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Say what you want about Jerry, but he is one hell of a negotiator. You almost have to respect his shrewdness. I'm pretty much rooting for the owners so Jerry can put one more feather in his cap before he retires. The players are welcome to go and create their own league if they want a bigger piece of the pie.

It’s much more naive to think that the owners could have raised their prices during the last CBA to make more money and didn’t out of the kindness of their hearts.

There is about a 98% chance the last time his time is mentioned is in this thread.

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seems like an interesting signing. Old for the draft but seems to have an outstanding eye and improved power over time. EDIT: I mixed up some stats, not an outstanding eye but good walk rate.

I also should note - I still love Rick Smith (who built Texans prior to Bill O'Brien gaining control after Smith retired due to health/family reasons (don't remember which) being involved in the front office (as GM or president - don't really care which).

The college coaching list actually looked better than I expected. I do think Bowles might actually be my favorite, although if the Bills turn things around I would also remain intriguied with Daboll and I still can't ignore what Roman has done (but don't know his broader skillset). I do think there is something to be set for a coach that was a great coordinator, who was okay as a HC (but largely limited by personell), who than goes back into the assistant ranks having gained valuable perspective, partnering with a quality HC - who than becomes really well positioned to make big strides. I think Bowles will get the players behind him - will drive an innovative & aggressive defense - and I think allow for the right type of offense to be built around a young QB. Quite frankly - the Bill Belicheck approach around Fields wouldn't be a bad thing next year. Really focus on limiting the times he is put in positions to failure - rather - ensure the 25 times you do drop him back - you are putting him in a position to excel the vast majority of those dropbacks and really maximizes that position to build on things.

MLB Pipeline put up its initial top 100 draft prospects list. https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2022/draft/ Callis also has a first mock with the top ten picks. https://www.mlb.com/news/2022-top-10-picks-mock-draft?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

Well the average coach has a 50% win rate...

I'm gonna be really pissed if they end up with McDaniels. Sans Brady he is just a guy, just like every other assistant that has been under Belicheck. He is not intriguing or interesting to me at all. And when you add in his cold feet issues, forget that guy let him wait for Belicheck to retire

As dumb as it sounds, I really wish there was some sort of fan union to get these assholes to start actually negotiations. Like no agreement in place by Jan 15th, then a large group of fans agree to sit out a portion of the season. I know it’s not feasibly possible, but it’s absolutely disgusting these fucks aren’t even talking right now.

See, my friend told me 181 and I thought nah that's crazy, she must have meant 118. Holy shit

Holy cow, it’s only been two weeks. This sucks.

I’ll take which SoxTalk mod is most likely to make snarky comments for $500, Alex. It was 2021. See that number embedded in the link? Dick Allen’s point was that the layoff/short season in 2020 impacted this season, which is quite obvious to pretty much anyone…starting with games pitchers missed on the IL. 2019, 51 threw 170+, including Reynaldo Lopez, our own innings eater. 2018, 50 threw 170+. 2017, 45. 2016, 64 over 170 With even more focus on bullpen usage than ever before, the true number with two back to back 162 game seasons should equalize in the 38-42 range. Still only 1 1/2 pitchers per team putting up those IP, at most.

I’m of the opinion the the Sox need to sign a starter and an “innings eater”, someone who can stretch the rotation and allow the team to skip Kopech from time to time, especially early in the season. Pitching is a big need, starters and the pen.