fathom

First half of 2006 was easily the most fun. Team was incredible and fan base was still happy after 2005.

I absolutely guarantee every person on this board would have signed up for consecutive playoff appearances in 20/21 after 2017. So many people are worried about 3-4 years from now instead of living in the present. That’s also why I’m pissed at how they’ve botched this offseason.

Grandal and Yoan are boring to me

They’re good enough to win if they play to their potential and avoid massive injuries. If you’re worried about the Dodgers, I will gladly take my chances just to make the WS.

Eloy and Kopech are two guys you stop what you’re doing to watch.

Can we make a separate thread for people who aren’t excited to just post in there the whole time. Hell, you and I disagree a lot but we don’t pout and try to one-up each other with our misery.

Anyone saying they’re not excited for the season is acting childish IMO. This is still one of the most talented Sox teams of our lifetime. Enjoy it now....the window is closing sooner than later.

It’s just frustrating how much of a ripple effect the Kimbrel trade has had. Awful performance by him last year and now 21 million they can’t spend this year.

Stoney

He has sources...after a while it seems all of us are trying to wish a move into existence despite being told it’s not happening

And then there is this: https://mobile.twitter.com/slapnick/status/1504284839586975746

To be fair, it was in regards to signing Harrison. No reason for him to mention outfielders.

Believe me, I hope they’re wrong. They’re two accounts I remember from last year and before the lockout that had some accurate information.

He’s had financial stuff in the past that aligned with what happened

I watched all of Harrison’s homers today and all but one of them was a wall scraper.

EloyVsWall has spent all day telling anyone and everyone the Sox are out of money

@EloyvsWall @nbb77

Yep so this is more of a Hahn issue instead of a Jerry issue.

According to the twitter accounts familiar with the finances, the board sets the payroll and Jerry can’t raise the payroll on his own.

Yep, we go through this every offseason.

I think Sheets and Joc can put up similar numbers. It’s the defense in RF for Sheets that’s scary.

Doesn’t seem that way

Sure as hell seems that way, along with misjudging the market for Kimbrel

No, they say that’s the only way they have more money to spend. That seems likely to go towards pitching.

Numerous people on twitter who seem to have ties to JR keep saying they’re out of money, FYI