Tony

On one hand, I’m glad I’m seemingly the only thing that can you bring you any joy. On the other hand, that fact makes me sad for you.

You know who would be soooooo sick right now? Carlos Rodon. Too bad the Sox couldn't acquire him just for the year, and not have to make any long-term investment in him.

It got whacked zapped.

Some is fine, just asking for moderation doesn't seem like a crazy ask.

So I'm sure @Two-Gun Pete will still find something to complain about because that's his only shtick, but the fills the backup defensive catcher role.

Of course it is. But it's also possible the hold a decent division lead early and can "wait" to acquire a starter. But it's all a risk. Or you don't have to worry about any of this and just use money to sign whoever you want...but that ship has unfortunately sailed.

This......is not going well for you.

I was told last week the Sox system is very underrated because of all the "really young guys" the Sox have in the system ?

I would say counting on Dallas Keuchel/Vince Velasquez/Reynaldo Lopez as your "depth" is the worse mistake, but we're splitting hairs at this point.

And I believe the Sox at this point has done that to a decent degree, and also aren't done. However, by your logic, that would mean every team would have poor offseasons as my original question still stands...find me a perfect roster. I'll do the assignment for you and tell you there isn't one. Every team has holes. If backup catcher is one the Sox biggest, I'm very confident in their chances in 2022, as well as being confident they can fill that hole rather cheaply if desired.

That....didn't answer my question.

Find me other teams with a "perfect" roster. I'm been hard on the Sox, but if one of your top 3 complaints with the roster is backup catcher....come on.

He has to throw 160 IP this year for his 2023 money to vest, correct? Spotrac says it's already vested but that doesn't seem right

I’m waiting until Opening Day to make a call.

Good breakdown Ray.

I mean, did you really expect anything less from @Two-Gun Pete? What in his posting history would tell you he would reply with anything other than what he sent out?

I thought the same thing. I'd trade Crochet for Manaea today, even with Manaea being a FA at the end of the year. It's worth the risk if Oakland is willing to put in the time with Crochet.

Yeah, I don't think they are done. I think they got one more move coming.

Well played, sir.

He Gawn

Talk about moving the goalposts! Holy Balta!

There was never a way for it to work after the way last season went. He simply couldn't be on this team Opening Day.

TLR is going to have a ton of options to play with. This isn't going to be a team with a "regular" lineup.

Edit, the Sox GOT MONEY BACK! ?