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If that's the case, why aren't there more reports of GMs being interested?

I'm concerned with 19 because some posters can't stop talking about a window that may or may not exist. I can't see how you can complain about a window closing, but want to spend $20M on Hanley next year.

Loving that daily baseball today!

It's about maximizing your payroll. It' a poor use of $20M since Hanley wouldn't get that AAV as a free agent.

Every winter? Sure. I haven't heard of any recent calls since he's stopped hitting altogether since getting to the Ft.

And bad things for 2019.

I was at a home opener at McCoy once where it was in the 20's. That's some ********.

I'm going to need a source for this.

The best folks.

I agree. One of my concerns last year was how Farrell handled the Pedey and Price situations. The clubhouse seems to be in a better place this year under Cora.

Good guy. Bad manager.

In order to win the division, you still have to beat the below .500 teams. Discounting the wins when the offense isn't firing on all cylinders is definitely pushing it. Sox fans should be happy about the start.

It's keeping him on the field, but he's probably not a top 10 CFer and the concerns of not being able to afford to re-sign him are overstated.

I doubt he actually rests on his laurels though. We think he does, but I bet he's a pretty busy guy.

It's due to the additional "weather issues." I'd push back the season to April 15th for any venue north of the Mason Dixon.

Many dumpster dives either want a clear path to the majors or an MLB contract. Sox don't fit either scenario, IMO.

Too bad Glorious is out for the whole year.

https://www.pressherald.com/2018/04/05/cora-makes-red-sox-a-team-of-peace-and-confidence/ They look relaxed and confident. Of course, winning streaks will do that. But these Boston Red Sox say they are stronger. They can feel it. Hanley Ramirez is one of those confident players. What changed? “Got to give credit to that guy in the office right there,” Ramirez said, pointing to Alex Cora’s workplace in the Red Sox clubhouse. What has Cora done? “From Day 1,” Ramirez said, not finishing the sentence. I’ll finish it. From Day 1 of Alex Cora’s brief time as the Boston Red Sox manager, he’s instilled a sense of calm and confidence. Boston is baseball-crazy. People like to say the fans can be passionate. But face it, the perspective easily gets lost in this mentality that every game is a must-win … in a 162-game schedule. Cora isn’t going there. “I don’t get caught up, man,” he said. “The baseball experience is awesome but you can’t get caught up with it, because instead of having fun with it, it becomes a grind,” he said. “I know I’m going to have good days, bad days, horrible days, I know that. But I’ll keep it simple. We have a good team and a great organization … This is my office, Fenway Park. It’s a special place. I’m having fun with it. “It’s not that I’m hiding my emotions. It’s just how I feel … I’m comfortable doing my job and where I’m at.” And his calm seems to rub off. “There’s no panic in the dugout,” Ramirez said. “Everyone is relaxing and letting things happen. The more you get tight, the harder things get. “Stay loose and let the game come to you.”

If you want to make the playoffs, Stanton is going to have to hit better than .185 with a 40% k rate. Gary Sanchez will have to OPS higher than .342 as well.

I seriously doubt any GM would overlook his overall offensive struggles since last year.

Kelly Leak would be the best player on the current Rays roster.

No reason to trade him when he’s struggling. You wouldn’t get enough for him right now.

One of the reasons I hate interleague is that it's just too confusing for me.

Good luck!

https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/981947680212463616 Live pregame ceremonies.