Tony

I feel like I’m walking the line with both sides right now. The Sox have a very solid roster right now. They should 100% be considered the favorite in the division as it currently stands. And it’s a foundation that should continue to get better. On the other hand, as others have mentioned (or beaten to death in many threads) this team still has a few rather large concerns that can be alleviated with money. Don’t need trades, don’t need to get super creative, just need to spend some more money to really give this team some much needed depth and truly make them a World Series favorite. The offseason also isn’t over. If this is it, if the ML roster is pretty much set on January 29th...I think fans have a right to be excited about the season but frustrated at the lack of aggression shown by a FO right on the cusp of greatness.

I agree, especially if the story somehow leaked the Bears put together the best package but then backed out, but that specific story probably doesn’t leak. I agree with you that end of day they probably do the deal if they somehow could offer the best package, I guess my point was I wonder if it gives them pause up at Halas Hall thinking “Wait, we’ve given up this much capital to end up with Watson when we could have just drafted him 3rd overall a few years ago?” It just makes Pace look SO bad in my eyes.

Sorry, not sure if this has been covered yet, if it has, my B. I was texting with a few buddies yesterday and I fully believe that is the Bears somehow had the assets to acquire Watson (I don't think they do), does Pace hesitate because of the optics of it? At the end the day, Bears fans will be happy getting Watson in the fold no doubt. But think about all the capital Pace would have spent on Mitch, Foles and now Watson all because he screwed up the draft so badly.......it's just a TERRIBLE look and I think it could give him pause, specifically for Watson.

Yes, Barstool has been as successful as they’ve been because of all the racist behavior. That’s it

This is such a played out, lazy, effortless position to take. Dave Portnoy didn’t sell around 40% of his company to Penn for over 400 million “off of sexist and racist banter.”

We took a road trip up to Minny for that game...was just awesome walking out of Target Field...?

I’ve always really, really liked ROTJ. For me, it’s Empire-ROTJ-ANH. I think the planet building is better is ROTJ. Fun stuff at Jabba’s, Dagobah, Endor, the Death Star. Never been a huge fan of Bespin in Empire, so I think ROTJ has the best locations.

I would think there are about 4-5 franchises that wouldn't swap rosters with the Sox right now. I agree there are things to be frustrated about, but if you can't "be into it" with the Sox current roster........My advice is find a new hobby.

He's basing his belief off of what usually happens in MLB The Show.

I don’t think that takes the Angles out...I also think the Giants could be players for Bauer.

1 for 8 is less than many thought......they better not be done.

Lol, unless the “prospect” Andrew Vaughn, I do that deal alllll day. Which means it’s not happening.

If Lynn has a decent April/May, I’ll be somewhat surprised if he isn’t signed to an extension mid season.

IF...the Sox feel like 2020 Burnes is the real Burnes...I’d be totally fine with Kopech and Kelly. I’m down on Kopech more than most just because I feel like there is a ton of risk involved with him at this point...but if Burnes is 2020 Burnes the Sox are an incredibly dangerous, and he’s part of the core for 3-4 years.

I'd be good with those as well.

I seriously don’t understand it. Who are these people? In what world is it OK to do that, or better yet...in what world has that EVER worked for a guy? “I know what I’ll do...I’ll just keep sending her texts, I know she isn’t responding, but I mean, she has to respond after text 45, right? 50? No? Alright, I’ll keep going..” This guy has a great job, would think he’s somewhat smart to be able to move up the ranks like he has.....how can you be this big of an idiot? It’s just shocking how you would throw your career away on being so horny you can’t stop texting someone that clearly isn’t interested.

Yeah, that stuff can’t happen and if he’s hurting the club, get him out.

I’m not impressed by their lineup as it currently stands. Great 3-4, after that? Lot of meh.

The way the team looks like right isn't changing anytime soon. If anything, it gets worse before it gets better. If he is hurting development get him out of here, but if he's just a "guy" I'm fine with him being the punching bag for 2-3 years until the arrow starts pointing up again.....which is going to be a while.

Go sign Q and La Stella, you're now one of the best teams in the AL, call it a successful offseason.

The meltdown from Sox fans that is about to happen over Joe Musgrove is going to be epic ?

I think Bowman should have been shown the door a while ago, but I'm actually OK with JC being the Head Coach right now. There isn't a coach in the world that can make this roster a winner, so bringing someone new in seems like a waste. But Bowman shouldn't be rebuilding this thing.

That's not unreasonable, but as Jimmy mentioned with his assumed innings limit, I'd like them to come up with a plan for IP's down in AAA, and if all goes right, they have an idea of when he can arrive back with the ML club. Honestly, there isn't a "right" answer in this situation as it's fairly unique and a bunch of variables at play. Kopech pitching well and looking strong will take care of a lot of the concerns.

Let's take service time out of the equation for a moment. Given the last pitch Kopech threw in competitive play was September 5, 2018 and has a total of 14.1 IP, along with the Sox trying to compete for a World Series this season....I still think he starts in AAA taking out any service time "manipulation" It's just the right move given where he is in his comeback attempt.