Tony

Yeah but once you see it, it's almost impossible to forget about it. That's something that stays with you for a long time.....

Well done, sir.

At this point, most teams 3-4-5 are better than what the Sox have throwing out there, and it’s not like it’s always going to be a No. 5 starter vs. No. 5 starter in each matchup….things get blown up after the first few games. Not trying to be overly negative, this team 100% has the bats to overcome some bad starts….but that won’t last forever. Their current rotation is in a BAD place right now.

My thought is things are going to get a little ugly before they get better. They are going to miss at least two Gio starts, Lynn is out for 4-6 weeks. Meaning as of right now, the Sox currently have a rotation of Cease-Kopech-Keuchel-Velasquez-Unnamed Keuchel could bounce back this season and Velasquez could surprise, but both seem unlikely. Then you just have an open spot right now as the 5th starter....April might be rough for our Sox.

You can feel any way you want. I can disagree with it, but it doesn’t mean you can’t do it. You call it “integrity” I call it awful business. But given the track record of this franchise, it checks out. Like when the Sox couldn’t agree with Lucas Giolito, you know, the Opening Day starter that’s actually on the team, over 50k. 50,000 thousand dollars. But please, tell me more about the “integrity” of this franchise. Go on..

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.