Chick Mercedes

“Professional hitters, good hitters down the lineup,” La Russa said. “They run the bases well. They play good defense. “Must be an Astros thing.”

Part of the evaluation is based on the results. I disagree on the Madrigal opinion, but agree on the results oriented evaluation of the deal. This deal was always done because the Sox expected it to push them over the top to win the ‘ship. You had better win it all if you make this kind of deal. But unfortunately, the Sox specialize in this sort of miscalculation. Over and over.

Eh, I don’t think you project what you think-a player *should* be able to do when making an acquisition. You get him for what he has proven he can do. Doing the former is asking for trouble. Thats on Hahn, not Kimbrel. If you do cowboy trades like that, you don’t give up a major asset that’s for sure.

Well yes. But he also didn’t cost a major piece

Well I was hoping Kimbrel would be able to rehab his trade value in the post season at least. Best laid plans and all that. Kimbrel has never been a good pitcher until he became a closer. If Sox plan was to alter his success pattern, ridiculous. Whoever said we can’t blame the FO is being generous. yeah, I mean, the Sox get blown up in asset trades to aquire veterans, yet the beat goes on and on. They will do it again next year, mark my words.

Kimbrel Eloy Cease v Codi Heuer Madrigal Quintanna we are still ahead, but they made up some ground. We could not help ourselves I guess. Maybe Hahn should take note that he wins trades when HE is the one trading the veteran.

Scouting report aside, we wasted an asset. 2 assets

going with Rodon is assininine. Read the situation guys. In an elimination game, Lets start the biggest question mark we have left why don’t we

Abreu is more than fine. But there is a logjam behind him and the organization has to move forward. Its not working.

They have to make some hard decisions. I think the Abreu era is over. A solid direction is needed, and it has to do with defense and the little things like baserunning. Some sacred cows may have to be sacrificed. The baseball character of this group is fatally flawed

Start Cease and Kopech now. No holding back.

At this point, you don’t blame him as much as you blame the owner. Owners suck at decision -making for the most part, especially when they butt-in in front of baseball people. JR’s read on the team is wrong. They were not ready to go from point B to C.

Give me Theo

It is just not surprising for a bum slaying team that came down to earth after the ASB. Coasting off an easier schedule and hot streak. We didn’t want to believe that. They way this team doesn’t do the little things is very telling as far as upside. We will need a minor remodeling.

He just needs to calm the eff down at trade deadlines and keep assets around.

I think we waste assets out of desperation constantly. Rarely works. Failed template for this organization

And every deadline move Hahn makes

This organization has got to stop trading everyone away all the time and going all in at the deadline . So desperate and impatient. Jist keep everyone and load up. Why is that so hard.

TLR is the bullpen move genius

They probably are more leery of Crochet in high leverage situations in the playoffs. Or they were. Maybe next opportunity. Point for me is that if TLR sees a potential issue with a starter, it doesn’t help to lament things postgame.

Kopech is only gonna be used when the starter is getting absolutely bombed?

Add, or trade for defense, speed and baserunning. By any means necessary.

He’s not right. Don’t even matter at this point what it is. Confidence he will straighten himself out in the post season has to be low. Not saying I wouldn’t pitch him again in the series. But I’m going with my young heathy mentally clear studs from here on out

It is a non zero chance that thing is still sore and he is toughing it out. A lot of times you hear about these guys being fine, but also hear later about them getting a minor procedure done after the season is over.

His body is healthy. That’s a start. Literally. Stop fucking around with the wounded ducks