SoxBlanco

I think that’s because top of the line catchers and relief pitchers don’t require 5-10 year commitments. While JR can definitely be cheap at times, I think it’s more that he doesn’t like the risk of long contracts.

Here’s a legitimate question for everybody: Everything else being equal, how much different are our chances to win the World Series this year with Hernandez at 2B instead of Madrigal?

You know how some people claim that a closer should be used in the highest leverage situation as opposed to a clean 9th (like two on in the 6th or 7th)? Now the Sox can use that strategy and still have a closer for the 9th.

How you feeling about the trade, James?

Even if we pick up the money? How about Crochet and Burger for those two?

Bryant and Kimbrel for Burger/Thompson/Lambert/Adolfo?

Could the lower BABIP be a result of him lifting the ball more and going for more power? Or is that too big of a drop where there has to be some bad luck involved? I’m far from a BABIP expert.

Glass half full: Our outfield defense looks great!

You think they still make a move or two?

I feel the same way. Hitting is very contagious and very mental. Joining a winning team with hitters around you in the lineup has to help.

Sounds like an unlucky 2006.

Where can I sign up for this year turning into a repeat of 2005?

I believe Burger was pulled late in the game just now. ?

Seems like Escobar could be had for next to nothing. But there’s no reason for Hahn to pull the trigger until Friday, as he still wants to explore better options.

I need more context. You should try the quote feature.

I know what he meant. But by disregarding the ridiculously high number of walks Grandal has, he’s ignoring a huge part of his game.

Why is anybody even bothering to reply to downcubsfan? Obvious troll.

You are completely using hindsight to form your opinion. If Goodwin strikes out there and Engel is safe at second, I guarantee you don’t say anything about how it was dumb to send him.

Huh? The right order? It wasn’t a hit and run and it wasn’t a run and hit. It was sending the runner on a full count to avoid a double play. It happens a lot in baseball. If you’re not going to do it just because it’s the 9th inning, then you shouldn’t do it in any inning. A strike out and a line out are what you are hoping doesn’t happen. It was unlucky. It happens.

The fact that you called it a “hit and run” automatically means your opinion is worthless. I would have ran Engel there also. I said as much before the pitch.

He doesn’t have 250 at bats. He has only 181.

That lineup looks great. Now imagine replacing Hamilton, Zavala, and Mendick with Robert, Grandal, and Escobar.

Do you remember how much Grandal was carrying the team before he got hurt? Also, batting average and extra base hits are made up stats as well. Somebody just made them up long before somebody made up wRC+.

And then our bullpen is even worse with no Hendriks.

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