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I'll never understand why they never built a retractable roof on that new stadium when they built it back in 2015. Their first month of home games is like playing in the Winter.

I would not like him on the team because he would just be a huge distraction. Last thing this team needs.

I swear I'm going to have to start learning Spanish

This is certainly and interesting plot-twist

And 22 ties. I don't think a manager can single-handedly lose 20 games. I just watched the 2005 World Series Film last night. Ozzie said "I don't believe in good managers. If you don't have good players, you won't win. If you don't have the right horses, it doesn't matter how good of a rider you are, you won't win the Kentucky Derby." Of course, I'm paraphrasing, because, well, Ozzie Guillen. While I don't agree 100% with Ozzie that there aren't good managers out there (because, why even have managers if they don't matter), I don't think Ricky can be 100% judged on his managerial skills until he has the right tools to be able to win. He hasn't gotten that chance yet. Just like no one can judge or grade this rebuild until it is completed and we see what kind of fruit it bares. Let's see how Renteria adjusts his managerial style to his players' strengths this year. It will definitely be a test, in my opinion, to see if he really is the right man to lead this rebuilding team to contention and eventually championshipS.

Was he right about the Boston and LA deal?

Who the hell has this kind of time?

I think everyone around baseball are increasingly seeing the Sox as a legitimate threat and a competitive team, but not necessarily a contending team quite yet. I like it, gives the boys some motivation to go out there and prove them all wrong and come out on top as the underdogs.

That's frickin hilarious

I remember in the show 18 someone created an all 2005 OSFM Roster. It was wonderful and I played post-season mode and relived that magical Sox run. Sucks though, I can't find the roster anymore. Maybe it was deleted or didn't carry over? I wish someone would make that again ?

Yeah, same. I would feel really weird, unless I had kids with me then I would have a good excuse. But I don't have kids. Mind if I borrow yours?

Yeah I find it a little strange.

Holyyy shit

Yeah I kind of gathered this from his initial interviews when he signed with the Sox

They just really need to adopt the DH and get rid of the pitcher hitting.

Surprised to see Palka in the list. Thought he was out of the organization? Also is Jake Burger going to be in Spring Training? Or is he STILL recovering?

I thought I remember listening to a podcast where Covey was, like, livid that his previous team left him unprotected on the Rule 5 draft, and how that got him super motivated to prove himself. Never really materialized. Still won't forget that amazing run he had in 2018, where he beat some pretty tough teams, including a gem against the would-be world champion Red Sox. But still thankful he won't be with us anymore. Wonder where he will go. Detroit?

I'd rather throw money at Betts next offseason

What does McDowell have to gain in any of this?

Really dissapointed I was too young to miss his prime years in the Sox uniform. Same thing with Michael Jordan. I wish I got to experience all of that Chicago sports history. Just missed out on it.

Some comments from Astros fans via Astros' message boards regarding Crane firing Hinch and Luhnow: Seems like the Astros could have rebounded from the penalties against them. Crane made sure that wasn't going to happen. Just unreal. Who is the new GM now that all the assistants have been poached? And now for manager. Holy hell. Just speechless. One of the worst 24 hour stretches in Houston sports history The Monday Massacre. Wtf. That would be like the saints firing Payton after he was suspended. Stupid ass move. Whelp boys, it was fun while it lasted

Will be interesting to see what happens with Boston once that investigation is over with

Luhnow and Hinch have been fired per Jim Crane, Astros owner

Link to stream of Astros' owner addressing the media on this whole thing: https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-address-sign-stealing-report As of 2:00 central, the live stream hasn't begun yet.