Tomtom

It's NEVER in the bag!

Can we send them all to the island of misfit toys?

The Sox are sure making it look easy!

And why in the world would you allow Colas to hit against a lefty.

I heard that the Sox wanted Devers but the Red Sox said no. They should have stuck to their guns and said "no Devers, no Sale!

Well, there'sone team that is not downsizing the scouting departmnent: Neither the Yankees nor the Mets plan to cut back on pro scouting, according to sources in both organizations. Both Hal Steinbrenner and Steve Cohen can afford it and understand its importance. The Yankees make extensive use of data as well, with a large analytics department that includes a presence in the clubhouse. Ace Gerrit Cole this year has complimented analyst Zac Fieroh for helping formulate effective game plans. But, as Aaron Judge told SNY this week in praising Boone and new hitting coach Sean Casey, there is also value in having the scouts and former players communicate information to members of the active roster. “It's not all about numbers,” Judge said. “It's not all about what happens on a computer screen. It's about watching the game. Reading the game, having fun with the game.” Now even more of the information that comes to Judge and his teammates will be derived from the Yankees’ own pro scouts. “It gives you things that they see that maybe we're missing that we need to clean up or tighten up,” Boone said. “It's really helpful.”

If this team is going to pull a Phoenix and rise from the ashes it's going to have to start with getting top level scouts who can identify great talent. It seems every time the Sox are sellers they trade their best players and wind up with marginal talent who seem to flame out at the major league level. Settling for Moncada over Devers is a prime example. Compare what the Sox have to the Yankees. It seems everyone the Yankees draft or trade for ends up contributing in a large way - just the opposite of the Sox. When Cole went down I thought the Yanks were screwed, but then they come up with Gil, and Schmidt and Cortez. Someone in NY knows talent. We need people like that here. Also, it wouldn't hurt to get coaches who could successfully develop that talent. So trade Robert, Crochet, Jimenez, Fedde, etc...but if what Getz gets back in return in just marginal layers, next year will be the same, as will the year after and the year after and the year after....and then at some point they will no longer have anything of value to trade.

That should do it with Houck pitching against this p.o.s. Lineup.

Ironically, I believe the Sox have a winning record vs, the Guardians.

Why stop at 20? Let's go for the Pistons 26 game streak in the NBA this year.

Time to start the Red Sox on a win streak, especially if they win game one vs. Crochet!

Feels like another blown lead coming up!

The Sox have high leverage relievers?

You could spot this team 10 runs and they would still lose.

Yeah, I guess it would not have been a good idea to have Madonato bunt!

This could be a no-hitter night.

It would have been nice to see Robert Jr. and Pham both in the lineup, but I guess that is too much to ask for!

It’s like those first crowds in A League of Their Own!

How sad is it that Stoney says those lead off walks always seem to score yet lead off doubles by the Sox always seem to get stranded.

One is singular - as in one measily run per game.

It has to do with the crystals inside the ear. I’ve had two really bad attacks and would not wish it on my worst enemy.

Another early run followed by nothing the rest of the game!

They didn't seem prepared against the Yankees.

All of this trade speculation is great for a discussion, but does anyone really have any faith that Getz will get what Robert is worth? We all know he will get fleeced by the other organization.

I thought Eloy should have made an attempt to snag Judges Homer!