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Alex from Fangraphs said that the Sox are looking to acquire athletic guys that play premium positions, which is something they lack in their system

All aboard the Brady McConnell train

Sox not attached to any names in Ben Badler's first report from the DR, in which he quickly goes over some of the bigger deals from the island. Lots of players still not attached to a team. Remember Sox are linked to Luis Robert from Cuba.

Will always have the upmost respect Adam Dunn

QUOTE (hi8is @ Feb 16, 2017 -> 02:16 AM) I was able to tastefully squeeze 5 into my orgy signature... it was indeed tough to balance but with some perspective - mission accomplished. As long as each person got a turn in the spotlight, you should be good.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 15, 2017 -> 08:16 AM) I vote for a 6-way banner with Rodon, Anderson, Moncada, Giolito, Kopech, and Collins. Anything with more than 3 people is an orgy. FYI

I haven't been this excited for a Sox season since 2011, maybe even 2006. Yeah, I'm not expecting the team to do well at all, but I'm excited to see how Anderson and Rodin continue to develop at the ML level. And see what guys like Davidson and Tilson can do when they're healthy. I know it's going to be a lean year and at times unwatchable, but I can't wait.

Very hign on Reyes, I would take him over Benintendi, Moncada and Swanson any day. It's that it's looking like his career might be delayed a bit and hopefully it's a fast recovery

QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 11, 2017 -> 12:21 AM) are we trying to compete? This guy would make us good at catcher. We're already good at 3B, SS, 2B (if Moncada gets early call) and 1B. We're OK in LF, OK in RF, horrible in CF, horrible at DH. Good at pitching overall. Hmmmm. You need a good catcher to help your young pitching develop

Matt Reeves (Rise of the Planet of the Apes, War of the Planet of the Apes, Cloverfield) will be directing the upcoming solo Batman movie. http://variety.com/2017/film/news/the-batm...eck-1201977575/ This movie and the Flash film will be pushed back to 2019. Here is Justin Kroll, talking about how he landed the scoop regarding Ben Affleck removing himself as director and talks about hearing that Matt Reeves landed the job.

If you're not willing to include (one of) your top prospects no deal

69-93

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Feb 7, 2017 -> 04:08 PM) I will be beta testing for OOTP 18 so I will throw down some ratings from our farm + trade scenarios for Q during some sims. Will post them here! I am pre-ordering it tomorrow

.274/.331/.390 8HR, 40RBI, 24SB I think he could be something under Renteria

"Good, that can only lead to more losses. #1 pick in the draft... HERE WE COME!" ^What I thought to myself as I read this article

While I don't agree with his ranking, I think Law having Moncada at 17 is sobering. And something that fans need to year, so we can be reminded that not all prospects pan out. A lot of Sox fans have been Moncada the savior of the franchise but let's not forget that he's a 21 old kid. Who knows where is development will take him.

Moncada, Kopech, Espinoza, (The Good) Basabe, Guerra and Margot are just some of the prospects that the Red Sox have traded since Dave Dombrowski took over the club.

I have been banging the Perez drum for a while, he is a must to me in any deal with Houston. I think he will have the type of helium that Kopech has now next year, he reminds of me Jose Fernandez.

For those who like the Braves as a trade partner, I have to ask how much do you like Kevin Maitan because while he's far away he has to be in any deal in my opinion.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 26, 2017 -> 12:49 PM) I'm not doubting you, but could you post some links about the 2018 draft? It would be interesting to read about. I'm also on the side where I think its a little silly to get stuck on one player who is still 2 full college seasons away from being drafted. Look up Joe Gray, Brice Turang and Jarred Kelenic.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jan 25, 2017 -> 07:48 PM) Uh, noooooooo. Not ready to "trust" the Sox' brain trust just yet. Don't forget, the reason for the need for this rebuild is the abject failure of the team at both the Major and minor league level the past eight years for which the current front office is responsible. "Trust" is the last thing they've earned. Now "guarded optimism", based on the encouraging early results of the rebuild, that feels the more appropriate approach to take with this front office. I am going to go ahead and give some good faith and will to this new version of the front office. It's clear who's running the shots now.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 25, 2017 -> 05:56 PM) Just an FYI but Keith Law doesn't think Beer is the top prospect for his draft year I dont either after talking to people and seeing some of the other guys in that class.

#TrustTheProcess

Who would you guys comp Collins to?

No love for Franklin Reyes?