JoeC

We wouldn't be able to sign any high-caliber FA for the foreseeable future anyways. What I WOULD like to see them do is to start spending money on an analytics department.

So he (indirectly) brought in Sizemore. The one thing that Getz seems to have done well, in my opinion, is to bring in more progressive minds as his lieutenants. He hasn't done well on trades, and most of us think he's done a s%*# job as player development director, but it seems like he's making good hires. ...so that's.... something.

Who all has Getz brought in as a GM? I can think of Bannister (good hire) and Barfield (jury's still out). Was Sizemore brought in under Getz's watch, or was he a holdover from somewhere in the org from 2023?

“The Touki Matchup” sounds like some quirky Netflix teenage rom-com, like some spin-off of “Never Have I Ever.”

Why would a losing franchise take on Robert? Why not trade him to contender? A contender will be more likely to part with assets for a player like Robert. A losing franchise won't.

This.

Pretty sure you just described Tony La Russa.

Meh. To each their own. Was it a little much? Maybe, but well within the bounds of reasonable.

(for the record, other than the cringeworthy "stand up" thing, his call there seemed good)

Hot take:

It's nice to see JR getting raked over the coals, but unless it comes from his inner circle, it won't make a difference. He's so arrogantly insulated that it doesn't matter what anyone outside of his inner circle says or does.

WRONG!

I have no disagreements with what you say.

…but apology accepted, if that was on your mind.

No worries, and no need to apologize. Just appreciate your openness and willingness to talk about this.

We can’t even be the best at being awful.

As a personal favor to someone (me) who has zero beef with you, please find a different word. I work with people with various developmental disabilities, and hearing the “R” word being thrown around so flippantly as an insult is disrespectful to those extremely kind-hearted, hard-working, and loyal individuals who are just trying to make the best of a tough go of life. Thank you in advance.

Benny's actually been okay during this losing streak. Like, he's actually pulling his own weight and hitting at an above-average production rate.

He was going to get Tommy Edman for him, straight up.

So the Sox haven’t won since the Immaculate Inning by Kopech. Wow.

Beat me to it!

And I guess my main point is that, exactly for that reason, you want him in Charlotte.

Sure, but how is that different than "sure but they signed him and he's here so you gotta play him somewhere," logically?

I would say that Baldwin needs more AAA time than 8 games / 35 PA's.

Fair point. I guess I keep forgetting Colas exists.