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I’ll believe t when it happens. After WSD’s reaction after Manny towards the front office, I have a much harder time taking him seriously. I get why he’s less likely to attack the FO, but it’s so different from what I would expect out of him.

Probably. And they will fall short again. They’ve proven in the past they won’t go long term in pitcher contracts. Offering a 4-yr deal won’t get it done with any of those top tier starters.

They really don't, but guys always end up getting cut loose at the end of ST. Probably just another body for the mix. Basabe going down with an injury probably made them feel the need to add another guy for competition purposes if you assume he was slated to start in Charlotte.

Why? Guy played LF almost exclusively last season and is another left handed bat. What the hell did Palka do to piss off the FO? He deserves to be playing everyday. Fans want to see him play everyday.

As this drags out, why to I feel like more and more that Reinsdorf and Middleton colluded together so both their teams could go sign Machado and Harper? Difference is, the Sox did not expect the Padres to come out of left field and blow their offer out of the water. Maybe thats why Fowler was so on the nose about the Sox. Reinsdorf, being a man of his word, won't enter the Harper sweepstakes because he already gave Middleton his word they could have Harper. I know it sounds crazy, but the way this offseason has unfolded, I wouldn't be surprised if something to this degree took place. Now there isn't a single team other than the Phillies going for Harper, and their owner had to fly out to Vegas to convince Harper to come to Philly.

Yep. Could not agree more. Especially Jay. Fucker even said in a prior interview before Manny signed he would not get involved because it's Manny's business. Clearly that's not the case. These guys deserve whatever negative fan reaction they receive as long as they are on the team.

Maybe.....

They should be fired regardless of whether or not they were the leakers. Unbelievable though. I never thought I would ever see such level of incompetence.

I'm game. At least we'd have to fun this season seeing this guy on the mound.

Covey belongs pitching in Tampa. He would excel in their opener strategy.

Jerry’s bank account PIN is probably 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Sox now have $249,460,000 left to spend!

Depends if anyone pushes them out of playing everyday. Alonso is going to get his AB’s. Sox better watch that vesting option though. They can spin it however they want, no one believes he was acquired as a baseball move, and personally I don’t want a constant reminder of Machado on the team.

I don't think anyone is going to argue you that Reinsdorf has no business making decisions for professional sports franchises. Things will change eventually, and it's not like we aren't the first group of fans to be disgruntled by their favorite team's owner(s). Other franchises have been run by morons, recovered, and still around to talk about it.

I don't think we can stress enough how important this season is for Adolfo. The Sox are burning through options with him, and he really needs to show a solid showing at Birmingham this year. The 2020 season is the last year they have an option on him, so if he isn't ready to be called up by September of next season, they may have no choice but to move on. If he can pick up right where he left off, it would be a big win for the Sox developmental staff. He's really grown on me with the way he has started to break out. It would be awesome to see him and Eloy hold down the corners for the foreseeable future.

Completely forgot about Anderson. He would be the lone bright spot the development staff could take credit for, but even then he is far from a perfect player (love the guy, but he has his warts at times). I don't know if I could count Rodon just because of how quickly he was pushed into the majors. If Eloy falters... ugh, I can't even finish typing that out - it can't and won't happen.

Whoever designed those logos needs to practice a little bit. Most of those look like they were created in a few minutes. Yuck...

Gave him an F. Probably deserves a D, but I'm pretty pissed about this week. I still can't get past the Alonso and Jay deals. It just blows my mind they were brought in and the entire thing blew up in their faces. Drafts and international signings need to improve big time. Parkman hit it on the head, all the core pieces came from outside the organization. This is a very important season for the rebuild. Need some future stars to start emerging instead of complementary players.

Wish someone would smash a drone right into that face of his. Wait til he sees Eloy's numbers off him.

It certainly seems that way, but we've all thought that in the past and somehow it always works out for him. If the Sox (and a colossal IF at that) wanted to try for Harper, now is the time to sneak in and try to hammer something out. Can't see it happening though. The FO has given up.

More like Human Centipede with Alonso in the front.

Are the Sox even allowed to DFA Jay if they wanted to after spring training? Has something like that ever happened before?

This is what needs to happen on opening day. Everyone with a damn bag over their head.

Remember, remember, the 19th of February The Machado treason and plot; I know of no reason why 50 million Should ever be forgot.