poppysox

Getting contributions from some different guys each night. They really do play like a team. Recent games have had McCann, Alonso, Delmonico, Banuelos, Engle and others contribute to some nice wins. These guys weren't even being discussed as meaningful members of the team when the season began. McCann and Banuelos have shown signs that they are the real deal.

I don't think the boys got the memo. This team has a lot of good things happening lately. The play of Banuelos and McCann have me thinking very positive thoughts. These are the kind of players (unexpected) that change a clubs fortunes.

Please!

To be honest … it hasn't looked like luck. He has very professional looking at bats.

100% agree.

That away to go Rick.

He has me talking to the TV. I don't care how good he is I don't want him ever on the Sox. Stone is talking about his rhythm being slow. I think he's worse than slow.

Looked pretty good all in all. Has some rust to knock off after 10 day lay off. Stuff looks good.

JR is a very actively involved owner. He doesn't hire a guy and say go get me a championship. He is actively involved with the day to day player moves unlike most owners. Part of his loyalty to these guys is because he is part of the trio involved in player acquisition. He believes in group think management.

It would be prohibitively expensive to retrofit existing stadiums. Your idea of making it mandatory for future new construction is the way to go. JR's group won't be here long enough to recoup the cost. Guess we'll have to wait.

Five tool players are rare. Tim is really flashing all the tools this year.

It will happen some day.

I like Nicky as a person but he has looked just as bad as Eloy if not worse.

Very interested in how well Giolito bounces back. He really looked good before being taken out of the game.

Between his being made of glass and his agent (Boris) I'd get what I could and move on. Just want to end up empty handed. His value would be pretty good since he has several more years of control. Just seems guys like this go from one issue to the next.

100% agree!

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I think we have plenty of positives to take away from early play this year as relates to the rebuild. Performance of Moncada, Anderson, McCann, Abreu, Lopez, Giolito, Colome, Herrera & Banuelos have been at or above expectation. The disappointments so far are Jimenez & Rondon and I'm not overly worried about them. When Cease, Kopech, Madrigal & Robert get here this thing will pull together. Still have Adolfo, Basabe, Rutherford and others along with this years 1st rounder. Another few pitchers and we're read to go.

Hope Giolito comes back the same pitcher he was the night of his injury. He looked great that game.

I was surprised the hitter wasn't McCann instead of Rondon. Also, Eaton showed us why people have a hard time giving up on him. His defense and speed are elite.

Second guessing the manager is part of being a fan. I haven't really liked any manager since Al Lopez. The only reason I liked him was all the grownups told me he was a genius. Seriously, when the manager calls for a play that works the players get credit. When the same play doesn't work the managers an idiot. Nobody looks good when you lose.

Five tool players like Moncada, Anderson & Roberts spoil it for all the mere mortals. Guys like McCann & Madrigal are obviously good players who have natural positions. Players like Abreu & Jimenez are considered stars for their hitting both for both average and power. This last type of guy needs to find and be tutored in a position he can be adequate playing. Who wouldn't prefer the players to come from the first two groups...I know I would. I don't like the Vaughn talk for just this reason. DH can be filled rotating through the everyday players giving them a chance for a DH day once per week. Keep everybody fresh.

I agree with you that Jimenez doesn't have gracefulness as an outfielder. He can learn to be serviceable and I think he will. As long as Abreu and Alonso are on this team Jimenez will be in left field.

Good point.

Early extensions for Sale, Q, Eaton & Anderson have been a real strength on Hahn's resume. His only miss was Danks. He added a lot of extra value to the Sale, Q & Eaton deals. With Anderson & Jimenez … I hope we follow his example with Moncada, Kopeck, Robert, Cease & Madrigal to build the nucleus for numerous championship runs. Others will remind me that half a dozen others might be added to that list as the next year or so evolves. Great problem to have.