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Because of the fact that I would have to subscribe to the Globe ( which I refuse to do! ), I never get to read his work anymore. He lives or did live in Newton and he socialized with the same crowd as my Sister and Brother-in-law. He was seen as a pompous blowhard by people at cocktail parties from what I have been told.

They could have made him a multi year offer like Miami. You never heard me bitch about Salty. In fact I spoke clearly about my desire to see him back. I have a right to say what I feel without being hypocritical.

Shaughnessy is a puke. Almost everyone knows this. That does not mean that he is wrong all of the time. This team shows little signs of life so I would not hold my breath for too long waiting for that turn around Fred. Moves that should have been made during the off season are crippling this team now. Moves need to be made now if anyone hopes to see this team in the post season this year. I am generally not a gloom and doomer. I'm just a pragmatist. I'm very discouraged by the way this team is playing and I don't believe that all will be well once the weather warms up. That is naive and stupid.

Jacko is completely right. The idea of bringing in a player for one year ( who is similar ) just to hold the position until Vasquez and or Swilhart is ready for Boston was a bad one that made little sense. Salty had his defensive deficiencies but showed improvement both on defense and in particular offense each year. Bailing on him by letting him walk was stupid and short sided. There is no guarantee that either Vasquez or Swilhart will be ready for 2015 so there was little risk in keeping Salty on a QO or a 3/21 deal. At least the Sox would be able to rely on Saltie's offensive production and his chemistry in the clubhouse. It's "milk over the dam" at this point as we are stuck with AJ for the year. However, I believe this is one of the several bad decisions that the FO made in constructing the 2014 squad.

I really think the Sox as an organization may be getting away from long term - big $ contracts and of course I'm familiar with all the arguments against signing Ellsbury ( like speed does not age well ). Still, look at what his absence has resulted in now? His ability to get on base at the top of the order set the table for everyone else to be productive. Now we have a revolving door at the lead off hole and guys not producing the way that they should produce. If the Sox were to spend the big $ long term on anyone it should have been Ellsbury. Even if they had to eat some of the contract at the end. Salty is really missed on this team. I am also familiar with all the crap about why he should be gone. But look at our catchers production and tell me that the Sox were not better last year. He signed with the Marlins for 3/21. 3/21!!!!! That's cheap money to keep a productive player in a key position even if he can't throw to second base. And Vasquez will not be ready until at least 2015 at which point Ross could have been dumped. The second half of the batting order is all but totally useless now. Having Ellsbury and Drew in the lineup and Salty near the bottom greatly lengthened the lineup and scored many more runs. It also helped to wear out starting pitchers so the Sox could get into the pens earlier. Whatever. Going with three rookies in the starting lineup was risky ( I realize WMB is not a rookie ) and seamed like it would work when people were all aglow with what happened last fall. The reality is nowhere near expectation and the Sox record says so.

I suspect the Sox will decide who to bring up based on the lineup that the pitcher will face in each game rather than who appears to be performing best at Pawtucket now. Just my hunch. It would be great if one of our alleged young pitching stars could come up now and show great stuff like what happens in places like St. Louis.

So were the beat writers at Boston.com

Well it may be 20/20 and unpopular to say now but not signing Salty, Ellsbury, and Drew was not the way to go. This team is not built to win now. I do think that the addition of a RH bat in the outfield ( as per a700 ), and a RH starting pitcher will make a huge difference. Not so sure what to do about replacing Doubrant.

But isn't Drew officially listed on the 25 man roster now? I'm not sure but I believe that I read that yesterday. I think that the Sox will bring up SP as needed. Sort of "Starter by committee".

40+ games of bad luck?

I just have a suspicion that Danny will pull some unforeseen move. I just get this feeling. Maybe I'm wrong.

No doubt the Os will score a bunch of runs How is their pitching?

Sounds like a fair assessment to me. There are about 120 games to go. We'll see what happens.

Well stated.

If he did not get claimed, I bet he would sign on with an independent league team in Colorado. I know that I would!!!!!! The grass is always greener in that state.

I want Vasquez up too. But he has had only about 120 AB at AAA. He would probably get exposed pretty quickly. I hope he starts in Boston in 2015.

I like Brentz but he is not hitting in Pawtucket.

Okay a K. Now get out of this inning without any damage.

Ugh!!!

I don't doubt it. Why won't the Yankees go after Hanley?

Time for some RUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO SOX!!!! Time to smoke!

I hope the fans at Fenway brought jackets. Now that the Sun is going down it's getting cold!!! Of course I am nice and snug in my kitchen!

Don't get me wrong. I like Boggy. But Drew is a polished MLB SS and would never have done that! Another good play by Holt!!!

X had plenty of time to pivot, right himself, and throw to first. Instead he just stood there facing 1st flat footed and threw a touchdown!

Nice throw Boggy!!!! The ball just landed in south Boston! Hurry up Steven Drew!