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This Fox broadcast sux. Try talking about the game. And AJ b****ing about that pitch to Suarez that was clearly a strike. Bleah.

Every time Bauer opens his mouth, it makes me like Gerrit Cole a little bit more. Plenty of baseball players are Aubrey Huff/Jake Arrieta-style knuckleheads. If the Sox sign him, I'll suspend my loathing for the length of the contract, I guess. Can't make me like him, though.

I support Mazara starting now that they've clinched a spot. They have 10 games left to figure out who should appear in the playoffs/be resigned next year. They believed in Mazara and it has not worked. I don't blame them for giving him one more shot before he's non-tendered. EE, on the other hand, that I don't get. I mean, with Vaughn waiting in the wings, no way they pick up his option.

Just saw that. Which is good. Besides, September 15th was the cut off. So this is like a September call up to get his feet wet. Interesting.

Chris Sale?

Does this mean Bummer and Rodon are not coming back for the playoffs? Really don't understand giving Crochet a 40 man spot otherwise.

What you said!

Fantastic outing, especially late. Guts galore. Both runs = pretty cheap.

Fantastic story. Always a big fan of Dot. The way he handled this news makes him seem like an incredibly cool guy.

What the hell is he hitting against everyone but us?

You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means.

Man, imagine how mad Twins fans are right now. What a frustrating game for everyone concerned.

Cishek warming. Did RR pull a Pete Rose and bet against the Sox?

Really saw some nice stuff from Stiever. Loved how fast he works.

Man, I can’t stand watching Dyson “hit.” Probably necessary, but, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, I would have preferred Engel.

Interesting. Vote of confidence for Cease, moving his start back a day to see the Twins. Not sure it’s a “great” match up, but proves they believe in Dylan. Excited to see Stiever.

Huh? Kopech Is not going to spend all of 2021 in the minors. Or if he does, his arm fell off and we got more problems than playing service time games.

It’s beginning to look like going with the B lineup may not have been the best idea.

If the Sox sweep Detroit, whatever happens in the Cleveland Minny series would be good. Take care of business and everything will work out.

Austin Hedges breaks up the no no on a little roller to right field.

11-0 now. Mondesi just crushed a 3-run shot. Sox likely to pick up a half game.

Watching right now. He looks pretty good, but this might be Cleveland's hitters too. They do not look hitterish.

I bet he would. I think every single Sox player gets hate on this board, regardless of size, religion, or nation of origin. Sox fans are equal opportunity in that way.

I look at it this way: I have zero faith in Lopez, but Saturday would have been a bullpen day anyway. (Flores says he was stretched out to about 3 innings in Schaumburg). If Lopez gets into trouble, start emptying a fairly well-rested pen starting with Gonzalez, Flores, and Detwiler. If Lucas can give you at least 6 on Friday, that should be very doable. I am not thrilled, but it’s not the end of the world. I’m sure RR will have him on a short leash. I’m actually more afraid he will do well, and then he is counted on every fifth day for the last 15 games.

Absolutely. I just couldn’t think of another lefty hitting FA right fielder. Mazara May be struggling but it’s a rare commodity. I thought Polanco might be worth a flier. Oops.