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QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 06:38 PM) Hawk praising KW eye for talent, he sucked drafting overall. You mean Doug Laumann.

Also very much in favor of the 26th man/Inactive roster spot

I would like to see Moncada be more aggressive early in his at bats

I've never seen this many people of color on a Red Sox team before. Random thought

Give him another 5-7 days off. TANK

QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Jul 27, 2017 -> 02:15 PM) Anderson hitting leadoff tonight. That's something I've never understood. 1. The Sox aren't playing for anything. 2. If everything pans out for TA, with his skill set I think he's a top of the order hitter. They should bat him there and let him stick it out no matter how bad he struggles as he refines his game at the ML level. I said this before but I think they should bat Anderson, Moncada and Abreu 1-2-3 every game.

QUOTE (JPR @ Jul 26, 2017 -> 10:28 PM) I understand that renteria is robin Ventura 2.0 but you got start the batting order like this: Moncada (home to 3B in 10.35 seconds, third fastest in baseball) Tim anderson Jose Abreu M. Davidson Anderson Moncada Abreu Melky/Avi Avi/Melky Davidson

While I think TA needs a mental break, the org needs to work with him on developing a plan of attack at the plate.

I'd personally like to see TA up here but I would consider putting him on the DL for a week or two and have him clear his head and come back recharged.

Anyone else watching ESPN w/Benetti?

QUOTE (Username @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 05:48 PM) He was a quality major league starter the last two years. Everyone needs to relax. Dude is 24 and he's working his way back. The fact that this is even a thread is ridiculous. The guy missed most of the season, give him time to get himself sorted out.

Is the sky blue? Is water wet?

Tank Loss

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 05:16 PM) For those in the know, is there a high school bat that could potentially stand out as the number one next spring? Jarred Kelenic

The bunting with Yoan was a bad decision. Your six hitter is up with two men on and you're going to have him bunt? I understand implementing a system, a style but that was just a bad move. It helps Yoan in his development to get opportunities to swing with men on, not bunt.

Moncada is going to die for our sins and come back 3 three outs later to win the game

Next year for sure, they haven't hit bottom yet.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) I don't know what Tim Anderson you're looking at. The one I see shows a guy who is probably a .270/.300/.425 player with 15 HR and 30 SB at his peak with good defense, which is probably a 3.0 WAR player. Dude has struggled this year, but the talent is there. He's not the first guy to ever struggle in his second year in the majors. There is, afterall, a reason that the term sophomore slump exists. Thank you, my good sir.

QUOTE (SonofaRoache @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 09:41 AM) I'll give the rebuild a full 10 for its start once Carson Fulmer and Zach Collins are out of the top 10, as that would mean we are next level loaded. I think BA already has them out of the top ten

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 11:10 AM) I hope his health projects better. I'm just talking about the type of player. 2005 to 2008, he was an outstanding player.

Grady Sizemore?

I think the Sox should start batting Anderson and Moncada 1-2. This gives them the most at bats and if they hit their ceilings, it's where they fit best. Anthony Rizzo batted third instantly after the Cubs called him up. Was he the best hitter on the team? No, but the Cubs knew that his ceiling was batting third. I wasn't a fan of moving Anderson out of the lead off spot, in my opinion he should be batting there everyday. If you say that he was hurting the team and costing them games, please answer this question: What are the Sox playing for? They're rebuilding, not competing for a championship. Player development should be the team's #1 focus, especially now in this first year of a rebuild. Also, all that speed would be fun to watch.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 11:13 PM) The Sox have to maintain fan interest and try to avoid a real drop-off in attendance after trading so many players. No. Screw the fans, they need to do what's best for the org and it's players' development

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 08:00 PM) Would you guys prefer quality, or quantity, if that package were going to N. Y.? I'd rather just take Torres, than 3 lesser guys, but that's just me. Quality

I have the score from Inception playing the background at work and its making this situation 10x more dramatic. Hoping that the Sox are able to get Groome, he was my favorite player in the 2016 draft. It would also be nice to have a LHP to pair with all the RHPs they acquired.