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If this is the rental cost, the Sox should stay away.

I would think so to. However, since there has been no movement with any of the option, it may be a greater cost than we think.

Just depends on the cost. They shouldn't trade much for a rental they don't need next year at 2B.

Sure they can. The have all-star caliber hitters in 7/9 positions. That lineup will be as good as any. Their bullpen is the weakness. That is where they need to use their limited resources.

They shouldn't waste their resources on acquiring a 2B. It needs to go to a bullpen piece.

Until he has a slump then posters (not you necessarily) will want to trade him for a reliever.

The black holes and the pitcher caused the damage though, not the top of the lineup.

What's wrong with being disappointed? All fans will be disappointed if they don't win the World Series. It's part of being a fan.

To each his own. ??

You're missing out on a lot of fun if you only attempt something if you are guaranteed to succeed. You learn a lot about yourself and everything else from failure. You need to take risks and chances. Unless of course you are a avid hang glider of course.

Maximizing the window is the goal. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a team that is winning nearly 60% of the games. You can do both simultaneously.

I know everyone is different but I don't understand this attitude. Results matter but doesn't mean you can't enjoy the process. When you travel to you ignore everything until you get to the destination?

So? Doesn't mean you can't enjoy a team in the moment that is doing well. Not everything has to be about the future. I have a feeling you will be the person that will complain at the beginning of the playoffs and be pessimistic of their chances at each round just looking to prove you were right that that didn't win the world series. If they win the world series you will complain that it was lucky and they just aren't talented enough to win another one. Sometimes the enjoyment comes from the journey not the destination. Those who live in the past suffer depression. Those who live in the future suffer anxiety. Only those who live in the present are at peace. Learn to enjoy the ride.

So you will be negative until they make the ALCS or World Series? Again must suck to be the sports fan you choose to be. That's not a "big picture" thinker. That's looking for any excuse to not enjoy the team.

This makes no sense. Why wouldn't you be excited for one of the better teams in the league that isn't anywhere close to full strength yet?

Really? You can't get excited for a team with one of the best records in baseball without many of their best players until the make the ALCS? It must suck being a sports fan in your world.

Like someone else said, as long as they are better than an average player it will an improvement in 3 spots in the lineup. That's a substantial improvement.

Wow. That is the most pessimistic view you could take. Adding 3 all-star caliber bats won't help them.

There will be only 3 non-All Star caliber spots in the lineup. That is far better than nearly every team. They can live with weaker bats at 2B and RF especially with Engel defense in RF.

I agree. BP help is what's needed.

No doubt. With a little BP help.

Yep. Key is coming back. Bullpen would be a greater concern in my opinion.

Don't forget to add Grandal as well. Adding 3 all-star caliber bats will dramatically change the lineup.

No doubt.

People should be used to compartmentalization. Many Sox fans have disliked the FO and TLR but still root for the players. That was just a trial run for this step up.