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Skole giving it to the haters.

That could make sense as to why 29 teams didn't have any interest in him.

Goes both ways too. Not a good look to call out a team that gave you a job when you had no business being in the majors the year prior. He played well, but everyone and their mother knew he didn't have a chance in hell to be a solution at the major league level.

I think Rutherford not progressing the way everyone thought he would has really soured a lot of people's perception on him. He's already matched his total HR output he had last year while competing at a higher level, a MUCH harder park to hit in, and in 100 less AB's. There is still much need for improvement, but considering he's already made the jump and is having [limited] success in Double-A after the horrid start he had, I wouldn't be surprised to see him eventually reach the majors in some capacity. It just seems like he is going to do it at a much decelerated pace as you would hope from a former top 100 prospect. Plenty of guys make their debuts at 25-26 years old, and he is still just 22. The good thing is that neither of these guys are expected to be cornerstones of the rebuild, so anything we get out of them is a bonus.

Did not see this anywhere, but Seby is also coming up.

As big of a Steele fan as I am, I actually went with Rutherford. I think his floor could end up being Ryan Sweeney 2.0

I don't think it's going to affect anyone too much. Most likely just push Mendick to 3B. I think Skole has been there the past few games, and he's normally a 1B. With Moncada going down, can't imagine this is even an issue until he's healthy.

They absolutely rushed both of them IMO. Eloy didn't even get a chance to have a rehab assignment.

I want to read that so bad, but I know I'll just get so much more frustrated with this FO.

Yep, hopefully he's good at applying that information to others. Good hire.

Both Mendick & Escobar are in the lineup tonight for Charlotte. Seems odd that the Sox wouldn't have his replacement already on their way if they know he is headed for the DL.

About damn time if true. There’s gonna have to be some movement with that roster. Crowded OF and IF now.

2.096 WHIP, 13.4 H/9, 2.3 HR/9, 5.4 BB in 73 IP in Triple-A doesn’t help either. Nothing about that even remotely suggests the guy would have any success at the major league level. He flat out sucked this season. After all, this was a Rule 5 guy for 2 years now that no-one bothered to give a chance. I think the Sox finally decided to move on.

I hope your right, I just don’t expect Hahn to be as aggressive as we all hope. Although no news usually is a positive when it comes to this FO.

I don’t think he’s gonna get moved. That Rangers/Braves deal seems right on the money for what I would have liked to see for Colome. Can’t imagine the Braves would rather have Martin than a proven commodity like Colome. Phillies added Blake Parker earlier too. Seems like the rumored teams interested have moved on.

Same. Colome for either of them.

Isn’t he one of the guys that wanted to fight one of the beat reporters?

Savior of the Cubs bullpen!

Heavily disagree. Mazara has had success at the MLB level. Has he reached his potential? Absolutely not. But he’s been replacement level, and is still just 24 years old. The kid has a future, and most likely will have a few seasons where he might be better than he’s shown. Fulmer has shown zero ability to compete in the majors, and Hansen is quickly approaching “never going to see the majors” territory.

Red Sox make a lot of sense. I feel like they'd be most likely to overpay, or at the very least meet the expectations the Mets are looking for.

I just looked through all his replies and tweest in the last 24 hrs, and I don't see anything mentioning potential trades that you suggest in the OP.

Even so, they should have made this Sat/Sun.

I never said they would, but their asking price has to be sky high considering the circumstances.

I know a lot of you don't care for this guy, but at least it's a rumor.