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Bannister has lots of projects. I am hopeful.

Yep...lots of hot and cold performances from those three but hardly irreplaceable.

Worse? We don't have Grandal, Anderson, Kelly, Bummer or Lynn. That's five areas of improvement before we add anyone.

Super post!!! Can't disagree with a single thought.

For the sake of my sanity...I hope you are wrong.

Age.

Thanks for pulling this data together.

Passion is a must. When I'm discussed I want the PBP guy to be discussed. Same goes for when I am deliriously happy. Yeah...I know.

Every time I see Tony LaRussa's name mentioned in conjunction with the WS I get an upset stomach.

Why do you hate the Bummer trade?

He's getting closer every day to needing to buy a ticket to see the game.

Trust me...I have considered lots of RF options. I'm starting to like the idea of signing Tim Anderson to play there.

Yep

My frustration comes from are we getting a right fielder in the Cease deal or do we need a FA answer to that problem. The old saying is true..."a watched pot never boils."

The "realm of reality" will come into focus over the next few weeks. This talk of unrealistic asking price was present in both the Sale & Q trade talks. I will be shocked if Cease is our OD starter.

I'm referring to a player with range and a rightfields arm. In other words...not someone like Sheets. This talk of getting a right fielder more suited to first base or DH.

Let's get an actual right fielder instead of someone we try to fit into the position.

8 holds and 4 blown saves is a low bar for your rating of good.

Probably only the WS. That doesn't change the fact that JR has known Getz personally for over 10+ years. He apparently thinks Getz capable of handling the checkbook. When you own the toybox you get to decide who plays.

There are rumblings about "the bad clubhouse." If management doesn't think TA was part of that...I would welcome him back in a reduced role and pay grade.

If you think the stuff you spew about Getz is based on fact you are delusional. I've watched the history of which you speak firsthand...not by reading a stat reference.

The Elvis Andrus tract.

Thats exactly what you negative nellies do. You take over every topic to agree on how F**Ked Up the WS are in all things. The strange side talking as you call it is to support someone I agree with before the pack of wolves move in for the kill.

Getz didn't create any of this. If anyone on this site was given the GM job he would ask to be judged on his performance. I try to give Getz the patience & respect I would want for myself.

In case you haven't noticed...Balta likes to argue. These lengthy verbal assaults filled with data and Balta analysis are meant to overpower you into submission. When stating an opinion on Sox Talk...I try to tell myself...you don't need to have the last word to be right.