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Got my second Moderna shot today. If it truly is some conspiracy, the people administering shots are fooled. They are so professional and nice. So far 3.5 hours into the shot and no symptoms. I would be all for having no symptoms. I always ask people about their shots for smalltalk and I'll tell you, there's no rhyme or reason. Some young peeps no problems; some get very sick a few days; most older peeps have had no symptoms, then again a couple got hammered. And some Pfizer some Moderna. Doesn't seem to matter in terms of bad symptoms or no symptoms, Moderna vs. Pfizer. I don't want to get political, and can't get political on the board here, but I am very upset this virus happened to get unleashed on the world and am very concerned about the future of the world, considering this thing is currently crippling a few countries. You can probably imagine who I am blaming but I will not go there and get suspended. In conclusion, the peeps administering the shots in this part of the country have been very nice/professional. They even handed out a gift bag full of gifts to the fully vaccinated today at the place I went. The woman was quite reassuring, saying to get ready for flu like symptoms but to not panic if they do not go away right away.

Cue greg to say virtually all multi year big money deals turn out bad for the team. Pitchers ... arms falling off the modern pitchers who usually need TommyJohn at some point. Hitters generally aren't as good as they appear when signed to the amazing deals.

I was hoping the hiring of a Hall of Famer would take away the "strangeness" of the Sox. You just knew after winning 9-0, the Sox would not score today. They coulda played all day and night and were not going to score. It's insane how that happens in baseball.

I got some things to do and I'm mad, so I'm out. I've seen this play out before. For the reverse jinx let me say, Sox lose in bottom of 10th. Cincy with the W over our fave team.

Billy needs some extended batting practice.

Good job all around on that. Ump is sad he couldn't call ball four to end that one. Umps should have all been fired then reapply for their jobs years ago. They love disrupting the game.

That should have been strike three in a perfect world. Make hitters swing at a pitch that close for gosh sakes. Umps have helped ruin baseball.

Either a line drive single on first pitch or a horrific walk by Liam.

Tony is probably thinking 'they all want me to let Vaughn bat; see, a double play."

No pinch hitter for Vaughn this time. The dreaded shift.

The 2021 Hamilton needs to learn how to bunt.

If the Sox are truly a juggernaut, the 3-4-5 in the ninth would explode. Moncada, Abreu, Vaughn, then Grandal. That's allegedly a pretty nice foursome.

I wonder what the odds of Sox winning this game are?

Does Len Kasper have a little edge to him, like Hawk? In terms of getting "testy" at times?

Last night the offense was on fire. Today it is miserable. I think we all knew after winning 9-0 we'd want some of those runs today. THATS BASEBALL.

Maybe he could DH. I wouldn't sit him coming off a game in which he got a HR and two hits. He frankly has to help carry the team now. I doubt he'd want to sit after having a good game and playing in a hitters park.

Nice win. Hopefully Madrigal (2 hits) is comfy in the No. 2 hole. So many stars of the game, no need to list them all, cept for Cease. Would like to see tonight's game be the start of an amazing rest of the season for Abreu. He looked locked in. Stay focused, Jose and lead this team to greatness.

Nice to see Jose stroke two hits.

Elevate, Jose. You need a 2 homer game.

Len likes Mendick. Interesting. Len knows baseball. Nice to see Madrigal get two hits when he gets moved up in the order.

I'm surprised the announcers can't be in Cincy in person. I don't like Skyline chili but I love regular chili.

I guess Cease could get hurt so 3-for-3 is good enough. But it's not fun.

I seriously would rather talk Alex Gordon out of retirement than give this guy any at bats. Geez.

Yep. Yep. Every word in that post makes sense IMO. Spot on.

Man, no Engel for a long time. Sox definitely need to acquire somebody. I'd rather see Rutherford go 0-for-40 and at least try him than see Hamilton, et. all out there too much. Free Rutherford to the big leagues baby! This may sound dumb, but what about ask Alex Gordon to come out of retirement? Or would the Brews give up Avi baby for just a couple lousy A ball prospects? Avi might be good karma. I promise i'm not trying to be a jerk, but is Viciedo succeeding in his overseas career? Anything for good karma.