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$26 Million anticipated arbitration.

I see your point. Rodon had all the appearances of being the best pitcher in that draft, and all of a sudden he is available at #3. Rodon's agent was Scott Boros. I always wondered if Sox had a pre-draft dialogue with either Boros or Rodon. After the draft, Boros was very difficult, holding up the signing as long as possible, getting way over slot for Rodon, and then trying as hard as possible to get more, even if it would have put Sox in penalty position. So, I don't second guess drafting Rodon per se, but I do second guess drafting a client of Scott Boros with that high of a pick. I hope they don't do it again.

What was the final attendance figure for 2018?

Is La Roche coming out of retirement? Is that what you want?

Right. Who cares if he is right handed first baseman. We have had Abreu, Konerko, and Big Frank for 2-3 decades. I hope we get this guy.

pulling for losses has got to stop.

In Cease's last start he went only one inning and was taken out. Any significance there? Is he okay?

What are you saying? Avoid Boros clients, which Rodon was ? Not that I disagree with that premise, just asking.

Never mind on Kendal. He was drafted first round a year or 2 later.

Don't remember. Jaren Kendal didn't even go in first round did he? I guess everyone liked Fulmer's herky jerky delivery. Buehler is smooth.

Pipe dreams. Ain't gonna happen. Forgetaboutit. Maybe Moncada should lose a few pounds. Looks pretty chunky.

Watching the playoff game between Dodgers and Rockies. Buehler pitching lights out for LA. Geez, he looks great. Could not help but notice that he was drafted in in first round by Dodgers at number 24 in 2015. Same year we picked Carson Fulmer at number 8. Both were teammates at Vanderbilt that year. How could Sox be so wrong?

Nope. That was the old system.

If Avi goes to arbitration, what is he likely to get next year? He was paid $6.7 Million this year, but he had a lousy year. If Sox are looking at paying him anything above $5 MM, he is probably gone. Chances are, arbitration might get him more than this year's salary. IOW, non-tendered.

Brewers got him pretty cheap, it turns out.

Why didn't Stewart sign with Braves?

Sure he will. He interviews well.

Just 3 games vs Twins.

Tigers rolling over for Twins

If he comes back, I'm calling him Jimmy.

Tigers won.

Enter Hahn the Negotiator.

Same here, Longshot.

And only 16 or so who are over .300

They did. 5 - 5 last 10 games.