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We might be a bit ahead of schedule but next year is pushing it imo.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 04:38 PM) For those pro tankers out there...Looking at the upcoming series with Detroit...if the Sox win today, they will only be 2 games behind Detroit in the standings. In the 4 games upcoming, none of Detroit's projected starters have an ERA under 5, and their only offense is essentially Miggy. We are however throwing Shields, Fulmer, and I'm guessing Pelfrey or Holmberg Holmberg and then probably ReyLo. With the way the Sox are hitting and playing, and with Detroit struggling mightily, coupled with how the Sox have played them this year, the Sox may actually move into 4th place in the division come Sunday. I've always been pro tank but not at the expense of our young guys. These are the EXACT type of games I want to see the rest of this season and into next. If we're getting good starts out of Gio and Yoan and TA are going to spark rallies then f*** losing. If Shields is going to go out there and get hit around then f*** winning.

We should just get our bullpen back from the Yankees and Brewers, call up Kopech and Eloy and just win the World Series this year.

Ya Avi really has had a terrific season. Every time I think he's about to tank, he just doesn't. I couldn't have been more wrong about him and I couldn't be happier about it.

Ya that was pretty awesome. All in on SD actually becoming the Kevin Owens show. Still like the idea of this Dolph gimmick just no clue where it's going to lead. New Day/Usos was super botchy but still incredibly fun. SD women's division is awful with out Becky and Charlotte in the middle of it. AJ and Tye was super fun. And I'm still not sure there's a worse pro wrestler in WWE than Jinder.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 5, 2017 -> 10:55 PM) How does it continue though? Seems to have a limited shelf life That's definitely fair and I don't have a good answer to that. He's been so awful for a while now(outside of maybe the Miz program) and this gimmick at least seems like a good fit for who he is. That said, you're definitely right that it most likely has a limited shelf life.

Haven't seen Dolph's segment from tonight yet but I like the idea of this gimmick. We'll see how it goes.

It's too bad I didn't see this thread until now. I had a weekend for the ages, even by my standards.

QUOTE (Tony @ Sep 3, 2017 -> 03:22 PM) This season has been 10x more enjoyable and exciting than 2015 and 2016. Yup. You and I have been on the same page about that all year. I legit haven't enjoyed a baseball season this much in a long time.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Sep 3, 2017 -> 03:14 PM) That was dominant and probably his most impressive outing in the org. Command and movement all over the damn place, if his velocity was what it used to be I don't even know what his ceiling would be. He located his fastball so beautifully today. If he does that then he's going to be a stud. Awesome performance.

This game has been a freakin joy to watch.

The only thing that semi surprised me on first read was the Collins bit. That said, the more I think about it, the more it kind of makes sense. If Kopech is up, you're going to have ReyLo! Kopech and Gio up there, might as well get those 3 as much experience as possible working with Zack. EDIT: Also, thanks for sharing Fathom!

Well this rocks. My buddies and I are doing the Cubs-Sox doubleheader tomorrow. REYLO!!!!

I'll go against the grain here and say I'd absolutely be interested in Stanton. Obviously it depends on what you'd have to give up but even if that contract bites you in the ass in the last few years he really has a chance to put you over the top these next 5 or so when our current group of prospects is ready to make moves.

I highly doubt he's up out of Spring Training but he's going to be up soon. So is Eloy. Wouldn't be shocked if Hansen is too. Kopech and Eloy are already good enough imo to make Major League impacts. Might take them a few months to get their feet wet but Kopech and Eloy especially are going to be making impacts soon. This really shouldn't surprise anyone, players are getting called up earlier and earlier and making quick impacts too. I know everyone is jaded by the Sox lack of success with developing their own talent(especially on the offensive end) but some of these guys are going to be ready to go and Gordon Beckham shouldn't stop us from calling them up.

I'm ok with the Sasha booking surprisingly. It's going to play a part in her gimmick which I'm sure makes her go nuts at some point and turn heel. It's different but I'm ok with it. Alexa and Nia is going to be a s*** show in the ring but it should be a fun feud. And Cena is pretty much going to end Roman if they or he or whatever is going to try and make this like the Rock feud which is the feel they were trying to give it yesterday.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 25, 2017 -> 02:16 PM) Isn't BABIP typically higher in the minors? I don't know for sure but you'd certainly think so.

Been a rough year with the careers of Yoan and Rodon ending so prematurely.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 23, 2017 -> 12:59 PM) That's fantastic. I've been thinking more and more about joining but this seals it. Ya, this.

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 23, 2017 -> 02:12 PM) Are there any really good CF prospects besides Robert? Rutherford though there's obviously questions if he can stay in center. And agreed on people who say give Nicky all the reps in left field for now. He hasn't played there a ton and who the hell knows maybe he becomes capable out there. Worth a shot at this moment.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 08:56 PM) Fastball effectiveness was way better than I expected early on. His best pitch has to be his curve, so let's hope we see huge Improvements with it going forward I didn't get to watch but via twitter it seems like he threw almost 0 breaking balls. Shocking to hear considering that pitch has been so good for him this year.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 08:58 PM) Just to be clear, I'm 99% sure that isn't Adam Cole. Haha it's not, they know that.

Just a f***in idiot.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 07:13 PM) I really wouldn't be surprised if neither of those things happen. Well you'll be wrong then.

Kyrie is better but I completely disagree that he's way better. I don't think this trade makes Cleveland better this year but it doesn't make Boston better than them either. Cleveland is still going to win the east(unless LeBron dies) and they're going to have a top 3 pick. Meanwhile, Boston will still finish 2nd in the east and lost a top 3 pick.