reiks12 1,641 Posted October 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, soulfly said: I'm honestly not sure how they fix this team. Their lack of drive and awful fundamental baseball is astounding. Right now, this team is worse off than it was after the '20 season. There are bigger holes to fill and less money and resources to fix them. Sadly i dont know either. We gambled big at the trade deadline and now our 2022 suffers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,797 Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Here’s a question - Will there even be baseball in 2022? Edited October 12, 2021 by hi8is 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,511 Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, reiks12 said: Sadly i dont know either. We gambled big at the trade deadline and now our 2022 suffers. Increase payroll 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiddleCoastBias 621 Posted October 12, 2021 Pitchers and catchers report in 124 days. What we do between now and then is all that matters now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitownsportsfan 4,674 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, MiddleCoastBias said: Pitchers and catchers report in 124 days. What we do between now and then is all that matters now. Watch Bulls and Michigan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chw42 4,076 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, fathom said: Increase payroll JR should see the tide turning in the city. Cubs are gonna be ass for a few years and the Sox are gonna be the best team in the city. Unless COVID somehow gets worse, attendance will go up next year. The payroll needs to increase accordingly. If we go into next season with more or less the same team, it's not gonna work. We'll be sitting here in the same spot next October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Mercedes 339 Posted October 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said: Just terrible takes in this thread. Sox won 93 games despite 4 major injuries that cost us a few games. They got outpitched, outhit, and outdefended by the class of the AL and somehow they’re garbage? Nah. They’re still the third best team in the AL, and IMO would have beaten the crap out of the wildcard but drew the absolute worst matchup in Houston and got flat out exploited. Stop acting like emotional children, put your big boy pants on, and grow up. We lost. We will be back next year and better. Mature adults take inventory and don’t ignore their shortcomings is they can fix them. If the Sox don’t improve their defense, team speed and base running, they will remain immature. Some sacred cows may have to be slaughtered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iWiN4PreP 830 Posted October 12, 2021 1) Increase payroll 2) Change manager/organizational strategy That's what I want to see this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,797 Posted October 12, 2021 For the record - I hope this isn’t the last game Rodon started for this team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitekrazy 275 Posted October 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, chw42 said: The Rays were in almost every game. We weren't that close in 2 and got blown out in another. Which means absolutely nothing. They don't give prizes for being close. They blew a World Series and a 1st round exit. Imagine their frustration. Either the Dodgers or Giants are going to stay home after the 1st round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Hibbard 612 Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Chick Mercedes said: Mature adults take inventory and don’t ignore their shortcomings is they can fix them. If the Sox don’t improve their defense, team speed and base running, they will remain immature. Some sacred cows may have to be slaughtered. You said the magic word - immature. So many of these players still need to mature. I feel as though Cease, Jimenez, Robert, even Moncada still have their best years ahead of them and their process of maturing will make them better next year. Plus Robert and Jimenez clearly had aftereffects of their injuries that they were navigating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Mercedes 339 Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, hi8is said: For the record - I hope this isn’t the last game Rodon started for this team. The way he went out was the only way for him to return, so that’s good. He can try out for Kuechel’s spot. But it will be a pretty strong competition. Hopefully the Sox can find a team to pay some of DKs salary. I don’t expect them to buy a starter if they spend money on the outfield, so he’ll have a good chance. Edited October 12, 2021 by Chick Mercedes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,511 Posted October 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, hi8is said: For the record - I hope this isn’t the last game Rodon started for this team. Logically it seems he’s gone. He would be smart to get the most years possible given his injury past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shago 260 Posted October 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: Pitchers and catchers report in 124 days. What we do between now and then is all that matters now. I'll take Scherzer, welcome back Semien, and pray for a new manager. That is all I want for Christmas. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Sacamano 2,797 Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, shago said: I'll take Scherzer, welcome back Semien, and pray for a new manager. That is all I want for Christmas. Scherzer, Semien, Conforto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,797 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, fathom said: Logically it seems he’s gone. He would be smart to get the most years possible given his injury past. Yep - on both accounts. I hope they work something out but it’s highly unlikely and we know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,511 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, manbearpuig said: Scherzer, Semien, Conforto Metstalk.com? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Hurtin 462 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, shago said: I'll take Scherzer, welcome back Semien, and pray for a new manager. That is all I want for Christmas. That's it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 5,095 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, manbearpuig said: Scherzer, Semien, Conforto Lol, that’s expensive for the Dodgers, let alone the Sox. I’m frustrated but come on lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonofaRoache 2,083 Posted October 12, 2021 46 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: The worst team in baseball would win a 5 game series vs the best team in baseball 20-25% of the time. Every time someone says "isn't winning any post season series" they just show how out of touch they are with statistics and odds in baseball. Not in the playoffs when rosters and focus tightens. And teams don't use bad players and have shorter leashes for pitchers. These playoffs aren't as random as people think. They are tough to win in because all of the teams are good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,797 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, manbearpuig said: Scherzer, Semien, Conforto Que Arrowsmith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,797 Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Tony said: I’m frustrated Glad you could admit it. Good start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Mercedes 339 Posted October 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said: You said the magic word - immature. So many of these players still need to mature. I feel as though Cease, Jimenez, Robert, even Moncada still have their best years ahead of them and their process of maturing will make them better next year. Plus Robert and Jimenez clearly had aftereffects of their injuries that they were navigating. What do you do with a “left fielder” who doesn’t want to DH, and a real left fielder (Vaughn) that has to play every day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,511 Posted October 12, 2021 Two players that they really should figure out their trade value are Crochet and Engel. Both guys are very expendable IMO and some teams might believe they can be full time starters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Hurtin 462 Posted October 12, 2021 Good thing there is a long time before next season. I can't imagine anything that they would do that would get me excited for next season. Hopefully, time cures that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites