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The lackadaisical approach has been evident for last several years and is fed by players who lack discipline and accountability. Ownership and management have fostered a culture of individualism that has poisened any hope of team spirit and camaraderie. If I were leading a team into battle, I would not want to turn around to see TA, Eloy, Moncada and yes, even Robert behind me. We need winners who pull together and care about each other and take pride in how they represent the organization. Guys that put forth the effort night in and night out. One need only look at what has happened in Baltimore and Texas to geta sense for how its supposed to look. BTW, Lance Lynn has returned to his old form w/Dodgers since escaping the Sox toxic environment. Its a shame what this team has become.
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On paper, Hahn did well if the goal was to stock the farm with interesting prospects. My issue is not who we acquired or even who we traded but rather with who we retained. It has long been my view that this team will continue to disappoint as long as it relies on the talented yet immature and selfish core of Eloy, Robert, Moncada and TA. Chemistry and culture matter and none of these guys pass the 'foxhole test' for me. This team needs leadership, not prima donnas.
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I'd float Gio and TA to Dodgers for Lux and one of the young arms in AAA. Lux and Montgomery would make a nice double play combo for years to come.
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Gio just enhanced his trade value. Hope we capitalize.
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a bit too soon to formally surrender but I can see Gio (maybe in a package including TA) to the Dodgers.
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Notwithstanding comparisons to Vaughn (no doubt they are redundant) but part of Jose's value was as an example and mentor figure to the other Latino players. I don't think its entirely coincidental that Robert and Eloy have looked lost at the plate and are on a downward trajectory. Not saying Jose would have prevented that but my sense is he help them navigate through the rough patch.
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Hey Cali - your boy Outman would look pretty good in a Sox uniform.
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1 hour ago, caulfield12 said:
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino?
He must have been a Tigers' fan, lol.
At any rate, the bottom of the AL Central (CHW/DET/KCR) cumulatively has a 0.5% chance now of winning the World Series. Cubs are at 0.8%
Great job, Hahn.
In Dec. (prior to Cubs acquiring Swanson) I posited that the Cubs had a better chance at post-season play than the Sox, which was met with understandable push-back. My point being that in 3 years, Hoyer has completely turned over the Cubs roster...literally every position and the entire pitching staff. The Sox, well...still waiting for Moncada, Jimenez, Giolito, Anderson, Robert, et, al to stay healthy and fulfill their potential. To echo your point...Great job, Hahn.
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It strikes me that the Lat-Am contingent require a different motivation approach than WS are able to provide. If/unless you can draft these kids AND put them on an effective development path (both physically and mentally) we might want to focus on drafting and/or trading for more finished products...perhaps kids who have demonstrated success at winning college programs. Its disappointing but, to me, there appears to be no cohesive framework for how this team is constructed. No obvious onfield/clubhouse leadership. Just a bunch of talented yet flawed individual contributors from different backgrounds w/o a common guidepost. Oh well.
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I grew up in Chgo in the 60s and my dad regularly took brothers and me to both Sox and Cub games. Fondly remember Pete Ward, Ron Hanson, Don Buford, Tommy Agee, Moose Skowren, Ken Berry, Gary Peters, Hoyt Wilhem, Joel Horlen, etc. On the north side, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Don Kessinger, Glen Beckert, Randy Hundley, Billy Williams, Fergis Jenkins, etc. I (we) were Chicago fans and pulled for both teams equally. I remain a Chicago fan till this day. Yes...its not heresy to be both. That said (and I commented here earlier, prior to Cubs signing Swanson and Sox signing Benentendi) the Cubs are on a better trajectory than the Sox. Sox might have higher profile pitchers but Cubs starting pitching is stronger and deeper. I'm actually of the belief the Cubs have a fighting chance of winning division and I cannot say the same about Sox. In terms of this offseason, Cubs were the clear winners but only time will tell.
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3 hours ago, wegner said:
You've got to kinda feel for Scott Boras with these deals continuously falling through....damn doctors!!!
No pity for Boras. I don't trust that he didn't try to downplay or even cover-up the injury. The guy tried like hell to sell Sox and others a badly injured Comforto last year. I suppose if I were a player, I'd want him on my side but my guess is there will be more info surfacing re: Correa in the days ahead and Boras won't come off as pitiable.
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Re-sign Engel.
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5 hours ago, Joshua Strong said:
Conforto was never an option for the Sox once they signed Benintendi. They need to add a RH bat to balance out the OF guys, I like Adam Duvall.
Adam Engel?
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10 hours ago, Flash said:
Someone hsn't been paying attention.
In the second half, the Cubs’ rotation ranked third in the Majors in ERA (2.89). Only the Astros (2.70) and Dodgers (2.73) were better after the All-Star break. They have since added Taillon to the mix for 2023.
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6 hours ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said:
how? their roster blows
Someone hsn't been paying attention.
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15 minutes ago, JoeCredeYes said:
Really? Their pitching is still suspect, but as far as position players go I think I would only take Vaughn, Eloy (DH) and Robert over their northside counterpart. Cubs are in the discussion for best middle infield defense post shift ban.
Yep. And I'd take the Cubs starting pitching over Sox (just re-upped Smiley for 2 yrs.). You can even make a case for Bellinger over Robert if Belli rebounds.
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If you believe its feasible that Moncada, Robert, Gio bounce back, TA stays healthy and Grandal finds the fountain of youth, you can't very well trade Hendricks. If Hahn moves him now, it would look as though we were conceding...thats just bad optics.
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54 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:
Makes no sense that the best defensive ss in the game is moving to 3rd base. That zaps a decent amount of correa value.
This Mets team is going to be a disaster imo.
I don't understand it myself. Other than Cohen flexing on other owners, this looks like a confusing construct. Would have been better off signing Rodon IMHO
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Can we trade Hahn for Hoyer?
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4 hours ago, Rowand44 said:
I’m sure they know the Rodon and Judge contracts down the road will be rough but they’re trying to win the World Series in the next few years and they’ll worry about the other s%*# when they get there.
Also competing with the Mets for NYC supremacy.
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Yankees line up as potential trade partner. Notwithstanding the presence of Donaldson, Yankees need a SS and Anderson fits well. Yankees have a bevy of SSs in minor leagues and I would target Oscar Peraza, who saw quite a bit of time on big league roster in '22. He could step in and start for Sox immediately. Would also target Everson Pereira in a 2 for 1 deal (@ same surplus value). Pereira can play all 3 OF spots and definitely passes the eye test. Could even expand the deal to include Hendricks for Gleybar Torres. Fills 3 positions of need w/youngsters who have strong upside while slashing payroll.
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5 minutes ago, HoosierSox said:
I thought the Cubs were going to make a big splash. Are they going to overpay for Swanson now?
That would be my guess. Maybe 8/$175-$200M?
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1 hour ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said:
I certainly would
See me in March and we'll discuss.
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57 minutes ago, LittleHurtCG said:
Cubbies aint making the playoffs in 2023. They will likely win a playoff series before the Sox do, however.
Wouldn't bet against Cubs making POs in 2023. They'll be a fun team to watch even if they don't sign one of the big SSs (although I think they will).
Gabe Kapler
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Hire him now. Don't overthink it.