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QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jun 23, 2016 -> 02:39 PM) Spare me the fourth grade if ya don't have anything nice to post don't post at all. I've been posting positive. The second someone posts a negative thought its blasphemy. People are allowed to post frustration as well +1

The real problem is the infield playing poorly.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 23, 2016 -> 03:02 PM) It was Jennings warming up for Bradley I thought at the time. I have been saying Albers needs to go for weeks now. Red Sox announcers were ? that as well.

There's gotta be a guy on the farm that can do better than Shields. Dump Albers and Shileds becomes an overpriced big mistake mop up guy.

I guess we didn't get the memo. The Sox refuse to be a game above .500.

Do the Red Sox lead the league in challenges?

Nice win by the pen.

-So tired of athletes throwing fits.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 22, 2016 -> 07:41 PM) Indians finished home record in June 11-0 must be nice. That's what bother me about this team is after April they are only good for two in a row. It's been that way for some time.

QUOTE (daggins @ Jun 21, 2016 -> 11:09 AM) Ahh the annual trade Sale article. Boston doesn't need Sale, they have pitching. I'd look at a contender like Texas or Pittsburgh with mediocre pitching. You aren't getting stars back for Sale. Contending teams don't trade stars. Unless you don't agree they should trade Sale, which is fine. But don't realistically expect star return. This was like reading a Phil Rodgers Sox/Cub trades. No journalism bias in this one at all.

Easy to cherry pick the "woulda coulda shoulda". A pattern I see is veteran NL talent seems to be a failure. Eaton didn't spend that long in the NL. The book isn't shut on Frazier. I still think he will be better next season. The only thing that translates between the NL and AL is if you are really bad at baseball.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 21, 2016 -> 11:35 AM) You anti-bunt guys are kind of contradicting yourselves. Plus what is the difference when a ground ball for an out is cheered that moves a runner over to scoring position? You must be waiting for he five run homer or something? LOL People miss their steroid era baseball. Some were good at bunting that it was a way to get on base.

Red Sox manager in the 9th over managed.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jun 20, 2016 -> 08:10 AM) I heard a stat that Francona has had a +.500 record in 11 straight seasons - but hey, don't worry - you don't need experience. Ask Robin. As much as I love AJ - and I think he could be a good manager. Blunt, honest, firery, smart, been a long, long time catcher - I just don't want the Sox to hire him. Give me someone with experience please. Or a fresh mind set. I'm completely done with this team - like done done. Awful Having a former player is not a fresh mindset.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 20, 2016 -> 08:08 AM) The other problem is you have to be able to provide at least replacement level or "somewhat" capable minor leaguers in case of injuries or non-performance. Let's forget the Andersons, Rodons and Fulmers for a moment. One of the single biggest issues with this franchise is just having someone who can step in and not put up a 500ish OPS and a negative WAR. The Jason Coatses/Carlos Sanchezes/Saladinos/Shucks/Sands of the world. Due to our lack of these guys developing in the minors....we end up with Albers/Navarro/Avila/Latos/Rollins/Gonzalez instead. It's no wonder that teams like the Indians with smaller budgets are kicking our butts. They're just more efficient in their spending/scouting/talent evaluation. Same with KC. Another great explanation of the resounding gong "show me where this organization is capable of scouting and developing talent".

QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 19, 2016 -> 10:36 AM) Blow it up. That's never went wrong ever! As a resounding gong please tell me where there is any evidence that this organization has the ability to scout and develop. Let's start with the free agents this team signs and the pattern is the same every year. Just look at all of the call ups tells you how bad the farm system is in developing players. It seems even such things as fundamentals are not important.

I think the Sox would have a better chance of winning with Shields on the mound of they forfeit.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 18, 2016 -> 06:38 PM) I still can't lump Frazier with the Adams. And I don't think the NL/AL thing matters. The Sox just suck, and they bring out the suck in a lot of players. Anderson is next. Wait a month. For the Sox it's beyond obvious.

NL success does not always translate to AL success.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jun 16, 2016 -> 01:49 PM) You bring up some very good points. The Sox the past decade always seem to be between "the rock and a hard place..." with no clear answers, no easy solutions. They aren't willing to "blow it up" and start over yet they aren't willing to commit the monstrous money needed to get the top of the line free agents when they become available (which granted isn't often). They go "dumpster diving" a lot (with the usual results) and still don't have a quality minor league feeder system that can be used for reinforcements or to trade for established quality vets who aren't on the downside of 30. Wish I had the answer but that's why the front office folks get paid what they do...to solve the problem. Mark Improved scouting and development. Ditch the "nepotism" meaning don't litter it with former players.

QUOTE (staxx @ Jun 15, 2016 -> 08:59 PM) really tough play, i disagree. That dude can cover a lot of ground.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 15, 2016 -> 08:59 PM) Never a dull moment with Robertson. Second out would have been a double play if not for the wild pitch on the comebacker. Anderson with a great job of stopping that ball from getting through...but not sure if it matters. Almost better for the pitcher to look out there and not see a runner on 3rd base. Trying to nibble with a .214 hitter, got burned.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 15, 2016 -> 07:10 PM) who gives a s*** about the cy young how bout they win a damn series? Seriously, hard for me to give half a s*** about a cy young when it looks like yet another season over before July. A Cy candidate should be able to beat teams in their own division. Looks like he's part of the mental midget club just prettier stats.

Coop will fix him.........................

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 14, 2016 -> 09:14 AM) I get what you mean. He obviously has a mechanical issue though. He's not an ace anymore but he's not this bad. Looking at his career stats - nothing says ace to begin with.