Superstar Lamar

I don't care a fig if they win a single game the rest of the year except for the three against the cubs

I fear that when he returns he will regress in his control, which really was the key factor in him transforming into a great prospect

The Sox were so thoughtful in bringing him up early to start the clock I'm sure Kopech will be kind enough to return the favor for them.

Going to enjoy watching Kopech beat the Cubs with a division on the line

The Madrigal Mystery Tour

The Madrigal World Of Nicky

I hope this question has no relevance to the team by 2020

But I believe JR lead the opposition to his approval.

how many innings is he expected to throw this year. He is likely to be shut down before the season ends which means if you bring him up you probably only get two months out of him anyway

I think the most excited people for the Sox at the trade deadline will be Reinsdorf and his investors as I think it will bring salary relief. I would be happy if they devoted the savings for use in free agency this off season

and really, is there any reason for this not to be true? There is plausible deniability right now for waiting to bring him up in May 2019. Take advantage of it.

I've written here before that I think the key on both of those guys is going to be front loading the contract in the first two years with a player opt out after year 2. I think the Sox are position better than just about anyone to give $80 million (or more) in those first two years. I wouldn't even be concerned about the overall contract value if I were the Sox as there is a very small chance he doesn't opt out.

It would be an interesting twist if Rutherford eventually batted against Kahnle in the minors

In looking at the situation, I wonder what teams would be able to swallow the poison pill of $40 million per year for two years and still operate well as an organization?