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Absolutely love this. Hate to see Madrigal go, but 2B is one of the easier spots to fill, and Hernandez is controlled through next year.

NSC saying the Sox could get Bryant or Kimbrel, but only in answering someone’s hopeful tweet. The Sox could certainly afford either, especially Bryant. But I just don’t see them pulling either off. I’m thinking one more bullpen move is more likely than anything else, but a minor move.

Holy fuck, Batman.

Have Burger and Colas buy in, and you've got an instant money maker. Burger, Frys, and Colas - A Home Run of a Meal

NSC also stated that the Sox continue to be active and to watch Baltimore. Sounds like he's repeating what others are saying (or they're repeating him).

Two solid trades today. Tepara will help shore up the bullpen, and the price was dirt cheap.

Nice improvement for 2B and it moves Leury back to what he should be - a super sub. Adds some much needed power the lineup. And there is an option for 2022, which give sthe team some flexibility.

Would the Sox take on Blackmon to reduce the prospect cost? Ope...never mind. I see he’s signed through 2022 for A LOT.

It's been relatively quiet so far this week, especially considering the number of teams selling and quite a few teams really needing an upgrade or two. This could be one of those deadlines when many trades happen on Friday. The Sox have been very quiet. I'm sure they're working on things, but it's concerning we're not even hearing rumors.

If the Frazier trade is any indication, the price tag for a rental 2B shouldn't be bad at all. However, who knows what the FO would consider too steep.

And Leury is making it really easy for the front office to add a 2B. There are enough options out there that would be an improvement over what he is providing right now.

Eloy did not care for being disrespected.

Cease has actually pitched pretty well. If a halfway decent offense was backing him up, he might be in the running for a win. Instead, the 3 runs (2 earned) look like 10.

This team, overall, looks disinterested.

Surprised they did not review that. Looked safe.

Eloy is a better fielder than Goodwin.

Corpse ball.

When it comes to adding a 2B, looking at all factors, here's where I stand: 1) Turner (wishful but highly unlikely) 2) Escobar 3) Schoop 4) Baez (there would be so much attitude in the middle infield) 5) Story (just think he'll cost too much for a couple month rental)

They have to be completely off limits. Both of these guys are players you build your team around. Vaughn is already showing what kind of hitter he is going to be, which is one of the best in the league. And Kopech has a $300 million arm.

Have the Sox been in on any starters? Or even starters they could use as extended bullpen help? I know this is just an informational post, but it got me wondering.

Either Burger. Crochet, and a couple prospects or Madrigal. Crochet, and a couple prospects. I'm not sure what Washington's needs are, but someone mentioned they'd probably want a replacement for Turner, and Madrigal would fit that. Unfortunately, I'm not sure either package gets it done.

TA Turner Abreu Eloy Moncada Vaughn Robert Grandal Engel/Goodwin Dear god... I honestly can't figure out where everyone would hit. Regardless, you'd have very good hitters at 7 and 8.

He would be a perfect fit. Controlled through next year, the price tag is going to be very high. Despite NSC's hypothetical of Burger, Crochet, ++, I would think any package starts with Vaughn or Kopech...and those guys have to be untouchable.

Our old friend NSC posed a "hypothetical" question asking Sox fans if they would be okay with Burger, Crochet, ++ for Trea Turner. The overwhelming majority of responders said yes. I would agree.

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