ChiSoxFanMike

The 1st inning was their chance.

Luke Jackson blew another save for the Braves tonight. They desperately need a closer. Could be a good match in terms of a Colome trade if the Sox decide to listen to offers.

I'm not sure. But both are on rebuilding teams so they probably could be had for the right deal.

I love lefty pitchers. The Sox could really use one given the uncertainty of Rodon.

Caleb Smith and John Means

The Sox scored 10 runs last night. Yonder Alonso wasn't in the lineup last night. Coincidence? I think not.

Giolito should have never pitched this inning.

Anderson didn't even try to hit that to the right side. Smh.

I still don't know if the Sox should move Colome, but if they do, the Braves could be a good fit. Luke Jackson is currently their closer and I'm sure they would like to upgrade that spot. And they have a good farm system too.

Why isn't Collins getting Yonder's at-bats at this point? He could at least be a consequential player moving forward. Alonso serves absolutely no purpose.

They could be in a much better position because they didn't get Machado, but I just can't get my hopes up that the Sox will sign any notable free agents until proven otherwise based on what happened last offseason.

I have no expectations for them to sign anyone good in free agency at this point. This past offseason crushed any hope I ever had for this front office to do the right thing.

Sadly it wouldn't surprise me if they spent $40M on bargain bin players again like they did this past offseason.

I just don't see them paying up for Cole, which is why I mentioned Wood. But obviously I would prefer Cole.

Anyone else think Alex Wood might be a nice fit? He's been injured all year but he's solid when healthy. And he's also left handed and would cost a fraction of what Cole will get.

All I know is that it is going to be awesome to have him get on base 2 or 3 times a game in front of Moncada/Eloy/Robert/Vaughn.

I haven't forgotten about last offseason. I'm not expecting the Sox to sign any notable free agents anymore. I'd be more than happy if they proved me wrong though.

I hate the Sox current starting rotation situation as much as anyone, but trading for half a year of Andrew Cashner doesn't make much sense to me. The guy has a 4.73 ERA. While that's better than pretty much everyone the Sox currently have other than Giolito, it's not like Cashner would make that much of an impact.

One of the worst games of the season tonight. Sigh.

That's crazy, I thought he was out for weeks according to the medical experts on this forum.

Despaigne takes so long in between pitches

Colome for Drew Waters who says no?

Why is Tilson not hitting for Cordell here?

Probably had too much greasy pizza last night.

I wonder what Caleb Smith of the Marlins or John Means of the Orioles would cost in a trade. Both are young, left handed starting pitchers with a lot of team control. Might be easier to get a starting pitcher through a trade than through free agency.