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Correct. That's why its such a strange decision. This only makes sense if Grandal's knee is still an issue and it needs 3 days off. Let's hope that's not the case and its just TLR being TLR.

So bizzare! Cleveland is throwing 3 RHP's. Collins could catch one (or two if needed for Grandal rest). They're both equally important divisional foes.

Definitely! He needs to put players in a position to succeed; not try to prove what a genius he might be if Collins can beat the %. However, I'm not totally against Garcia at leadoff only because he's batting righty. Other than that, no way!

You could be right but geez, pitcher/catcher match shouldn't be as important a decision vs batting Collins against a pretty tough lefty. Its not fair to him. He needs to keep building on his momentum. A frustration day could set him back a little. Hope Collins can beat the % anyway but this TLR version not same guy we had before.

Me neither and heard that too. There was something very wrong with those SCTV folks. They were just nuts! Johnny LaRue, what a scumbucket! My fav TV character of all time!

TLR was pretty adamant that it was his error. Could be he was just taking the blame but he looked pretty upset with himself.

Incredible talent proven by all their successful & memorable careers after SCTV ended.

Hard to tell the difference between this sketch & a TLR presser, just sayin, cheerzzzzz back atcha!

If you read through my posts today, they are more about TLR's age and post game exhaustion than about the play so far.

This has the potential of turning into a very ugly & embarrassing season, especially for TLR. I wouldn't be surprised if he's been praying on the plane for a rainout tomorrow.

Then how many "that's on me" post games is it gong to take?

Not saying that he's given the opportunity to resign, saying he just does it on his own because he realizes that he just can't do it physically anymore. Last night he came so close to nodding off in the presser. His eyelids have had lead weights on them on every postgame presser I've seem so far, including today. TLR 10 years ago would have been fine. From what I've seen of him so far this year, he's a tired old man. Today's huge pitching mistake(s) is just the tip of the iceberg. When someone's that tired all the time, mistakes follow. It's gonna get ugly, some big ones are inevitable.

If he's this worn out already, hopefully he realizes that he can't do it and decides to walk away and save others from as much embarrassment as possible.. Hopefully it happens much sooner than later; before the AS break at the latest. Hopefully before he pulls a Bevington.

He's gonna lose this team very soon,

His pressers are so friggin embarrassing! He can barely stay awake and seems annoyed that the questions are keeping him up. Makes me wonder how many times he's dosed off during the games. The lethargic play so far is a reflection of their drowsy manager.

The narrative I've heard throughout the Sox org is that Crocket's amateur career is as a starter. Baseball Ref contradicts this in a big way. So I painstakingly went though all of Tennessee's 2018 & 2019 box scores to verify and Baseball Ref is correct. His Tennessee bio also says he started 11 games in 2018. Their own 2018 box scores contradict that. as well. Of the 12 starts, he got pounded in about half of them and most were 6 innings or less. Some of those game stats overlapped. Most of his RP appearances were outstanding His moderately high career era is mostly a result of his starts. Over the two years, Tenn also had a few true SP's that had double Crochet's innings. What am I missing here with the SP narrative? At least at Tenn, don't know anything about his high school stats.

I don't see how extra TB surrendered would match TB gained with Vaughn in LF and Collins DH. Vaughn is slow, has no range, and a terrible arm. Teams will be taking extra bases on him all the time. Plus, his inexperience and hustle will lead to lots of chances for collisions with Robert. They'll be in the same vicinity a lot. All it takes is one. Also, Vaughn's bat will likely be affected. I can't believe that they'd actually go through with this.

Engel had a strong year at the plate and his defense is top notch

Engel is just as good or better.

Leury & Engel will fill in just fine. Mendick makes the team for sure now.

4 catchers shows how those 3 guys are playing their asses off! ...or maybe just need all 4 for fatigue factor. Doesn't change the fact they're all playing great!

Definitely keep Blackman in mirror in case situation warrants. If Vaughn & OF doing ok then no. Co is gonna want to move him, imo. Ditto on some creative finances ala Shields trade else no. Also, John Gray ($6m full season) would be a cheap rental if he's having a decent year (2022 FA). Can't have too many starters in 2nd half this year.

Cease getting squeezed a lot by ump.

Only 3 innings today and just 2 AB. Hope that was planned but seems very odd.

Yeah, you're probably right. Since both are out of options, Ruiz over Cordero. Cordero has been too inconsistent over his time with Sox. Ruiz has better upside and younger. More likely he would get claimed although they both probably would. If they go with Ruiz and he struggles, I wonder how long they'd stay with him knowing they'd lose him. Yeah, makes sense that Burr is sent down for now no matter how he finishes ST. If he deserves it, he'll get his chance before the year's out. Ruiz and/or Cordero could possibly bring some trade value. Nothing big but maybe some AAA or AA fills.