Everything posted by oldsox
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MLB 2020-21 off season catch all
Wow. Andrus still owed $29ish million next 2 years.
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Dodgers sign Bauer (3/102, opt-outs, 40-45-17)
Chicago has its flaws, too. SouthWest side is not exactly paradise, and how is the Miracle Mile doing?
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If no new RF by Nontender deadline, should Sox tender Mazara?
Yes, it circumvents the arbitration process. No, it is not a violation of CBA. Arbitration favors the players like it is supposed to do; this gives the owners a choice to get out of it. Not a violation.
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If no new RF by Nontender deadline, should Sox tender Mazara?
No, It was about Mazara AND TLR. There were 4 voting options. The first two were legitimate. The last two were stupid. The Mods should have locked the thread right away.
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If no new RF by Nontender deadline, should Sox tender Mazara?
My sentiments exactly.
- George Springer Thread
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Garrett Crochet
What about that great curve ball Crochet throws? And, that was a super curve he threw for the strikeout before he was pulled. Does that kind of pitch create UCL problems? I could be wrong here, but it seems like many have put one of his feet into the operating room way too soon.
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Offseason Targets
Charlie Morton signs with Atlanta
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Minor League Upheaval
Wasn't it just a year or so ago that some posters were advocating the Sox expand their minor league teams. And, it made sense. We even admired those teams with the extra affiliate, like Astros, Yanks, etc. Now the contraction fever is taking hold everywhere. Simultaneously, there was pressure to increase pay to minor leaguers, based on minimum wage concepts, etc. Then Covid hit us. Things are changing fast.
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Offseason Targets
That contract is beyond awful. Doesn't say much for the GM, who is on his last legs in Denver.
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Sox claim Emilio Vargas
Who would you rather have, Rodon or Vargus?
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Jake Burger Thread
Sox must have seen something they liked. I sure hope we have a minor league season, so that we can see how Burger and Sheets do in high minors, not to mention Vaughn, wherever he ends up.
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Yonder Alonso Retires
Not the worst deal Hahn ever did. Most laughable, though.
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FS: 40 Man Roster Decisions and Rule 5 Draft Implications
If I were the Tigers, I would jump on Burger like a tall dog. If we have a season next year, they will know by June if he is worth it. If not, they release him or give him back.
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2021 Hall of Fame Ballot
Had to laugh. At least his first 3056 hits were valid. Which MVP season are you talking about? Rose leads majors in lifetime hits and runs scored, but he is just good and not great?
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Theo Epstein Resigns; Hoyer Stays
Refresh my memory on the rain delay, please. Rizzo?
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Jose Abreu wins 2020 AL MVP and Hank Aaron Award
I posted this elsewhere a while back, but it is also appropriate here. It's too bad Jose didn't get here 2-4 years earlier, because he could/would be looking at HOF numbers.
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La Russa arrested for DUI in Feb; charged day before hire
Sorry if this was already covered, but why did it take Arizona authorities 8 months to charge him? Incident was in Feb, charged in Oct.
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La Russa arrested for DUI in Feb; charged day before hire
The Commish should get involved. Good of baseball, etc.
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La Russa arrested for DUI in Feb; charged day before hire
Relax. He'll be gone soon. No one could survive the mess that is just getting started.
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La Russa arrested for DUI in Feb; charged day before hire
JR: Stupid is as stupid does.
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German Marquez: Trade Target
Actually, I have heard that Rox can't afford both Arenado and Story. Maybe that's what you were thinking??
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German Marquez: Trade Target
Please give me more info. I admit I don't follow Rockies as closely as I used to when I worked there full time, but this is a new one on me.
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German Marquez: Trade Target
If Rockies trade Marquez for a couple of prospects, Arenado is gone, and Rockies know it, and the Denver Post will crucify them.
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Offseason Targets
Plus, regarding those base running plays where he was out, the plays were very close and it took perfect plays by defenses to get him. And, he was probably sent by coaches, Nick is/will be a very good base runner.