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  1. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    But I know there are some fans who don't ever want to mortgage the future to actually, ya know, win the present. So let's keep -- and pay -- all our top prospects and wait for them to instantly mature and erupt into superstardom and someday when we're really counting on their youthful vigor we can hide the faces of the franchise a thousand miles away to rehab another injury instead of hang with underpaid underappreciated teammates and sap the energy off their opportunity.
  2. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    It was a hypothetical, like 99.9% of the suggestions here (although if anyone sells while they're in 1st, it's the Rays). But that's exactly the kind of deal Breslow needs to make asap -- and yes, giving up a prospect for a good big leaguer on an expiring contract is what teams serious about contending do every. single. summer.
  3. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    That was actually fun rereading. Still not sure what anyone's one definition of value is: money owed, years signed, WAR, but mine is always if a guy is good right now. So this week, I'd like to revisit the second page of the argument and suggest a Yandy Diaz trade for Kyson Witherspoon. Why would anyone say no if the AL's top hitter was available for a minor league A ball pitcher, and such a deal would transform a feeble offense into a bonafide contender that could win the playoffs and get into the World Series.
  4. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Oh no you don't. Last winter, when I said I wanted the Sox trade for Yandy Diaz, you specifically suggested that David Hamilton would be a fair offer. Shirley, you haven't forgotten our mild debate?
  5. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Hamilton! That was your trade offer last winter for Diaz. Nobody else thought it was enough, but just look at what Hammy got us instead (with Harrison as a throw-in): an entire starting infield minus a suspended All-Star!
  6. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Just gimme one bat, gimme one bat, mister, gimme one bat for more scores, Gimme one bat with some longball power and I won't post here no more.
  7. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Don't forget Movininstereo for Hamilton! Andruw has also been a big part of the resurrection, and has a .694 OPS vs. .651 for Hammy... ... though I still wish they traded him instead for Yandy Diaz, who's leading the AL in batting again.
  8. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I'm open to anything if Brez first adds a bat that helps keep the Sox in contention. August 3 is too late to wait for. But if they're still winning, I wouldn't rule out a blockbuster for this window. Now, which player would be a better change-of-greenery (Monstah): Lindor or Bichette?
  9. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I'd take France; he's a hitter I liked because he'd go the other way to put the ball in play. Nothing personal to legendary Rockies hitters from the past, but I'm just not in the mood any more to trust guys who thrive in Colorado. Ellis Burks had 20 homer pop in Boston and in his first year in Coors hit 40? At age 31? It was 1996 if that means anything.
  10. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Today I'm an optimist - that's why I want Brez to add a bat NOW. One trade, help the offense, reward the bench warmers having the time of their lives, and see what happens. They have an opportunity to take advantage if they really are smart. We're not having a fire sale or selling the farm, just enhancing the moment...
  11. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Getting antsy. The winning streak and pitching has the Sox legitimately back in this, but we all know there's no way they can keep it up through the entire second half without better hitting. Boston was as bad as ever with RISP in NY this weekend. The reason the Red Sox have scored enough these past few weeks is they're finally doing what most modern teams do to win: hit a couple home runs per game with men on base. Breslow doesn't need to wait to see if it will continue before he decides to buy or sell-- it won't, so he owes it to the team and the fans to get another power bat ASAP to help determine direction. A few trade targets and their ages, guys on contracts teams might not mind parting with for a promising pitching prospect (or two): Christian Walker, 35 and Brian Reynolds 31 -- basically a DH and an outfielder. Younger guys who would cost more: Casey Schmidt, 27, outfielder, and Spencer Steer, 28, infielder/outfielder. Old reliable: Josh Bell, 93. walker 35 schmidt 27 steer 28 reynolds 31 josh bell 93
  12. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Just ignore MLB.com"s assessment of Schaffner: "a promising infield utility profile" He's a shortstop, which means he can move anywhere. The ghost of Ted Williams just texted the Red Sox to move him to left field and clean-up in the batting order, with the nickname of Red Seat Reacher.
  13. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Anyone who thinks that trade was all Wong realizes that even though it gave us Fitts, the forecast remains cloudy and Gray. And it's always ok to just ask: Weissert?
  14. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Well, if they do sell that means trade Gray, hold back Early and Suarez, put limits on Tolle, Bennett and Sandoval, and treat fans to a lot of second-half openers -- even if they do bring Bello back up. Ugh. Edit: forgot Crochet. "Won't see him no more," said Clemenza.
  15. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    There's no groupies in Florida? He's from Florida -- aren't they afraid his homies will want to hang with their best millionaire bud? Maybe his family keeps him focused (mom never tweaked an oblique swinging her rolling pin).
  16. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Cleo Jones from the Miracle Mets?!? Batted .340 with a .900 OPS In The Summa of Sixty-Nine (back when hitting was as bad as it is today). Also caught the last out of the World Series in LF... maybe in his 80s by now, but he's a keeper.
  17. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Durbin's not just hitting, but hitting home runs: 8 HRs in June and July, more than Abreu and Duran combined. Only Contreras, with 9 homers, has gone deep more in that span. There's no doubt a few key dingers here and there have boosted the Sox in their 14-5 record since June 19. The way the starting rotation has been throwing, it doesn't take many runs for a W. But let's not pretend Boston is loaded with suddenly hot hitters (Seigler -- love the energy -- hit .350 in June, but he's at .150 in July so far). So if anyone thinks Will and Caleb are going to continue their longball pace throughout the second half of the season, then all those preseason pundits will be proven wrong about Brez needing to add a 35-homer bat to contend. Otherwise...
  18. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    What is the argument? Tampa is always in it, but has never won it. Fans of SD, Philly and Mets can't fault their teams for trying to win, either, and at least they have star players to watch and root for.
  19. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Hey, KEN: Where's the proposed player returns from each of the several teams interested in Gray? Tonight's bow tie stands for Elaboration. Sincerely, one of several readers interested in reading something interesting.
  20. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    A big part of the improved defense is also Contreras, who may turn the DP better than any Red Sox first baseman since George "Boomer" Scott RIP. And glad you added your list of adjectives to describe the '26 offense, because no poster has advocated for more hitting above any other asset to boost Boston the past few seasons.
  21. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Why can't everybody just enjoy this run of success? There's no reason to defend Breslow. We know his underrated new guys have spearheaded the comeback: Bennett, Durbin and Seigler We also know his big acquisitions the past two winters made the All-Star team: Crochet, Bregman and Chapman last year; Suarez, Contreras and Chappy again this year (and maybe Gray). But we all know the reason the Red Sox were in last place the entire first half of this season -- and honestly can't expect an entire second half of contention with the same roster... unless reinforcements arrive in the next month.
  22. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Red Sox fans aiming at a CBO trading his top young starter for someone who plays the same position as Boston's Number One prospect.
  23. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    They don't. What- Tampa is sending us Caminero? Red Sox FINALLY develop young pitchers with top of the rotation potential -- the literal building blocks of any rebuild. That is always the core back to respectability (see 2026)... and eventually contention. Trade your All-Stars on expiring contracts, but keep your good young controllables. Unless, of course, some team is willing to trade you the Number One prospect in baseball for Mason Miller...
  24. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Troglodyte Tanking Outtahere. vs. Always Approaching Attacksin Arrears.
  25. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Great example. Right now, PCA may be the front runner for NL MVP.
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