FredLynn
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Didn’t see the espn analysis that concluded that one of the losers in the trade deadline was the Flops who again sat on the fence. You must really like what they’ve done over the past several years because you’re going to get the same thing this year and next. Horrible decision making….
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Oh-so you “emphatically” disagree!! Well that settles it! I guess you’re happy with the last few years of last place or .500 finishes. You’d be better off listening to me than the cheapskate owners and incompetent GM. While our competition all improved we did basically nothing. The FLOPS will again be at home watching playoff games this year with you and me! Read the ESPN analysis of the winners and losers of these trades. How do you think they rate the FLOPS moves?
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I was right about this. And when we don’t make the playoffs AGAIN this year you will believe. And get a new bonnet. Yours is very very worn.
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Did you know that every one of the contenders for the AL pennant significantly improved their roster except us? Notice that. We got two mediocre pitchers in exchange for two minor league second tier players who were never going to see Fenway. They either should have gone all in or, preferably, been sellers. They did neither. And btw, they are middle third in overall payroll this year. In case you forgot this is a BIG MARKET team. Henry forgot that.
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We don’t know the conditions that were placed on Breslow by ownership so we’re just guessing. Mine is that Henry told him to reduce or at least not increase costs given the talent level on the team-or lack thereof-and plan for the future. Unfortunately Breslow seems to have forgotten the second part and did try to sell players of value. Two years in a row of this crap. At least we didn’t have to put up with the “full throttle” blatant lie again this year.
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That bonnet is getting a little worn Max, wouldn't you say?
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I agree. I think Breslow did exactly what he was told to do. But if he had any integrity and really wanted to make a contender out of these bums in a couple of years he would have resigned.
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The Bs are in full rebuilding mode. They will likely suck this year. The Celtics will probably be very mediocre because they had to trade Porzingis and Holliday and Tatum is out for the year. They had a great run and brought home banner #18. I think the Patriots will actually be competitive this year and at the very least entertaining. At least they’re doing the right things, unlike the Flops.
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I believe that as of now they are favored in 11 of the 17 games. That could put them in the playoffs. They obviously aren’t Superbowl contenders yet but it’s a huge improvement. Not sure how closely you follow the team but they had a good draft, signed Stephan Diggs, a premier receiver, Joe Milton who is an excellent defensive lineman to a huge contract and a lot more. They will likely be very entertaining this year. I am not totally down on the Sox’ future. This year, yes. I don’t think they will make the playoffs. But if they get rid of Breslow and Cora and do well this offseason and next they could be very tough to beat. That said there’s no excuse for their performance the past 4-5 years.
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Nah. He’d make an excellent late inning defensive replacement.
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I don’t think they’re selling out every game anymore. That’s a start. The good news is that the Patriots start their season tomorrow. First preseason game. They made a lot of improvements and have the weakest schedule in the league. I think they’ll be much better than past years.
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I’d do it. I couldn’t do any worse than Breslow.
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Basically, to sum it up, the FLOPS did nothing significant again this year, being neither buyers nor sellers, while the competition significantly improved. Those are the facts and it just confirms what I thought the franchise has degraded into. I hope the fans boycott the part in protest. It was time to s*** or get off the pot and all they did was keep sitting.
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2026 or 2027, yes. They clearly played it dumb strategically. Now tanking won't even help much because the guys they draft won't be ready for years. I said a while ago I thought they needed to tear it all down starting at the top with the owner if they want to compete for a ring again. I haven't changed my mind.
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As well he shouldn't. But he should have sold off some players, like Chapman. who is what-37 now? Wonder what he would have brought here in return.
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I had this discussion earlier. Most people with his injury take 6-12 months to fully recover. You can't plan for the worst possible case when the likelihood is that he will make a full recovery and be back on opening day or shortly thereafter.
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Casas will be their primary 1B in 2026.
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Those two would have helped. Also a backup catcher because Wong stinks and a solid RP. I would not have been willing to pay the price for filling all those holes. But not selling off valuable assets like Chapman? Thats just poor management.
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Get ready for the excuses.
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Thanks. I do not think that there were any reasonable moves that could have been made to turn this team into a WS contender, and that is the goal. There are simply too many holes. But this playing it midway between being a seller and a buyer gets you NOWHERE. They should have been sellers for players of value in exchange for good prospects or to fill future needs. Breslow needs to be GONE and he can take Cora with him.
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Whatever
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I jokingly said 5-6 years a while ago, but I think we can compete for a ring in maybe 2 or 3 years. There is a good young core and decent complimentary players...and an ace...etc. I just wish we didn't play it midway again and were sellers to improve our odds for when we CAN compete.
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Basically they did nothing of significance at all to improve this year or in future years. Breslow should be fired and take Cora with him.
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I know I was right, though it wasn't a popular opinion. I take no pleasure in being right though. This ******** is getting old.
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Why bother. But hey-the old mantra for the FLOPS is still around: "just wait till next year........or the year after that",