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You can sign Houser to that deal in 4 months if you want. You absolutely take the 40 grade prospect.

Why would the Braves even bother picking up $ here? They're 16 games below .500. Strange.

Did not watch today? Did he get hbp in arm?

How do you fit him and Vargas into lineup everyday over the next 4+ seasons? Especially with the Sox seemingly giving up on Vargas at 3B. They feel like extremely similar players.

Robert + Taylor for Crawford does not equal high level closer price, imo. But yeah, if someone wants to give us a premium position player prospect for him, sure. But as a sweetener in a Robert deal? Pass.

Trading Taylor would be silly. I don't get it.

? I didn't say anything about keeping them.

Sure. Fair to question. Deal always felt a player light at the time considering how well Fedde was pitching. But it's obvious the league didn't value Fedde like Soxtalk did, and less than a year later we can see why. But all things considered, deal looks fine for Sox at this point. Far from a bamboozling.

Idk, I feel like the Fedde trade looks fine at this point. I'd much rather have Vargas/Albertus/Perez than Fedde and Kopech at this juncture.

If he gets released, absolutely bring him back on a minor league deal for the prorates league min. He had so much success with the Sox. He might actually pick them over other options, if he has any.

These three never would have overlapped. Expecting to keep elite SP past their arb years is silly for literally any org. Stupid mental exercise.

Right? It's 15 at bats. I wouldn't rule out AV being an average hitter again, but the guy isn't suddenly Hank Aaron because he switched jerseys. He was pretty brutal at AAA Nashville too.

Is there a recap anywhere where I can read about Sox draftees today? Got slammed at work today and just now checking in. Thanks in advance.

Smith could use a good game. Been a minute.

Yes

He's 32, soon to be 33. He can be signed in the offseason, if Getz so desires. Trade him for the best offer before he turns into a pumpkin. Anything else would be insane decision making.

Not saying I agree with the logic...but how many times have both been in the lineup since Teel was called up?

They really should call up Lee and jettison Noda so those guys can both play most days since theyve made it obvious they don't want to risk losing the DH.

Alright. Like I said, haven't watched much lately. Must've happened quick because he looked pretty solid over there in April and May.

I have not watched the Sox much last month or two, but why is Vargas playing so much 1B? I mean the obvious reason is AV is gone, but Vargas looked really good at 3B earlier in the year and is sooo much more valuable to the future of the org as a 3B. I really hate it.

Hope he succeeds, but not expecting it. Dumb move, imo.

He was put on waivers in hopes he would clear.

He wasn't DFA. Tried to sneak him thru, it appears.

Bummer. Guessing they felt he might clear due to performance. I liked him a good bit a year ago, but woof since.

If Houston actually wants Beni, I am sure he'll be an Astro in no time.