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Abreu looks like he did winning the World for Venezuela this weekend. Plant that front foot and lean back. And who knew that Rafaela the All-Star, who made another diving catch, leads the AL in doubles. But even though both won Gold Gloves in '25, NESN ran a promotional ad during today's game spotlighting Anthony, Crochet and Story. Really? Just gimme Seigler screaming "Let's f***ing GO!" The good players actually steering the Red Sox rocket must laugh when they see that commercial.

Someone who can pop the ball out of the ballpark, preferably from the right side. The one common denominator in the streak hasn't been better hitting but simply hitting balls over the fence. Prime example tonight: 6 hits but 7 runs on 3 homers. Another power threat not only contributes from the batter's box, but stretches out the line-up by upping pitch counts and altering foe strategies when they're worried about one more guy on deck or lurking near the bat rack in the dugout. It doesn't have to be a '21 Schwarber... even a 1988 Larry Parrish would help (nod to the last Boston club that canned their skipper and then won 12 straight). Have already mentioned guys like France, Steer, Reynolds, Walker/Paredes/Pena (who knows what Houston will do), Riley Greene (Detroit has to get something for Skubal before he bolts, which means everyone else is available). Should at least try to see what it will take to get someone to deal a Heriberto Hernandez or Casey Schmitt or Zach Gelof. Adell is probably out now that we've added Jahmai Jones. Realistically, though, we all know with this administration it's going to be either Josh Bell or Geno Suarez. And even I will admit either still can help this sorry O make the postseason.

Those values look reasonable. I'm sure every ballclub is willing to give up about 9 Roman Anthonys for 1 James Wood. But would Washington bite? Where would they play so many Romans?

One man's treasure is another's gross overpay. We've seen hyped prospects and top draft picks flourish and flounder -- and those inconsistencies are guaranteed to continue into future seasons, which too many posters have worried way too much about since the Mookie Betts Debacle. Hoping and wishing and praying for some future core to emerge and lead sustained contenders that are all about championships is PR speak -- a worthy goal, sure, but realistic? RIGHT NOW, the Red Sox have a combination of pitching and defense that is as good as any other team in baseball. Give me just a little more O and go for it! As my friends John and Carly sang last century, "All we are Saying is These are the Good Old Days."

I knew somebody'd be paying attention in the Back Office. Just need someone in the FRONT to start paying up. Tonto!

This team is in a a position to buy TODAY -- the opportunity is NOW. Petal to the mettle, full bottle, go for croak, hit strikes while the iron is hot, throw caution to the WIN. And don't listen to the president when he commandeers microphones and cameras to rehash old delusions that have been fact-checked to be blatantly wrong every summer when he bloviates that "Injured savior will return and be better than anyone else we could acquire at the deadline." Even anointed faces of the franchise who've been sent home to rehab a... hurt finger.

Jahmai will interview Jahmai postgame. Jones: "Jahmai, how satisfying was it to finally get asked this question by another Jahmai on the same team?" Webster: "Here comes the blue Gatorade!"

Ya, well, you can name his whole list of career roles, but I'll still take the one where he inspired a few proteges to range between Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher.

Agree on the second point, as maybe the Sox have learned to temper expectations on their anointed saviors. But Anthony was only hyped by the org when he was first promoted for hitting the ball hard despite crappy stats. Soon after they were handing out t-shirts at Fenway Park of the Big Three -- before any had even played there. By the time they sent Roman (and Mayer) back to the minors and kept Campbell instead, everyone else was on board except the disingenuous front office. It took a 500-foot grand slam before they finally had no choice but to call him up and begrudgingly cough up $100 million bucks to keep him in the hopes of saving another hundred mil or so in the near future...

Maybe from the AA Portland perspective. Arias hasn't made it to AAA or had a cup of coffee in the Show or WBC -- places where the Anthony hype really erupted. Here are their AA stats (bold numbers are higher in comparison): Anthony 94 G, 16 HR, 53 RBI, .277 BA, .379/.494/.873 Arias 80 G, 20 HR, 56 RBI, .315 BA, .389/.572/.962 Franklin also has the rep as an excellent middle infielder. There are already concerns Roman can be an average MLB outfielder.

That's one way of looking at it. But I'm not worried about 2027, because someone might want to again protect Tolle, Early, Bennett and Rivera -- "it's their first full season and remember what that did to Crochet, who's still not the same... thank god Eyanson looks like Rookie of the Year; what -- shut him down immediately before we actually win something!" Buy a home run bat now asap and see what happens. Don't wait 17 more games before the actual deadline clock, because that may be too late. The offense needs help now and the team deserves it for bouncing back.

Did you even watch Wedding Crashers? He not only invented the concept, but extended it to funerals! It's all reviewable data, every rerun.

The rest of the Red Sox summer will hinge on Eduardo Rivera -- who will either be traded in a package for a useful bat or will take the spot in the rotation vacated by Jake Bennett, who will be traded instead. Rooting for you, ERiv!

If only Brez and AC had communicated my desires to her before our date, then she'd no-show and bolt to San Francisco. With flowers in her hair. Though that wasn't my friend with her, but the loudmouth from Mayer's Carshield commercial driving a Kar's for Kids.

The Cubs, whose front office also once employed an Ivy Leaguer with degrees in the molecular biophysics and biochemistry of confusing communications.

Can't play 3B; too short (not "short, too"... though listed as 3 inches taller than Durbin, which is ironic since most pro ballplayers are 3 inches shorter than listed).

You would know. But I would expect it will take MLB-ready pitching for Houston to deal. Early is hurt, Bello is owed lots, and Tolle isn't happening... so it has to be Bennett. Unless they'd want a couple guys not far away, like Eyanson and Holobetz.

Sea Dawgs have been playing Arias at 2B lately, too... getting him ready for a utility role in a big league stretch run (or showcasing him for someone else's run)?

I like Pena better anyway. He's a better hitter and Neto leads the league in strikeouts; I know Zach has big time power, but I'm so sick of Red Sox Ks. And we already know Pena can succeed in New England, drafted out of UMaine!

Or upgrade to Mrs. Middlebrooks and Jahmai Webster until Heidi Whatney returns.

If he's a shortstop he can play anywhere: Broadway, Vegas, Whisky a Go-Go...

Hey! NO POLITICS. (just in case there are politicians posting here hiding behind nicknames)

It's imprudent to expect the Red Sox offense as is to contend the rest of the season. Add a couple big league bats asap, and don't ask "where would we put them?" How about in two of the top five slots in the batting order. Why is it worth it NOW to trade prospects who may or may not be good in the future? Say what you want about this club's chances, but don't forget in the recent surge they swept both New York teams -- clubs that never sell and always go for it.

"By acquiring Jahmai Jones we've bolstered our outfield corpse," said nobody out loud in the front office. "His 2 homers, .137 batting average and .440 OPS from the right side are the perfect complement to Duran from the left side."

You got it all wrong. If women keep their virtue -- and patience is a virtue -- then men are the patients.