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Maybe that explains why AJ is not the manager. I would not defend the guy just because he played for the Sox.

We should get a good clue about Manuel B in April since he has to make the team in order to stay with the Sox. That one scout really went to bat for him. Hopefully will not remind anyone of Felipe Paulino.

AJ was all about hustle and competition. Ozzie said you don't hate AJ quite as much if he is on your own team Yes he could be offensive more like a Bill Belichick but the result was winning.

Imagine Manchado onboard, Eloy stepping up, Jose being healthy and Polka dotting HR balls. That would be fun to watch even if it was repeated every day like Sonny and Cher on your clock radio.

I think there were nine man staffs in the 60's . Three catchers were seen and maybe six OFs .

The pitching could be significant when you are down to your last man in the pen but have another guy on the bench who could save your skin. When you go with 13 pitchers something has to give.

Not a strong market for Sox castoffs but made the MLB news with mention of his pitching potential

What was the Sox offer for Harper? Not sure if they are willing to go high enough.

Has there been any hint that the Sox are in Harpo's financial range?? My inside sources are skeptical. Nor have we heard of any interest in his playing for the Second Sox. Just my take but it seems he really wants the big bucks. Not to mention his difficult agent.

Nice write up in SSS on Walker who was part of the recent DR bonding tour. Has a smooth LH swing but described as explosive. Likes to play CF. Played at three levels but struggled at K-town with oblique and hamstring injuries. Does not sound like he would start at WS from what I gathered. Could prove to be a force in the Sally League and take it from there. That first season for top college picks is a real whirlwind with all the changes and bouncing around.

I feel like we have all been strung along by this process and manipulated. Maybe the teams should say we will make an offer Feb 1 and withdraw it by Feb 15. I don't take sides in the players v owners struggle but am starting to dislike the agents.

With all the media choices to be surfing at home and esp replays I get really restless when I attend games. Plus I don't like beer. I get really p.o.'d when they don't show replays at the park. It seems kind of insulting. Making the games longer and the tedious bullpen usage has not helped. The Sox are the only team I regularly follow.

Too many people online are focused on showing off. The Manny thread is but one example.

They Sox are not likely to let Gio go but if he struggles this year he is likely demoted to the pen to figure out it out with the other guys like Fulmer.

Agents wait to find your weakness then exploit it ruthlessly. You have to make it clear that you are not his victim but an earnest suitor. If your money is good the phone will be ringing.

Fair enough. You have to start out accepting that you cannot force someone to sign. Let the agent know when he is done trying to gin up the market you are ready to sit down and talk. Only leverage is to let it be known you have a Plan B.

Did you hurt your head? I am concerned.

It's a terrible unfair comment. You can't appease an irrational agent by throwing money at him. Your only control is self-control. Let me know when you are ready to sign while I sit back and watch the dog and pony.

Whaling Stories by Procol Harum is worth a You Tube visit. Prefer the studio version but also with the Edmonton Symphony live.

Beltin' Bill to my knowledge is the only Sox #14 who holds a HR title and he beat out Reggie Jackson with two homers in game 162 . Bill is a class guy. I will post his SI cover later.

When it gets down to THE moment there could be some crazy cross-country Doo hitting the fan. That is what the agents pray for.

After reading that Picasso was claimed to be a Sox fan I will feign surprise that Bob Dylan was also blowin' in the South Side wind. I think Pablo had acquired some Sox haberdashy when he was making his Chitown sculpture.

I might prefer Hawk to Benetti. Hawk has a passionate interest for Sox games that Benetti could never approach. Jason tries to lure Stone in on his curious tangents which always seem to crash in a baseball cul-de-sac.

It only works against your team if they are too anxious with bids. Use caution.

Not sure if anyone mentioned that BP has our boy Nick as the #15 MLB prospect.