Tony

So are you

I'm still not overly convinced they need another arm. If I had my pick, it would be a bat. Granted, the health of the entire pitching staff has been pretty insane and I don't totally expect that to continue....however if it does by October, you're looking at Lynn-Los-Gio-Dallas as the rotation with Hendricks-Crochet-Kopech-Cease-Bummer out there.

Nex week is going to be tough. I imagine this place is going to be all sorts of upset when the Sox don't sweep the Rays and Astros. Just collect as many W's as possible, get ready for October. Pirates, Mariners, Twins, Tigers, Twins, Orioles then the All-Star Break......GET FAT against those scrubs, build a big lead in the AL Central, add a key piece and get healthy for the playoffs.

I wonder what the conversation will be around Castellanos. My guess is the Reds are out of it by the deadline. Nick is putting up huge numbers and also has an opt-out after the season. Not sure he uses it, but it could lessen his value on the market…

Said this in the Madrigal thread, but the deadline is a ways away, so much could and probably will change by then. 1.You’ll have a much better idea about the recovery of Robert and Eloy. Nicky as well, but for whatever reason my gut tells me he’s done for the year 2. Who knows what the health of this team looks like in 5 week, someone else could go down 3. In 5 weeks, there are going to be a number of teams that are “in it” right now that won’t be then. 4. Most importantly….this team needs to just keep putting away W’s. The Indians are the only threat to the Sox in the division and as we know, they may sell if things stay the course. If the Sox hit a rough patch here with Tampa and Houston, things may get a lot tighter. It’s very possible that happens. But if the Sox continue to expand their division lead, a trade this season is strictly for the playoffs, not to win the division. They need to wait, identify a few key players who they believe may be able to help them in October, and hopefully make a few key additions to go along with the return of Robert and Eloy.

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The Sox should win this game. Have a great afternoon ladies and gentlemen.

Jason narrating that kid looking for something was really funny actually.

lol, Liam is a crazy person

Love the swag, but the dude stinks the last 40 days.

You're not wrong, Poppy. Now granted Mercedes has sort of cratered back to earth, but maybe he picks it up again...he 100% will have the opportunity to show us that. But to your point, Mercedes is 100% in AAA if we have a healthy roster. If Vaughn can pick up his hitting a bit in the 2nd half, I still think he might be the RF for next season, and hopefully, Mercedes can put together a solid 2nd half that gives the Sox hope he can stick at DH. (I'd still love to get a real LF and have Eloy DH at this point, but whatever) It's not perfect by any means, but the injuries have given the Sox opportunities to see what they have in some guys and all the while the Sox are still in 1st.

Do yourself, and us a favor and sign off

I see very little chance Nicky is in any sort of compeition next season for 2B, unless Mendick hits like .350 the rest of the season...or they give up Crochet and pieces for Ketel

Good

Not yet. See how the next three weeks go. I don't the Sox going into a dramatic tailspin. You wait it out, see how guys perform. They still need to "go for it" this year but they also have to balance the lack of depth in the farm. Additionally, you have your entire lineup set for 2021, so the piece in theory should be a rental. I'm sure they get aggressive, and I agree a move needs to be made...but I wouldn't panic yet.

Absolutely brutal. The pitching has stayed intact (For now, please knock on wood) but I don't know if these guys can survive another position player going down.

Maybe don't post every thought that comes into your head?

Based on how this season has gone…..there is no reason for any hope when it comes to injuries…

Right now (It's incredibly early) Lynn is the Game 1 starter for the Sox in the Playoffs. I'll take it.

lol, people were upset we traded this guy for the Sox ace.

I adore Lance Lynn

Haven’t bought a jersey in years, but went through a weird phase back in the day Maggs Billy Koch (for real) Pierzynski Rowand Jenks Brian Anderson (44 jersey) BA ended my jersey career.

Had a hunch this was going to be a fun series and Game 1 lived up to the hype.

I mean, that's what happens when you bring in CJ Edwards