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Madrigal really struggling vs UCLA...pitcher walks the guy before him on 4 straight balls including a wild pitch and Madrigal comes up and flies out weakly on the 1st pitch he sees

At this point I almost feel like you are doing a disservice to Engel by leaving him in the lineup. It’s almost getting to the point of embarrassment. Engel is a bad hitter, but he’s not THIS bad...it has to be mental at this point and sitting him down would have to help

Would love to see him stay, but at the same time you have to listen on trade offers. If a desperate team at the deadline is willing to give 2 good prospects it will be hard to turn down. Not sure what Jose's value around the league is, but I'd ask for a lot if no one is willing to meet the requirements Jose would stay. The deal would start with a top 50 prospect for me

Yeah I just can't go out on that limb to say he'll be 1 of the best hitters in the game. That's your opinion, I'm not going to talk you out of it. I hope the Sox take him and you end up being right. If I had to predict I'd say DJ LeMahieu with more speed. Which is a damn good player, make I'm being greedy by asking for more.... But if you're taking an advanced college bat like Madrigal I'd imagine he'd be on the fast track to the majors. Considering that I don't think the Sox are moving either Anderson or Moncada what position would Madrigal get moved to? Does he have the arm for 3B? Or could he make a good CF? Just something else to consider

Madrigal doesn't have near the power of either of those guys. To think that he has 20+ HR potential is far fetched at best. He's a terrific player, I'm not putting him down, I'm just saying in terms of pure ceiling and potential he's not an ideal top 4 pick in my opinion. Typically in the top 5 I'd expect to get a SP with #1 potential or potential franchise middle of the order type hitter. I see none of that. I'd put Madrigal as the #2 prospect in this class, I just think it's a weak class.

I don't love any of the other guys so I won't complain, but boy is Madrigal a very uninspiring #4 overall pick. Bad year to have the 4th pick.

Not sure how much longer I can be subjected to this OF...Obviously the Avi injury hurts, but this OF is still just pathetic. I've seen enough to know that Leury, Engel, Thompson and Delmonico are never going to be major league regulars. I know the object isn't to win right now, but this team is just brutal to watch.

I'm starting to lean towards Mclanahan. Lefty that can throw 95+ with pretty good movement and command that already has a good feel for a change-up? Yes please. The mechanics and breaking pitch can be perfected. I see his ceiling as probably the highest of anyone we will have a shot at.

As a sixers fan I fully understand the process and even supported it. Unfortunately baseball doesn’t work the same way. It will be a never ending process if the Sox are building through the draft only. They need to continue to add as much talent as possible, whenever possible. Speeding up the process isn’t a bad thing lol. Basketball works because you can draft a franchise changing player that makes an immediate impact, that’s more than likely not going to happen in baseball. I’m 100% behind a rebuild, but it’s already year 2 and there isn’t an end in thought, let alone in sight. If the front office sits around and let’s all prospects develop and draft picks come up it’s going to be a decade long process. Minimum

Bad weather and bad defense in both starts for Giolito. Just great for a young pitcher...

He'll be fine. R E L A X

I get the criticism of a few too many jokes...some of which are definitely very lame. But overall I think Jason does a perfectly fine job. Is he one of the better play by play guys in baseball? No definitely not, but he’s not bad either. But then again I thought Hawk was borderline unbearable the past 2 years so I’m probably in the minority.

Phew...ok I really thought they were going to screw that up

I’m going to call that they don’t change it

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 08:11 PM) Been fine tonight. Had been doing a good job of not throwing down the plate until this inning Guess I should have qualified the comment with...for a former top 10 pick. Not that his stuff is bad...just fairly ordinary

Obviously the D isn't helping...but is it me or is Fulmer's stuff really not that good?

This interview isn't working...just end it already

4 might be too high but I really like Tristan Pompey. Switch hitter with good eye/approach to go along with above average power and speed. And he has a frame that suggests he’ll only get bigger and stronger. I think he projects to a 20/20 guy with good D in LF who should be able maintain a good avg and obp

Why the F was Farquhar left out there???

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 2, 2018 -> 09:39 PM) People keep bringing up trading Abreu. If they trade him, you have to ask for a top 10 prospect and then some. He’s great Top 10 in all of baseball or organizational top 10? Top 10 in baseball I doubt, maybe top 50. But I’m asking for multiple top 10 from a single team no doubt.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Apr 2, 2018 -> 09:26 PM) You're probably the same guy that gets butt hurt over a TD dance in football. How about you just sit Donaldson's ass on the bench instead of putting him on base. Nope, td celebrations are great. But if you choose to celebrate in an outwardly disrespectful way you better keep yourself head on a swivel because a safety or linebacker is going to try and take your head off. Fastball in the ribs is the equivalent. I miss the days of when a pitcher could actually be an intimidator in baseball. You’re probably the same guy that’s wants less contact in sports and more participation trophies. Back on topic: Jose is still great

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Apr 2, 2018 -> 09:17 PM) Meh. Sox homered right after him and got the last laugh. I just don't mind some trash talk. Ya let's hit the f***ing guy because he blew a whistle? Get over yourself. Hitting a guy in the ribs is a part of baseball. Get over yourself

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Apr 2, 2018 -> 09:10 PM) Daryl Boston and some guys laughed at Donaldson. Sometimes people in baseball are too uptight. The look on Donaldson's face wasn't a joke...it was him being a d bag. Just because a few guys laughed doesn't mean it wasn't a deliberate attempt of disrespect by Donaldson. I'll be surprised if he doesn't end up with a baseball in the ribs at some point in the season

Good job Yolmer

Overall a nice job by Lopez...national championship starts now but I'm tempted to leave the Sox on in the hopes some one in the pen takes Donaldson's head off