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They seldom have to give up anything.

Reminded me of a really bad collision he had in his minor league days, when he ran into outfielder May. Knocked them both out of commission.

This issue of service time was brought to a head with the Kris Bryant episode. They chose to keep him down a couple extra weeks, got a shitload of criticism, then brought him up and a year later gave him his extension. Just bring Eloy up, play him, get us all excited, then extend him in a couple of years if he hits. Before Bryant, it wasn't a big national issue, IIRC.

Talk about under the radar. He hit 21 homers last year in rookie league, not even on their Top 30 List.

I never bought the service time argument. If those two are as good as we all think they are, they will get offered generous extensions in 2-4 years. Every agent is not like Scott Boros, fortunately.

Our country has turned into a whole slew of tattletales.

approx. 20, not counting for HBP, etc.

Why is Abreu sitting?

SoxTalk breaks news before ESPN.

Right.

That sound you hear is Preller laughing his butt off.

Need a CF.

I was looking for Moncada's switch hitting splits. Found them for career, but not for this season. Anybody have them handy?

I thought they would leave him in to pitch the 9th and get a 3 inning save.

Dude just hit 2 homers with 5 ribbies yesterday.

I would have thought otherwise. I don't think Sox could get that much for Carlos. So, I hope we keep him. This will be an interesting off season topic (trade value of Rodon).

Right. Let him play. It's not like he is a mass murderer. And, he is under contract.

If you are signed before age 19, team controls the player for 5 years. Or something like that. Nunez should be safely put on Kanny's roster next year.

All that stuff is covered in the CBA. I'm sure the players wanted it that way.

Shields will be lights out tonight.

Hamilton; he's done it at higher level of competition.

Anything is possible at this level.

Beef is back Aug 24. Are suspended players eligible for minor league rehab? If so, that's what could happen.

Interesting thought. I can't help wondering if Abreu would even clear waivers. If he would, Rox might be interested, but they would probably try to stick us with Rily Pint or Lambert. Not interested. Welker would be of interest, however. Rodgers is untouchable. This would be a deal between two Harvard Grads. Both GMs went there.

The idea of Rodon as trade bait this off season is interesting.