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This completes the McGuire/Diekman trade. Wait, it doesn’t?

Two months from now, people will be tailgating for the opener. Plenty o time to warm up to this team. Just push Cease back to #5 and hope the Sox grab a win in Houston.

RIP Cindy Williams, 75

I guess time will tell, but I don’t think there’s a chance in hell he throws a pitch in a Sox uniform.

I’m just going to assume Clevinger won’t be there on Feb 15, and he’ll never pitch for the Sox. That’s what I’m expecting. If it turns out the Sox lose money, then it’s just another thing on the list that makes this organization one of the worst in MLB…starts at the top. Now go sign Wacha.

Kind of strange he died on December 20. There are tweets on that day that he died, but it didn’t get reported until today. Had a good career too.

Peters pitched in two September, 1959 games. There are six remaining living players from the pennant winning team: Luis Aparicio, SS and Ken McBride, P Lou Skizas, OF and Claude Raymond, P played in April of 59. Joe Hicks, OF and JC Martin, 3B were also September call ups.

Beltran’s jump next year will be interesting. I’d like to see Beltran, Beltre, Wagner, and Helton to get in next year. Maybe Mauer the following year on his second ballot with Jones, Ichiro, and Sabathia. They need a good cluster of guys getting in the next couple years.

Take it for what it’s worth, but the Royals GM said today it would take a lot to part with Lopez and he expects him to be on the 2023 Royals.

Glad at least one got in with McGriff.

Yellowstone is out of ideas in the current season, but it’s ok. I’m a full two episodes into Succession, and I really like it! Looking forward to getting though these three seasons.

DVS voted for 9 including Manny and Arod. No Buehrle. Shame!!!

Pujols and Verlander won this past year.

One hour

I’m just going to assume he’ll never take the bump for the Sox, and that’s fine.

It might say more about Clevinger taking a deal as soon as he could.

I used to hate him just for his stupid delivery. Now this…

Wacha still available?

I’m not sure I’d call it hot dogging, but one thing they can start with is the fundamental effort of getting out of the batters box immediately after making contact with the ball. Some singles need to turn into doubles. Some doubles need to turn into a man on third. The lazy jog down to first base needs to addressed this spring. It cannot be tolerated. And no, I’m not saying a guy needs to sprint on a routine grounder to second base. You know an unprofessional effort when you see it.

It certainly would make sense the leader would be a shortstop that’s been here the longest, and has accomplished things in the game. It also doesn’t hurt he’s got two years left to prove he’s worth a big payday from somebody. I hope Tim has it in him to take his leadership to the next level.

Eloy- you be the leader. You’ll be in the dugout most of the time anyway.

So this jackass thought Rolen was worthy last year, but not when he’s knocking on the door. The voting process need to change, but I guess this what the Hall wants.

When the drafted Madrigal, they were also trying to trade for Machado from Baltimore, and then also failed to get him in free agency. They figured they’d get the power bat, and that Nick would fit in as the scrappy guy that gets hits and makes the routine play. They took what they perceived as a high floor guy. Didn’t work out.

I’m giving Romy first shot while Sosa is in AAA. Madrigal will get traded to Washington or something.

Grifol on the Score now. Said Colas will get the opportunity in spring training, but he wants to see Eloy in RF once or twice a week. Yuck. Hopefully it’s a handful of games, if that.