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Feel better, but "medical retirement" after the season please. For the health of everybody.

That to me is probably 90% of the anti-stathead "MIT and Harvard are types are ruining baseball" sentiment. It's always been a false dichotomy. You can enjoy tmr's start whether you agree with the service time decision or not.

I tell ya what has anybody just said yet that their reaction is pure unbridled enthusiasm for the Sox and a game for the first time since _____? Cause that's where I'm at headed into tmr.

I don't really think frame has much if anything to do with longevity and health in a pitcher. I think it's just genetics and how many max effort throws you can get out of a shoulder and elbow.

anderson has earned another shot at starting SS next year. If his bat doesn't improve to where he's nothing more than a 250/300/400 type then maybe you consider making him a super sub. But other than Madigral (possibly) there is nobody even close to pushing him off SS internally.

Team is obviously better now that they have an actual MLB worthy OF again and Rodon is back. That said, it's a bummer that Lopez and Moncada haven't contributed more to this "run".

As I've said Kopech is Sale 2.0 in mind and body. I like TA's confidence as well but he's just not a superstar talent like Kopech. Hopefully Kopech's arm can match his confidence because I agree that this team needs an influx of talent and attitude.

In hindsight, it appears they probably did. EDIT: JFC I cannot edit this text how I want it. FFS. The last paragraph is obviously mine. From Sale via SoSH:

Something is wrong in the shoulder if he keeps ramping up and then missing starts due to inflammation. Seems a bit similar to what Rodon went through last year. edit: wow, did not know he was limited to 68 pitches in the one start he made after his initial DL stint. Yea something is wrong and it's more than just the usual soreness it appears.

God it would be nice to see TA and Yoan finish the year strong. Same with Lopez and Gio.

Don't think one has anything to do with the other really. I think this org is just chickenshit sometimes.

I'm currently in the "acceptance" phase. Anger has left me.

No shit.

Well, agree, but get ready. Kopech is Sale 2.0 in mind and body. We can only hope Kopech never suffers a broken foot in spring training while..."helping a friend move" or something.

I mean, it totally will. Like at the Acuna situation. Baseball is stupid and Kopech is a symptom.

Sox fans are bored. That is my takeaway from this thread. Shame about service time rules.

it's in his head and I don't blame him. Never seen a season long screw job like this. It's probably about the difference in 50 OPS points.

One of the most important aspects a hitting coach brings is Gravitas, with a big G. I have a hard time seeing these guys like Moncada or even Avi really listening to Todd because Todd is a nobody really. I'd rather bring in someone like Thome that can look these kids in the face and say "600 HR", listen up.

I'm done with the "calm presence" types. It's not working. Ventura let Eaton and Sale walk all over him and whatever "calming influence" Renteria is supposed to bring obviously isn't working for these kids either. I don't think a manager contributes much to development but if Rickie can't get these young latin kids ready to play (or any of them really) he needs to go. Way too many bad ABs this 2nd half, but with Moncada and Yolmer especially.

At this point he needs to clear his head and start again next year. Sadly, TA is having an awful 2nd half as well at the dish. Those guys have gone from a potential 8-10 WAR middle infield to looking like 2-3 WAR types at best the last couple months. I'm ready to move on from Todd as well.

tom tango is an emotional teenager? thanks, this might be my best ever comment here, in my own head at least.

yea for noobs.

will TA and Moncada finish above an OPS of 700? Sigh.

Let me save the mods some time over the next 6-8 years:

when's the last time they had guys worth giving half a shit about it with tho?