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He mentioned teams aren’t sure what percentage of fans still won’t want to come to games due to the risk of the virus even after the vaccine. He then mentioned Sox front office doesn’t trust the fan base to stick with them if they struggle.

They’ll wait until more is known about future attendance estimations based on vaccines, he made it seem.

Bernstein today had a long segment where he brought up a conversation he had with a Sox source. He said all the moves they made/make will only be for one year, and not to expect any multi-year big moves. Seemed to imply they are considering waiting until the deadline for a closer. Also said he was told the team would never sign someone to a mega-deal, as they don’t believe it’s worth it (Heyward was the example). They do have money still to spend, but they’re too nervous about the pandemic to tie it up for more than 2021.

Also wasn’t there some discussion that his new mechanics aren’t exactly shoulder friendly?

So Giolito is worth 30 mil per year but Bauer isn’t?

No for the mere fact I hated watching him on the Brewers. He would go through stretches where he looked like he was blind at the plate.

Yeah, it’s just disappointing they didn’t shoot for the stars in RF. They had the chance to make this an all world lineup.

Reading al’s beef again? He’s clearly a soxtalk member, as anything said here is being posted on twitter. It’s cool though, makes for good discussion.

They would probably just put Leury in LF a lot for defense and DH Eloy.

Basically said they don’t want to block Vaughn

2/35 for Lynn seems right, but I still think I would rather see him for a few months before extending him.

Based off what Hahn said yesterday, I have a feeling we see Eloy and Leury switch off DH and LF until Vaughn is ready.

But his thoughts aren’t that different from what Stoney has said. And why wouldn’t I trust Harold, he’s the most consistent insider along with James. If one of the beef accounts said the pitchers don’t like Grandal, then everyone would take it as fact.

Harold has clearly been told that pitchers on the team don’t like throwing to Grandal. Don’t know why people still argue about this with him.

Lynn will love throwing to Grandal...he only throws high fastballs anyways

Pure speculation, but it wouldn’t shock me if we see Eaton bat 2nd

I believe insiders a lot more when they list who the team is pursuing or contract numbers more than what other teams are interested.

WSD says he heard they’re in deep conversations with Hendriks.

FWIW Hahn mentioned Mercedes today as a possible DH option

Timmy’s huge ego is becoming a bit of an issue. I’m sure many will disagree, and that’s fine

McCann is brutal at judging pop ups

AL CY: Dane Dunning

Kris Bryant should be there shortly

Sox need a backup catcher and a DH until Vaughn is ready. Yadi is signed to split time with Grandal and Grandal plays DH or 1B when he’s not catching. I wouldn’t like it, but sounds like something Tony would love.

I made the joke that Sox fans would complain we traded a top ten prospect, but that was last week and well before the trade.