ChetLemon77

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.

Pinch hit...offf the bench...game winner!

Eloy returns August 6th just in time to face the Scrubs at Wrigley...

Crochet & Kopech are dubbed the "New Nasty Boys" by the national media by the All-Star Break. It'll be everywhere. Won't be able to escape it!

92 wins...edge Twins by 2 games for division...BP leads the way, alongside solid starting staff & timely hitting. Robert struggles early but he mashes in the 2nd half & Moncada vies for AL MVP. Lynn is only so-so, but he eats plenty of innings and keeps us in most games.

Thats so awesome!

I'm confident Vaughn will sign an extension before the season kicks off. If offered, he'd be crazy not to. It'll happen.

This may have already been discussed, but anyone interested in Mitch Moreland on a one-year deal? A much needed left handed bat...veteran... still has some pop (.894 OPS last year). Could probably get him cheap. DH against right handers, at least until Vaughn is fully ready...some power off the bench. Anyone?

Agree 100%. Either pay a little extra now to fill some spots or retain your prime talent. But to refrain from spending now AND allowing our talent to exit in a few years would be inexcusable.

Of course he does.. Narcissism at its finest.

I'm OK not signing Bauer as long as we spread that money around to get a few players in some key areas of need...LOL.

Agreed. They'll fight it out for that 5th spot. And pretty sure there'll be one more relatively significant addition. Also, Lambert (in The Athletic piece) sounds convinced he'll be in the mix, too. Probably not yet. Let them battle it out.

Agreed. if you can get him now without giving up the big three, do it now. Don't wait until the price goes up & you half a half dozen other contenders circling at the deadline. I've had a feeling RH has one more significant deal left in him this off-season. Marquez has 3 years of club control remaining. Rick's type of guy...