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...and none of those cheap solo blasts, either. I think he only has 3 solo HRs out of his 11, this season. 1 Granny 4 Three-run jobs 3 Tw-run jobs (Unofficial)

A Story Book ending!

When will Xander start bogarting this joint?

My second question: what do Flat Earthers do when the come to a mountain range?

I should pick a lefty, but I'm opening up a Story Book.

Do Flat Earthers move to Florida for confirmation?

Yes, 37-35! Bonaci, too (41-40) Kavadas isn 't really close, but 54-68 is not bad.

Wrigley is a lot like Fenway. History. Old Time baseball feeling. I can't imagine you not loving the experience.

Enjoy your time at Wrigley. I saw my first MLB game at Wrigley as part of a school trip back in 1967. (I lived in Milwaukee, then.)

Rich Hill on the mound vs Beau Brieske. 1. Duran CF 2. Devers 3B 3. JD DH 4. Bogey SS 5. Verdugo LF 6. Story 2B 7. Franchy 1B 8. Vaz C 9. JBJ RF One game at a time, guys!

I had added at the end of my last post. Arroyo? Meh. But, I erased it.

Great! I was writing Taylor off for the season!

Is that a proven fact agreed upon by all scientists and doctors? There is evidence that being vaxxed does lessen the chance of getting COVID or getting a large enough load to make it more serious and more easily spread. I can provide several links, but I don't want to get into politics. I suggest you google, "Does a COVID Vaccine lower transmission of the virus or lower your viral load?" and look for reputable sites to see there is evidence that shows you are posting false information. It's pretty much agreed upon that higher viral loads in infected patients increase transmission rates, and vaccines help lower viral loads.

Bell, I certainly can't blame you or anyone for reading my post as I wrote it. Someone asked where does Houck belong, if he can't pitch in Toronto, or something similar to that. I responded somewhat half-heartedly but also with the thought maybe not having Houck, Sale or Crawford for a playoff series in Toronto might add some incentive to trading one... I replied: "On another team, at the deadline? It really is a big concern. Same with Sale." I'm not for trading Houck or Sale. I put a question mark after my comment to reflect uncertainty about the idea. I still think their inability to pitch in Toronto could end up being a factor in a balanced trade offer. It would have to be pretty even deal for it to be a deciding factor. I wish I never said it. It wasn't meant as a political statement or to stir up a hornet's nest. I'm pissed he won't pitch in Toronto. I'm not alone. He should not pay more than the $45K he is supposed to lose, but I wish the rules were different. I respect that others disagree. With out pen in the mess that it is, we need every good arm we have. Your point about Paternity leave is a great one, and got me thinking. I don't like it when players miss key games for that and many other reasons, but I guess my priorities differ from those players and Houck, and obviously several posters, here. I'm okay with a player missing a game or two, everytime his wife has a baby and puts family ahead of team, but it bothers me that a player puts a personal belief ahead on team and those who help his salary be possible- the fans. I don't see this as a religious choice or putting the team ahead of God or family, but I guess I can see how some might view it like that or similar to that.

...and stating this does mean that's "all we care about." This is the Red Sox forum. It's not supposed to be about politics, so in Houck's case, we come here to talk about how what he does or doesn't do affects the team. It doesn't mean we can't see there is more to the issue than winning, team loyalty and fan loyalty or pleasing. It's just all that should be discussed here, or it gets political- like it has (not my intention, at all.)

Funny, your post right before this was very political, too.

Exactly, and he 100% has the right to make his own choices. IMO, it cost more than $45K to Houck. It cost the team and fans, too, by increasing the odds we lose. As a fan, I have the right to not like that, and wish he would choose the team over his personal beliefs or preferences, but nobody should be ab le to force him to get vaxxed. My opinion is also that he should have to pay more than just for missed games, but I know the agreed upon rules don't allow for that. I'm not advocating the team or league break the rules. I'm just stating my feelings, and no I don't think it's political.

There is a difference not playing 140+ games due to injury vs manager's choice, but yes, Kike was not a part-timer or sub from 2017-2019. I think the word "utility" can be viewed differently by people, and often times they are players who can play multiple positions well enough to not embarrass themselves, or they can be short-term emergency fill-ins, in case of injury or late inning PG/defensive replacement situation. I think that is a common view, but Kike does not really fit that notion. He's an excellent CF'er (and OF'er), and a clear plus at 2B and SS. He could easily fill a FT role in many positions, but because he's so good, defensively at many positions, managers use him at many positions. That should never be viewed as a negative, and Red will tell you he never intended saying he was a "utility man for the Dodgers" as anything negative, but I think otherwise. (Just my opinion.) Talking about Kike's offense is certainly up for serious debate, but I would just like to see people use their chosen criteria consistently, and not use BA with one guy, RBI with another, but then RBI's ignored for another guy, and high K rates being the tell-all stat of choice. Or, they pull out the old, "Well, many of his RBIs came in just one week," over and over, despite me showing a certain player is still among the top 2-3 in rbis, when you take away everyone's RBI best week. That falls on deaf ear, and I think it's because posters have preconceived feelings about certain players, and they find stats or excuses to justify their belief. Don't get me wrong, I do it, too. Most posters do to some degree, but trying to keep the rubric or criteria consistent should be everybody's goal, IMO.

I'm not saying break the rules and fine him more than allowed. I know the CBA covered it I'm just stating my opinion that screwing your team over should cost a player more than game pay. I also wish there were robo umps, now, and a few other things. It's not wrong to hold differing opinions, unless you are Swi or Red (lol).

...and blown saves and pen ERA are his chosen rubrics. Pen ERs in last two games 1.2 IP 1 ER 3.0 IP 3 ER Total: 4 ERs in 4.2 IP 7.71 ERA

I think players should lose more than just pay for games missed. On trading Houck or Sale, I'd only be for it, if we got equal or better value in return, just like anyone else. I might be more likely to want to trade them, because of this, and it's not political.

He said "possible weakness" and clearly spoke to the future, this time, due to the loss of Green and uncertainty with Chapman. Again, please try to keep up.

The team did not approve the vacation. It's unapproved for a reason Houck and others chose, along with the Canadian government. Sports players have to follow the rules like everyone else. If they choose not to, they and the teams and fans suffer the consequences. At least they won't end up in a Russian prison.

On another team, at the deadline? It really is a big concern. Same with Sale.

It did get that way, yes, but to me, this is a team issue. You do what it takes to help your team win or be in a better position to win. I don't think it's political to think a team should be able to fine a player for taking an unapproved vacation during a season.