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That’s a slightly different situation there. The KBO and NPB don’t compete against you. And most guys that go overseas don’t tend to come back. Guys like Thames are anomalies.

What a wild turn of events. Hope he’s ok. This seems so incredibly weird to just walk away like that.

Yeah… this isn’t true. Dan Clark has his head up his ass. Guy is a joke.

You can't. It would be such a black hole, and will really become apparent once Eloy and Robert return. I have faith they are going to add a 2B option. Bullpen depth is a MUST as well.

Burger has always been aggressive, even before his injury in the minors. He posted a 6.45 BB% in 2017 before getting hurt, and was at 6.40 BB% in Charlotte. That's pretty consistent considering the long layoff in-between.

Grullon is ok, but was always known for his raw power more than anything else. He has a strong arm, but is fringe/average defensively. More likely a backup than anything else at the major league level.

Love this. Solidifies the rotation for the near future. Lynn was born to play on the South Side.

Considering Bryce Ball just got Pederson, Adolfo should definitely be enough to get Escobar. Although being out of options might be a tough sell to a team considering he's still only in AA.

So do we want to add to this speculation? Micker Adolfo is not playing for the Barons tonight...

He's supposed to be pretty good with an average arm, but very quick reaction skills. I've always envisioned his future as a quality backup catcher.

I believe the Sox have a rule in place for pitchers that if they exceed a certain number of pitches in 1 inning they are removed. Lambert had 39 yesterday.

Totally wondering the same thing. He easily could play tonight and make a start Monday. I’d be pretty shocked if he was involved in a deal, I can’t imagine he has much of any trade value right now.

Agreed. I respect Longenhagen‘s analysis on a lot of things, but he always come across as more bullish and opinionated that most. I’m not arguing the Sox have a bottom tier system right now, but to think it’s the worst and put Burdi #2 seems wrong.

Exactly. Play the hot hand. Goodwin has been a nice addition this year.

Thats true, I just have a hard time believing the Sox will suddenly turn to that strategy when historically they haven’t used it as a way to acquire players.

Escobar just continues to make too much sense taking into account the other areas in need of an upgrade. I still think we see the Sox get a catcher (Tucker Barnhart) and 1-2 arms. I don't see a deep enough farm to do all that and land a big ticket guy.

This is where we need @ptatc

People can make fun for the Orioles and Pirates but the Rockies have to be the most delusional and poorly run franchise ever. I honestly don’t think we’ll ever see that team win anything.

Seriously. I don’t care if injuries are up across the league, whoever is in charge of keeping these guys healthy needs to be shown the door. It’s getting ridiculous now. The re-injury of Engel and now Grandal after being deemed “healthy” is so incredibly bad.

I hate the way they've utilized him this year. I can't see him as a starter ever at this rate.

With the Rockies not having a GM and looking at the Arenado deal, they might have what it takes to pull it off. I'd be shocked if it happened though.

I never said that's what I would give up for him. I think Fraizer is over-performing this year when you include his whole career, but the guy is arguably one of the hotter trade chips this year. The Pirates would be stupid to not begin all conversations with top guys. For the Sox to get him, they are totally going to have to overpay. I'm perfectly fine with getting Escobar.

To even have a chance, I think you'd have to start with Crochet and Kelley if Vaughn is off the table.

Exactly.