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Aside from 04, the other 3 WS teams all had top 7 defenses. I can't imagine another year where the Sox win a WS with a bottom ranked defense. It just doesn't seem very likely.

2004 Sox starters were 2nd in fWAR. The starters were 2nd in FIP. Overall, the Sox pitchers were 4th in fWAR. That team had great pitching. To say that the '04 team won with hitting is foolish.

It's just been unfun to watch.

Bello last 5: Date Tm Opp Rslt Inngs Dec DR IP H R ER BB SO HR HBP ERA FIP Jul 26 BOS NYY W,9-7 GS-5 5 5.0 5 3 3 2 4 1 0 5.27 4.58 Aug 6 BOS @ KCR W,6-5 GS-5 5 4.2 5 3 3 3 6 1 0 5.16 4.60 Aug 12 BOS TEX W,5-4 GS-6 5 6.0 4 1 1 3 5 0 1 4.97 4.55 Aug 17 BOS @ BAL W,5-1 GS-6 W(11-5) 4 6.0 2 1 1 3 6 1 0 4.80 4.56 Aug 23 BOS ARI L,2-12 GS-6 L(11-6) 5 5.1 7 5 5 4 2 0 0 4.95 4.56 After two good starts vs TEX and BAL, he had a bit of a stinker against ARI. We'll see if he can turn it around.

Well worth it IMO. If he's giving you 4+ bWAR, can field multiple positions, plus the star factor, he's worth the cost.

They also talked about the system briefly and suggested a top 4 rather than a big 3. Campbell has really barged his way in there as he just keeps hitting. To them, he should take over the 2B spot going forward. They were also higher on Teel than others and stated that he's a franchise catcher. May not be an All Star catcher, but someone that should be around for a long time.

He was dealing with an arm injury in Spring Training. His arm strength has gone from 82.2 MPH last year to 80.7 MPH this year. There could be some additional hangover from that injury.

Can't even go 4 innings.

Should we move this to the Game Thread Forum? Was it better having the thread in the regular forum? We could just move the thread the following day or when the new thread is posted?

Pretty terrible.

Well, this was the chance for the Sox to make a run. Dropping 2 to TOR is less than ideal!

Hill and Sogard. Not very exciting of an answer.

Devilish pigpen.

He burned his bridge a long time ago. He’s been on broadcasts a few times the past decade. Always been a surly, unlikeable guy going back to his playing days. I hope they never retire his number.

Let’s try this.

Per Gamecast: HR 2 singles that went 20’ 220’ bloop with exit velo of 83 mph

He needs a much longer stretch.

Andrew Cashner?

As an Old-timey person, I may be visiting Dr Jack’s associates soon!

Sometimes it's ok to have fun.

I'd rather they get it over with too.

@Brock Beauchamp Juan Valera, please. Also, the voting page says "top 30 prospects" but we're just doing 20 at this point.

If he could only stay healthy.

The Portland announcers are fine enough. I've watched a few SeaDogs games this year. I'm pretty sure I know how a lot of people will feel about them though. I'd rather listen to Emma and Rylee than Youk.