Ducksnort

I don't think the Crosstown Series will ever be "fun" until they stop these 2 game series right in the middle of the work week bullshit. They should play each other at least twice a year and they should both be 3 or 4 game weekend series in my opinion. The games would count a lot more and fans would be more into it. I wish it was more of a rivalry. So much potential especially with the Sox starting to become good. But because of the mere fact they barely play each other, there isn't much to look forward to. It's just dumb the way it's set up now. Huge marketing potential just being thrown to the wayside. Same thing with the rest of the schedule with how often they play divisional opponents and how little they play the rest of the league. Baseball would be so much more enjoyable to all fans, hardcore and casual, if they played more teams more often, especially teams like the Cubs.

2006 night game vs the Yankees. I was 12. With a friend and my dad. My friend and I got up to go get some hot dogs and Arod hit a homerun just a few seats next to where ours were, while we were getting hot dogs. We were so pissed lol. Konerko hit a game-tying solo shot in the 9th and I believe the Sox won in the 10th or 11th off a Jermaine Dye hit. I think Iguchi scored the winning run. Will never forget that one. That was a fun train ride back home.

This is already a season to forget for Houston. I have a feeling this drama will never fully go away surrounding them until the team rebuilds again and the players disperse. I have a feeling it's going to be hell for that team for at least a few more years.

That's great that he did that. Definitely sheds a better light on who he is, and I now view him a little differently as a person. But I still wouldn't want him on the Sox. Would be too much of a distraction. This is a great story and all, but not sure it deserves its own thread? Maybe in the Yasiel Puig thread?

Thank you!!

Suhweeeettt

I'll never understand why they never built a retractable roof on that new stadium when they built it back in 2015. Their first month of home games is like playing in the Winter.

I would not like him on the team because he would just be a huge distraction. Last thing this team needs.

I swear I'm going to have to start learning Spanish

This is certainly and interesting plot-twist

And 22 ties. I don't think a manager can single-handedly lose 20 games. I just watched the 2005 World Series Film last night. Ozzie said "I don't believe in good managers. If you don't have good players, you won't win. If you don't have the right horses, it doesn't matter how good of a rider you are, you won't win the Kentucky Derby." Of course, I'm paraphrasing, because, well, Ozzie Guillen. While I don't agree 100% with Ozzie that there aren't good managers out there (because, why even have managers if they don't matter), I don't think Ricky can be 100% judged on his managerial skills until he has the right tools to be able to win. He hasn't gotten that chance yet. Just like no one can judge or grade this rebuild until it is completed and we see what kind of fruit it bares. Let's see how Renteria adjusts his managerial style to his players' strengths this year. It will definitely be a test, in my opinion, to see if he really is the right man to lead this rebuilding team to contention and eventually championshipS.

Was he right about the Boston and LA deal?

Who the hell has this kind of time?

I think everyone around baseball are increasingly seeing the Sox as a legitimate threat and a competitive team, but not necessarily a contending team quite yet. I like it, gives the boys some motivation to go out there and prove them all wrong and come out on top as the underdogs.

That's frickin hilarious

I remember in the show 18 someone created an all 2005 OSFM Roster. It was wonderful and I played post-season mode and relived that magical Sox run. Sucks though, I can't find the roster anymore. Maybe it was deleted or didn't carry over? I wish someone would make that again ?

Yeah, same. I would feel really weird, unless I had kids with me then I would have a good excuse. But I don't have kids. Mind if I borrow yours?

Yeah I find it a little strange.

Holyyy shit

Yeah I kind of gathered this from his initial interviews when he signed with the Sox

They just really need to adopt the DH and get rid of the pitcher hitting.

Surprised to see Palka in the list. Thought he was out of the organization? Also is Jake Burger going to be in Spring Training? Or is he STILL recovering?

I thought I remember listening to a podcast where Covey was, like, livid that his previous team left him unprotected on the Rule 5 draft, and how that got him super motivated to prove himself. Never really materialized. Still won't forget that amazing run he had in 2018, where he beat some pretty tough teams, including a gem against the would-be world champion Red Sox. But still thankful he won't be with us anymore. Wonder where he will go. Detroit?

I'd rather throw money at Betts next offseason

What does McDowell have to gain in any of this?