Sox and a Prayer

And don't forget Stiever!

I like your option 1. But I really like your option 2. That's some talent there.

Yes. I agree with everything you just said. And I am definitely not anti athlete when it comes to the Sox draft philosophy. I'm just reminding everyone that that also could be a dangerous road to travel.

Thank you! You can draft athletes all day long but it does your organization no good if They're not baseball prospects. There were a few more names from around then you could have used as examples too. Keenyn Walker

Ooh. I like that!

So it sounds like Colas has an agreement with the White Sox! It looks like he's lost some weight and has been working hard this off season. Would really like to see some updated scouting on him. Sorry the source and link to this is at the Colas thread.

I already forgot the Sox signed Gio Gonzalez. #theneverendingoffseason #needbaseballbad

Were there any drums from the dugout to let him know the off speed stuff was coming?

Your right. My bad. I knew they were teammates.

I agree with you. Dunning has great pitching IQ. He's a competitor. And maybe most importantly an easy repeatable delivery. Speaking of him being a competitor, look up the video of him yelling at the umps for calling the tarp out with the rain coming. He was at Florida. Love it! He is better than Lambert, Lopez, Rodon. I expect him to be #5 next season and then 4 the following year with Dallas the 5. I'm still not sure what the plan is for Rodon. I feel he will be moved next offseason. I just don't see how he's going to be happy here if he's not starting.

Wow. The mvp clause - great incentive! Its a win/win for everybody!

I really do appreciate your play by play Wallace. Can't get anything out here at the steel mill. And good to see Burdi throw out of the pen like that! Geez, we get him back - can you imagine the options we will have for the bullpen?

Yes I agree. When Grandal came up as a rookie with the Padres, Ricky was a coach there. He made a good impression with him. Helped his decision to come here. ( the $73 million helped too)

You know I still wonder if James and not Steve Cishek have the same source? But classy move by NSC gives the props to James.

That's a good point. Never thought that. And really by now you should realize NOT SC does have something going on. He's definitely got an insider or source.

I wonder what this contract is going to look like? Happy though. Get it done!

Me too. Didn't he also say we were going to extend one of our relievers? I could be wrong.

Maybe my favorite pitching prospect not named Kopech. Dunning throwing with no issues is great news!

So I guess that's a no on ticket info then?

Anything about the Red Sox investigation?

This past week the Astros had a perfect opportunity to go before the world (not just their fan base) and show some humility and apologize. They think that's what happened. I think otherwise. There was no sincerity at all in their apologies. There was no remorse coming from any of the handful that were the ringleaders there in Houston. These guys read a script-- thats all. They were coached. Some might say the only thing that They're sorry about is that they got caught. I'm not sure that's even accurate. It sounds like They're more mad they got caught then sorry. The closest thing we have to a sincere apology is from Beltran and a few of the players who are no longer with the Astros organization. No sadly, I really don't think that these players feel that they did anything wrong. It was a culture that was set up by the coaches and staff and players. And when implemented it was under an oblivious owner who still feels it had no impact on the game. So with all that being said, I'm sorry (no pun intended) Justin Verlander if you and your teammates are ready to move on and put this behind you -- because We the fans are not ready to move on. We never got a sincere "I'm sorry ". We deserve more. Each mlb club deserves more. The Dodgers deserve more. What you guys did was a disgrace to the game. Honestly when you're on the road I hope every fan base lets you hear it. I hope the media keeps asking questions about the cheating all season long. In fact, I can't wait for the Astros to come to GRF. Hopefully this year in the playoffs. (Only a 3 game set at Houston in June). I hope the Astros get agitated and impatient with what they hear and the questions that are asked. This is the bed they have made now they have to sleep in it.

Yes, you're right. My bad. Probably for the best with things as heated as they are this season. The best we could hope for is a rematch in the world series. Now that would be interesting! I do think the Dodgers will be representing national league.

Cashman did the same thing with Crane without mentioning Crane's name.

Anybody else looking forward to the first time the Dodgers and Astros face each other this season? Those should be some very interesting games with some of the things the Dodgers have been saying. Yankees vs. Astros should be another one.

You're right. The Cubs need to shed payroll and NA's salary is huge. Much larger than Bryant's. Maybe they throw Q in the deal and others to get the payroll down - just like what the Red Sox did. But they would probably have to get a 3rd team involved. I just don't see Colorado taking all of that on.