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Now if we can just sign someone to split the job with Garrett. Have him pitch half season and someone else pitch the other half.

Keep him on his regular rotation. Prepping for next season, wherever he plays.

I'm excited to see what happens. Sizemore has been in the trenches with these guys and probably sees more than anyone. I'm certain this lineup is pure genius. Wait, that way supposed to be in the I'm drunk thread.

If he's decent manager he would prefer to be starting in RF.

If he does better than expected in this role he will earn some options out of here. He seems eager to have a coaching career.

Or*this* is the Getz lineup. Sizemore doesn't have a three year contract or a gig for next year.

If we accept that all things being equal, guys won't choose to come here, then JR has two options Continue to make offers that aren't accepted and look cheap. Overpay for the Beni's of the league and appear stupid. Liam is one of the few exceptions.

I agree. Next question, is Jerry really cheap or do guys just not want to play here?

We currently have the 7th highest paid LF. And for why then? It's about the earliest I can see the team being competitive.

Interesting that Getz already decided against Sizemore being permanent. I'm not certain who that benefits.

The assumption is the farm system will produce some players. We keep trading current MLB for prospects, we may get lucky.

Thank you. I forgot how much he's receiving.

It's tough to see any rays of sunshine fighting their way out of the black hole season but there are a couple. For me the biggest is watching the farm system move up in potential. The Sox likely will never simultaneously have a top farm system and a top team. They lower one to raise the other. Trading the last couple of MLB players with any value will raise the farm further. Going outside for the interim was a pleasant surprise. But it is easier to be pessimistic about all things Sox.

Which is why we dumpster dive for the Benintendi's of the world until the kids are ready

The A tier isn't coming here unless our offer was way better than everybody else. Plus until we see how our future "Star" players develop we're guessing which holes to fill. So another year of Beni level free agents. Then he better open the wallet for multiple championship opportunities

Extended job interview?

I can't see bringing in anyone high dollar until 2026 or 2027.

Vaughn the RBI machine. He's got a great chance at 70 this year. That is more than two a week. Blistering pace.

Yikes. What a difference a few years make. I brought back two cases this year.

The men's 1500m was my favorite track moment of these Olympics

He has proven his versatility in multiple positions. His willingness to do whatever a team needs. Probably still has some potential development in the right organization. He's probably a solid bench player for a few teams.

Agreed. There really isn't any reason to check in. Look who he's playing with. I think getting back to playing games that matter is all he needs.

Hey, hey, hey Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember? Ba-dee-ya, dancin' in September Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day

Neither am I. For all we know he's managing the roster exactly like Getz (JR) want.

I'd like to know what direction he's been given. If the interim is going to be held to inning management, whose starting, etc. It's probably not worth it besides something to talk about.