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As I said several times, 'buying" at the deadline is for suckers. And Getz is the mark. These GMs are not his friend, and correctly see him as easy pickings. We really need an offseason upgrade. Whether Getz hires a more skilled advisor or whatever.

His stuff isn't bad; his command on the other hand.,,, But I agree with comment above - the other orgs turn the Cannons into relievers. The Sox spend their scarce personnel budget on relievers.

To me, his broadcasting is fine. It’s when he tries to be Mr. Homer and go over the top with things that he’s just awful. So just stop doing that. I say “fine,” meaning he is okay. He could learn a little more about the game and about the other teams and players; or at least share more during the broadcast.

Cannon's pretty consistent: a lot of walks, a lot of homers, a lot of strikeouts. He can throw hard; I wonder if he couldn't become a short reliever.

Love that Green Wave power!

If he can place it, it can work, as per Urquidy, Jose I see that reliever Altermatt is rising. Please tell me that he throws upper 90s. I would think that Cannon could at least convert to a middle reliever. Maybe not, though.

That he acts like he's a school-kid is why I don't like his announcing. It's not nitpicking: "Yea Buddy" is the essence of the issue.

Golly gee Wally, that's a great idea!

Urquidy is a master of command. Terrific today...and for several years with Astros. Hopefully he keeps it up and can stay on the field. And I won't complain if Schriffen knocks off that "yea buddy" stuff. What is he, 12?

Most of the time, bunting is playing not to lose. Playing scared. I remember Ventura doing that in 2012...he really spit the bit down the stretch . Don't need that happening.

I see a mostly inconsistent pitcher until he develops command. So that is middle relief. And if he can maintain his 94mph 4-seamer for only an inning or 2, that is also middle relief. Going forward, yes I see him more as a starter than a back-end reliever due to the 94 mph. But he needs it for 6-7 innings; and then there is his delivery and balance- yikes. Middle relief.

Isn't Hagen Smith intended as a starter? Today was his chance.

Should have won the game with only 4 hits. But instead, our closers become openers, and Hagen Smith becomes a high leverage reliever.

So we'll have Castillo, Burke, Kay and Martin for next year. Add one FA (Trevor Rogers? Should be reasonable price; very good, except for a ghastly 2024). And you're right, out of Schultz, Sandlin, Vasil, hopefully Taylor and other candidates, they can find one starter; although 2 or 3 would be better to have some depth. And they'll lose Castillo and Kay for 2028, so they will need some guys to step in.

He's got a .346 WHIP - I don't think I've ever seen one that low.

I agree, but someone has to move or get traded, etc. I guess trade is better than a devaluation. They can improve on margins positionally, but they really need a couple of starters (and some good pitching prospects). I presume they will sign a starter this offseason (and not the usual 5th starter type). 25 per with a lot deferred was a bargain for Cease last year.

With all due respect, it's most of the last 20 years that. have been insane. This time, let's try staying consistently competitive.

You can do that if you have the resources to sign top FAs (of course then you could extend Vargas) and/or you have a top tier farm. Otherwise, the Sox are just asking for 2 years good, 5 years bad cycle (or worse).

Sox also have some other less touted MI prospects in the low minors that are looking interesting. If they can't resign Vargas, then trade him after the 2027 season. And/or they could trade at least one of Colson, Meidroth, Antonacci. Meidroth looks to me like a player who still will keep improving, so I'd keep him. But they need to keep the team fresh and the pipeline flowing. Seattle should have moved a couple of their veteran pitchers last offseason; things got stale, didn't fill holes and voila. Sox could use some oomph from the OF. Can Bonemer play LF? Colson? And they need more young pitching. I wouldn't always trade the prospect; trade from the major league roster to keep things fresh. Still, as of now, every Sox regular has at least a .700 OPS, except catcher. That's stout.

Cubs, Astros, Cardinals, game against Braves. Mets are hottest team in baseball. Contending Rangers. Division games. Then its Pirates and Rockies for the softer touches. And only 3 days off. The only teams with winning records that Guardians are 3 v. each color Sox. national league series v. Rockies and Giants. 6 days off (1 DH).

Really need to win today. Sox ace is up and a tough week upcoming. I don't know where this "easy schedule" stuff from a while back came from; Sox also have had some "when you play them" misfortune, such as the upcoming series with the Mets.

Well, eventually, I hope. And then turn into the next Logan Webb….

Will likes his soft-tossers. So far so good. Maybe Thorpe will bring some magic

They just don't let things linger. That Tuesday loss, for example, was ridiculous...they just moved on. Sox have had a few games like that since the break.

That's how the Sox are developing them these days; or how a lot of them are turning out. But, yea, it would be nice to see more batting average.