Bob Sacamano

They should have hired him when he was available when they hired Ventura. They never go after the guy they should.

You actually think there was a chance? Lol

Was never going to happen lol

Cease was an option all off and pre-season is what he meant. They could have honestly traded for Burnes and Cease.

If the Sox finish 1 or 2 games under .500 against each the Royals, Tigers, and Twins (I think even 3 or 4 for one of those teams), I’m pretty sure Guardians are the only ALC team in the postseason.

Didn’t the Royals bring in some starting pitching in the offseason? Lugo signing was huge.

Vargas could shift to 1B.

I expect the latter for sure. But at this point, don’t think I’d even be that mad moving on.

For his pocket.

We also did go down 2-0 in 2021, same as O’s. Dumb 3-game series.

Kinda crazy how bad the Sox were affected the playoff picture. If they were a somewhat competent org (or just at all), Seattle and Boston probably make it over Detroit and Royals. Regardless, both those teams about to get whooped.

That anything (as always) can happen in a short series.

I agree that if he will sign for under that estimate, it’s whatever. Also wouldn’t be upset if they non-tendered to go with someone for a $1M or 2. Next year is going to suck and Vaughn doesn’t move the needle either way.

This just doesn’t bother me anymore. I kind of expect it with most guys who had at least some upside.

Consistently below average

I actually thought he was a great fit to platoon (.772 OPS against LHP) in Houston with Singleton (.773 OPS against RHP), but then you're limiting your bench with a 1B only player (not that their primary DH can't play the OF I guess).

Yeah, see if Gallo will sign for a $1M. f*** it.

It doesn't seem like he is legit option yet. Having said that, maybe he breaks out next year and can take over for a cheaper filler guy.

I'm in

I also believe that the number comes in under that projection. For the most part, most of the Sox arb numbers have come in under their (very good overall) projections.

I, know we were really spoiled for about 3 decades.

Hey, I agree. He sucks. Move Vargas to 1B. The only reason I think he sticks is because no one else is knocking on door. Unless Vargas moves.

Hey I wouldn’t bat an eye if they moved on from him. He sucks. I just think he’ll be back because there are no other options. I agree they should just play Vargas at 1B.

Who would you try to replace him with? They won’t sign Alonso, Goldschmidt or Christian Walker. Unless that’s where you want to stick Vargas.

Right. If there was a decent FA to sign that you could maybe flip later then maybe. But there’s no one knocking on the door and they need to finally move on from Sheets.