poppysox

I see from your posts that you are something of a contrarian. Good to get a different point of view.?

It doesn't matter who agrees with who. This forum would be pretty boring if there weren't differing opinions. Disagreements are great...disagreeable is not.

Exactly!

This is past the issue of money since both Robert and JR both have plenty of that. It's about control since both parties would obviously want Robert on the Sox now. I'm suggesting both sides would gain by agreeing to the actual dollar and cents value of the less than 3 month issue. Both sides can hold their collective breath until approximately the end of next April but it's rather childish.

It's strange that both Hahn and Robert can't agree on a short extension for the actual value of the two months this year and the first few weeks of next years season. Actuaries could tell you within a few dollars the actual value of that time. When both parties want the same objective a compromise should be easy to reach.

It's a business decision. I don't want the Sox overpaying for any of our players. Teams need to run a good financial shop in order to have the money when needed to keep or acquire desirable players. It's why fans get upset with the apparent Alonso miss steps. Jose has a talent level that I would place in the 12-14 million range. I certainly would not pay another 4 or 5 million for some intangibles like mentoring.

In another year or two we win with or without Jose. Until that time we probably do better having him hold down the fort. Two year extension would work. If you can't reach an extension for 12-14 million I trade him. Would never make him a qualifying offer...he would take it.

It is possible that Stone agrees with JR on length of pitcher contracts. I agree with JR on long contracts for pitchers being scary. It might be necessary in todays market but that doesn't make it less scary.

On another note...I don't recall the new nets coming into play at all tonight. Forgot about them after a few minutes.

Yep.

Goins having a nice night.

He even works at a faster pace...as if he was confident. I think that slow working pitchers give off the vibe of being afraid to throw the ball (lack confidence in their stuff).

Nova with 84 pitches through 7 innings. This son of a gun might throw a complete game. Who would have thunk it.

I'm happy watching Goins over Rondon.

He has looked particularly bad tonight.

The bottom half of our lineup has me anticipating the Engel at bat. That's probably not a good thing.?

I agree that lefty swings are usually more aesthetic. Made me think of how for righties Dick Allen had that quality. Made it look easy.

When we get Robert & Madrigal mixed into this lineup...this is going to be a typical night of offense.

This new lineup at the top is producing some nice results.

Now that's a good call.

I love that a rookie is so into it. Not afraid to be goofy.

This new cleanup hitter is good.

Jay just missed it. Nice tag up by Garcia.

One pitch one out. Who is this pitcher wearing Nova's jersey?

Nova with 50 pitches through 4 innings. Wonders never cease.