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ESPN has the Sox at 24. Not surprising the AL teams are bunched at the top and bottom of the power rankings. I have no optimism but expecting improvement. I will go with Palka hitting 30 homers and 90 rbi. Giolito to the bullpen. TA becoming a near-impact guy. Team spirit and bunting.

We have seen teams that have no option but rebuild take several years to acknowledge that situation. One is the team we follow. KC is in a similar situation post champion.

I was looking at the whole picture but yes they are a negative defensively. This OF is actually better than what I was expecting. If you are not getting offense from your OF you will not win. Plus we can bring in defensive replacements in the third inning if needed.

Eloy Leury and Palka not a bad OF for now. Palka worked on his agility during the off season. Who knows.

Many players have gone on to successful careers after changing positions. Ask Kenny.

Thursday 67F in KC suggests they might want to wait out the rain. Friday showing thunderbolts high 58F.

Maybe the Sox are due for one of those one-off years. Just for future practice.

You are basically here trolling. No one thinks Jimenez is a waste of money.

Friday is the backup opener.

Speaking of which Heyward had a 5-6 war his previous two years then the Cubs worked on his launch angle and now he gets 1-2 war.

Palka has been working on his OF agility. I know he butchered one the other day. I think they want to play him.

LHP Sean Nolin signs on with Soxorg.

It's sophisticated to dis guys with power production. We need runs to have a chance of competing. Our SP's are among the least accomplished around.

Per Bruce Cubs are looking for a cf. Would they consider Jay.

I imagine Jay could be had for a song and a discount right now. They could open with 12 pitchers but then someone, maybe Engel could later be at risk. It would be too embarrassing to just release Jay. Once you have 13 arms and two catchers that leaves ten guys to play the field and DH. Abreu Alonso Yoan Yolmer TA Eloy Jay Palka leaves room for two. Rondon Engel Leury compete for two spots. Jay seems to be in the way of Engel having a spot. Either move Jay or demote Engel.

I would point to the GM role in managing resources. If Machado had to be signed at 300 it was Rick's job to get that authority. It may be that Rick did not want to put his neck on the line for Machado. I think ownership would have approved 300 provided it was accounted for elsewhere in the budget.

It's nice to have a guy who can speak directly to the media and fans. I know Jose has been working so hard on English for 5-6 years now. In my world everyone learns and uses Spanish or English. The league has dropped the ball here imo.

Gordo is now on the Tigers roster or he could have opted out today. We will see how long he lasts. Michael Fulmer gone for TJ.

Imagine having Machado to go with the other bats we have. Alonso showing some pop while Palka is trying to play ketchup. Scoring runs can salve all the sore spots we have.

Sale might give you five years 20 plus starts and miss a fair amount of time. The rest is market value and why leave the Red Sox? Smart move.

Davidson pitching to the Cubs had a k but Z just hit a long one WGN TV

Some of these names are pretty dog-eared but you have to keep the reserve squad stashed some where.

Escobar fits the Sox profile. Not sure why we need him. What to do with the 4A guys who have a good spring. If you are basing your roster off of spring players that is not good.

I could be wrong but he said he is not full strength. The Slum Times says he may be ready but it is not really clear. No reason to rush him if he will be pitching in the World Series later.

Not only is Tommy John one of the most famous Sox names, he was also traded for Dick Allen as I recall.