Stop me if you have heard this before: “Watch out for that young team from Chicago, they really have a shot this year”. We all know how flat out dominant the Cubbies were last year en route to a curse-breaking World Series title that did good for the whole city of Chicago and much of the MLB in general. But, in a couple of years the North siders could have some competition due to the resurgence of their crosstown foes in the White Sox.
If you are a daily fantasy baseball player, you could be scratching your head thinking, “I hardly know anyone on the Sox right now and you're telling me they are going to become contenders after they got rid of their best players over the last two years!?” The answer to that is a resounding YESSS!
To get an idea of how this is possible, you would need to take a look at the transactions that Sox have done over the last two seasons. Realizing they weren’t quite there to make a serious run at a playoff spot but still having guys that could garner some value to the right contending clubs, the White Sox have strategically gotten rid of their core players slowly but surely. The big names that were moved include: Chris Sale, Adam Eaton, Jose Quintana, Todd Frazier, David Robertson and a handful of serviceable other players. What was their net return? Well for a CY Young caliber pitcher (Chris Sale), the Sox got baseball’s number one prospect plus a handful of other developmental players from the Red Sox. In total, the White Sox have far and wide the best farm system in the league. As of right now, they have six of the top thirty prospects in the MLB and ten of the top one hundred. They got two of them from the Red Sox, three from the Nationals, and two more from the Cubs after sending the Jose Quintana to their cross-town rival, and one more from the Yankees after shipping the ToddFather to the bronx. And all of a sudden, a franchise that seemingly has been irrelevant since their miraculous World Series victory in 2005, now have the most hope of almost any franchise in the entire league.
By no means does this mean you should be targeting any of these guys when doing your fantasy baseball analysis because these guys are about three years away from fully get acclimating to what the big leagues is all about. Instead, this an ode to the Sox for fully committing to a rebuild and acknowledgment for how bright the future looks both the North and South side of Chicago. How cool would it be to see an all Chicago World Series in late October?
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
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Tips for Choosing Among Hawaii Homes for Sale
Hawaii easily lands among the most popular holiday destinations around the world. Many vacationers would, from time to time, be tempted to choose among Hawaii homes for sale to stay in regularly. If you are among these people, you need to be armed with tips to find the best house for your family.
Choose the location wisely. Every family situation is unique. You may be newly married with a baby, or have school-age children, or are empty nesters, or perhaps, have no kids but with lots of pets instead. Depending on your situation, you would have different needs, and the location of your property will be important. For instance, you would want to be near good schools if yours is a growing family. Or you need to be just a short drive away from the hospital if you are a retired couple dealing with a host of medical conditions. The neighborhood is also clearly important. The best ones are highly exclusive, but also let you easily access the beach, as well as the establishments.
Establish your standards. There is a wide selection of properties for sale, and nothing can make you waste your time than not knowing what you want. Establish your standards as regards such factors as price, location, architectural style, and size of the property. Have some room for flexibility, but not so much that would make it hard for you to make a decision.
Partner with a local realtor. Proper research is impossible without the help of a local realtor. You need to know someone who knows the real estate market well, and understands what options suit your lifestyle. More than the information on the features of Hawaii oceanfront homes, for example, which you can easily research on your own, they have information that you need if you are in for the long haul, such as what job or business opportunities will always be in demand in the district?Moreover, the one with local experience can link you up with trustworthy people who can assist you in building your life in Hawaii: home inspectors, repairmen, landscapers, gardeners, and plumbers, among others.
For more on finding the best of the Hawaii homes for sale, talk to leading Big Island real estate broker Harold Clarke today. Harold has decades of experience as a local realtor, and will be more than ready to guide you as you navigate the Hawaii real estate market.
Choose the location wisely. Every family situation is unique. You may be newly married with a baby, or have school-age children, or are empty nesters, or perhaps, have no kids but with lots of pets instead. Depending on your situation, you would have different needs, and the location of your property will be important. For instance, you would want to be near good schools if yours is a growing family. Or you need to be just a short drive away from the hospital if you are a retired couple dealing with a host of medical conditions. The neighborhood is also clearly important. The best ones are highly exclusive, but also let you easily access the beach, as well as the establishments.
Establish your standards. There is a wide selection of properties for sale, and nothing can make you waste your time than not knowing what you want. Establish your standards as regards such factors as price, location, architectural style, and size of the property. Have some room for flexibility, but not so much that would make it hard for you to make a decision.
Partner with a local realtor. Proper research is impossible without the help of a local realtor. You need to know someone who knows the real estate market well, and understands what options suit your lifestyle. More than the information on the features of Hawaii oceanfront homes, for example, which you can easily research on your own, they have information that you need if you are in for the long haul, such as what job or business opportunities will always be in demand in the district?Moreover, the one with local experience can link you up with trustworthy people who can assist you in building your life in Hawaii: home inspectors, repairmen, landscapers, gardeners, and plumbers, among others.
For more on finding the best of the Hawaii homes for sale, talk to leading Big Island real estate broker Harold Clarke today. Harold has decades of experience as a local realtor, and will be more than ready to guide you as you navigate the Hawaii real estate market.
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