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Yeah, I mean, I think Gallo is a pretty good fit because he can actually play CF for a few weeks until Engel returns and then play RF as well be the RF is 2022. But yeah, for what Texas is going to want in return, I am also a pass on Gallo and would prefer to stick with what we got.

Lol - its been 24 hours. What were you expecting? Oh right, trading Crochet for Bryant!

Agreed, but they are similar offensive players when right. That is the point. Grandal, despite hitting .127, has an .333 OBP because he has an elite eye. Defensively, yah. Grandal has been disappointing. No doubt about it.

At least you're consistent! I will give you that.

He's an upgrade on Luis Gonzalez. Its not like they're handing the dude millions. He'll be kicked to the side as soon as they can find a better option.

You need some weed or something man.

Saw this coming from a mile away. I guess its an upgrade on Gonzalez. Keep bringing guys like this in - stick them in AAA and hopefully 1 hits enough to get a shot, and can bridge us to Engel. I doubt Goodwin is that guy, but he's an option.

Select fans certainly don't like Grandal's .350 career OBP. Why would they like Gallo's career .332 OBP?

He's the RF version of Yasmani Grandal with slightly more power, but a lower career batting average and almost double the Ks. That should go over well with this fanbase!

Most of this board will hate Gallo and his 40% K rate 2 weeks in.

I thought it was a terrible trade yesterday when we discussed, and I still think its a terrible trade today. You don't give up TOR SP prospects for 75% of a season of a player making market value. That is what terrible trades are made of. Of course you can make room for a guy like Bryant in this lineup. The solution is sitting Vaughn, Mercedes or Eaton. He is a good bat that would make the team better, but he doesn't solve the current problem.

Exactly man. If people can't appreciate Grandal's game (and it seems about 80% of Soxtalk is ready to never see him take another AB in a Sox uni), imagine trading away Crochet ++ for Gallo.

Yeah, I'd rather just roll with Leury/Hamilton for the next month until Engel is back than spend clsoe to $40M on 2.75 seasons on washed up Jason Heyward. He's got ~$60M left on his deal as of today. I think the number where it starts to maybe make some sense is Cubs kick in $40M, Sox take on $20M. Taking $40M away from next offseasons budget on Jason Heyward just seems like a terrible use of limited resources. They dude won't even be playing most days once Engel gets back.

Bottom line for me, we probably would be fine if Engel were back. Vaughn-Engel-Eaton OF should be fine most days with Hamilton and Leury filling in. We just need TLR to pull his head out of his ass and actually put Vaughn in LF 90% of the time. Problem is, we won't have Engel for another month. We really need a guy who can cover CF for 4-6 weeks while Engel comes back. I am sure the answer will just be Leury/Hamilton, and I am not sure there is really anything available atm that is better. If I am Hahn, I am just claiming OFs as they become available and sticking them in AAA and maybe some start to hit and when Leury/Hamilton prove incapable rather quickly, we give them a shot. I guess Goodwin is where I would start. Trading Crochet or Kelley or (gasp) Kopech to go get a guy like Gallo or Bryant just doesn't seem wise. Bryant definitely can't play CF, so he really jsut takes ABs away from Vaughn. Gallo I guess could make due in CF for a few weeks - but man, this board is going to hate Gallo's game lol. I like Peralta as a depth move, but again, he's just taking ABs away from Vaughn and is moreso insurance for a future Eaton injury. Doesn't really solve short term problem. Heyward would make some sense, but with a $21M salary and $44M due thru 2023, he his hard pass for me unless Cubs are picking up like 65%+ of that deal. No easy answers, basically. I think you'll see Leury and Hamilton out there most days and maybe someone becomes available down the road. Just need TLR to actually put the best lineup out there daily. I also think we need to move TA into the middle of the lineup and Madrigal up. TA needs to produce runs now. This should be the lineups most days until Engel is back, and hten basically just insert Engel into the 9 hole and CF. Madrigal 2B, Moncada 3B, TA SS, Abreu 1B, Grandal C, Mercedes DH, Vaughn LF, Eaton RF, Leury/Hamilton CF

Huh? Engel is an elite defensive CF.

These injuries are an absolute dagger. But the season isn’t lost. Things just got a ton harder, but the Sox still have a really solid lineup 1-7 and well above average pitching. The division is bad and the Twins are 5 games under .500 and have go 28-22 in their next 50 just to get over .500. The Sox can absolutely still win this division. Likely won’t be easy tho and we’re going to need to see some guys step up and the pen realize their potential.

Joy - another day with no baseball to sit around thinking about what could have been this season.

Was hoping to wake up this morning and if was all just a bad dream. I’m so sad.

Anyone have a link to Hahn’s comments today?

Did Hahn actually speak with the media? Or just release a statement? If he spoke to media, did anyone find a link?

Update but not a full presser? Seems like maybe a good sign since they did a full presser for Eloy? Who knows - grasping for good news.

Both Eloy and Robert will be back well before the playoffs. The Sox aren't trading Lynn or Rodon unless they're like 8+ GB in July. But continue on.

Who exactly is the division favorite in your mind then? The 10-16 MN Twins who look terrible, or are you suddenly now crowding the Royals division favorites when they've played the easiest schedule in MLB so far?

The Sox haven't played well at all and they are 15-12. Yes. losing Robert for any extended period of time is a terrible kick to the nuts. But the season isn't over and the division remains very winnable even if neither of Eloy and Robert play another game this season. But go ahead and jump off that ledge and try to get everyone to join you, buddy.

You're a clown dude. The Sox at 15-12, 1.5 GB of the fucking Royals and our biggest competition in 10-16. Get a fucking grip on reality.