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Nice! I've never seen a garden gnome in a Sox uni!!! Just kidding, I'm one of those that's happy we drafted Madrigal.

Agree with all of this. I think we're lucky that Yolmer's versatility allows him to play a passable third base. I'll take him over previous third baseman like Davidson and Delmonico any day.

Agree with this. I think two things allow Yolmer to Playa solid third base 1) while his arm is weak for the position he is accurate with it 2) he's a very slick fielder which helps on those plays where he has to come in to get the ball and throw to first. His fielding helps with hot smashes as well.

you get that excuse alot, don't you?

Exactly. I'm not saying the Sox should trade Yolmer but to say he has fodder value is ridiculous. As I said a few days ago, I would hate to trade Yolmer but if the return makes sense then I'm game.

Yep. I agree fathom. Granted Yolmer is a very lite hitting third baseman but he has plenty of value defensively and still sporting a +.700 OPS. His defensive versatility adds to his value. It's funny how a fan can type that post when they admittedly doesn't know much about his teams farm system and yet proclaims Sanchez has fodder trade return value and is a baseball aficionado that loves the statnik.

No, he's not. So there.

The comments in this thread should be a fun read.

And there ya have it folks. Straight from the self proclaimed baseball aficionado himself.

Great win. Happy as hell the Sox have been giving Palka some playing time in LF to get his bat in the lineup.

I think to maximize Avi's value the Sox keep him for the rest of the season to build more value and see what the offers look like this winter. By then we'll have a better idea of how the minor league outfielders have progressed.

Ironic how Davidson flubbed a key play in the 8th.

Lots of people have given Abreu the benefit of the doubt Greg. Neither Avi nor Abreu have the tools Moncada has and Moncada is in his first full season. Apples and oranges.

+1

I started off defending Ricky but bad plays and bad managing are happening more often. Something has got to give.

This is fantastic! Well played!

Is that the same sorry ass that went 2-3 with a run scored, a walk and 3RBI just yesterday?

I almost went for a Joey Belle autograph but I thought that might be too high of an asking price.

Because James Shields is pitching, Yolmer is a much better 3B and no DH.

I'd send Greg to the international space station for a Jose Paniagua autograph.

Don't get excited Mets fans because it isn't happening. Contenders will be looking at those pitchers but not the Sox.

+1 I remember you saying this quite often.

Oddly enough his home/road splits are pretty close. Don't know what the deal with Gray is but I'd love to have him. Abreu for Gray doesn't sound too bad to me.

Why not? Soria is fixed now.

This is the way I remember it as well Jake. Good call.