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Is there a bigger whimp than Luke Getsy calling plays right now?

With the 2023 being the last year much of the current core is under contract, I wonder if that will affect the Sox draft plans at all.

I wouldn’t compare Washington’s PAST cocaine addiction to LaRussa’s CURRENT alcoholism.

Counsell, Cash, Martinez, Hyde, Cora, Boone, Servais, Snitker, and Roberts are all typically regarded as the better managers in the game. Some of them are considered to be the very best. They were all hired as first time managers (in the ML level). If the Sox want to find a good manager, it’s probably better to go with a first time guy.

And they definitely should explore trading Hendriks.

The Sox have to improve their walk rate, hit less ground balls, hit more fly balls and be more left handed. So I’m hoping the team is able to jettison Harrison and Garcia.

You might need Engle to platoon for Colas once he’s up but you should be able to find a cheaper alternative.

I scanned the Multiverse and in no reality were the Sox going to acquire Soto, they didn’t have the ammunition to pull off that trade. You think the Sox could complete with the packages offered by SD and STL? I’m glad they didn’t go after Scherzer, I think it’s smart to avoid spending big money on pitchers over 35.

Yes, I’m of the opinion that he should be off the team

It would be a huge boom to the outfield defense. Maybe you can play Robert in RF occasionally to limit the wear and tear on him. If the Sox had an average defense and we’re average at base running, how many more games do they win?

Brandon Nimmo is my number one want this off-season. Kolton Wong too, would love to see a Sosa/Wong platoon at 2B

There is nothing more meaningless than minor league W-L records. The minors are for player development, not winning games. And the farm, while it ranks in the bottom third has its share of intriguing players. Which should mean for healthier farm going forward, where it was strictly top heavy during the rebuild. You want intriguing players 1-30, not just 1-10

TIL that Vaughn is one of the leaders in hard hit ball rate, he ranked fifth right behind Juan Soto. His value in terms of WAR will increase once he's out of the outfield and at first. It should also help his physical longevity as well

Hope the Sox interview Kai Correa, the Giants bench coach. He’s regarded as the best infield coach in all of baseball

Someone should ask Rick, what exactly does he do here.

Great questions

I think he meant in Miami

No Bochy, no Giraldi, no Maddon. Some new blood is needed.

Why was Hahn speaking? He should’ve wait to spoke til after the season.

The drafting and scouting under Shirley has been pretty good. These aren't the Doug Lauman Sox

I don’t want this guy making any significant decisions anymore for this team

I’d want them to hire their version of Counsell, Kapler, Hyde and Hinch. Someone with a background in player development and who is analytics friendly. Sam Fuld was who I wanted then to hire before TLR was named manager. I want someone in that mold. I would not be mad if they looked at Justin Jirschle for the job, I hope he’s a part of the ML staff either way but he may be more valuable in the farm.

Kmet was a top ten TE last year. Putting up 60+ catches and 600+ yards in his age 22 season. That’s awful? If the Bears want to be more successful on offense, he needs to be featured more

Watching this Bears game, my confidence in Fields has been restored but he’s far from a finished product. His touch needs to be better, especially on the short stuff. The protection has been horrible all game. Lucas Patrick and Sam Mustipher were atrocious all game. Back to back crucial drops by the receivers, not using Kmet in the red zone, the play calling has no balls on offense. Let your QB make a play.

This is a welcome change, another young headliner from the Dominican Republic.