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"But even amid those factors and his long-stated desire to deliver on his $54 million contract, Hendriks insists he wasn’t rushed back this season, nor does he believe it was a factor in his injury. He believes it to be another misfortune that has led him to sum up his 2023 with a wry smile." ‘‘Not ideal,’’ he said.

What does Liam know about when he should have been back pitching? He's not the medical staff. Everyone here (other than @ptatc) knows the Sox rushed him back and it caused another injury. He's just trying to kiss ass to get a contract. He's the same guy who said he came to the Sox to play for TLR, the worst manager ever. The guy has no credibility. If he was a poster here we'd shred him in a day with his obvious baseball ignorance. Or maybe we don't know everything behind the scenes. And for those who didn't pick up on the sarcasm

JR would never do that. Would he . . .

Based on fan enthusiasm Soxfest could just be a party bus with a couple of the team ambassadors.

He was really chill. There was only a couple groups in the restaurant that day and he seemed bored. He saw my Sox hat and came over to say hi. I wasn't going to ask him about the fight but he mentioned it. It seemed like he'd have rather been on the lake fishing. Honestly it was three minutes tops. Looking back he may have a system worked out with the server to avoid long conversations. I think he owned the hotel behind the restaurant as well. Both were in the middle of nowhere and I believe both have been closed for a long time now.

That's the #1 qualification to be a WS manager. No one with other options would choose to take the job. It's a career killer.

Just a flesh wound

I got to meet Nolan at his restaurant. He said about half way to the mound Robin had this confused look in his eyes as he realized he was charging someone his dad's age. Then we discussed bass fishing on the lake near the restaurant. Damn good beef.

Context is everything. Tim is having a s%*# season off and on the field. This just seems like more b.s. that not many fans have any patience for. This would be much different if it was all star Tim we were talking about. More than a few fans privately wish they were Ramirez and could punch a few of the other under performing, collecting a WS paycheck, personnel also.

At what level do they teach fighting to bring a team together? Little League? High School? College? Or just MLB? Eventually a fight like this will be treated like a fight at Walmart or in a bar. Except if you're in Texas, then there is the mutual combat law allowing these bare knuckle events. https://www.ksat.com/news/2022/12/19/mutual-combat-is-legal-in-texas-but-both-parties-have-to-agree-police-say/

And players. And when the player does take deliberate steps to recover, negotiating in their contract limited innings, not on consecutive days, etc the fans go crazy.

@ptatcI should have added "fans will say that they rushed him back. . ." Thank you for clarifying.

Agreed. It also shows how he's just good enough to stay in the league, but not good enough to stay in a team.

Obviously there is a range to recovery times. No matter what they predict for a return date they will have rushed him back if he reinjures himself and if he doesn't, it will be forgotten. The team will not win this and it is always better to guess the team will get it wrong. It's the WS way.

Serious question. Why would Ozzie want the job? Love if the franchise? Chance to prove himself? Money?

Over the last 100 years. The Mariners may challenge for worst, but bottom five without a doubt.

I guess we brought Tony back. But if you're a rising star among coaches would you take the WS manager position? I don't believe that's the pool we get to play in. Ex players, managers fired from other non elite organizations, and guys passed over a few times is our talent pool.

Does that happen very often?

Is that going to look good to the next employer? Add quitter to his resume? This organization is a career killer. No wonder we can't attract even middle of the pack talent.

1. Forget about winning, play your youngest players. 2. Get them in as many fights as possible to build team chemistry. 3. Get that resume out there to minor league teams. Maybe save your career.

I remember sitting in a buddy's apartment watching the movie back to back to back on VHS. We were so drunk by the third time. I think we had most of the dialogue memorized.

Pedro, here's a little inspirational movie clip to get the team fired up. It may even get some asses in the seats.

Some sports like golf don't play a traditional conference/non conference schedule. Gymnastics, tennis, etc play tournaments which are everywhere. But your point is right on. I've lost interest in the semi pro versions of college athletics. I'm happy for the athletes and believe it's fair that they are getting paid (although not a piece of the pie they created). I also enjoy watching people play for the love of the game and am looking for opportunities to support that.

He's not really wrong. How many times are we going to be lied to and keep going back?

Me too