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Had a lot of media issues in Boston. Not sure how many clubhouse issues he had. I think he could be a negative for a young team

Huh??? This was a do or die playoff game. Dunning was the best option they had. It wasn't because the FO was trying to showcase him for a trade.

Starting Dunning in their biggest game of the 2020 season might make it a very remote legitimate possibility as well.

Also a young team so it is very reasonable to think that their core will improve over that record. Especially in a year with added games in the Central Division which should falter some.

I assume he was coaching somewhere w White Sox? Last listing I saw was was he signed a AAA contract w White Sox in 1/19 and released in 3/19.

It will be interesting to see how the Sox handle Grandal next year. A few trends to watch next year is that he usually is a better hitter in first half of the season (understandable being a catcher) and he also experiences a fairly big drop in production when not catching but playing IB and this year DH. Sox wanted to get his LH bat in lineup but maybe there will be better options next year.

No but we saw Boston not make the playoffs in 2019 and spent $225 Million. They then proceeded to cut payroll for 2020

I think most if not all owners care about winning. But they are all business owners who also care about making money. So the World Series opponents, the Dodgers and Rays spent $196 and $60 Million. The Yankees and Dodgers have spent boatloads but both have had long droughts between World Series titles. Boston also spent a ton, won a couple of World Series and then cut the budget. Every team has their approach as to how they spend and we have seen big spenders and "cheap" owners have mixed results.

Next year could be interesting regarding injuries in sports especially baseball and basketball and to a lesser degree hockey. I think some number of players will not be in as good of shape as they would have if they played a full season with training camp last year. Losing a complete minor league season could also be a factor for some players especially w pitching.

It is fun to compare Bauer and Lynn. Hell, we could also compare Eaton and Springer. Some portion of the fan base had dreams of adding Bauer and/or Springer but the FO didn't. So now we need some bullpen help and another starter (?) and start counting down to when pitchers and catchers report.

Sounds like that was Hahn's budget to meet for for next year.

In 2019, Lynn had 246 SO in 208 innings. He walked 59 and gave up 21 HR. On a mediocre Ranger team, he put up solid numbers.

Don't worry. Jerry is already in bed so nothing happens tonight.

He also has been streaky in his career so a 60 game sample can be really misleading.

Thought Kasper was Jimmy Dykes!!!

Like everything in life, to each their own. I am okay w Walton but I only hear him on occasion. However he did the Maui Invitational this year in Asheville, NC and he was trashed by college hoop fans during the tourney. He certainly knows the game but rambles incessantly about everything but the actual game action.

As long as Eloy doesn't "soft hit" Anderson and knock him out of the lineup.

I think the issue may be Kopech. Tampa always seems to be looking to trade established players for a "young" return. I think the problem is how big of a question does Tampa think Kopech is. They must think Vaughn is a sure thing despite no AAA but my guess is they will want another sure thing and that would depend on where Kopech is physically and mentally. If they are confident w Kopech , that would seem to be a match.

I believe we thought that of Coop at one time as well.

But Toronto is not east coast so maybe it is New York/Boston

It seems like there were a lot of rumors mid- November but seems like has gone quiet. San Francisco and San Diego could be dark-horses. I don't think Yankees are out of picture when Boston and Mets still have interest.

Jack: When someone on the internet posts " This is not to say that it won’t happen", don't go off the deep-end . Wait till something actually happens. There is way more garbage than fact floating around at this time of year.

Red Sox are supposedly very involved

I am not convinced Boston, even w Springer, is a playoff team. The White Sox are. Bpstpn would have to add pitching as well and Bauer is a rumor but those are 2 big contracts. I also don't think the Cora factor is a major factor. It could sway Springer either way based on their history. I do think Boston wants a box office draw to replace Betts so they may open the checkbook for Springer. That to me may be the decisive factor. Will they spend or continue w the salary reduction they went after last year.