poppysox

Rough first outing for Tepera. Rather see him in situations with a little breathing room until he gets comfortable with his new team. Ruiz being forced into action and dominating might do a world of good for his confidence though. All is forgiven when we win.

I think Nick will be at the top of the Cubs lineup for the next 10 years or more. As the saying goes...you need to give something to get something.

Very good likelihood of that happening.

Cleveland is also trying to help.

No one is crying about Heuer today. He was our next closer in some minds just a few months ago. Relievers are just unpredictable for the most part. I love the idea of two horses for the closer role.

Funny how Bummer has become our weakest link in the late innings relief role. Not long ago he was untradeable IMO.

You know the old saying..."You can fool some of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time...but you can't fool all the people all the time."

I like it!

He didn't have far to travel. Anxious to see the lineup.

Totally agree. Can't think of anyone who would make a bigger impact. A definite all-in move.

A mixture of emotions today. Obviously sad to say goodbye to Nicky. I now have a reason to watch an occasional Cubs game. I know Nick realizes this was an all-in move to lock up a couple of WS championships for the Sox and the right move under the circumstances. Let's face it...with our pitching and everyday lineup...we look awfully tough to beat. Wishing good things for Nicky and I still hope he gets that 3000 hits.

Yeah....working on that. Giving it careful consideration.

Thank you!

I assume apologies will be forthcoming.

Mancini would be a very interesting get. Not left-handed so doubtful I guess.

Baseball gods were kind to me. Electric was out until the last few innings. Some of our boys need a day off to get right between the ears.

Agree 100%.

Something we absolutely agree on.

Trust me...we need another.

Need a strong 8th inning guy and it's and we can call it a good day.

And if we are going to get more better we need more talent.

How do we end up with the game on the line and batting Hamilton and Goodwin?

Not very!

Not really...but any production is a surprise. On the other hand...both guys are very good defensively.

I think this problem of having so many good hitters that it is hard to play them all is rather fun.