poppysox

Timmy looks to be dead serious about winning the batting title. Four hits when the race is heating up tells me Timmy has no intention of spitting the bit.

Wouldn't this be nice to turn Herrera into someone who can contribute.

Congratulations on the great job you are obviously doing raising your kids.?

Amen.

I prefer what Grandal brings to the overall club.

That would be nice but certainly rare.

We all want the best player available at every position. When dealing with budgets someone is usually disappointed. Because there are a shortage of can't miss right field options ...it might be the best place to tread water if the best starters are available if we splurge. I have said repeatedly that I want 2 quality starters, Grandal, a right fielder and 2 or 3 quality relief arms. If we have the money then of course get it all. If RH has to skimp...my preference would be skimp in RF rather than starting pitchers.

I admire your courage for suggesting what some here will call a ridiculous idea. Actually... if the FO made that move in order to afford Cole & Strasburg or Wheeler...I would welcome the move. We have a budget that only the FO knows what it is. Need to maximize what we get for the money.

Just don't get played. Make your offer...they want a few days to think it over...sure. Give them 5 days to take it...move on. An agent should know what he wants for his client and RH should know what the club is willing to pay. Can't afford to lose Wheeler or Strasburg because Cole is fooling around.

I think you are on to something here. Make the best offer...get the player. Yes...I like it.

Agreed.

That is why we need to sign two starters this offseason. Between Lopez inconsistency and Kopech an unknown quantity...need to be sure of quality arms being available until we are firing on all cylinders.

I was delighted to see Ricky show some life in this regard. Even parents who love you let you know when they are disappointed in your effort.

I believe your wish will be granted by genie RH.?

Not to worry...Rick is working on it as we speak.

With the 3 catcher rotation you can play matchups and have well rested players in the catcher position that easily wears a guy out. As I have said before...I like having Collins getting mentored by 2 competent catchers as an added benefit.

I do think Sox fans want to "like" our manager and for that matter our players. Maddon is not very likeable.

Talk about out of the frying pan into the fire.

Not in the mood to take the bait.

I wouldn't bet on this either way. The FO plays this stuff close to the vest.

I believe Grandal is a likely target.

Stay calm...not long now.

Grandel/Collins/McCann

I think McCann's fall off is more a factor of the beating catchers take in a season. Sharing the job keeps everybody stronger for the entire season. The 3 catcher program greatly improves both positions IMO and serves as an insurance policy against injury in a key position.

McCann was an All Star catcher and you want him for a backup role. What does a guy need to do to get a little respect? I want Grandal and McCann as a catching/DH tandem. Collins can be mentored by two good major league catchers.