Rey21

What if they sign a right handed RF who hits both righties and lefties well

Castellanos, Simien, trade Vaughn++ for Freddy Peralta/Luis Castillo

Im looking at Conforto’s defensive metrics and at least from a DWar standpoint doesn’t look that much different from Castellanos’ defense. Idk I’m sticking with having the best players on this team that’s in contention for a title, I think Castellanos would make this lineup very tough to deal with. Yes defense is an issue but again I really think 1 if not 2 of Eloy/Sheets/Vaughn/Abreu can be dealt to fix those defensive holes the Sox have.

But IMO he’s a better hitter than anybody else on this roster, isn’t that what we want? As much as we want to say defense/pitching was an issue, the offense was just as shitty in the postseason… So why not add Castellanos who can hit RIGHT NOW, during a championship window. I get the DH/corner overload but he’s a better hitter than any of the DH/corner OF types they have and then allows you to shop Sheets/Vaughn/Eloy/Abreu to fill other holes. We can agree to disagree but Castellanos hit both LHP & RHP very well, regardless of handiness the dude just hits and brings an attitude something this team lacks. For a team who offense looked so inconsistent all season I’m surprised people want to pass up on his bat.

Are they not fits because of their defense? Because at least you might be able to say Castellanos might be a better hitter than anyone currently on the Sox.

Is that a bad thing though? To cover other needs like a SP1/2 or 2B maybe a Brandon Lowe or shooting for the moon here Jose Ramirez? Feel like Castellanos bat brings consistency and power something the Sox lacked this year regardless of injuries and brings an attitude too something this team really does lack IMO. I don’t know about you guys but I feel like I’d be able to put up with Castellanos defense for a .300 30 HRs 100RBI hitter who hits both LHP & RHP well that’s why I don’t understand the lack of love for him when this team looked so streaky.

But wasn’t Conforto pretty bad last year?

Is the only reason nobody wants Castellanos because of his defense? I’m trying to wrap my head around this? He’s been one of the most consistent hitters the last 3 years, isn’t that what the Sox need? I understand the defensive issues but this would allow them to put Vaughn, Eloy, and or Sheets on the block to see if they can improve other areas.

Other than TA, Giolito, Robert, and Hendriks everyone should be available in trade talks

Would be cool if the Sox can turn that switch on soon…

Exactly this, I don’t understand why everyone thinks there is this switch that can be turned on and off by a team whose core has 3 games worth of playoff experience. Trying to do my best to stay away from the ledge but these types of losses against contenders (whether the Blue Jays make the playoffs or not) is still concerning.

I get that this game is just another game of a long season but shit I don’t know why everyone thinks they’re just gonna be able to turn it up a notch come playoff time. This team on talent alone should be able to win these games: Abreu, Robert, Eloy, Moncada, Vaughn 5 core players should be able to carry this offense at least that’s what we have been led to believe.

This is what this thread is for to voice our concerns about this team. Granted there’s not a damn thing we can do about it and most of it falls on def ears but it’s why it was created. All I’m saying is that those bad games against the Astros in May, these losses to a Yankees team who is missing half their roster stick in my head more than wins against the Cubs. A good series against the A’s and Rays can change that tune some.

Agree 100% I don’t understand how any fan can see the Sox go 1-5 against the Yankees and not be slightly concerned, regardless if the Yankees make the playoffs or not this is the caliber team they have to beat to win a World Series. I don’t think there’s a flip of the switch that the Sox are just gonna turn on come playoff time.

Man I hope he’s right

Dodgers gonna get Scherzer and Turner LMAO….

^^^^ Bring up Lambert/Stiever whoever to get torched by the Indians.

Trea Turner, after the news came out today 10000%

I kinda don’t trust Liam Hendriks to close out a winner take all game...

Think ChiSox Mike mentioned it but Crochet for Gallo, Sox need to make that deal if it’s actually a possibility, right?

I’m still worried that their offense is gonna be too streaky especially against righties and they really need better outings from Cease and Kuechel because those two have taxed the bullpen.

So would not capitalizing on Grandal, Abreu, and Kuechel’s years here you just gotta deal with the bad defense because his bat makes up for it

But the fire, they needed the fire...

Should have been the move...

You put him in Right and let him look like a fool on defense... that bat though is something we’re only hoping Vaughn can replicate.