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I don't agree about only 2 guys. Kopech and Cease could still be great. Its not probable, but it is possible. If Madrigal reaches his potential, would he be considered a big star? I honestly don't know.

I'll probably get half drunk in the parking lot at least once this summer!

i'd have to work until 6087 to make that.

Sox should offer him a 5 year 4 million contract today. 6th year 12 million option 2 million buyout. He might sign it if he's still woozy from the gas.

Make that 18 months from now. The sox want him to rest and see if it gets better on its own.

have been happily married for 35 years. I remember FN. I'll probably show up for maybe tomorrow night instead.

I kind of thought that but I didn't want to "jump to conclusions".

jimmy lambert, bernardo flores, spencer adams etc. don't throw as hard but are still ambulatory.

please, please, please let me get what I want(pennant before death).

You might be right, but in my opinion it was last year. Almost every thing went wrong last year including the Kopech gut punch. If we just have bad luck instead of horrible luck this year, we will take a step forward.

Disagree about Rodon. Injuries have been his problem, not development.

chris archer might be a fit.

Carlos has earned 10 million$ + in his career so far. I imagine they'll have enough to get the kid fed, clothed, sheltered and educated even if his arm fell off tomorrow. The poor kid might have to go to JUCO the first 2 years of college though.

people with rare talents get extra chances. some one will sign him.

The draft is 3 months away. Try not to think about it.

Twice, I hope. Bazinga!

All things considered, JR will never have a better time to sell the Sox. No future obligations, and the next owner can do just about any thing they want. Paid 12$ million for the team and turned a tidy profit every year. What would he expect to receive? 1$ billion or more ? On top of every thing else, he actually won a ring to boot. Please Mr. Reinsdorf, sell the team. Life long fans like myself need some hope.

Has there been an Alec Hansen sighting yet this spring?

Hey Chet , why don't you have a hot sleeping lady for your picture?

I realize the game changes over time and pitching has changed radically. Every time I see a guy throw 90+ pitches and get yanked for an inferior pitcher it makes me question these changes. Guys use to pitch more and it seems like they didn't get hurt more. Sure, a lot of guys blew out their arms but that was before doctors could fix any thing. If a team went back to 7-8 inning starters and 5 man bullpens, it would speed up the game and more innings would be pitched by better pitchers. That would give teams a competitive advantage.

I don't agree. Players who had similar years with out a track record have negative trade value. Due to injury and a slow start Jose had a bad year. Contending teams with a need for a bat will take a chance on a bounce back year, especially with a good guy like JA. Being on a contender might have a positive effect on Jose when he plays in meaningful games for once.

And now I give you Ed Farmer. Is that some kind of sick joke?

I'd have to take melke off your list and add Darren Erstad instead.

does this mean a john jay dfa?

I'm an Alex Call fan. Wouldn't surprise me to see him become a regular in the bigs. 2-2.5 war player sounds about right.