Nick

Santana just sucks...I'm sorry I can't watch him hit...

Betts was paid $10M in 2020. Recorded WAR of 3.6 Verdugo was paid $223K in 2020. Recorded WAR of 2.2. Verdugo is being paid $644.5K in 2021. His WAR as of today is 1.6. Verdugo has recouped what we gave up for Betts with WAR of 3.8 vs 3.6. Whatever Betts does in 2021 and beyond is covered by his contract with the Dodgers We have 3 additional years of Vedugo. We also received Wong and Downs in the trade. It was good trade for us.

Cot's baseball contract does not show any type of payroll amount for Danny Santana. Maybe they felt he didn't deserve any money....just kidding...I can't help myself. So he signed a minor league contract on 3/5/21. His major league amount was $1.75M with up to $1M in bonuses. Sox picked up his major league contract on 5/21/21. So I'm guessing he'll earn about 75% of his pay? $1.3M or thereabouts? I e-mail them...they are good about responding. Just a fyi.

AL East Standing...Yankees and Rays lose 52-31 Red Sox 47-36 Rays(5GB) 43-38 Jays(8GB) 41-40 Yankees(10GB)

Mets beating Yankees 8-3 after 6. When can we start feeling sorry for them? They have tough trip to Seattle and to Houston before the All-Star break. If I'm Hal, I wouldn't worry too much about 2021. He better get ready for 2022 season. Aaron Judge will get a hefty raise this winter. Arbitration #3 coming up.

Thanks for the stats on Jim Palmer.

It appears we've lengthened our hitting order.....#1-#6 is more fun than #2-#5. Kike is doing fine now as a leadoff hitter....just looks more confident Renfroe is doing his thing from #6 spot I'd guess Arroyo will take over 2B when he returns...#7#8/#9 spot Vaz is Vaz...#7/#8/#9 It sure would be nice if Dalbec turned it up a notch....#7/#8/#9 spot

I've got NOTHING.....the team is playing well.... Even though he gave up a home run last night, I love watching Whitlock pitch. When you attack the strike zone often, home runs will come. The key is not to have guy on base on a walk. I love his pace. Whitlock gets the ball back and he's ready to fire. You see slow walking people all the time. Whitlock is a fast walker.

if this was a tie game in extra innings, would u consider walking the first batter to set up double play?

What? Different rules for World Series?

If this was the seventh game of World Series, I'd pinch run for Chavis........Duran maybe?

It's guy's first HR this year....no one was worried about him hitting one out.

Whitlock's stock is rising....pitching two innings, late with 2-0 lead.

20 HR 70 RBI...that's a decent year for majority of major leaguers...

Posted earlier....Bloom can tweak it....lol SP1 Sale (>E Rod)(4 yrs team control) SP2 Eovaldi (1 yr team control) SP3 Piveta (3yrs team control) SP4 Whitlock (>Richards) (5 yrs team control) SP5 Houck/Perez (5/1 yrs team control) BP1 Sawamura (2yrs team control) BP2 Taylor (4 yrs team control) BP3 Darwinzon (4 yrs team control) BP4 Houck? (5 yrs team control) BP5 Seabold (6 yrs team control) BP6 Brasier (2 yrs team control) BP7 Bello (6 yrs team control) BP8 Ort (6 yrs team control) BP9 Bazardo (6 yrs team control) C_Vaz, backup 1B Dalbec/Cordero 2B Arroyo/Kike SS Xander/Arroyo 3B Devers/Dalbec LF Verdugo/Cordero CF Kike/Duran RF Renfroe/Verdugo DH JD If we go with 12 position players, I'd go to war with the group above (ok, a small war)....they'll score some runs....we've cut out $30M plus $14M for Pedey..... Houck/Seabold/Bello can all start. Maybe our most urgent need is a closer. (no way I pay anyone $18M per year though) I believe how many of the teams set up the bullpen. Young, hard throwers, some will be starter. Bloom's approach is always look at internal options, look for stop gap players on a short, reasonable contract.

Speaking Of Trevor Bauer, he signed for 3 years $102M. He has the option to opt out this year and next year. I like it that he went for a short term deal even though he's only 30 years old.

Trevor Bauer put on administrative leave “The Dodgers were made aware of the allegations against Trevor Bauer late this afternoon and immediately contacted Major League Baseball, which will be handling this matter. The Dodgers take any allegations of this nature very seriously, but will have no further comment at this time.” Placement on administrative leave is not a pronouncement of guilt. Bauer is under investigation following assault claims from a woman who alleges that the pitcher got physical with her during recent encounters. The Pasadena (Calif.) Police Department has opened a criminal investigation, and the alleged victim was granted a temporary ex parte restraining order. Looks like he may be out for while. Hearing is scheduled for July 23rd. 8-5 2.59 ERA 17 GS 107.2 IP 1.00 WHIP

Yep and I like it. It'll give us another year of draft picks to improve our minor league teams.....playing the way we did last year didn't hurt me none, especially with Sale not playing. To me, it will always be a cheap World Series ring.

I bet if you make the suspension for 1 year, no one would cheat.

It would be reasonable for the Sox to add another left handed bat to their roster, and his blazing speed would also be a plus That is all I'm saying.....make the roster little stronger....Hey he may not work out but at least give it a chance...

Not to get sentimental here but..... I came to this country in July of 1967. I didn't speak a word of English. But as an eleven year old, I played and loved baseball. Sadaharu Oh was my favorite and like 90% of baseball fans in Japan, Yomiuri Giants were my favorite team. Game of the Week on NBC was a must see TV. I could have easily been a Cardinals fan but... I thought the name Red Sox was too cool....Rico Petrocelli became my favorite player. I played shortstop. As we approach July 4th, becoming a US Citizen was a very special day. I love being here talking about the Red Sox. Have a great weekend. (I left around 12:30 am and arrived in San Franciso in the evening the day before....will I have cheated death by few hours?)

Well, I would prefer someone like deGrom, he can opt out after 2022, leaving $30.5M and $32.5M (club option) on the table. That would be a long shot. Reduced spin rate for some is concerning. (G Cole comes to mind) SP1 Sale (>E Rod) SP2 Eovaldi SP3 Piveta SP4 Whitlock (>Richards) SP5 Houck/Perez BP1 Sawamura BP2 Taylor BP3 Darwinzon BP4 Houck? BP5 Seabold BP6 Brasier BP7 Bello BP8 Ort BP9 Bazardo C_Vaz, backup 1B Dalbec/Cordero 2B Arroyo/Kike SS Xander/Arroyo 3B Devers/Dalbec LF Verdugo/Cordero CF Kike/Duran RF Renfroe/Verdugo DH JD If we go with 12 position players, I'd go to war with the group above (ok, a small war)....they'll score some runs....we've cut out $30M plus $14M for Pedey..... Houck/Seabold/Bello can all start. Maybe our most urgent need is a closer. (no way I pay anyone $18M per year though)

He may end up being our best acquisition.....

Yep, if he already has trouble 'crouching' what's going to happen in couple of years?

English will always be my second language......apparently.