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It's That Time Of The Year Again...

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Rockies lose as bad as the Sox last night.

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  • Early disclaimer...if you don’t care about the draft, that’s fine....but don’t ruin this thread.  Thanks

  • A high pick in what looks to be a very strong draft class is very desirable. Go tank go. 

  • There is also a 2020 draft thread here for those that are interested in talking players.

152 W-L (after)

  1. Det 45-106, plus thurs
  2. Bal 49-103
  3. Mia 53-99
  4. KC 56-96 (0-1)
  5. Tor 61-91
  6. Sea 64-88
  7. Pit 65-87
  8. Sox 66-86
  9. Col 66-86 (0-1)
  10. SD 69-83
  11. LAA 69-83

9th is ok. Anything lower would suck.

10 hours ago, flavum said:

152 W-L (after)

  1. Det 45-106, plus thurs
  2. Bal 49-103
  3. Mia 53-99
  4. KC 56-96 (0-1)
  5. Tor 61-91
  6. Sea 64-88
  7. Pit 65-87
  8. Sox 66-86
  9. Col 66-86 (0-1)
  10. SD 69-83
  11. LAA 69-83

9th is ok. Anything lower would suck.

I want them to pick 7th and not 8th, but it's looking like they're going to pick 8 or 9. Also worth noting, 7 of the Sox last 10 games are against Detroit. That could really mess things up. They could easily win 5 of those games. Pick up one vs the Indians and your'e looking at picking 11th. 

Edited by Jack Parkman

It's impossible to believe there could be 10 teams that have had worse seasons than this god awful bunch.  MLB has a serious tanking issue that needs to be addressed.  

23 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

It's impossible to believe there could be 10 teams that have had worse seasons than this god awful bunch.  MLB has a serious tanking issue that needs to be addressed.  

Next year we will be gloating and looking down are noses at all these lousy teams.?

On 9/19/2019 at 9:55 AM, Jack Parkman said:

I want them to pick 7th and not 8th, but it's looking like they're going to pick 8 or 9. Also worth noting, 7 of the Sox last 10 games are against Detroit. That could really mess things up. They could easily win 5 of those games. Pick up one vs the Indians and your'e looking at picking 11th. 

Yes WE could.  The more wins the better.  This rebuild does not hinge on whether we pick 7th or 11th in next year's draft.  However, our record that indicates the progress we made from last year, could influence whether a FA wants to sign with us or with a team that has a better chance to make the post-season (assuming the money is comparable). 

Just tank baby! @greg775

1 hour ago, poppysox said:

Next year we will be gloating and looking down are noses at all these lousy teams.?

I have to say...I love Poppysox positive attitude...which seems so rare on this site.  Baseball is about dreaming what might be.  I've followed the Sox for 50 years and I've never been more excited for the future.  My dad started following the Sox when Ruth was playing RF for the Yankees...and he checks on three farm teams a night. Spring training cant come soon enough.  

20 minutes ago, michelangelosmonkey said:

I have to say...I love Poppysox positive attitude...which seems so rare on this site.  Baseball is about dreaming what might be.  I've followed the Sox for 50 years and I've never been more excited for the future.  My dad started following the Sox when Ruth was playing RF for the Yankees...and he checks on three farm teams a night. Spring training cant come soon enough.  

I'm pretty positive right now, but talk to me in February. If Hahn and KW sit in their offices playing switch all winter again, the optimism will be tempered. A lot. 

For those that don't know, playing switch starts with one thumb in your mouth and the other up your ass......You get the picture. 

Edited by Jack Parkman

43 minutes ago, bubba phillips said:

Yes WE could.  The more wins the better.  This rebuild does not hinge on whether we pick 7th or 11th in next year's draft.  However, our record that indicates the progress we made from last year, could influence whether a FA wants to sign with us or with a team that has a better chance to make the post-season (assuming the money is comparable). 

Terrific post!

3 hours ago, michelangelosmonkey said:

I have to say...I love Poppysox positive attitude...which seems so rare on this site.  Baseball is about dreaming what might be.  I've followed the Sox for 50 years and I've never been more excited for the future.  My dad started following the Sox when Ruth was playing RF for the Yankees...and he checks on three farm teams a night. Spring training cant come soon enough.  

I wish we could get that Ruth guy this offseason.  We really need a left handed power bat for right field.

6 hours ago, poppysox said:

I wish we could get that Ruth guy this offseason.  We really need a left handed power bat for right field.

B Ruth-erford.  21 year old lefty right fielder.  Of course most on here have written him off as he's not an all star yet. 

1 minute ago, michelangelosmonkey said:

B Ruth-erford.  21 year old lefty right fielder.  Of course most on here have written him off as he's not an all star yet. 

Patience is not a practiced virtue on this board.  Although most of us feel waiting since 2005 is patience enough.

13 minutes ago, poppysox said:

Patience is not a practiced virtue on this board.  Although most of us feel waiting since 2005 is patience enough.

Eh, Rutherford would definitely not be the right cross to die on in support of your message.

with this scouting and FO, theres no difference between 7th and 11th

Definitely not counting on anything better than 9th now. Oh well. It’s not like the Sox didn’t have a bad second half. Just too many awful teams, and with 6 more against the Tigers, it’s going to end being 11th. 

13 hours ago, michelangelosmonkey said:

B Ruth-erford.  21 year old lefty right fielder.  Of course most on here have written him off as he's not an all star yet. 

What about his makeup do you like exactly?

2 hours ago, ron883 said:

What about his makeup do you like exactly?

I dont love Rutherford.  Poppysox made a joke about Ruth looking good at RF...and I thought it was funny that we HAVE a B Ruth lefty hitting RF in our system.  I also dont like flushing a kid at 22....there's room to grow.  

14 hours ago, reiks12 said:

with this scouting and FO, theres no difference between 7th and 11th

There absolutely is. The Sox coveted Andrew Benintendi in 2015. They would have drafted Jo Adell in 2017. It's imperative to get as high of a pick as possible. 

8. Col 67-89 -1.5

9. Sox 68-87

10. SD 70-86 +1.5

11. LAA 70-86 +1.5

 

16 minutes ago, flavum said:

8. Col 67-89 -1.5

9. Sox 68-87

10. SD 70-86 +1.5

11. LAA 70-86 +1.5

 

Sox need to lose out and shoot for 6 to 7.

Edited by Moan4Yoan

1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said:

Sox need to lose out and shoot for 6 to 7.

It's not possible when they're playing 4 at home against Detroit. They're probably going to take one vs. Cleveland. They're absolutely raking right now. 

Edited by Jack Parkman

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Rockies win in 16 innings over the Giants.

Rockies 68-89

Sox 68-88 (0.5 GB) 

For 8th overall. 

Nice to see the Angels won too. Looking like 8 or 9. 

Tigers clinched the first pick last night. The doubleheader with them on Friday might get rained out. Saturday and Sunday have some rain too.

Sox win. Rockies, Padres, Angels lose.

Still could fall to 11. 

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