A+ outing for Kopech. One of his best of the season.

Just now, maxjusttyped said:

A 90 wRC+ for a second basemen is nothing special. He was acquired to be an upgrade on Leury and right now it's looking like a lateral move.

I don't know what to say.  They need a 2nd Baseman and they got one.  He also was surging when they acquired him.  He's now in a slump.  Next year, we can decline his option and get Semien.

Outstanding outing for Kopech. 

Kopech was awesome tonight. Damn.

Just now, Colome's Hat said:

I don't know what to say.  They need a 2nd Baseman and they got one.  He also was surging when they acquired him.  He's now in a slump.  Next year, we can decline his option and get Semien.

I was on board with the trade. I understand the position you're taking. Honestly, I agree with it. It's just frustrating he's struggling to this extent.

Just now, Colome's Hat said:

I don't know what to say.  They need a 2nd Baseman and they got one.  He also was surging when they acquired him.  He's now in a slump.  Next year, we can decline his option and get Semien.

That $$ will not be spent.

Whoever starts at 2b in the playoffs, they outa go with 11 or 12 man pitching staff so they can pinch hit.

MK great job

This has been such a fun game to watch

2 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

I was on board with the trade. I understand the position you're taking. Honestly, I agree with it. It's just frustrating he's struggling to this extent.

It is.  But he's still doing great things with his glove.  As an everday player Leury is exposed.  As a utility man, he's one of the best in the business and essential part of any team.

1 minute ago, Timmy U said:

Whoever starts at 2b in the playoffs, they outa go with 11 or 12 man pitching staff so they can pinch hit.

With Kopech and Lopez both able to throw multiple innings and never having to play more than 3 days a row in the playoffs, there's no need to keep more than 11 pitchers.

2 minutes ago, wegner said:

That $$ will not be spent.

Ok.  Like how they didn't go out and spend $$ on Yaz or Liam?

2 minutes ago, wegner said:

That $$ will not be spent.

The 2006 Sox had the 4th highest payroll in baseball. Look at the crowds they've been getting lately. Season ticket demands will be as high or higher than ever. Maybe you're right, but Jerry has spent before *after* the team gave him a reason to.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/topics/payrolls/byYear.asp?Y=2006

Yeah, spending AFTER success isn't the issue, it was spending when the team was garbage. I do think, a good run in the postseason, along with the attendance numbers this year, money will be spent.

5 minutes ago, wegner said:

That $$ will not be spent.

JR knows this is last window at his age, he will spend to upgrade key positions.

Edited September 12, 20214 yr by Soxfest

Way to go Aaron!!

Just now, Soxfest said:

JR knows this is last window at his age, he will spend.

Semian has had a terrific year and will get a nice contract....just doubt it will be here....i hope you all are right, I would love it.

4 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

The 2006 Sox had the 4th highest payroll in baseball. Look at the crowds they've been getting lately. Season ticket demands will be as high or higher than ever. Maybe you're right, but Jerry has spent before *after* the team gave him a reason to.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/topics/payrolls/byYear.asp?Y=2006

Yes and he wants a World Series.  And probably is hungry to go out with a possible dynasty.  

Time for Eloy to go deeeep.

8 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Yeah, spending AFTER success isn't the issue, it was spending when the team was garbage. I do think, a good run in the postseason, along with the attendance numbers this year, money will be spent.

I mean, the problem is, assuming Lopez is Picked up now, they’re at $155 million-ish already next year. Before adding any pitching depth, before bringing back or replacing Leury, before finding a RF option or doing something with Engel. There’s probably money, but they’ve already spent a chunk, unless they can dump Kimbrel.

2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

I mean, the problem is, assuming Lopez is Picked up now, they’re at $155 million-ish already next year. Before adding any pitching depth, before bringing back or replacing Leury, before finding a RF option or doing something with Engel. There’s probably money, but they’ve already spent a chunk, unless they can dump Kimbrel.

I would for sure trade Kimbrel. You’re not gonna get close to what you gave up, but $30 mil in the bullpen is a ridiculous way to allocate resources.

18 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

Kopech was awesome tonight. Damn.

TLR manages that pen again.

1 minute ago, Timmy U said:

I would for sure trade Kimbrel. You’re not gonna get close to what you gave up, but $30 mil in the bullpen is a ridiculous way to allocate resources.

If you get some bidders, you might get a nice haul.

Why the heck would you take Gonzalez out and keep Goodwin in? Gonzalez is a good outfielder.

1 minute ago, Timmy U said:

I would for sure trade Kimbrel. You’re not gonna get close to what you gave up, but $30 mil in the bullpen is a ridiculous way to allocate resources.

I have no good guesses about how this will go, at least until there is a CBA. Imagine that the $180 million soft cap they just proposed was accepted and the Yankees and Dodgers needed to cut payroll too…who would take Kimbrel on? You’d have to package him with someone to move that. Worst case scenario obviously but illustrative.