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The careers of those players say it’s likely they do better ROS; not unlikely.

Perhaps. I don't think it is crazy to think we'll get more in the 2nd half out of Moncada, Yaz, Lynn, Eloy, Bummer and even Giolito than we got in the 1st half. Those are 6 pretty key members of the squad that gave us very little to date.

I think they will get "healthier". I don't think they'll ever get to 100%. They've lost significant time from lots of significant players ~45% of the way thru the season. Its been close to about a 85-90% worst case scenario situation injury wise for the Sox to date. If history repeats itself in the 2nd half, the Sox aren't making the playoffs. I do, however, think even if history repeats itself, they'll still win more than 78 games based on the schedule.

Is Neslony a "prospect"? At 28, obviously not but the dude's numbers are very good, and frankly have been for most of his career. He hits left handed. Showing some pop this year. Not sure he'd ever be anything other than an emergency option in Chicago, but with the depleted team in Charlotte, certainly feels like he should be there instead of Glass.

How do you know that Moncada, Grandal, Bummer, Engel and even Eloy won't get healthy (ier)? Not to mention the guys on the active roster that aren't clsoe to 100% - AV, Abreu, TA, Giolito, Kopech, Robert, Kelly. You don't. You're just assuming the worst, per usual. The Sox have played 2 games under .500 with a fairly difficult schedule and have been injured AF. The rest of their schedule is the easiest in the league. The literally hard play any decent teams except the Twins/Guardians. The chances they play under .500 ball the rest of the way aren't very good, even if they don't get healthier, which is also unlikely. I will never convince you to not live your life under a raincloud, but saying they're gonna win 78 games is silly.

He was referring to in the offseason, not right now. They could definitely DFA/release him in the offseason.

One game means literally nothing. But yes this team won’t make the playoffs if they continue to trot out bad players as half the lineup. They need to get a little more healthy. Chances are they will. Even if they don’t, they’re gonna play better than .500 ball ROS.

I will take the over. There is no way this team is playing under .500 ball with the remaining schedule. That is literally a worst case scenario, which is the world Parkman lives in so not surprised to see you with that take.

I think so. But it is going to require 4 things: 1) Robert, TA and the rotation avoid major injuries. 2) Giolito remembers how to pitch. 3) Yoan Moncada is healthy and productive in the 2nd half. 4) Yaz has a solid 2nd half. Without those things, the ship is sunk.

Yeah this is definitely a career altering injury for Mendick immediately following a potentially career altering month with the Sox. Really sucks for him. I hope what @Y2Jimmy insinuated on twitter about the Sox cutting bait with Mendick this offseason so they don't have to pay him to sit on the IL first half next season was mostly in jest (I assume it was). Its worth noting in this instance that somehow Danny still has another option year in 2023, so he can be shuttled back and forth again once health. I doubt the Sox will cut him. Had he been out of options, I could see that scenario playing out.

Yeah, all things considered, I am always side with being extra aggressive with 2 outs. Especially with a poor hitter coming up next in Harrison. Still requires a good play from the defense. It didn't work, and won't most of the time, but Harrison also won't get a hit most of the time.

This team needs to get healthy on a hurry.

I mean we’re in a “just gotta tip your cap” situation at this point. Just incredible OF defense. Must be nice.

He was hurt at the time. No reason not to make the swap now tho.

Seby still sucks.

When are they gonna move him to Birmingham?

Glass from Kanny to Charlotte an interesting one. Quite a jump for a dude hitting .150 in A ball. Welcome to bench! Haha

Yeah, I think not starting today has *some* merit, though I'd certainly have him in there. But the comment was just unncessary. As @Balta1701 said, just say he's starting tomorrow and leave it at that. But this is TLR we're talking about...

I mean his comment about Sosa starting 1/4 games this weekend is insane. What’s the point? Let the kid play. See if he can hack it. Sitting in the bench 3/4 games aint it.

Eyes did not deceive.

Having Moncada and Yaz back in the lineup and swinging the bat well is the difference between making the playoffs and not, so yeah, I'd say its pretty important.

Moncada.

Turns out this was a very valid concern, even on the 1st day.

Need Yoan and Yaz back badly so we can idiot-proof the lineup again.