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Has Cabrera been watching the same game as us?...Greinke has made every play.

Haha...I'm picturing Buehrle with that Valentin stache ?

Actually the Astros have left alot on base...they could be up big but are not

There was a certain team in 2016 that I wanted to lose much more...it didn't work out though ?

I'm starting to get very excited about the possibility of Martinez in the middle of our lineup next season. It would be awesome if Boston does not give the QO since the Sox seem very hesitant to give up any draft picks.

From what I have heard about him, Martinez is a good mentor for younger hitters as well. That is a ++.

I wonder if he opts out, if Martinez will sign pretty quickly since he might not want to wait around til March again. If Boras knows a deal is out there to be had, Martinez might want to get it early before someone pivots to, say Castellanos.

There is that goofy story about the White Sox giving a tryout for Urquidy...meanwhile the Astros scout was hiding behind some trees and then the Astros signed him. That might have to trump my Eaton dislike....GO Nats!!!

Ok, another long off season then. In that case, I'm glad I don't get charged for each time I check in here at Soxtalk...I'd go broke.

Cole?!??? Are you nuts, he's too expensive!!! Just kidding

I'm gonna make you choose one, Jack. If money is no object (which I know that is not the case) which guy would you want pitching for the Sox?

You seem to be predicting a long drawn out affair again....it looks like I picked the wrong post season to quit drinking

Really looking forward to this game 7 as well and just want to see a close, exciting game to finish it off. Everyone should be available off the bench so it will be interesting to see if the Astros go to Cole before Urquidy. I guess we will see tonight how big the trade for Grienke was. I have been finding myself disliking Adam Eaton more and more so I have been rooting for the Astros but I am really just hoping for a great finish to the season.

I agree that with you and hope that they sign him early instead of playing Boras' games and taking this deep into the offseason.

I agree that it is very possible that both have down years next year for that reason. That being said, I really love the combination of pure stuff and demeanor of Strasburg on the mound and so I would pick him. By the way, I did not start this thread with any feeling that the Sox would realistically pursue either of them. I was just curious who others here would prefer for the Sox hypothetically. I was not meaning to suggest they would pursue the 2 whales of the pitching market this year.

With each of them dominating the last 2 nights I wanted to pose the question. This is not asking whether the Sox would pay the market price for either guy but all things being equal, who would you choose to anchor the White Sox staff starting next year...Cole or Strasburg?

Erstad has the most hits in a postseason with 25. Did he even have 25 hits as a member of the White Sox?

Did I hear that right that the Astros basically stole this Urquidy guy from the White Sox?

Can Martinez get a QO if he opts out? I've read speculation that the Mets will tender Wheeler and in that case , I would guess the Sox would not pursue him. But as you say, we will know soon. It should be an interesting off season.

Quick question Poppy...do you think the Sox will go after anyone who has a qualifying offer attached to them?

Agreed and well said. Thanks.

I've got no axe to grind against Eaton but didn't that home run make the game like 10-2. Not exactly a clutch homer...he ran into one against one of the Astros lesser relievers. He was not the reason the Nationals won game 2 and he has not had a good post season otherwise. They can apologize to Eaton all they want...I will take Giolito, Lopez and Dunning.

Jayce Tingler and Buck Naked...starring in "Balls Deep!!"

That is what I was thinking...at least Robin was a great player for the Sox. Ross is one of the most overrated hyped up players ever to play baseball in this town. He is like a mythical creature because of his playoff home run, etc. It is like if the Sox would have hired Geoff Blum to manage the team.

Ok, they got me...I just ordered one of the caps. My wife will love to gift it to me for Christmas