joejoesox

fwiw I think the next signing/trade will give us more of a clue on whether we keep Liam Hendriks (assuming he isn't traded next) if the Sox trade a vet for prospects, Hendriks is almost certaonly gone. if they trade for/sign another long term guy I think it's more likely their plan is to take another shot at it

sounds like they're definitely shopping him

lmao, No Trade Clause to the Sox, this place is such a s%*# show that even mediocre players are like nah im good

Benintendi will probably hit 13-15 HRs next year and that's fine with me, just need bounce back years for like 5 guys

lmfao

the most important undiscussed topic regarding the sox next year: how good the training staff is at their jobs and if they can get the players to listen to them

can someone explain this chart? is this if they play half their games in each park or what

highly doubt it

not gonna happen until they shed some $$$

you should know by now that this team can't figure out such an obvious fact like that, Eloy will absolutely play a little bit of LF throughout the year, I'd put money on it.

fwiw I think he's a good fit and a good signing. hoping by year 4 the Sox are ready to contend ?

anyone know his power splits in KC vs GR?

aren't these contracts covered by insurance though

it's almost as if they're fucking up on purpose

with the full court press/jersey unveiling/interviews

if they pay him? lol

you think LAA is gonna let him walk? I'm betting on an extension or at the bare minimum they trade him for a haul

removing Tim gives you the potential to be better for the future. the debate becomes do the Sox have a better chance of winning a title right now with small upgrades or do they have a better chance by restocking the farm and getting near max value for their top guys who they aren't going to resign anyways it's a s%*# situation either way because you're rolling the dice and taking a risk no matter which option you choose at least there's more of a payoff by retooling for a contention window in 2025-2026 (I'm well aware of the response: "YoU tRuSt haHn tO LeAd a REbUiLd??///")

that's exactly what came to mind. the lovable losers aura has faded. can you imagine being that kind of sports fan ?

Last I heard Liam, didn't have rumors going around about infidelity and club house issues either

it's funny. I've been working in Chicago for the last 3 months. all I see throughout the entire city are Sox license plates, in fact I can't remember the last cubs plate I've seen. it's bizarre.

I just fucking cant

Maybe the same people will have moved on They have to eventually damn it

they aren't going for it and spending money, that's the point at least a rebuild sets you up for the future, and rebuilds the desert that is our farm system it also cuts payroll so theoretically in 2 to 3 years, you can burn 35-40m/year on a huge all star Check out the 2025 and 2026 Free Agent class on Spotrac https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/free-agents/2025/outfield/ https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/free-agents/2026/outfield/

They can literally just ask for top prospects. It's player development where their issues stem IMHO, still doesn't make you wrong but top prospects are much easier to develop