ChetLemon77

He's been essentially average to below average offensively for four straight seasons. Has it been all injury related? Seems like there's probably a lot more to it...

Sorry, that was meant for Soxfan49...

So he's a "piece of -----" because you had him pegged as being a wife beater based an accusation, even though the evidence supposedly proved otherwise? Give the guy a break. Remember, this is still the USA where burden of proof is supposed to mean something.

Could anyone have imagined in 2020 - when the "window" was just opening and all of the young talent was just beginning to brew- that this would be a very typical prediction by both fans & writers three years later? When most thought this team would be on the cusp of a WS? Depressing...

I hope he gets a 162+ game ban & blackballed from the league if the investigation shows he did what he's been accused of doing...

So if you ask questions and want the investigation seen through, you're "defending Clevinger?" Displaying patience and wanting it done correctly before running an athlete out of town is a "trick in the book?" Desiring to not apply overall statistics to an INDIVIDUAL'S guilt or innocence is somehow "hiding on the sidelines?" Interesting...

There have been a number of "credibly accused" who have been genuinely not guilty of whatever the charge might be (even murder). That's why patience & deliberation are so important ... how many times have we been fooled? Other than this accusation, is there other evidence that suggests he's a "shitbag?" Genuinely asking. If it's strictly accusation of philandering, that club is huge.

So if he's eventually exonerated (not likely, but certainly possible), you'd still want the Sox to "cut ties with him" and you would still "cut ties with them?" Just wondering...

Right, so no one in MLB holds & expresses extreme views at the other end of the spectrum? Pretty sure I've seen plenty of questionable tweets from MLB personnel, particularly during the summer of 2020 and specifically as it relates to overarching, toxic, and unfair opinions of law enforcement.

So he shouldn't coach in MLB because he's Conservative?

What does that even mean?

SO want to finish this season .500. Would be the perfect ending...

.635 OPS...sorry.

A .635 POS and 78 OPS+ from one of the main stalwarts in your offense is awful. He & Grandal blew up their offense this year. I realize we're stuck with Yo Yo for the time being, which sucks. I see no reason to expect a significant turnaround from him in '23. Would be shocked, actually.

A microcosm of this entire hellhole of a season.

Ruiz to the rescue! Lol

Such a vital game to win tonight. Win and you take 2/3 in a place you typically struggle while establishing the potential for a much-needed winning road trip before returning for 19 straight against your division. Lose and it's just another in a series of "one step forward, two back."

Certainly the most disappointing Sox team since 1984...

Exactly. injuries aside, too many key guys (in particular, Yoan, Yaz & Giolito) flat out underperforming. Unless this changes [not likely), we'll struggle to break .500.

93 & a deep playoff run. Will add a quality SP at break & the offense (assuming the Big Boys stay relatively healthy) will mash. Line-up is absolutely loaded & Pollock just makes it that much better. I predict a big 2nd half for Moncada ... don't ask me why, just a hunch.

I didn't see the game today, so no idea what kind of stuff he had, but is Sousa a possibility for a bullpen spot, especially if Ruiz struggles all spring? Sousa had 71 K's in 47 IP last year, so must have decent stuff. Also had 2 K's in an inning today.

Rays 7.8%?? Wow!

Winning games and playing good ball. Strong pitching, overall, some timely hitting. Enthusiasm. Fun to watch.

I have a feeling you're spot on here. Trending downward, for sure.