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Not sure you can assume that. Do Kevin Cash and Dusty Baker rule w a stronger hand? Terry Francona ran very friendly clubhouses and was famous for having daily card games w his players. I think each clubhouse make-up is unique and good managers adapt to being friendly or having a strong hand depending on the situation.

Not so sure. Both Cora and Hinch are coming back from suspensions so they may not be able to insist. Now if there is strong competition for their services among multiple teams, they will have more leverage. I find it interesting that MLB teams do have to wait till after the World Series but NBA teams did not have to wait till NBA Championship.

Fathom: Fairly well written article on pros/cons of Astros resigning Brantley. Seems like he is showing signs of regressing especially defensively but maybe the Sox could milk him for another year. https://www.crawfishboxes.com/2020/9/16/21438348/should-we-re-sign-brantley-houston-astros-mlb-baseball-michael

So has Tampa Bay.

Per Rick Hahn at his signing: We’re quite pleased to add someone of his caliber to this lineup,” Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. “The numbers speak for themselves in terms of continuing to be a dangerous presence and an outstanding source of power for the last decade-plus."We feel he’s someone who’s going to not only improve our run-scoring but (also) be a significant positive within our clubhouse.” ( https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/white-sox/ct-chicago-white-sox-edwin-encarnacion-20200109-qwu4supsgrbfdmxj7hivdtscse-story.html} Maybe with a short season the FO felt the bad players would eventually get hot and they never did. Seems like the combination of RR and the FO decided EE would have tobreak out at some point.

I think the Sox FO has to determine where they see Eloy and Vaughn eventually playing. If both are really DH only or the successor to Abreu, they may want to shop one for trade value. Both are too young to be a full-time DH especially as their future contracts come in to play.

Agree.

I would think Boston will reload now that they are considerably below the the tax line. Sounds like Bauer and Odorizzi could be on their radar.

In fairness, Maddon's availability came a week before RR was fired.

I thought Hahn would move on from RR( and also Coop) but with no announcement in the last few days, that may not be the case. Hinch and Cora's names are both being floated in Boston and Detroit already. If Hahn is making a change, hesitation could limit some candidates as jobs get filled. Maybe the Sox go internal /alumni and are not concerned w choices outside the organization. But not moving right away may also mean Hahn is not making a change.

i do think Hahn will release Renteria. Ventura actually convinced Hahn to hire him and Hahn eventually chose him to take Robin's place. I think just as important is giving Coop a gold watch and choosing a new combination of manager and pitching coach. If the Sox had won yesterday, RR may have kept his job but the time is probably right at this point. Hopefully the Sox move quickly as I am sure there will be more openings besides Boston . Maybe Hahn has already done his homework and will get a jump on the competition. On when RR was hired: The White Sox noted that Renteria is the only Latino manager in the majors, and general manager Rick Hahn said his ability to communicate with players in English and Spanish was a "real plus".Rick is incredibly well respected within the game as one of the top baseball men," Hahn said. "He is a knowledgeable teacher of the game who loves to develop players and spends hours watching video looking for any nuance that gives us an edge." https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/rick-renteria-hired-replace-robin-ventura-white-sox-manager-article-1.2815668

Bummer came in due to the injury so he got the time to warm up. But tat can work either way for a reliever. He gave up two ground ball outs to end the 2nd. He came back the next inning and gave up a walk, a strike out and a single. They brought in a RH pinch hitter and he left for Heuer. He gave up a walk and single in one inning and no runs. You said he died on the vine????

RR made some very questionable moves this week. But Bob Melvin was just as bad in this series.

Actually the tying run was in the batters box

So the #2 team in AL is struggling to beat us w home field. Think before you post

Yes and obviously kids

But as we saw yesterday, the A's best bullpen option was off. I actually think he was so pumped up he was overthrowing. So using 6 bullpen options presents the same problem in that some number may be off and put the Sox in a hole. It is a gamble either way. I thik you go w a starter and then throw bullpen arms as soon as the A's start having success. But I thought Gio would struggle w no experience and Dallas would mow them down. So RR should probably flip a coin

I don't see Angels eating $10 Mil+ contract. Maddon will at least get another year.

We hope to hell he is. Melvin would have been history if he had blown that game.

She also said the HR was fair and luckily ump said foul

Wonder if he liked the Eaton trade?

I would add Moncada also flashed the leather

First game of playoffs for many players on both teams. You will see some brown stains on pants and it won't be from sliding

Also would have been better if Leury had got 1-2 games under his belt again rather than jumping into a playoff game.

Not sure if a playoff game will follow a typical script. Maybe the lack of fans makes it just another game. We will see.