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A lot of new names. Honestly a little surprised Basabe fell so far. I figured some of the injuries he’s had would have been taken into consideration.

I don’t think anything Stone said was necessarily wrong. People should try to have a patient outlook at the way the rebuild is developing. That doesn’t mean you should not be critical either. I actually think this team has shown more growth this year than any of the previous ones, despite all the injuries throughout the system. The injuries to Jimenez, Anderson, and Rodon just point out the lack of depth right now, which is something that can be addressed as the team gets closer to their competitive window. I really dislike the house analogy he uses. I don’t think you can compare something like that to a fluid rebuild. Rebuilds are not linear IMO. There are absolutely ups and downs. I have serious doubts whether this FO can get to the finish line, but in their defense, they have surprised the hell out of me throughout the process. Robert signing was unheard of at the time. Eloy’s extension is the largest contraction team history to a guy who never even had a MLB at-bat. This offseason is going to be huge. If they fail to improve the team through FA again, it’s going to be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I doubt it. Tilson was optioned, not DFA'd. They would need to open another 40-man spot to get him up here.

As much as I agree with you that I'd love to see Nova off this team, who exactly do you suggest take his spot? Unfortunately, there really isn't any other options that are remotely capable to match his performance, let alone best him (i.e. Covey, Detwiler, Despaigne, Nicolino, Santiago, Roach, etc.). I think we are stuck with him.

I was going to suggest this. They also fit perfectly from a platoon standpoint too.

That leaves 2 players on the bench. I can’t see that happening without additional moves.

Good for Reed. He's making this game's line score look much more competitive.

What did the Sox give Konerko? I'd think we could see something similar to that.

I may be in the minority on this, but I think Covey actually presents more future value to the Sox than Minaya. He's absolutely been terrible - not denying that, but the fact he's hit 98 with his fastball while rehabbing in Charlotte peaks my interest as a potential arm out of the pen. I'd like to see what he could do knowing he's only out there for 3 outs and unload. Minaya seems like your typical run-of-the-mill arm that comes and goes for every organization.

I’ve seen enough of him that I wouldn’t lose sleep if we never see him pitch in a Sox uniform again.

What a surprise to all of us no one wanted Minaya.

Seconded.

Very true, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a serious one either. I think we’re all just ready to jump off the ledge because it’s par for the course when it’s the Sox players and their health.

It shouldn’t even come down to Boston. Tilson has played the majority of his career in CF. He should know better. And Eloy needs to learn his limitations. I really hope this isn’t serious enough to sit him out the remainder of the season.

Fucking Ichiro...... I was at that game. And devastated since I had a front row seat along the 1B side.

Big power bat but that's it. K's a ton, doesn't walk, mediocre D. Hell, he'll fit right in.

That seems WAY more serious, but who knows. Eloy was doubled over for a bit too.

Wonder if they go the IF route. Move Leury back to CF. I don't even dare want to say it, but I wouldn't be surprised if Escobar or Goins makes an appearance.

Who knows. What exactly did it look like for those who saw it? I wasn't watching the game at that point.

Great.

What a shit player. Amazing how many bums have been on this team in the past 10 years.

Me too unfortunately.

Also helps when you offer him a deal that makes him the highest paid baseball player at the time.

I don't think anyone does with the August waiver deadline eliminated this year.