Tony

Or maybe, just maybe, Carlos Rodon had pitched 34 Innings in 2019 and 7.2 innings in 2020…meaning Rodon reaching 150 IP in 2021 was always going to be a stretch. Carlos is on a short term contract and is 29. He still has another large contract in his career if he is successful with the Giants. Furthermore, if the Sox offered the QO, his value is hurt in the FA market, and I’d be surprised if that 2/44 offer is even out there. He could have accepted the offer or the Sox could have signed him to a 2/40 type deal? Given that it’s just money at that point, and the Sox decided to spend it on guys like Vince Velazquez, Josh Harrison and Joe Kelly, while having fairly massive holes in their current rotation….seems like a miss. Lastly, I’m going to judge the success of Rodon off a little more than just W’s, but that’s just me.

If I’m reading this correctly, you not only think the Sox didn’t offer the QO to Rodon because they were doing him a favor in the FA market, AND you’re OK with that as a Sox fan?

Keller > Vaughn

Fair enough

There a reason Kopech isn’t getting the home opener? There is at least something to consider when greeting your fans for the first home game of the season….why not Kopech instead of Vince Velazquez?

I might take that bet on most starters at this point. It doesn’t change the fact this team is incredibly short on SP and Carlos Rodon not only put up at 5 WAR for the Sox last season, but could have been retained for 2022. A long term investment was not needed to extend the services of Rodon, and I believe it’s going to come back to haunt the Sox

Vince Velazquez is starting the home opener. They should already regret not signing him.

lol, at least you have a sense of humor

Kind of seems like you’re lying.

I mean, all things considered that was a pretty awesome mental performance from ReyLo to overcome that

Just can’t tolerate that. Unacceptable

Giolito injury or not, I still can't believe Vince Velasquez is getting the home opener. That's absolutely embarrassing for the team during their "World Series Window"

Gio misses any sort of significant time, the entire division is up for grabs. This pitching staff is going to get WORKED with Keuchel, Velasquez and Lopez getting starts.....

Stop always making excuses for players not getting the job done.

Game is over

Holy shit lol

TRADE HIM FOR KELLER

Agreed. And I don't care his age....it's still Miguel Cabrera in a big spot. Dude knows what he's doing.

This inning is also far from over

Or the guys blowing this in the bullpen....dealers choice.

Sick 2 pitches, bro.

Well, at least Liam got that over with quickly.

Drama!

Graveman did his job...

I'll take it lol