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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 02:51 PM) Cabrera's is the big one... another 6 years and $184 million for a guy who was worse than a replacement level player this year. Man... when ya put it that way ?

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 11:23 AM) AJ is pretty good on the broadcast. Just came here to say the same thing. The Astros / Indians ALCS is gonna be a hoot.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 12:19 AM) This is the best, most comprehensive overview of the slim potential that has been written... anywhere. You've even swayed me from "no chance in hell" to "99.998% there's no chance in hell"... And I was firmly fixed to that two one hundredths points. What the hell am I thinking??? There's no chance in hell!!!

QUOTE (ron883 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:52 PM) Ready to eat some crow greg? He may never eat a slice of humble pie but I guarantee years and years of more and more circular logic still to come. Promise.

QUOTE (Quin @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:55 PM) "SALE IS A BUM. WE TRADED PROSPECTS FOR THIS GUY? FIRE HAHN. FIRE KENNY. FIRE SOUTHPAW." Southpaw is indeed, lame as f***.

QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:56 PM) In some respects, it’s warranted. The Red Sox didn’t acquire Sale to record 300 K’s in the regular season. They acquired him to be their ace and No. 1 ace in the playoffs. When you don’t even give your team much of a chance on the mound, you’ve failed, big time. For sure - totally agree. I don't envy Red Sox fans and hope that for the next 6 years Kopech and Moncada just flat out KILL it and both become annual all-stars.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 3, 2017 -> 10:40 AM) I remember most all posts and here's one of the reasons I'm not a rebuild guy. In various threads I've read some concern about Lopez, Giolito and Rutherford and Burger. So far haven't seen anything much negative on Moncada and Eloy who are generally regarded as stars. We know Rodon is now iffy at best with the injury. Somebody was saying Polo now looks like the key piece in the Yankee trade. Folks, this is why I hate rebuilds. Reality sort of sets in saying some of these acquisitions may suck. Not trying to be a dick, these are posts from respected posters I'm quoting. Young players are gonna take their licks and have various issues to overcome. They do call it "development" for a reason and 99% of the time player progression is not linear. What's the gripe with Burger? He had a respectful debut. The only real disappointing season was Rutherford's lack of power. Even his season wasn't a total bomb. I'm confident that both of them will see vast improvements next year... and add Collins to the "likely to improve next year" crowd. Lopez and Giolito both excelled late in the season so much that they forced their ways onto the major league roster. Urg... I don't even know why I continue to speak logically to you about anything related to the rebuild. Here, let's try something new: Juda kopa leekey tradun zabetduc za, za!!! Smooch smooch wink wink honk honk smack smack.

QUOTE (South Sider @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:43 PM) Helps make the Sox look a little smarter in dealing him, as bittersweet as it is to say. I'd be very disappointed in a performance like that from Sale had our Sox actually made the postseason with him. Good lord - can you imagine the near suicide watch levels of disdain that would be going down if we experienced that. Eek.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 08:17 PM) I was browsing for prop bets on the odds he would bean someone after the 3rd dinger ?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 08:10 PM) He's a spaz that over-throws when the adrenaline flows, he misses his spots and gets hit hard, with experience and late season throttling, this may be avoidable. It's hard to tell how much is mental or physical, the total package just comes with this kind of pitcher. He absolutely lacks the composure of Randy Johnson - imagine if he could develop that poise and maturity... Mercy!!

So - uh - is it really possible that he's deemed an unrestricted free agent? I'd seriously cream my pants if we picked him up for just cash. Jebus!!!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 07:19 PM) The underhedline on this post is kind of classless. Sale is still a great pitcher. He did get hammered today. Anybody watch it? What was the problem? We saw some rare bad Sale starts with the Sox as well. Stuff happens. Take a look for yourself...

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 06:45 PM) Not really, it just continued the sad and unfortunate trend of Chris Sale performing poorly after the month of August. You're both right... because, subjectivity rules.

Indians v. Astros - coming soon.

Wonder how he would have pitched if he had thrown all year on his old program. Hope we get to see him pitch again this series.

Sorry Sale but I sincerely hope that you leaving our Sox turns out to be one of the best moves in franchise history. Peace out hommie.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 12:07 PM) http://meadowparty.com/blog/2017/10/05/klawchat-10517/ He doesn't think Eloy makes it? Pthhh.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 02:33 PM) And Diaz would notch a 6-out save! Do you have any grey for my poupon?

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 02:02 PM) Kopech would have 6 K's and 0 baserunners allowed so far. And Moncada would have drove in at least 7 by now.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 02:03 PM) Following on ESPN game cast. Sale at 46 pitches through 2 innings. Verlander is at 52 after 3. Not that it matters much, he can throw 800 pitches if he needs to. f***ing inhuman beast.

Nolan Ryan just mouthed to his wife, "we're going to win it."

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 08:53 AM) Hope Sale gets destroyed So far your wish has been granted.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 10:42 AM) Shouldn't be that surprising, he's not a velo guy and he's returning from another injury. Ah - I forgot about the injury

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 09:32 AM) Basically clarkin barely touches 90 Wtf

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 23, 2017 -> 06:45 PM) Gotcha. I take it Rutherford is the guy you wanted in the draft? Going into the draft I wanted Ray. Of the players still available at the time of the pick, yes, Rutherford was my top choice. I'm stoked now with how everything has transpired