Poloplaya14

Poloplaya14

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Recent Activity
Borbon's out of options
Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 21 on May 22 2013, 2:10a
Derrick Rose for Trey Burke
Commented on A Draft Thread on May 22 2013, 1:50a - 1 reply
Who the hell considers Hayward a star?
Commented on 2013 NBA Draft Lottery (and Spurs-Grizzlies Game Two) open thread on May 22 2013, 1:43a
I mean, he's the same height as Chris Paul and has longer arms
Commented on 2013 NBA Draft Lottery (and Spurs-Grizzlies Game Two) open thread on May 22 2013, 1:41a - 1 reply
I don't think there's a spot in the draft where Burke can really be considered a reach
Commented on 2013 NBA Draft Lottery (and Spurs-Grizzlies Game Two) open thread on May 22 2013, 1:34a - 1 reply
Yeah, because points and rebounds are the only things that matter when it comes to production...
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 9:48p - 1 reply
He led the league in "players cleared"
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 5:40p
His post game has gradually, but consistently improved over time
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 5:35p
for I'm good with whichever of the three is the one the team selects.
Voted on May 21 2013, 4:44p
I think he's undoubtably a more polished player on both ends than he was when he was a rookie
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 2:29p - 1 reply
It's not true to say he hasn't gotten better since his rookie year
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 11:50a - 2 replies
We definitely still need more shooting
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 11:35a
Really?
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 12:39a - 2 replies
Still not in the ballpark of what it would take to sign him
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 12:33a
You're right
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 21 2013, 12:32a - 2 replies
By most, yes
Commented on Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns on May 21 2013, 12:18a
He's old for the league
Commented on Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns on May 21 2013, 12:16a - 1 reply
The K:BB ratio is scary as hell
Commented on Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns on May 21 2013, 12:12a
Yeah I agree
Commented on Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns on May 21 2013, 12:07a
The one thing you can always do is resign your own players if you have their bird rights
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 19 2013, 9:07p
To give some perspective
Commented on Here's A Possible Destination For Carlos Marmol on May 19 2013, 7:19p - 1 reply
I think Feldman would jump at the ~$14MM QO
Commented on Cubs 8, Mets 2: Scott Feldman Is Edwin Jackson on May 19 2013, 3:58a - 1 reply
Certainly no studs in that group
Commented on Cubs 8, Mets 2: Scott Feldman Is Edwin Jackson on May 19 2013, 3:52a
Rusin?
Commented on Cubs 8, Mets 2: Scott Feldman Is Edwin Jackson on May 18 2013, 7:39p - 1 reply
That .378 BABIP seems like a fluke to me
Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 17 on May 18 2013, 7:29p - 1 reply
It's really good in the Euroleague where teams are a lot smaller and a lot less athletic than they are in the NBA
Commented on Mirotic Higlights on May 18 2013, 6:41p
He does seem to slip a lot of screens like Boozer does
Commented on Mirotic Higlights on May 18 2013, 6:37p
What type of expectations do you have?
Commented on Mirotic Higlights on May 18 2013, 6:35p
for First-round exit in less than 7
Voted on May 18 2013, 6:25p
What's the point of letting him go?
Commented on Chicago Bulls offseason: Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli the key decisions on May 17 2013, 9:39p - 1 reply
Necessary?
Commented on Mets 3, Cubs 2: A Wavin' Wendell Flashback on May 17 2013, 9:29p - 1 reply
I think it'd be a good idea to set up a poll on Appel/Gray if you end up getting the choice
Commented on Chicago Cubs Mock Draft MOD 1: Proceed on May 17 2013, 2:11a - 1 reply
Drafting by need in the sense of "we're taking a 3B no matter what" is a terrible strategy
Commented on Chicago Cubs Mock Draft MOD 1: Proceed on May 17 2013, 2:03a - 1 reply
RE" Point #8
Commented on Replay Review: It's Coming In 2014. Probably. Maybe. on May 16 2013, 10:52p
Well sure
Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 15 on May 16 2013, 5:45p
Fangraphs on Wood
Commented on Cub Tracks Makes Moves on May 16 2013, 3:08p - 2 replies
Sometimes guys do develop into strikeout pitchers
Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 15 on May 16 2013, 1:15a - 1 reply
It was mostly Boozer and Noah being healthier and more effective
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat final score: Bulls eliminated after one last valiant effort on May 16 2013, 12:47a
Depends what you can get
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat final score: Bulls eliminated after one last valiant effort on May 16 2013, 12:38a
No his kids aren't going to starve, but there's a big difference between $1 million and the $7-8 million he probably could get
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat final score: Bulls eliminated after one last valiant effort on May 16 2013, 12:35a - 2 replies
Noah's not playing smart
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat Game 5 Open Thread on May 15 2013, 8:43p
Duncan seems iffy
Commented on Joakim Noah named to NBA All-Defensive First Team on May 14 2013, 10:37p
He's not entirely off
Commented on The Cubs, Anthony Rizzo, And The Washington Nationals Plan on May 14 2013, 2:31a
He signed August 17, 2007
Commented on The Cubs, Anthony Rizzo, And The Washington Nationals Plan on May 14 2013, 2:22a
I don't think there's any question that Zambrano's extension was a terrible contract
Commented on The Cubs, Anthony Rizzo, And The Washington Nationals Plan on May 13 2013, 9:54p - 1 reply
"Valbuena will never be an All-Star"
Commented on The Cubs, Anthony Rizzo, And The Washington Nationals Plan on May 13 2013, 9:50p
I wouldn't necessarily lump Hawkins in with the rest of them
Commented on The Cubs, Anthony Rizzo, And The Washington Nationals Plan on May 13 2013, 9:43p - 1 reply
Exactly
Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 1:09p - 1 reply
That's not true
Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 12:40a
I get the feeling that Watson has no interest in coming back here
Commented on Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 final score: Heat hang on to defeat Bulls in Game 3, 104-94 on May 11 2013, 2:28a - 1 reply
Most of those plays happen when he's attacking a defense that's already out of position on a second thrust
Commented on Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 final score: Heat hang on to defeat Bulls in Game 3, 104-94 on May 11 2013, 1:47a - 2 replies
Disagree
Commented on Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 final score: Heat hang on to defeat Bulls in Game 3, 104-94 on May 11 2013, 12:54a - 3 replies
I don't underrate his potential
Commented on Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 final score: Heat hang on to defeat Bulls in Game 3, 104-94 on May 11 2013, 12:48a - 2 replies
Butler's effectiveness largely stems from the fact that he's not the focal point of the offense
Commented on Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 final score: Heat hang on to defeat Bulls in Game 3, 104-94 on May 11 2013, 12:27a - 1 reply
He's probably not rebutting you because he realizes it's a waste of time
Commented on Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 final score: Heat hang on to defeat Bulls in Game 3, 104-94 on May 10 2013, 11:48p - 2 replies
He's mostly just missed a lot of jumpers that he usually makes
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat: Miami gets aggressive in game two, own the paint on May 9 2013, 2:26p - 1 reply
We could go small with Deng at the 4
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat: Miami gets aggressive in game two, own the paint on May 9 2013, 2:22p - 1 reply
Poor assumption
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat Final Score: Blown out and thrown out on May 8 2013, 11:12p
This is like that game against Philly where Boozer went like 1-11
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat Game Two Open Thread on May 8 2013, 8:14p
Atta boy Butler
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat Game Two Open Thread on May 8 2013, 8:05p
Pretty sure we don't have enough bodies for a 3rd unit
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat Game Two Open Thread on May 8 2013, 7:46p
There's a bit of a chicken-egg thing too
Commented on Tom Thibodeau finishes 8th in Coach of the Year voting on May 8 2013, 12:02p - 1 reply
Our wings have also been really bad at making entry passes
Commented on How the Bulls executed down the stretch against the Heat on May 8 2013, 12:40a
I get the Game of Thrones reference from Dogfishhead
Commented on How the Bulls executed down the stretch against the Heat on May 8 2013, 12:38a
Wow that video really shows how much the league has changed in 5 years
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat: Butler, Noah, Robinson a better big three in game one on May 8 2013, 12:33a - 1 reply
Yup, Korver went 4-14 in that series from 3
Commented on Bulls vs. Heat: Butler, Noah, Robinson a better big three in game one on May 8 2013, 12:26a
It seems we're always either trying way too had to get Boozer the ball in the post or ignoring the possibility completely
Commented on How the Bulls executed down the stretch against the Heat on May 7 2013, 6:42p - 1 reply
You say the most awkward things
Commented on How the Bulls executed down the stretch against the Heat on May 7 2013, 6:38p - 2 replies
When you're talking about a 12-inning sample, I think bad luck is a reasonable conclusion
Commented on Reds 7, Cubs 4: Nondescript on May 6 2013, 4:25p
I think that anyone that looks at the Cubs roster can figure out that they're not exactly dying to keep DeJesus around
Commented on Report: Ryan Sweeney Joining Cubs on May 6 2013, 4:21p
I think you're reading too much into this
Commented on Report: Ryan Sweeney Joining Cubs on May 6 2013, 2:35p - 1 reply
His BABIP and HR/FB are through the roof, which imply he's getting unlucky
Commented on Reds 7, Cubs 4: Nondescript on May 6 2013, 3:30a - 1 reply
Right now our pitching isn't what's holding us back, it's the offense
Commented on Reds 7, Cubs 4: Nondescript on May 6 2013, 2:05a
The fact that there's nobody left on the roster from the Hendry era is because there was nobody worth keeping around
Commented on Reds 7, Cubs 4: Nondescript on May 6 2013, 2:01a - 2 replies
Not the same thing
Commented on Reds 7, Cubs 4: Nondescript on May 6 2013, 1:50a
The Cubs have more than one guy who could be DFA'd without getting claimed
Commented on Report: Ryan Sweeney Joining Cubs on May 6 2013, 1:44a
They both do it
Commented on Report: Ryan Sweeney Joining Cubs on May 6 2013, 1:42a
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