I'm sold on him for 2017.

 

I still don't like the idea of the long-term deal (I know many aren't suggesting that).

 

No rush at all. I also think he would love to stay if they decide during next year to extend him

No rush at all. I also think he would love to stay if they decide during next year to extend him

If the Sox get a sense this is for real, I'm sure they'll try and extend him for his prime years, which interestingly enough, would align nicely with the rebuild timeline.

If the Sox get a sense this is for real, I'm sure they'll try and extend him for his prime years, which interestingly enough, would align nicely with the rebuild timeline.

 

Still find it fascinating he's a little over 200 days older than Kris Bryant

Still find it fascinating he's a little over 200 days older than Kris Bryant

I'm with you on that, which helps fan the winds of optimism on him.

Davidson!

Opposite field...up and into the wind? Just hit it over the wind, lol.

Last two homers for Davidson off RHP, very nice.

Fun team to watch right now. Reminiscent of M's series. Great hustle by SANCHEZ.

Big hit for Anderson's confidence there...scuffling recently.

 

Garcia up to .336

 

First pitch Avi saw that AB was a fastball inside, I know he fouled it straight back but his hands were very quick. I don't remember him ever doing that before

Andrew Miller actually gave up lead against LAD. .500 if they lose tonight. Gave up four runs, whoa.

 

Gary SANCHEZ homer #11. Judge at .344. Aiyo!

 

Martes with very strong start against Rangers.

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Astros remind me of 2005 WSox and 2016 Cubs. Everything coming up roses for them. Martes was garbage in AAA and then does well in the majors

The whole Sox Math and prize shelf seems so beneath Steve Stone. He's been around too long to have to play into such an amateurish bit like this.

Gonzalez really sucks this year. He will get traded at the deadline for a non top 20 org guy

Then you remember how much he is making a season and you don't feel so bad for him...

Good. Point.

 

Gonzalez really sucks this year. He will get traded at the deadline for a non top 20 org guy

 

Doubt it. I think he finishes out the season with the Sox. That return (org depth, $ saved) seems more likely for Derek Holland.

Benetti talking about Tim right here is when he is at his best IMO

Doubt it. I think he finishes out the season with the Sox. That return (org depth, $ saved) seems more likely for Derek Holland.

 

Nothing to be gained by keeping him. Probably want to give some of his starts to the young guys

Haha he is so awful. Not much more to see with him this year. Love seeing managers more concerned with starter being eligible for the win instead of making a change

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Oh darn. I'm so disappointed by this turn of events.

Nothing to be gained by keeping him. Probably want to give some of his starts to the young guys

I don't disagree, I just don't think any contending teams will want him. Like you said, he's awful, and not cheap. It probably depends on whether Hahn can trade Q or Shields, or both.

Omar Minaya warming.

 

Sox want to deal Holland and Shields first, obviously.

 

Walk to Schoop was ludicrous. Tentativeness...just like Quintana, nibbling and getting away from what worked. Had him 0-2, then it was quickly 4-2.

 

He tells you what he's thinking by how he pitches. Too careful with Schoop.

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That occured

Oh darn. I'm so disappointed by this turn of events.

 

This has been great so far

Unless you thought MiGo had any value, but that trade would/should have been last deadline or offseason.

 

Placeholder now.

Anderson swinging at far too many pitches out of the zone. Desperately needs to move closer to the plate and/or close his stance