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Or Sogard to AA…

Monasterio is a pretty weak defensive shortstop. But he might actually fit in quite nicely at 2b. Especially with Mead out…

No one said that…

Can he play shortstop?

Getting too close to a dangerous non-baseball rabbit hole. In general, I would strongly disagree with some of this, but if it specific to Duran, I can concede that point. Plus we are in agreement he needs to go and I’m sure you’ve seen the wisdom in replacing him with JJ Bleday as a stopgap…

Buzz kill…

True fact - if you play that game sober, it’s technically called “Cucumber Ball”

Baby steps. 1. Golf 2. Tennis - adds a moving ball 3. Ping pong - ball still moves but racquet is smaller (and not called a racquet but rather a paddle.) 4. MLB The Show. - because it’s not Fortnite

If he does have mental health issues, they exist regardless of whether or not he seeks treatment. Whether he needs therapy or medicine is another matter not for us. But in either case, it’s just not a matter of “not growing up.” But I agree — seek treatment…

He’s reportedly got some mental illness issues. Expecting him to just shed them and grow up is like telling Stevie Wonder to just take off the shades and open his eyes…

I will take Arias’ growing pains over Story right now…

Also worth noting, Braiden Ward has maintain a .377 OBP all season in Worcester...

Precedent dictates we trade him for Kyle Harrison…

Plus Wong and Narvaez influence the pitching staff. Duran fails to get them run support…

If IKF isn’t the upgrade on Cheng, maybe Arias is…

Too late for equivalent MLB and upper minors talent. Higher profile and maybe even ranked A-ball players are an option, since their value is limited by their higher attrition rates. Basically high upside wild card is the goal here…

The Notin Plan. Guaranteed effectiveness of 100% at being labeled “somewhat of a plan.” C - Ignore it. The pitchers are the strength and are used to Narvaez and Wong. 2b - Already acquired Mead, which met with unfortunate early results. Hold the fort with Seigler, possibly IKF if he can return.. Or Mayer, who also is apparently not dead. SS - The Sox are 12-1 in Cheng starts. Once Monasterio cools down, go back to what was working. Arias is most definitely an option at some point. LF - Complete black hole. Move on JJ Bleday, since he is FA in 3 months and Cincy will listen. His LHH bat is more likely to be a factor against RHP. Just sell low on Duran. Don’t like my Bleday call? How did you feel when I brought up Mead? SP - Sandoval is good to have but add another since Bennett is probably on an IP limit and Tolle is likely to tire. Counting on these two will have ramifications on 2027. A rental like Brady Singer makes sense. (I liked Seth Lugo, but KC has said they’re only dealing rentals and Lugo is not on that list.) RP - As this is the last chance to add relief help, it’s another must. A rental is fine and, hey, KC is apparently trading rentals. I wouldn’t mind seeing John Schreiber come back. Bench - Ty France is an excellent RHH target. Blockbuster? If the Sox do feel the need for a controllable bat at some position, see what is available for Mayer . The rise of Arias, the bounce back of Durbin, and the acquisition of Mead have left Mayer with a questionable future in Boston. (Not urgent, however and Mayer might make good trade bait in the off-season as well.) I think you will all agree, this is most definitely somewhat of a plan…

That’s fair…

Bleday walks in November. Thats their motivation. Bleday also bats left-handed, which Boston probably needs more…

If Colorado is interested in building a baseball team, they’re not trading Goodman. And they do show occasional flashes of trying to build a baseball team…

For 3 years of Duran. Not really a good comp. Jeffers is a free agent In November

No, Duran did NOT fetch two top 100 prospects last year. Tait was ranked 90-100. Abel was not ranked. And Duran was NOT even a rental. He’s not a free agent for two more years…

Jhoan Duran wasn’t exactly unpopular last year…

Jeffers might be expensive for a rental, but no one is giving up 2 of their op 10 prospects for him. Minnesota got two top ten prospects last year for Jhoan Duran, but bear in mind 1. they were Phillies’ prospects and that farm was far from strong and further from deep. 2. Duran had a full extra season of control whereas Jeffers is a pure 2 month rental…

The thing about Arias is, if he struggles or doesn’t work out, you can undo it. Send him back to Worcester. “Just head west on the pike until you get to 146.” Done. You don’t get that with Gleyber.