EloyJenkins

Guardians of a middling payroll.

Brooks Boyer has a once a lifetime opportunity if this somehow reverses itself...

yeah, that is what I was thinking as well. Also, probably were looking at trade upgrades over this time as well and thinking about managing the future 40 man. I don't think Lucroy is a big addition, but it just makes sense if they want any type of bat in that spot.

so yep...his head got too big. I blame the burger joint and the t-shirts.

Lucroy was assigned to AAA Braves affiliate today. He can reject and get FA status, which I assume he will if the Sox checked in. I assume he is the catcher starting Saturday.

get em on friday. glad to have a day off to make a 2nd base upgrade....?

oof.

Is this the lead in to the dramatic part of the movie where he reappears from a corn field in Iowa?

I don't really care what they do with Keuchel. IMO he doesn't even need to be on the playoff roster. You go out and get 2 RH relievers in trades and roll with it. Do people not understand that if Kopech only gets 65-75 innings this year...he won't be a starter for all of next season? Kopech has not shown himself to be able to pitch 2 innings multiple days in a row. His role should not be defined by the lack of talent in RH relievers currently.

Correct. Rodon and Lynn are absolute locks. what we have seen from Giolito lately puts him in there...I do not trust Keuchel at all right now. and NO WAY are they going 3 man rotation in a 7 game series. Kopech should be the 4th starter for the simple fact that if they use him as a 1 and 2 inning guy the rest of the year....he may not be ready for a full workload in 2022. that would be an absolute waste of his potential and service time.

IMO you have to get Kopech ready as a starter. Cease just throws too many pitches to be effective come advanced scouting in the playoffs. Which unfortunately means trading for 2 RH relievers at this point to replace him and Codi.

As mentioned in other 2nd base target threads...the elite teams need at 2nd base isn't that great...but Whit's ability to move him to the outfield also adds to his appeal. I could see the yankees making a play here if they are buying. who else would be in on him? Sox have a need, but this would be burger & crochet as the asking price.

Glad to see Zavala doing well, but the sample size is so small.

I hate to say it...if they wreck Carlos arm Long term for a championship this season...is anyone here going to be really sad? I for one think Carlos input into his usage is what matters. He wants a payday...and knows the risks.

This team is too good to let any bad decision derail them. Its crazy

Holy crap balls

Lets go billy the hit!

Not so sure. The ball just left outfielders hand when collins touched 2nd

Great slide. Why didnt runner advance to third on play at plate?

I hate stone harping on the pen thing. He needs innings

What a waste.

Those prayers will resurrect Eloy & Robert. Amen.

Imagine yo and tim with power and adding Eloy, Escobar and Robert in the next three weeks....??

If this is the yo we get post all star break....oh myyyyy

We were told by some here as soon as two weeks ago that Cleveland was a legit threat though...??