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I'm 100% in agreement. I'll be surprised if we continue to have human umpires in 20 years. The rise of eSports precision will force the change over time.

Full platoon like football. Shorten the season back to 154 games and add a round of playoffs.

Another tale of someone with what looks like a dream life and struggling for happiness.

The process is you have a surplus at one position and you use it to strengthen the position where you have a deficit. You go into that with an open mind and make everyone available. You may prefer to trade player A but if the haul is appreciably better for player B, you make that trade. The process is followed regardless of the player names involved. It's a lot like any other forms of investing. Don't get too attached to the equity. It's just part of the inventory.

Who thought we needed insurance run? Pessimistic non fans.

Well, that was fun.

I like the skyline behind their field

Well s%*#

There we go.

It's nice not having to make every decision perfect.

f*** yes

Your English teachers are smiling. I really dislike surveys "how likely are you to recommend us?" I'm not walking up to strangers offering recommendations and no one is going to ask me, so zero changes no matter how happy I am.

Since the standings and play have me in a optimistic mood. Maybe the Yankees give us a challenge for worst catcher among the playoff likely teams, the solution is actually on the roster. Just needs rest and rehab. Corner outfield there are solutions in the organization, they need time to develop. Shortstop, again in the organization, just needs a year or probably two. Will injuries heal? Will players develope as predicted? The answers are out of front office control, but the plan is coming together.

I'm liking the idea

So he'll foreclose on a bunch of mortgages removing people from their homes while operating the Sox at a huge loss because he wants to win a baseball championship? It's a beautiful world we live in.

There is no stat to predict change of scenery. I'm really starting to believe there is a new attitude and character around this team.

Remember politicians and billionaires just want to make the rest of humanity happy.

I was just at the opening of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library. Borrow ideas from that experience. Not much static stuff to look at. Make it interactive, how stuff for people to do and learn.

One of my favorite ball park moments. I was in the first row in Milwaukee behind the Sox dugout for a game. Ozzie is smashing the ball that day, but everything is getting caught. His final at bat he is robbed of extra bases by a diving catch. As he's reaching the dugout he pulls off his helmet and sends it flying into the dugout and screams "f*** this mother fucking game" . I say "his English is really getting better." He pokes his head out of the dugout, sees my cap and gives a big smile.

Too soon.

I think it's time for a Ja Rule Demolition Night.

While I love the surprise of how well this team is playing, this isn't a give up prospects kind of season. After decades of watching horrible overpaying and head scratching trades, this seemed more restrained, and forward looking. I appreciate the willingness to take on a bad contract over giving away prospects. They showed a willingness to really dive in and be active. I think it's a positive sign of the direction the franchise is moving. I don't believe there was a realistic blockbuster trade, and again, I wouldn't give up 2028 for 2026. Process - A Immediate Impact - B Future upside - A if Castillo rebounds into a solid #2

Don't underestimate Sox fans. I actually like this one.

Good luck with the rehab.

The last time the Sox and Cubs combined for this many wins on August 1st was 2008, which was one of only two times that they both made the playoffs. Now you know . . .