poppysox

Lopez needs to be kept on the World's shortest leash. We have 1st place in our sights...this is no time for Ricky's gentle management technique.

It's a great question. I know the politically correct answer is to let them play and see what we have. My personal preference would see more of Engel in RF and McCann being used more as DH. The lineup that helps me win tonite's game is the one I prefer to have on the field.

Engel in right field is a good look.

I would welcome him back so long as he leaves the Gatorade high jinks in the past. That stuff doesn't look good on a contender.

Thanks for your work in doing such thoughtful writeups.

My heart says to keep him but my brain says what will you give me for him.

Abreu has looked much better all-around this year.

Two games behind Minnesota. Soxtalk sure feels different than it did one week ago.

And Ricky should be given at least some credit for this.

Foster looks like the real deal...going to be goooood!

I love our team speed!

Sure didn't look rattled after that double.

Dunning would be a great find if he could hold down a spot in the rotation. The lineup and bullpen have really developed nicely. The starting staff will make us or break us in this short "every game counts" season IMO.

This Grandal situation is why I love our catching duo. Catching is a physical job...the ability to have McCann come in and not miss a beat is a luxury few if any other teams have.

His extensions alone make this statement untrue. Sale...Q...Moncada, Anderson, Eloy, and Robert to name a few.

I call it a "big" loss.

You make a good point. However, McCann has earned our support as well.

Dunning, Bummer, and Madrigal would make this club look a whole lot better!

Twenty games are not enough to make a firm judgement on...but as of today, McCann would be my choice between Grandal and McCann. Hope that home run yesterday unlocks Grandal's missing power tool.

A Ricky "promotion" is the only way for this to happen.

Ya got that right. Expected more than what we have seen so far. Keep the faith!

There is no reason to have talent evaluators if they can't identify the most talented players. Defense and speed are valuable assets and are more dependable than some other tools like power. At least for me...Madrigal doesn't have me talking to myself like the EE's of this game. Mendick has done very well and I am happy with his production as well. Day in and day out, however...Madrigal will help us win more ballgames IMO.

Yeah...it's like Ricky has some kind of sixth sense.☺️

All we had to do was B***h & Moan a little about the boys being unwatchable and we tie the record for back to back home runs. Gotta love this game.?

Waiting for Madrigal yo get back before they rest Moncada.