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I'm quite aware that many if not most of the forum members are quite 'anti-Yankees' and I must admit that my grandpa taught me to hold the Yankees in disdain. However, a recent article on a current call-up by the Yankees caught my attention. And I must admit that after reading the article about this young man, it is very difficult not to admire and root for him to be successful, in spite of the fact that he wears pinstripes, as long as his success does not come at the Red Sox expense! https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/61ffea6f-500f-32c5-b2db-404db588e150/ss_clint-frazier-debut%3A-yankees.html

Perhaps the Sox should consider bringing Devers up now to see if they can catch lightning in a bottle. At least see what he has to offer at the MLB level. If he doesn't show well by the end of July, then back to Pawtucket he goes. But the Sox will better know where they stand regarding the trade market for a 3B. If on the other hand Devers can hold his own, not necessarily spectacular, but better than any of the others the Sox have tried so far, it may warrant letting him take over 3B for the rest of the season.

I tuned in late, so can someone tell me what's up with the blue uniforms the Sox are wearing? Also who's the 'color' guy with Orsillo?

The other night at Fenway, Nava caught a foul ball along the left field line up against the grandstand wall, turned and fired a strike to 2b to double up Benintendi. Somebody has to have a sit down with that boy and clue him in!

Is it just me, or does every ball hit down the 3B line seem like an adventure!

I'm not a big fan of Barnes, but I'll give the guy credit. 2nd & 3rd with one out, and he gets out of the inning without giving up a run.

It's been reported that Price got into a heated exchange with a member of the media in the clubhouse following Wednesday night's game at Yankee stadium. Apparently a very serious confrontation. Does anyone know who Price's antagonist was?

Whew! Out of the inning with bases loaded.

definitely walk Judge. Now let's see what Porcello can do with Holliday.

Hey guys, the first thing in the intro to tonight's game was Jerry Remy apologizing to the fans, and the Red Sox organization, for comments that he made during last night's game that apparently offended a number of people. I watched the entire game and I don't recall any controversial comments by Remy that could be construed as offensive. Can any of you guys clue me in as to what comments are being referenced?

He surely did! The Sox of the fifties were no where near the caliber of present Sox teams, but they did have a few stars and Jimmy was one of them. He played CF between Williams in LF and Jensen in RF. I won't try to compare him with JBJ defensively, but he sure could cover a lot of ground and he made some mind-boggling catches by anyone's standard. I've forgotten which year, but he won a Gold Glove one season. Those who got to see him play, I'm sure would agree that he brought a certain spark to the games at Fenway. You just knew that when you went to Fenway, he would do something at bat, on the base paths, or in the outfield that would have you jumping out of your seat to cheer and applaud his effort. I still recall him, after a long run, scaling the bullpen wall to snag a fly ball clearly above the fence that otherwise would have been a HR. Darn, I so miss those glorious days of summer in the fifties, particularly an afternoon in the bleachers at Fenway in no small part because of the likes of Jimmy Piersall.

Not so puzzling. Pitching has been inconsistent, absence of power in the middle of the lineup, defense has been 'iffy' particularly at 3B, and team seems to lack 'mojo'.

I don't know about others, but these two guys are as boring as watching the paint dry!

"You are what you're record says you are!"

With Marrero belting two HR's tonight and Travis getting three hits and Rutledge filling in for Pedroia at 2B, who gets sent packing to make room for Sandoval?

I was born a Sox fan. It's in the genes. And my grandfather provided further nurturing by having me memorize the Sox starting lineup before I new the Lord's Prayer. Those were the glorious days of Pesky, DiMaggio, Williams, and Doerr, along with Eddie Pellagrini, Rudy York, Sam Mele, and Hal Wagner.

Supported by the ongoing deficiencies by the carousel of players at 3B it seems quite obvious that the Sox need to fill that void in an otherwise solid starting roster, particularly defensive-wise. So if they are not going after Donaldson, or other competent third-baseman, are we prepared to accept the mediocrity thus far displayed. Mike Lowell, where are you?

Supported by the ongoing deficiencies by the carousel of players at 3B it seems quite obvious that the Sox need to fill that void in an otherwise solid starting roster, particularly defensive-wise. So if they are not going after Donaldson, or other competent third-baseman, are we prepared to accept the mediocrity thus far displayed. Mike Lowell, where are you?

JBJ, Hernandez, & a minor league pitcher, just to see if they'll bite.

By the way, it was a little old lady in Brooklyn who wrote to Ryan and recommended brine soaks for his continued blister problem during his early days with the Mets.

Back on March 19th, I introduced a thread entitled 'On Second Thought' in which I suggested the idea of shifting Bogaerts, if he was willing, to 3B and giving Hernandez a shot at SS. I took all sorts of backlash for even thinking about moving Bogaerts. But I'd certainly, at this point, be more than happy to see Hernandez as the every-day 3B.

amen!

Quirky delivery, but sure is effective!

It's not Red Sox related, but my gosh, I'll bet that every member on this forum can relate: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/behind-the-tears-brock-stassi-has-an-inspiring-story-to-tell-232820835.html