supernuke

I can't believe so many would refuse to give someone a second chance. To the OP, you said how would you explain this to your kids. Would you not use this as an opportunity to teach that making a mistake is not the end of the world. A mistake was made and the man received and served his punishment and hopefully learned from it and now can receive a second chance if he proves worthy.

I would prefer: Person X Giolito Keuchel Person Y Cease Dunning/Kopech etc.

I guess you are just much more optimistic than I am. I would not want to go into next season having to rely on Kopech, Cease and Dunning all to have success. Especially considering possible regression of Giolito without McCann and while I do like Kuechel I'm not sure he can repeat what he did this year. Far to many question marks to be comfortable with what we have. I really think we need 2 starting pitchers to be added. On TOR and one at the back end. Bauer is the only TOR guy that is a free agent next year so he needs to be the #1 priority and then they can look at grabbing a guy like Q for the back half of the rotation. That would give us a very good starting rotation of Bauer, Giolito, Kuechel, Q and Cease. Kopech for sure has to start in the minors and I think some additional time in the minors could help Dunning as well, make them force their way into the rotation instead of giving them a spot and hoping it works out.

With the Sox off of WGN I decided to buy MLBtv for the first time as I was excited to see this young team. After the first week of frustration I was questioning my purchase, thankfully they turned things around and it was an incredibly fun season to watch.

That's a pretty solid list right there.

I am curious what you believe is our most pressing need? My opinion is that without at least someone that can at least pass as a #2 starter any other acquisitions aren't going to matter.

Yes, he does. I'm just not sure how long that will take. Who knows, maybe he will click with Grandal quickly or perhaps with which ever back up catcher we end up with.

Yeah, If they can't get Bauer then they have to hope the new Mets owner want to start a rebuild and deGrom becomes available.

I would expect there will be some regression for Giolito, at least initially.

James Paxton.

Bauer or something equivalent. With out that any other moves wont matter.

The fact that Lynn was not moved makes me think your proposed trade wouldn't have been enough.

He can fucking run

Who will be behind the plate today? McCann has usually been the one to catch Dunning.

If the Big Hurt calls you Leroy, then your name is Leroy.

Even if it is 2 and out it is 2 games of playoff experience for a young core. I'll take the playoffs.

Come on EE, just retire now. You had a nice career.

Yes!

Need robot umps now. There is no reason not to have them.

Bullshit call but you have to be swinging with Angel behind the plate.

Gotta get to Lester now.

Almost have to go Lopez if we get to a game 3.

Not looking like a #3 for the playoffs anymore.

Signs of life!

AJ Hinch and Alex Cora will both be looking for work next season.