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Where Amazing Happens
Taking the Keys to the Car
Something big is happening in Chicago. Something that could be franchise changing. A glimpse here and there of perfection, in game take overs, tremendous explosion, and pure athleticism. We are witnessing a Chicago kid take the keys of a car that once was driven by Jordan, Pippen, Van Lier, and Sloan. This is happening right before our eyes (even in loses). Derrick Rose is blooming into the player we hoped he would be.
Chicago White Sox All-Decade Team
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Being that the decade is coming to a close, it seems only necessary to take a stroll back down memory lane. It seems like yesterday that people were worried about Y2K instead of the end of the Mayan calendar (and according to Lil' Wayne and others, the end of the world). So I got to thinking, who would be on the All-Decade team for the Chicago White Sox? I couldn't find an answer, so I decided it would be a brilliant idea to waste my time and provide a starting lineup for those wondering the same type of question. This of course is extremely biased, personal, and complete make believe. If I miss someone that you believe should be in the lineup, give us a comment or send us an email, and I'll take it into consideration. Oh and by the way, the Sox had a total record of 857-764, 93-games over .500. The Sox were AL Central Champions three-times, and were WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS in 2005 (in case any of you Cub fans forgot).
The Rumor Mill: 12/22
MLB:
Fernando Rodney- The Los Angeles Angels are in discussions with the former Tigers closer. L.A. is bidding against the Phillies, who are also looking to sure up their bullpen as well. Rodney would seem to be in the "set-up" role for the Angels, considering Brian Fuentes is their closer.
Justin Duchscherer- The free agent has three offers from undisclosed teams according to ESPN.com. They said that Duchscherer should be making his decision within the next week. The righty is recovering from an elbow injury that sat him out all of last year. He is among John Garland, Ben Sheets, and Brett Myers as right handed free agents.
Vazquez in the City- As most of us know now, the Yankees made another big acquisistion today by dealing Melky Cabrera, Mike Dunn, and a prospect for Javy Vazquez and Boone Logan. This trade does help the Braves by freeing up $9 million, where they might look to add another outfielder such as Jason Bay, Xavier Nady, or Johnny Damon in the near future.
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Fernando Rodney- The Los Angeles Angels are in discussions with the former Tigers closer. L.A. is bidding against the Phillies, who are also looking to sure up their bullpen as well. Rodney would seem to be in the "set-up" role for the Angels, considering Brian Fuentes is their closer.
Justin Duchscherer- The free agent has three offers from undisclosed teams according to ESPN.com. They said that Duchscherer should be making his decision within the next week. The righty is recovering from an elbow injury that sat him out all of last year. He is among John Garland, Ben Sheets, and Brett Myers as right handed free agents.
Vazquez in the City- As most of us know now, the Yankees made another big acquisistion today by dealing Melky Cabrera, Mike Dunn, and a prospect for Javy Vazquez and Boone Logan. This trade does help the Braves by freeing up $9 million, where they might look to add another outfielder such as Jason Bay, Xavier Nady, or Johnny Damon in the near future.
The Rumor Mill: 12/21
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MLB:
Jason Marquis- The Washington Nationals will be signing the right handed starter Jason Marquis according to MASN. This will make the Nationals starting rotation light years better than last years with Strasburg, Marquis, Zimmermann (after surgery), Ross Detwiler, and John Lannan. The Nationals were interested in Jon Garland before this signing, but apparantly went a different directions because of Garland was looking for.
The Chicago Cubs- The Cubs have been really cooking on the hot stove the past few days. According to ESPN.com, the Cubs should be looking to sure up the infield as well as adding an outfielder. Writers at ESPN think the Cubs could be interested in Orlando Hudson and Felipe Lopez with Fontenot arbitration eligible.
Erik Bedard- The left hander could possibly find a home in the Pacific Northwest, but his shoulder injuries are "cloud[ing] the issue".
Adrian Gonzalez- The Boston Globe is reporting that the Baltimore Orioles are looking to land A Gone from a depleted San Diego Padres team.
Aroldis Chapman- Let the BIDDING BEGIN! According to ESPN.com and the Miami Herald, the Marlins have made a five-year offer worth $13 million a year. The Red Sox have also added a bid, offering a three-year offer worth $15.5 million. Chapman reportedly was looking for $40-$60 million, but he has since lowered his expectations to $20 million.
My Mistakes Might ACTUALLY Define My Character
(Taxi Please! Picture from http://www.woh.rr.com/)
As if things could not get any worse for the Iowa Hawkeye Basketball faithful, a little police report just pushed fans over the edge. The 4-7 Hawkeyes just lost their second leading scorer Anthony Tucker indefinitely. Tucker was arrested earlier this morning. What for? Public Intoxication. This is the second time this 20-year old has run into the law on account of alcohol. If you recall, Tucker was charged with something similar last year when he was passed out drunk in an alley behind a bar. According to reports, Tucker allegedly was assaulting a taxi driver over money/a stolen cell phone, which resulted in his arrest. The police came to The Lodge after a 9-1-1 call from the taxi driver complaining about someone beating on the side of his cab. Tucker accused the man of stealing his cell phone, then proceeded to assault the driver (how does a Taxi driver steal your cell phone while he's driving Tuck?) The driver apparently locked the doors, and when the police came to the scene they found Tucker with "bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech, a strong odor of alcohol and [he] swayed while standing."
The Rumor Mill: 12/20
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MLB:
Mark DeRosa- Mark DeRosa has had plenty of teams looking through his window, but no takers. He was asking for $10 million per season, which seems a little pricey for a guy that did not finish the season very well for the Cards. According to ESPN.com and Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe his price may be coming down a bit. The Yankees, Cards, Red Sox, and Mets will be likely buyers for this utilityman.
Jason Bay- Currently has a four-year offer from the Mets that would be worth about $65 million, but Bay has not yet signed. It seems as though he does not want to play with the Mets or in New York. ESPN.com reported that the Mets may be bidding against themselves, and that Bay might have to end up accepting the Mets offer.
