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Avi's still only 24. While he's been frustrating to watch at times, I still find it hard to give up on him because he does have some flashes of potential to be a winning piece. I'm am done seeing him in the OF. The Sox need to find a way to dump LaRoche and let Avi play sparingly in RF while mostly DH'ing. Call me crazy, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Sox go after Fowler if he leaves the Cubs. Not sure they could get him or Eaton to move to RF, but he's the type of OBP the team needs at the top of the lineup. Eaton, Fowler, Abreu is a pretty nice 1, 2, 3. Plus that allows Melky to move further down in the order where he belongs.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 07:36 PM) He also gave up a homer or two with the inside fastball, so... He gave up 3 runs, since when does that equate to a bad pitching performance? If the Sox could muster more than 3 hits, maybe Sale would have a chance. Read this Link and tell me he's useless without the slider.

Olt 2nd day in a row? Sox must really be giving him a chance. Would have liked to see Thompson instead of Shuck though. We all know what the Sox have in Shuck...

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Sep 2, 2015 -> 05:06 PM) Shoeless Joe Jackson is a baseball legend in lore and real life. The evidence is there to prove his innocence. What does MLB gain by having him banned? I personally think it's one of those things where MLB doesn't ever want to admit they were wrong about a ruling.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 10:02 PM) I'm assuming Nieto is getting called up tomorrow as well because a catcher I have never heard of is playing for the Barons right now. Batting a solid .207 in Double-A? Not a snowball's chance in hell. It's likely just an off day for him. Smith or Brantley will get that 3rd C spot.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2015 -> 09:22 PM) Serious question: If Hahn acquires Kendrys Morales instead of LaRoche would the Sox have been a contender this season? I think he would have made them a little better, but not enough to get them in the playoffs. This organization is doomed with the current FO/coaching staff in place.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 19, 2015 -> 06:29 PM) You're right, but you have to trade something to get something. Good teams sell high. If the Sox have a replacement, that's what you do - sell high. Then the Sox should sell from their lone position of strength - pitching. Trading Q makes much more sense than Eaton IMO.

I feel sorry for whoever has to read these. Definitely used the word embarrassed among other things.

I think Flowers gets a bad rep more than most because he's been with the organization since 2009. Plus remember when he was acquired, everyone thought the Sox got this great offensive hitter. He's been a huge disappointment, but like a lot of people have said in this thread - he's not the biggest problem for the Sox. There really aren't many "great" catchers in baseball at the moment.

I guess that's one way to get Bonifacio off the team... (On a more serious note, I do hope he's ok.)

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 11:55 PM) Deals for Shark to TOR and SF in place. The deals are sitting there. KW is still "all in" on '16 and Rick is not so there's that drama right now. I guess we can guess one deal involves an "all-in" and the other is for prospects.

I would think this is his year assuming he keeps doing what he's done. He's been so fun to watch and absolutely dominating.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 21, 2015 -> 09:12 AM) Petricka has a 3.27 ERA. Doesn't strikeout a lot of hitters but induces many ground balls. I wouldn't consider him terrible at all. He also owns a .295 BAA - I wouldn't consider that good either.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jul 21, 2015 -> 09:44 AM) All these people jumping on the Saladino bandwagon scare me. Also all the people jumping off the Alexei bandwagon scare me. The Sox said they have a 3 year window. They aren't trading Alexei, and especially at a low point. Tell me this: Who is more likely to hit .260, have 30 doubles, 20SB, and 65 RBI's while playing solid D? And who is more likely to hit .240, have 3HR, 10 Doubles, 20SB and 40RBIS? Look at their career stats guys! Just because Saladino put down some successful bunts in his first 10 games doesn't mean he's going to hit .300 and be a savior!! He's just a bright spot on a team that has hit historically bad!! Saladino is 26 years old. In his time in the MINORS his career averages are .261 avg, 9HR, 20 doubles, 22SB Ramirez will be 35 years old. In his MAJOR league career his averages are .273 avg, 12 or so HR, 30 Doubles, 20SB *** these numbers are rounded and not exact ... half seasons into account, etc. This board is full of too many Hawks. Super excited when we win a few or a person like Saladino bats .300 over 10 games, and super depressed and fire sale when bad things happen. Alexei's trade value is too low to sell. His $10mm contract is not crazy for his production. He is not a hole on this team. A stop gap signed at $6mm does not give us a better opportunity to win next year. Saladino does not give us a better chance to win next year. Focus on 3B, C, and finding a better option in RF/moving Garcia to DH SHEESH. I don't think it's that people are jumping off the Ramirez bandwagon just because he's down from his career norms. He's 33 yrs. old. How many average/slightly above average MLB regulars continue to put up career-like numbers once they get around his age? Not too many unfortunately. I personally think Ramirez's ability is starting to decline, and the last thing the Sox need is to pay a guy hitting like Ramirez $10M for next year. He's on pace for only 5 HR's this year. That's a HUGE warning sign IMO for a guy who's averaged 14 his whole career. Look at this Link, Ramirez is near the bottom in almost every category. I'm pretty sure the Sox could find a guy who can produce at a similar rate for less, and then allocate the money they saved elsewhere. I hope Ramirez proves me wrong the rest of the year, but I don't think we're ever going to see the Ramirez we've had over the past few years ever again. I agree with you on Saladino. Don't get me wrong, I like Saladino, but I don't see him ever becoming a MLB regular beyond this year. IMO, his minor league stats scream solid bench or utility type player. But you can't disagree that he's brought a little bit of excitement to a very disappointed fanbase, and for a team that has zero ability in producing MLB impact bats.

I don't think Saladino is the answer at 3B either, but he's been impressive in his first few games up. The Sox need all the production they can get out of the position, so they might as well keep him there until he shows he can't do it or a better option comes along. I think he's the Sox long term answer as far as a bench player goes - filling in all over the IF. He certainly doesn't help Sanchez, Boni, or Beckham make their case to stay on the 25-man.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) Realistically, Dan Jennings has to be starting to feel the heat. He knows that Albers is still out there healing, and needs a roster spot. There are also Crain and Jones out there in limbo somewhere who both could also be back. Out of curiosity, does Jennings have options left? I do not believe so. However, him being terrible right now might actually help the Sox slide him through waivers if they feel he is worth trying to sort out at Charlotte.

I still don't think Beckham is a MLB starter. He's technically a platoon player this year that has to produce to keep being inserted into the lineup. The same can be said early in his career - once he was handed a starting job, he started to playing bad. Hope he keeps it up though.

Dana Eveland opted out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox. He was having a very nice year in Triple-A. I wouldn't mind the Sox trying to go after him.

About time. Maybe Cleto? He's the only one that makes sense unless there is an outside the organization trade/waiver claim.

QUOTE (Bruce_Blixton @ May 12, 2015 -> 08:25 PM) Jason Coats leading off for Charlotte, 2-4 with no Ks and he even had a steal. Really impressed with how well he's been able to adjust to each promotion. Anyone else slightly concerned that he hasn't hit a HR in his last 188 PA (including last year's promotion to Birmingham)? I mean, I know he's not a masher per say, but he's also not known to be a Luery Garcia/Carlos Sanchez type hitter either.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ May 9, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) What idiot says take me to the stadium? That's what I was thinking!

QUOTE (LDF @ May 9, 2015 -> 10:41 AM) so this was may 7 interview, am i really reading this comment in the bold right??? i will stop here and see if this bothers anyone else. I think that comment is taken out of context. After re-reading it a few times, I think Williams is referring to the general perception of the fans, as in they don't think the team has the talent to overcome the slow start. That's why the reactions are negative. I highly doubt the organization would actually admit that the talent on the team is subpar and unable to overcome the hole they've dug themselves into. It definitely threw the first time I read that though, haha.

Haven't seen this yet, but it seems likely given his response:

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ May 8, 2015 -> 10:15 PM) Engel has been the most pleasant surprise so far. Hitting and running. Fingers crossed that either engel or May will develop into a regular center Fielder. I always thought of Engel as the Sox version of Craig Gentry with a bit more pop. Seems like a fairly similar comparison.

QUOTE (LDF @ May 8, 2015 -> 08:52 PM) i can see Davidson coming north sooner than expected. I think he will at some point, he's just not going to be the player that the majority of people thought the Sox were getting after the trade. Glad to see he's improving. Nice to see Hawkins get a clutch hit too. Really pulling for him after I got to meet him at Soxfest this year. Seems like a really good guy.