?

 

[ChiHawks10]

It'd be nice if the Cubs would start beating the shit out of Stripling at some point... I'm going against him in fantasy, and he's just smashing the K/9 with an 11.25 on the day so far...

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

It'd be nice if the Cubs would start beating the **** out of Stripling at some point... I'm going against him in fantasy, and he's just smashing the K/9 with an 11.25 on the day so far...

Your fantasy league does K/9 as a category? How fancy.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Your fantasy league does K/9 as a category? How fancy.

Yeah, it's the HF league. We do K/9 instead of straight Ks.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Yeah, it's the HF league. We do K/9 instead of straight Ks.

Not sure what to make of that. I'd imagine that would increase the value of relievers some.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Not sure what to make of that. I'd imagine that would increase the value of relievers some.

It does.

 

[Malagahawks]

 

[piteus]

What's his career ending injury? I have to think the Bulls still paid him out in full. They are just asking for cap relief.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

What's his career ending injury? I have to think the Bulls still paid him out in full. They are just asking for cap relief.

What do the Bulls need cap relief for? Patrick Beverley?

 

[Malagahawks]

What's his career ending injury? I have to think the Bulls still paid him out in full. They are just asking for cap relief.

Yeah it is just CAP relief. He has arthritis and Chron's disease.

 

[Malagahawks]

What do the Bulls need cap relief for? Patrick Beverley?

Not this board, but many Bulls fans are speculating a run at Kemba Walker. I doubt it seriously.

 

[piteus]

What do the Bulls need cap relief for? Patrick Beverley?

Who knows? If they get the Asik exception, it would give the Bulls about $23mn in cap space. I don't see any star wanting to come to the Bulls right now.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Who knows? If they get the Asik exception, it would give the Bulls about $23mn in cap space. I don't see any star wanting to come to the Bulls right now.

Or ever with ownership/this FO.

 

[piteus]

Or ever with ownership/this FO.

Could they be looking to make a run at D'Angelo Russell? Here's another kid with leadership concerns ... though he's matured in the last 2 years. Only 23, he does fit the Bulls timeline.

There are questions if the Nets want to offer the max to Russell. They might want to go after other UFAs. From what I heard, the Nets like LaVert more than Russell.

I don't know what to think of Russell. He has his upside ... but has plenty of concerns too.

 

[ColdSteel2]

Welcome to The Show Vlad Jr.

Best prospect of all time. Also arrived in digital form.

WTF! That’s his future predicted ability. I concur. Terrorized minor league pitching.

I’ll go .320/.375/.525 25 HR 70 RBI for his rookie year.

 

[idontusethisanymore]

Ervin Santana designated for assignment by the Sox

 

[clydesdale line]

Annnnd Eloy just got hurt. Looks to be his ankle. Sox have the worst luck... in all aspects.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Happened right in front of me. He had no reason to jump, it was already out.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

This has to be the wildest game I've ever attended. 22 runs... should be 23 but Abreu was called out after hitting a homer for passing Anderson rounding 1st.

 

[clydesdale line]

This has to be the wildest game I've ever attended. 22 runs... should be 23 but Abreu was called out after hitting a homer for passing Anderson rounding 1st.

Would be so White Sox if that ended up costing us the game.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

X Ray's are negative on Eloy, doesn't sound serious