TaylorStSox

We have showcased him and he hasn't been very good. Might as well try again next year and see if he can create value. Being critical of this move is really just looking for nits to pick.

Between Cease's pure stuff, ceiling and durability, calling him a mid tier starter is just fucking stupid. It really is.

That kid is for real. When you see an 18 year old with that kind of easy oppo power, there's no reason to not have really high expectations. He looks so coordinated and smooth that it's hard to believe he's 18.

Montgomery is at the very least 1 full year away. This isn't a discussion worth having.

I think fans have put unreal expectations on Montgomery, not the Sox. As we've discussed on the minor league board, he's a 22nd pick who's 3 years removed from high school. Sox fans need to hit the breaks and let the kid work.

I would bet on their being absolutely zero chance Montgomery comes up this year.

Gonzalez is wearing out in his first full season of professional baseball. He's still carrying a .350 obp and 39:31 k to bb ratio. Not bad for a kid that was completely written off by many.

The only concerning thing about Montgomery is the k's. He still way ahead of schedule for the 22nd pick. He's 3 years removed from high school. He's taking his lumps in AAA, but it's not like he's completely overmatched. I would have preferred her stayed in AA, but nothing that's happened is overly concerning.

Grandal's also a piece of s%*#. If he thought smacking Anderson was the best way to address clubhouse issues, it shows just how stupid the guy is. Both Grandal and Anderson were among the worst players in baseball over the last 2 years.

This is just wrong. Frank was ridiculed by fans for being selfish and soft throughout his prime. One of my first Sox memories was attending a game and asking my Dad why the fans were booing Frank.

Both Frank and TA were booed in their primes.

Getting caught by a punch thrown by Jose Ramirez isn't even remotely as bad as Robin getting the dog s%*# beat out of him by a 45 year old pitcher.

Every time I see people talk s%*# about TA I remember this is the same fan base that embarrassed themselves by booing Frank Thomas relentlessly and remember what they have in common.

I feel for the guy.

I feel bad for this kid. LOL.

Lawrence getting super squeezed.

Eloy could easily lose 10 lbs and be a different player. He's the most frustrating player on this squad.

When I'm bummed out about the Sox, I just watch this.

One of the things I love about baseball is that a lot of times, wins and losses don't matter. It's an individual/team sport. There are always opportunities to enjoy the game, even if your team is trash. I don't care if the Sox win or lose. I want to see Crochet, Thorpe, Vaughn, Robert etc play well. That's all that matters right now.

Who cares? We're trying to develop players, not win games.

I'm very impressed with Thorpe's progress thus far.

It's fine. He's given up 2 over 6IP. He's in his 4th big league start.

8 swinging strikes in 5 innings. He's missing enough bats.

Have you tried the Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug? It's an Imperial IPA, like the Voodoo Ranger, but isn't syrupy at all. Much better brew imo.

He's so damn coordinated, with a LH easy swing, that's it's hard to believe he's 18. Just the way he moves around the bases. Looks like a small forward. George is to the Sox what Buzelis is to the Bulls.