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Renteria did say that. And I get it. They shouldn't tell the media, and thereby the player, that the guy they just acquired is going to be a straight platoon player. Mazara has proven he is wretched against LHP - I suspect he'll be on the bench most of the times with lefty starters on the mound. That being said, its Ricky, so nothing will surprise me.

Not really. Unless you move Mazara in a trade. Time for some of you guys to accept Mazara is going to be the strong side of the platoon in RF in 2020. Someone else will get the LHP at bats - likely Leury. Though I want the Sox to take a look a Kyle Garlick who is currently available and has 2 options remaining. If Mazara is the same guy he's always been in 2020 - I think the Sox will bring Joc in next offseason. A Joc / Adolfo platoon makes a lot of sense in 2021.

He didn’t admit to being a butcher on defense. And I dont think that is a good description of his defensive abilities whatsoever.

This topic has been murdered by this board the last month. Really does highlight how nice of an offseason the Sox had when really only a bench bat has been the topic of conversation.

A Moncada extension would be great, but i am also down to just enjoy the fuck outta Moncada for the next 4 seasons. I don’t think we’re getting much of a discount at this point, and I can’t blame the guy. At some point it just makes sense to let it play out for both sides.

To be clear, Wasn’t a shot at you man. Love the work you do. Not that you can pay the bills with $2/month subscriptions, but it may help cover some expenses related to running the site. Totally understand where you’re coming from with the new paywall. Just pointing to Quin who seemed offended by questions that not everyone is going to be interested in paying for content. I suspect the names will be out there before too long for non subscribers, if not already with some digging. That said, was happy to pay the $2 and hope you guys can find more subscribers. Good luck!

Probably directed at me, so I'll respond. That's a fair comment. I am not acting like $2 is a lot of money. I also get being a writer is a tough gig and all - I was a journalism major in college and literally dreamed of being a sports beat writer for the majority of my teenage years - I get it. I decided to change my career pretty much immediately upon graduation because I didn't want to make $35k or less a year for the majority of my young adult life. Fast forward 8 years, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to ditch that plan. I will pay the $2 to support the futuresox crew for their great content - but I will also say that people are always going to get content for free whether one likes it or not. Poor taste? Maybe. But its also reality. Especially when its content people have historically had access to for free. Roast me for that opinion if you'd like - that's fine - and I get why the FS guys want to make a few bucks for their work. Making money writing about sports ain't easy.

What other games you have your eye on? Never been much of a shooter gamer. Used to play the show and NHL a decent amount in my college years, but that's about it for me since the original Xbox days.

Hoping Madrigal goes for 0.

How does it really stop tanking though? Teams like the Royals, Tigers, Orioles, Marlins, and Pirates still aren't competing even if 14 teams make the playoffs. I don't really see how it changes anything. Maybe a few more of the .500ish teams hold onto expiring assets as you head into July in hopes of grabbing one of the last playoff spots, but in reality, this change would do nothing to stop tanking, and would greatly diminish the importance of regular season for all but the #1 seeds.

I don't have the info handy, but it seems to me purely off recollection we've seen a decent amount of two games series the last couple seasons, no? Certainly more than we've seen from 2000-2015 range.

Yah, I don't really think the travel logistics issue matters much.

I don't really think it changes that much. MLB could just be smarter about roadtrips to cities closer to one another than they have been in recent seasons. But I guess you could do 4 game series and rotate home and away each year. That would be fine, but I personally prefer the 2 game series at each location and different times of the year.

All playoff baseball series should be 7 games. Eliminate some of the offdays during the playoffs. These guys play 6.5 games a week during the season. No reason for so much off time during the playoffs - that is part of the grind of baseball. You also can't do this proposed format and make the first round 5 games. The teams that get the #1 seed and a bye then sit around for 10 days. It doesn't work.

Agreed. I actually really like a more balanced schedule, and think that change should be made. Play each team in opposite league 4 times (2 home, 2 away). 60 games. Play each team in your division 13 times (7 home, 6 away; alternating seasons). 52 games. Play each time in other intra-league divisions 5 times (3 home, 2 away; alternating seasons). 50 games. That, or something similar, would be so much better, and is also good for the sport and the fans for all teams to play each season.

So you're a team that wins 100 games. Some other team in the AL wins 101, so you get the two seed. You now have to beat the 7 seed that went 83-79 and has two stud SP in a three game series. Anything can happen in a 3 game series. That 100 win team shouldn't have to play that 83 win team in a 3 game, loser goes home, series. And if that two seed is lucky enough to advance, you are now guaranteed to play the better of the two teams remaining, or perhaps even get to play the #1 seed if they own you. Its fucking stupid. This idea sucks donkey balls.

14 teams making the playoffs is gross. What is even more gross is getting 2nd in the AL and then matching up with the 6th place team in a 3 game series. Anything can happen in a 3 game series in baseball, and this would devalue the regular season so damn much. I hate it. I hated adding a 2nd WC, and I hate this even more. If you're going to go this route, you have to ditch divisions and leagues, and go to a full balanced schedule.

Are any of the 6 names worth being excited about?

I don't really do video games anymore, but probably will buy the show this year. When does it come out?

When do we get to find out who the other 6 players are?

Sox should claim Kyle Garlick, who was just DFA'd for Mookie. RH hitting OF. Two options remaining. Mashed in AAA last year and played well in minimal MLB action. Not sure off hand how the glove grades, but would be at worst good AAA depth for Eloy or Mazara injury, and could even be an MLB bench piece / platoon option for Mazara. Maybe have to trade for him, but Sox should do it. The two options remaining is very valuable.

I hate it.

He also battled a wrist injury for much of 18 and 19. Has said late in 2019 Season was first time his wrist had felt normal on years.

Good post.

You’re the only person on the planet to do this.