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I do admit it is a big if. But this is a big offseason for the organization, and I'd like to think they will right their wrongs. The org also has to know - and Hahn has clearly stated as such - that this thing is going to require supplementation from free agency to work. Neither Machado or Harper are going to be worth the contract they were given. But we knew that going in. Obviously I would have loved to have one of them (moreso MM), but they aren't here. I think we'll look back on it in 4-5 years as a bullet dodged, but I am hopeful the Sox will reallocate the those funds to very good, but perhaps not elite players. Cole + Ozuna or Castellanos + a couple other supporting pieces who be a huge step in that direction. We'll see what happens. In the meantime, I do think its completely fair to be skeptical that they'll actually do it. Maybe they go more towards the route the Twins went this year - that is, filling the gaps with with shorter term players. I personally won't love it, and it would be roasted to high heaven here - but as the Twins are showing, there is more than one way to build a team that wins baseball games.

Because they're actually a year closer to competing. No one thought this team was going to complete in 2019 - with or without Machado or Harper. Not sure the same thing can be said in 2020 when everyone has another year of experience under their belt, and Kopech, Cease and Robert joining the mix. If the Sox go out and spend $300Mish this offseason on guys like Cole, Ozuna, Grandal, and maybe a supporting piece or two, this fan will forgive them for passing on Machado.

I'd prefer Rutschmann or Witt, but Abrams would be my third choice and I certainly won't be upset if he is the pick assuming Rutschmann and Witt are off the board.

Lol. By that point Moncada, Gioltio and Lopez will all be free agents. Anderson and Kopech will be on the final years of their deals. Things need to happen WAYYYYYY faster than that.

TBH, I think expecting any top 100 types back for Abreu is wishful thinking. He will definitely be traded if they can get something like that, I would imagine.

I was all for giving Jose Rondon a chance this season, but I think its time to move on. His slash line of .194/.237/.319 is putrid, he isn't great defensively, and has had several bone headed plays, including overrunning 2B after the rain delay last night. He is out of options, so he would have to be DFA'd but I kind of doubt anyone is putting him on their 25 man, so odds are likely better than a coinflip that he stays in the organization. Meanwhile Danny Mendick is slashing .271/.367/.441 down in AAA. I think I would make that move right now.

Sounds like you’re happy about it.

Yes, they do have an intelligent front office. But they also just got mostly lucky so this year. Several guys are playing WELL over their ability level all at the same time. Correct, tho Rosario is only controlled through 21.

A lot more than 5.

The twins are a taped together stop gappy squad. Like 40% of the team won’t be there next season and well over 50% will be gone by 2021. Lets not act like the twins have built this super sustainable power house. They’ve caught lightning in a bottle the first 50 games and they’re sure to cool off. He’ll win this division though.

The article is wrong.

Not really. Unless you want Collins to be the back up catcher.

He’s been frustrating but you just keep running him out there. The talent is there. I think he’ll have an era in the mid to low 4s before it’s all said and done. I too would let him have a turn with McCann. Can’t hurt.

Do you watch the games? He hits 9 out of 10 balls between 2nd base and 1st base where there are 6 defenders.

I clearly said Tucker right in the post.

Again....he isn't that unlucky, he is just super easy to defend. He hits the ball in the same spot 90% of the time. The shift kills him. This isn't something that is going to normalize. He'd likely be hitting like .250 if teams played him straight up, but they don't and they won't.

You'd be Ok with a top 10 prospect as a return for Abreu and/or Colome? Hah. Yes, I know Tucker has had a rough start to 2019.

Ricky is learning.

Same..... I feel like Leury, Moncada, Abreu, McCann, Anderson, Alonso, Sanchez, Tilson is the how I would do it, but it does really bunch same handed hitters, so I get it. Even Leury, Moncada, Anderson, Abreu, McCann, Tilson, Alonso, Sanchez would be better. BUT HE'S MAKING PROGRESS!

Another new lineup today.... Moncada 3B, Anderson SS, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Garcia CF, Jimenez LF, Alonso DH, Sanchez 2B, Tilson RF I.....kinda like it.

You love the word cromulent

If the Sox RELEASED Castillo, he would have multiple MLB offers to chose from.

That Laz Rivera + Carson Fulmer for Joc Pederson deal would have been pretty solid, eh?

Still think we'll get 3 on this trip.

I've mentioned this elsewhere, but it is just insane to me that the Sox are unwilling to give Lambert or Flores a shot right now. They're both 25ish, and both are going to have a very tough time cracking into the rotation next year. Give them a shot now while the opportunities are there! I'd ultimately be fine with the Sox cutting Castillo, but I don't think they will. If they plan for Collins to DH even 50% of the time against RHP, we probably need to carry all three catchers. I think it actually makes a decent platoon. McCann C and Collins DH against RHP (Collins occasional C start). McCann C versus LHP and Welington DH (Castillo occasional C start). The odd man out in that scenario is obviously Alonso. IMO - that move should be made...like, today. Also trade out Mendick for Rondon. Cease will be up mid June, IMO.