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I'm missing something here. We are just talking this year or next year too? Rodon isnt coming back this year. Bummer can still come back this year. In that case if they plan to non tender Rodon they could just give him his unconditional release right now. Cishek could go that route also but he is still apparently healthy and an arm to be used in various situations to see if they can get anything from him. But yes CIshek could be released as could Rodon but if you are on the 45 day DL you're not taking up 40 space right ?

Looks like you might've missed the earlier post that Rodon is likely moved to the 45 day IL thereby ending his season.

By this time I think the Sox are trying to keep the pen fresh and setting up the rotation down the stretch and into the playoffs. Since Rodon can't give you anything Stiever becomes the sacrificial lamb. However, if he pitches well in this start don't be surprised if he stays up over Flores, McRae or even Cishek. to see if there's a way to use him in the pen from here forward. This is the Sox way of going for it. No trades, just complete reliance, or if you will, over reliance on the kids. But you never know if it's another one of those lucky years like 2005 where the stars align in our favor.

Nailed it !!

Plus Nick of Time , Jolly Old St. Nick , Nick Caged , Nick Knock , Nicktoons, Nick L. Odeon , Nick Knack Paddy Wack, Nick Cole, Nick L. Back , Nick Nickelby, Nick E. Minaj, Nick Ninja ...

It was The Mad King not Mad Regal , like, if he were to win a few batting titles he'd win the batting crown thus he would be KING . ?

I have no problem with your cromulent logic .

This means EE is going to have a good day !

MAD RIGAL MAD REGAL THE MAD KING ?

Dont forget we also had Collins and Mercedes. No telling how they might have hit had either one been given the opportunity.

Not clear to me just because he smiled or laughed. I think he was embarrassed like oh now I'm Eloy.

Big Mac and a little Magic .

Basically the same catch probability as the Superman act by Robert. Someone not lazy compare the distance covered ( In feet) and opportunity time to Robert's catch . Seems fairly similar.

That commercial would be awesome if she unbuttoned her shirt as much as Eloy does ! She's got quite the rack.

I heard Stone say that was Abreu's ball all the way because Jose has been so good on those. I just think if he didnt get bumped he doesn't go into the net. You dont do that for fun if you can avoid it. That's just silliness. He had a head of steam , he's a big guy, he couldn't put on the brakes after Nick nudged him , he hit the wall , lost his balance, thought he could lean on the railing but being off balance, leaned too far back and once his feet left the ground, he fell back.

It's really too bad his 1st 2 doubles of the year coincided with the 2 baserunning blunders and the other blunder I haven't seen anyone mention. On the popup that A reu caught but cost the Sox an extra base ,Nick ran into Jose nudging him just enough that Jose couldn't regain his footing and went into the net.

After reading this , I have to ask you. Starting next year 2021 through 2025 how many of those 5 seasons do you think the Sox make the playoffs ?

I've noticed the past week or so Robert is swinging through a lot of fastballs. He can kill a hanging breaking ball but even 92 is getting thrown by him. I think that reflects a change in how he's being pitched now.

Agreed . Maybe a contract like Keuchel got , maybe even less. Certainly not $30M or not even $20M per year at his age and other factors.

It isnt ideal for any line up. If you saw the game last night they put up a graphic that the Sox were the best at hitting curves/sliders.

Fantasy land. Moncada isnt going to the OF, Vaughn more than likely doesnt have the skills required to play the OF . Moncada was moved during the rebuild. You don't play around with permanent position changes once you're good.

It's all about Bummer. Once he was gone guys got forced into different roles. They also are pitching more innings. Sure some them were due to regress,after all Foster and Detwiler had 0.00 ERA for a while. Once Bummer went down things changed drastically .

So you're saying finish 9-10 in last 19 games. I want to finish strong and go into that 1st round with a dick full of confidence. Winning the division would mean a lot to the players.

Cease will go 6+ innings. 8 k 2 BB.

Someone will get the Mazara 1st HR prediction right soon. I hope it's you, Flava Flav .