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Let's also keep in mind that the Bulls were right there almost at the Miami Heat Level even when they missed out on the big 3. If Eloy could be Derrick Rose, and Moncada be Luol Deng then maybe we can live with Moose being Carlos Boozer. I keep saying it, the Sox will not get anywhere if their young core doesn't develop into elite all-stars. That simple. Machado or Harper isn't going to save the Sox from that.

I think Kopech and Moncada will be fine. Giolito is terrible. But it's only one full season for those guys, Kopech even less. I think that's more of where the angst comes from for Sox fans, seeing the young guys come up and struggle from day one or get hurt coming out of bed. And that's acceptable. But I don't see how Manny fixes that. We'd need 5 Manny Machado's if everyone of these young guys comes up and flops here at the big league level. The key to our success is not going to be to get one of these so called "whales." Player development. Can these young elite prospects meet their ceilings at the big league level? That's my biggest concern.

My goodness, let's not get blinded here. There is plenty to look up to with the core of young guys coming. Manny is one guy, and last I checked the Orioles were not blowing doors with ticket demand and ratings. Big picture folks, let's not loose our heads over one guy.

The SD meeting is good news. At least we know there is some sort of traction and possibly a resolution (good or bad) coming soon.

Catching up on the entire day of posts now and we are back to believing that the Sox are not only in on Machado but also Harper? Wow. Santa and leprechauns are real.

Another article full of nothing. That's odd.

Tired of the "FWIW" tweets.

For someone who has no allegiance to the Sox, he sure is pulling hard for us. He's gotta have a strong source to stick to this as hard as he has.

Been gone for a couple of hours. So an empty locker is now what we are dissecting? Or 6 inches of what appears to be an empty locker?

For the record, does WSD later take credit for the "scoop" since he tweeted this? This is why I cringe when people put too much stock on "insiders." People here argue "Dave knows more than you think". When you have to pluck out Hector's report to reinforce your stand, tells me you don't have jack shit on your end to report.

Said so by who, these same "insiders"?

Unless we're looking to contend, I think our bullpen is fine as is with two veterans and allow the other kids to settle in to find their place. Almost lost Zach Thompson to rule 5, that's an example. Need to start giving some of these young power arms an extended look.

Thank God the Sox aren't either of these two players away from legitimately competing for anything come this season. I can't imagine the angst if that were the case. We'd be heading towards the 1K page mark on this thread.

At what point does panic set it in for all the other Free Agents looking for work who have basically been held hostage awaiting a Machado/Harper move?

This is exactly what it is. Mental Masturbation.

Other than the Shields deal, what am I missing? Need specifics please and proof. Tired of people chasing this clown like some sort of cult leader.

I truly appreciate this thread. It saves me from having to scroll thru my twitter timeline to catch up on any news. Just refresh to the last page of this thread every time and I'm updated.

This looks like it's all part of the Bullpen Sports Bar, just expanded all the way up to the 100 concourse.

WSD is now what, like 1 for 25? Congrats on the Shields hit there pal ?

800+ OPS CF at only $5 million with 2 years control..... With those three names we have listed I'd say at least 25 other teams could get in line to beat that.

https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/199125/joc-pederson-trade-not-close-to-happening-right-now.php

No kidding, and we've had plenty of speculative craziness this entire off-season.

I'd like to be in the minds of the remaining free agent class. Folks have to be scared at this point.

Buster's report is so far off. It's BS that MSM folks are allowed to get away with this fake shit all in order to sway things towards their interests.

Based on what?