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G-damn they have been freaking lucky.

Yankees have had good batted ball luck this series.

92 off the bat. No wonder Bellinger wanted to sign back there.

I did. If you are not saying that somehow Emerson is in a lower tier than those other two guys, then I apologize. I think it’s a three horse race and Emerson is firmly in the mix. As to how he could jump those guys: he doesn’t have to jump Lackey. Coming into the year, Roch and Emerson were a clear 1a 1b. If Roch’s year gave you pause or Emerson’s continued physical development tracked for you, he easily slides to 1-1.

Okay. I understand that’s your scouting report. The industry does not agree. The kid is prized for a reason. Someone is gonna pop him in the first 3 picks and give him close to ten mil. But you know better. Must be nice. As far as the hit tool not being the most tool: Elijah Green and Drew Jones would like a word.

Emerson has been the #1 HS player in the 2026 class since he was 14. He has a very long track record of always hitting everywhere at all times. He may have a 70 hit tool. Plus, he’s gonna stay on the dirt, probably at ss. His tools aren’t super loud, but there’s nothing under 50 on his card. The hit tool is the most important tool and he has it. It would not be a stretch for him to go in any of the top 3 spots imho.

I apologize for ever starting this thread. My bad.

Gonzalez walked a guy and gave up a bomb. That’s a completely different level than Oppor who once again walked three guys in less than two innings and threw two wild pitches. Oppor is completely broken. Sox are currently 0-3 on their top lefties. Is it time to scrutinize Bannister?

Jesus. Martin deserves better than this.

Martin not getting the same pitches as Cole.

Antonacci had a couple of borderline pitches called on him there.

3bb 4K for Schultz. Hagen Smith was there in spirit.

Good news, bad news. Teel 2 run HR. Schultz gives up a 2 run HR

Hopefully going tomorrow. I didn't want to go solo. Weather is absolutely stunning today, btw.

I live in NYC, so no rally polo for me. Gotta watch on YES, which is pretty awful, honestly.

It would be a good idea if Sam were larger. Cole is a rather large individual. I hope they short porch the hell out of him.

It was announced they were doing rehabs, but not where they are going. Could be Complex league or one of the A ball affiliates.

Martin vs. that MiLB headhunter Gerrit Cole. Go Sox!

The Sox have several Christian players on their team now, including Davis Martin. I don't think they'd have a problem adding Roupp. I just don't think he's that good. If you give up assets, you've got to imagine the guy you get back starting one of the first two games of a playoff series. Is Roupp really that guy?

If they fix Shane Smith, he could also lengthen out the pen. Adding a guy with a killer change who can throw 100 would not be bad.

Last year at Birmingham I thought the Michael Brantley comp as well. Real similar looking swing. Obviously, Braden has significantly more power than Brantley did when he first came up as well as significantly more in-zone swing and miss. Gonna be interesting to watch him develop.

I just saw a headline on MLB Trade Rumors that the Giants are going to sell -- but Logan Webb is not one of the players on the block. That's the trouble with getting pitching at the deadline: All anyone wants to move are impending FA's and guys who pitched bad enough to get them in last place to begin with. The number of arms who would actually start in a playoff series AND don't cost half your farm system for a 2 month rental are few and far between. The last thing we need is to give up assets to acquire someone else's Eric Fedde.

Shane Smith and McDougal are also headed to rehab assignments. Pitching depth may be right around the corner.

Taylor didn't have it today either. The high leverage arms in the bullpen gave up all 4 runs. Newcomb/Fedde 5 innings, no runs.