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I’m happy they traded Dunning instead of Cease. I’d rather keep the higher ceiling guy. Like you mentioned, Dunning is not someone who was going to be a reason they succeed or fail.

So for the record, this is a Tony deal and not a KW deal or a Hahn deal?

Why do people act like Sox just can’t to find a pitcher next offseason to replace Lynn? They will know more about virus/attendance issues and should have virtually no offensive holes to fill.

It’s almost guaranteed to be Joc or Brantley.

Won’t he be on an innings limit

They viewed 3 guys as untouchable, which makes blockbuster deals impossible.

They got him for the postseason and to save the bullpen during the season.

Good friends

Crochet also

What about top 10 prospect Avery Weems

Tony loves Lynn, just blame him. Sox are clearly going for it, so it will be interesting to see what’s next. I get it stings to lose Dunning, but he’s probably not one of the top 15-18 guys that would dictate the success of this era.

He could easily be worse than a #4 starter. He faced garbage lineups last year. I’m sure he will get stronger after TJS but he’s nothing special IMO

And don’t forget how cheap Lynn is

Harold right again

It fills “postseason starter you don’t need to warm up someone once game starts”’ role

I’m fine with it. Dunning is a 4/5 starter with TJ on his record. If you’re relying on him down the road for an important game, you’re probably in trouble.

Nope

Dunning gone

I almost guarantee if it happens, it’s announced via press release again before national media picks up on it

Twice today he said he’s an option for them and also said he would be someone who would attract fans

Nah, it’s the same rumor mentioned here

Wouldn’t have even suggested Schwarber if it wasn’t for Nightengale today. Also Wittenmyer sure seemed confident Q would be with the Sox.

Heyward would have had 3rd highest fWAR of the Sox hitters

Seriously? Any proof

Say it does happen (Dunning + for Yu and Heyward). Is it bad that it wouldn’t shock me if they bring in two more ex Cubs? Q and Schwarber make sense.