Sox had a chance to blow Hahn out long ago.

Not one of Avi's better games. Offense just dead since Conor's RBI single.

This guys curve is ridiculous

Alright boys, time to score some f***ing runs. Been in this thread for 15 minutes and already sick of the negativity.

 

When you walk 7 and Jamie Carroll's in the game....hard to expect much optimism, especially with the Royals, Tigers and Twins winning.

 

Plus, the A's are basically another version of the Twins, except less hitting after Semien and Reddick.

Who? Thompson? Anderson? Sanchez and Johnson? Kevan Smith?

If the season spirals out of control at some point, then I think you start Johnson at 2B, Sanchez at SS, Smith at C, and give Thompson some time in the OF. Anderson is not close to being ready IMO. Unless he develops some patience in the second half of this season, he'll need to start next year at AAA.

If the season spirals out of control at some point, then I think you start Johnson at 2B, Sanchez at SS, Smith at C, and give Thompson some time in the OF. Anderson is not close to being ready IMO. Unless he develops some patience in the second half of this season, he'll need to start next year at AAA.

Sanchez and Johnson are 2b only................they do not have arm strength for SS. One will be traded at some point.

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Man that 1st inning and walks.

 

Pretty much the synopsis of this game.

If the season spirals out of control at some point, then I think you start Johnson at 2B, Sanchez at SS, Smith at C, and give Thompson some time in the OF. Anderson is not close to being ready IMO. Unless he develops some patience in the second half of this season, he'll need to start next year at AAA.

 

I actually agree about trying to get Sanchez and Johnson as many at bats as you can if things get real bad.

I think I'm one of the few that would like to see the younger guys get some shots this year. I think its time to build while we still have Abreu, Sale and Q under control. Avasail coming around is a bonus as well. I'd like to deal Alexei as part of this.

I agree with all of this.

 

Certainly if Rodon can be up here, they can find you players in lieu of Carroll, Shuck, Bonifacio, etc. or some combination thereof.

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If the season spirals out of control at some point, then I think you start Johnson at 2B, Sanchez at SS, Smith at C, and give Thompson some time in the OF. Anderson is not close to being ready IMO. Unless he develops some patience in the second half of this season, he'll need to start next year at AAA.

I would like to see Thompson as the 4th Of'er at some point. I do not believe in "rushing" guys since I think the game is very different at every level. I know im in the minority but I like some of that talent

Yes I do. Maybe his stats arent there yet but I like him to replace Alexei and I feel like this is the time to deal him especially with better players coming on the market eventually.

 

 

But we haven't really been in the market for the guys like Hanley Ramirez or Sandoval.

 

We can have Beckham/Conor tread water, but it's almost impossible to replace 3b, SS and C quickly or cheaply.

What the hell is he doing in LF?

This team plays some of the most uninspiring baseball I've witnessed in my 30 years on this planet. Free agents have been complete non-factors outside the bullpen guys.

Welcome to Oakland AGAIN!

Sanchez and Johnson are 2b only................they do not have arm strength for SS. One will be traded at some point.

It's more about the at-bats than anything.

I agree with all of this.

 

Putting us back in 2007 mode.

 

Seems we waited 7-10 days too late to bring up Sanchez...cold offensively now.

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God imagine what a disaster Anderson would be in the MLB this year.

 

They won't trade Alexei for a little longer. End of May at least.

But we haven't really been in the market for the guys like Hanley Ramirez or Sandoval.

 

We can have Beckham/Conor tread water, but it's almost impossible to replace 3b, SS and C quickly or cheaply.

I mean deal him before the market gets better. Castro and others are better targets for contenders.

Beautiful throw? It hopped 6 times

Looks safe to me. Let's try to get the ball to home on a one hopper

Ha Ha Oak 6-2.........Avi threw the ball into the ground........You are NOT getting a call at Oakland.

 

I still think someone in NY has a beef with the Sox.

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This team plays some of the most uninspiring baseball I've witnessed in my 30 years on this planet. Free agents have been complete non-factors outside the bullpen guys.

 

Cabrera's the most worrisome IMO.

Is this only one hard hit ball?

Cabrera's the most worrisome IMO.

You're worried about Melky?

I mean deal him before the market gets better. Castro and others are better targets for contenders.

 

Why would the Astros want to trade Castro right now?