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It’s truly unbelievable and picking on him at this point just indicates a lack of understanding the game. He was awful to start, but he’s been well above average for at least 6 weeks now. Sox have way way way bigger issues.

I am as frustrated as anyone with this shitshow season. But there is still a division to win here. I’d rather see playoff ball than not, so I’m gonna root away until it’s not possible. Sometimes as Sox fans it’s hard to be objective when we see the horseshit play, but there is plenty of that to go around in the Central.

I’ll pass.

https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds Even after todays debacle, FG still has Sox as division favorite and hugest chance in central to make the playoffs at 54.7% to 50% for the Twins.

I mean fuck, 3 outs away from 2 GB. It’s definitely still there for the taking.

They played like shit today. Bad starting pitching, bad base running, defensive lapses, horrible bullpen, too many walks, blown save, questionable review decisions. It was nice to see them fight back from the early hole, but the sox definitely did not play well today.

I literally don’t think Seby is able to make a play on a one hop. He’s probably safe anyway, but my lord.

What’s the point of being a fan if you’re miserable unless your teams wins a Championship? Find another hobby dude.

Sox badly need a new replay review team. They’re awful. I’d love to blame Tony and he certainly deserves some blame, but we have to have to worst review team in the bigs. It’s just not that hard and we fuck it ALL THE TIME.

If this is a longer term thing, Sox are fucked regardless and shouldn't be giving up prospects to patch their way through it. We haven't heard much since Hahn spoke about in last Friday, but it sounded he would be back when off the IL or shortly thereafter and this little hard to find nugget from TLR is the only other mention. Based on that and the fact that Luis is traveling with the team, in the dugout and seems to be in good spirts, I am hopeful this is more of just a "he's still experiencing mild symptoms, but improving, and he needs time to get back into the swing of things before being activated". Because without Luis Robert the rest of the way, the Sox don't have much of a chance of making the playoffs, and much less chance of success if they actually do get there.

I expected Sheets in RF for this one, so slightly better lineup than I even anticipated.

For sure. Guy seems totally fine in the dugout tho. You’d think If he had vertigo or something more serious like that he wouldn’t be in the dugout joking around with his teammates.

There is a 0% chance the Sox are selling. They are 3 GB from the division and the WC. You play the game to go to the playoffs. They aren't waving the flag.

Yeah, its not likely to happen or anything. But Yanks seem married to dumping Gallo and its not like anyone is going to give them an exciting prospect.

Didn't see this mentioned anywhere but TLR said that Robert will not come off the IL on Friday. "He seems like he's improving everyday except he's still getting tested. The IL date is Friday but he hasn't played much, so first things first. When he is cleared to really compete and then what's the smart thing to do. Hope for the best."

Joey Gallo vs RHP in 2022: .181/.307/.404 AJ Pollock vs RHP in 2022: .218/.260/.303 .710 OPS for Gallo vs. .560 OPS for Pollock. One is a great defender and a natural RF. The other is an average at best LF and clearly so uncomfortable in RF they have to throw significantly worse defenders out there. Then you also toss in the Pollock option for 23 meaning he's likely on this roster again eating $ and a corner OF spot. Gallo is definitely a better roster fit. But yeah, both have been awful in 2022.

Fair. I don't really want him either, but he's a far better roster fit than Pollock.

Still worth it. Flip Pollock + $3-5M (or a lottery ticket) for Gallo and sign Conforto to a 2 year $15M deal (pay him a few mill this year). If he comes back in September and contributes, great. If he comes back and is rusty AF, you don't even need to put him on the playoff roster if we're lucky enough to make it. If he doesn't come back, he's your RF in 2023 and has all of ST to work off the rust.

Haha yeah. Sox will send VV out for a rehab assignment on August 12th for his 20 day rehab so he can come back September 1 when rosters expand.

Tray, not sure what you're dealing with but I hope you're doing OK. Best wishes for a quick recovery. ?

Speaking of VV, is he dead? I know he's on IL and frankly don't really care too much about him, but is he coming back at some point? An extra arm for September? And the Sox aren't DFAing Leury (not directed at you CWS). It just isn't happening. He's been grossly overused but he's still a useful 26th man.

Let’s win this fucking ballgame here boys.

Well that was fortuitous. Now go score some runs.

Lol

Yepppp. Was always such a bad take.