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That's really sad. He could have made such a big impact and this is what he decided to do. Really disappointing.

Obviously click on the link, but gonna point this out: De Sadas "The switch-hitter doesn’t blow scouts away but has a wide base of average to above-average tools and feel for the game, though some question if he can stick at shortstop." It had been a while since we'd heard scout input on him and that sounds like not a 4th overall pick. Turang: "While Turang has been as the top player in his prep class for years, some scouts saw regression this summer, while others think he’s bored. He has 50 raw power, 60 speed, can be plus at shortstop ,and had a long track record of hitting that came to an abrupt end last June." At 4th overall (though this isn't a mock draft), they had Liberatore: "Liberatore is the prototypical high-school pitching prospect. He’s an athletic, projectable 6-foot-5 with a low-90s fastball, plus curveball, and promising changeup feel. You can go nuts projecting on his stuff, and he already has somewhat advanced feel to pitch." A pretty favorable Madrigal write-up too. Not the most exciting read in the top ten in terms of position players, though Kelenics was fun. Gotta hope some surprises happen in college that could push a Gorman/Hankins down. Although judging by recent drafts, doesn't it seem likely that Singer is gonna be there at 4?

If the Sox made this move in a similar position I’d be glad. Oh no it will hurt our flexibility in FOUR YEARS? Who cares. You never know what will happen that far out, and teams the past few years have shown to be adept at moving contracts deemed “immovable”.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 06:15 AM) Dodgers have never had problems adding players they wanted despite those tax issues. If they wanted him he would have been there It’s a new CBA.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 05:47 AM) Kind of like the Dodgers being unwilling to resign Darvish after going to the World Series with him. Player evaluation is weird, man Dodgers have luxury tax issues the cubs don’t have.

I like the idea of De Sadas more but it will be easier to tell once we get more reports on these guys.

signing Players based off of playoff performances is a bad idea.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Feb 10, 2018 -> 02:34 PM) Because of course the Astros would also get a Top 5 Catcher on the cheap. Jeeze cancel the season. That’s like. 56 WAR team

Oh my god Missouri almost had an all time collapse again but pulled off a huge OT comeback.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 10, 2018 -> 01:57 PM) That deal will not age well, but Theo will just spend more money to cover the holes. As he should.

Blahhh

Pelis have lost 5 of 6!

https://theintercept.com/2018/02/09/donald-...a-election-nsa/ Bizarre story, but an example of why US congress should be running a thorough investigation into the Russian operation during the 2016 election without just running cover for the admin.

I just wish they would have the bullpen more at the ASB. That would have more than solved the problems.

Just can't get over how weird this Fultz business is.

You know what show is pretty good: grown-ish

QUOTE (joejoedairy @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 02:18 PM) If it is 100% statistical, how is Eloy so low? His stats were quite good, some might even say the bessss He doesn't walk that much, he isn't a low strikeout guy, and you'll notice that many of the players on the list are CF'ers, Catchers and SS. He gets docked for defense a lot in these WAR stuff. He said he's a young guy with a lot of power and that's it. But I bet in KATOH+ he'll do much better because he has a pretty good hit tool grade from longenhagen.

Among other things the sox "threw" at chris duncan but I don't know that it exploded beyond that.

vonleh has money on books for next year, so more fuel that we ain't shopping that hard in FA this year.

Bulls just traded someone I didn't know they had rights to for Noah Vonleh. Maybe this means Lopez is near.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 01:13 PM) Cavs are going to find out Jordan Clarskon isn't much better, but yes, Thomas sucks on D. At least clarkson is 6'4 or something so switches aren't obvious exploitation moments.

Here's some reading on Duncan: http://grantland.com/the-triangle/st-louis...-michael-wacha/

I mean, I think the main issue with IT is he has to be on a team that has incredibly strong team defense and there are few of those. He is an absolute wreck on D.

For the non-tweeters: Scott Merkin ‏ Verified account @scottmerkin 3m3 minutes ago More Duncan’s responsibilities in his new role include reviewing and evaluating video of pitchers and pitching prospects, in addition to providing feedback and expertise to various members throughout the Sox organization per team

I can't find a link to the release, but this looks pretty great. He is going to have eyes on our prospects too, so he'll be watching video and keeping in contact with guys coming up. If you don't know who duncan is, man, this is now two of maybe the best 5 pitching coaches now on the sox in some role.