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TLR is still (probably) drinking. Seems everybody lost Ricky's number.

They grabbed the guy they could sign. If this is the worst move of the off season I'll be happy. I believe this was a utility type move. Simple upgrade, with some risk both if he's healthy and in the clubhouse or injured and away from the clubhouse. Waiting and coming up empty handed would have been worse.

It's an upgrade for next season. I'm happy

You don't work you ass off coming up through the system without the dream of being the guy. He's got a chance to be the solo #1 everyday guy. I'm happy for him.

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Vomit lol It's also not a Hall of Great Stats. If that was the case pick a few key stats by position and just have players qualify. It's a Hall of Fame that celebrates the game of baseball. It's the showcase for the sport that serves up a giant commercial on why baseball is America's game. It seems that Mark has several notable achievements to his credit. Fame noun the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements. "winning the Olympic title has brought her fame and fortune"

And Biden isn't going to change that. His supporters were generally already wearing a mask the Trumpers will continue to not

Good point.

Agreed. They tarnished the game. I then flip that around and want to see the Baines' and Buehrles in the hall. They polished the game and made it bright and shiney. I picture a grandfather and grandson visiting the hall and taking about the players. I don't want to be explaining about gambling and drug usage, I'd rather the kids hear stories about Mark. Baseball is a better sport because Mark played. His character should count. It's not the Hall of Great Stats. Fame should be more than stats.

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1,000 Year Contributor it is. It's like George trying to be T Bone or Howard becoming Fruit Loops lol

That's a great question. Closer, a position that TLR practically invented, seems to be that spot that no one is the potential suitor but everybody is.

Most happen during the gift giving and receiving season.

Rookies are streaky. I'd rather have a MLB proven guy and allow AV another year of MiLB experience.

Lol. As a former screw off in high school I love dealing with jerk kids. I'm usually the second jerk and I will have the class on my side. These guys are adults. We've all worked with talented assholes and survived.

Six people on campus tested positive today. Sigh. So far no evidence of anyone catching it on campus.

I thought an old article popped up. Sigh at least this will bring us back to some good news . . . Good news Ricky is out Bad news TLR is in. Good news Lynn is in Bad news Eaton is back. Good news . . . I'm kind of yeah, ok, shut up and play and we'll be fine about the move.

Sox history would have been split between the time they were in Chicago and after the move without that SOB JR coming in and keeping the team in Chicago.

Exactly why I said contribution to the game. I believe character should matter and Baines is a stand up guy that you want your kids looking up to. I'm not saying DA isn't, but few people are in Baines' class when it comes to integrity and honor. But I agree as a player DA deserves the nod.

I'm going to disagree that Allen is greater than Baines based on total contribution to the game. I think they both are Hall- worthy.

Btw, something to ponder. We're all thinking of him starting game three of the playoffs last year. I'm thinking he starts game 2 which really changes things.

When you're putting up strings of 60 and 70 win seasons being competitive does seem like a dream.

"I want to lose in the first round of the playoffs for five straight seasons instead of winning one world series" said almost no fan ever.

If you think this is overpaying, wait until the trade deadline and the team needs a piece. You got two old timers in key decision making positions who want that feeling one more time. There is no 2022 in their plans.

Here's how I'm evaluating any trade for this year. Which player do I want on the road in game 6 of the world series? If it's the guy we got, I'm fine with the trade. If I don't want the guy that left, even better. I can't think of a guy that fits that mold that isn't also a guy to get us to that point.