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  1. Manramsclan

    Shohei Ohtani’s attorneys accuse interpreter of ‘massive theft’ tied to alleged gambling

    By many accounts, Shohei and Ippei were friends. So this could get even worse for Ohtani potentially.
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    The Frailty of the Modern Pitcher

    View: https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1767561982880739577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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    Offseason rumors

    And potentially makes it less likely they sign one in their 30s to a big money deal. This injury may reaffirm a philosophy that seems to already be a guiding principle.
  4. Manramsclan

    Lucas Giolito has an elbow issue.

    Do we really need to re-litigate Bauer in this thread?
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    Lucas Giolito has an elbow issue.

    $40 Million for a guy who may never pitch again effectively in the Major Leagues. It will be his second TJS. This is the worst case scenario for the Red Sox for this contract.
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    Rest in Peace, DaveRoberts'Shoes

    He deserved all the copays he ever received. RIP to a real one
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    FSG to make major investment in...professional golf?

    Very interesting list of names in this group. Steve Cohen (Mets) Wyc Grousbeck (Celtics) Arthur Blank (Falcons) FSG's Henry, Werner, Mike Gordon, Sam Kennedy and CEO of Globe Media Linda Henry Mark Attanasio (Brewers) A good reason why this doesn't infuriate a lot of people is that there are...
  8. Manramsclan

    Offseason rumors

    I agree with you which is why I wrote that last line. I don't believe the FO is thinking that way however. I'd love to be wrong.
  9. Manramsclan

    Offseason rumors

    I see what you did there. I think it's likely the Jansen trade speculation and rumor is related to to the remaining starting pitching on the market. If there is an upgrade to SP at a price they like (ie Montgomery 4/110) then Jansen goes. This would also be foolish in my opinion because if...
  10. Manramsclan

    What is the Minimum Level of Success You will be Satisfied with from the 2024 Red Sox?

    I voted option 3 but develop the kids is the clearest path to this team being better in the near term. If two out of three of Whitlock, Houck and Crawford can be reliable mid-rotation starters this team will make hay in 2025. Let's find out if they are because if they aren't it's time to put...
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    Offseason rumors

    Next year's free agent class is very robust, especially in the pitching department. I'm as disappointed in this offseason as the rest of us, but spending unwisely can prevent the team from improving meaningfully by paying big money to mediocre performers. If they start locking up some of these...
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    Chris Sale (plus $17mil) traded to Atlanta for Vaughn Grissom

    I think the characterization of Grissom not being blocked is incorrect. With Albies at 2B they wanted him to compete for SS and Arcia beat him out. Arcia is a vet who is a better fit for the position defensively and offensively is league average. He also is a D first SS NOW which is valuable to...
  13. Manramsclan

    Not our Star Blazer: Yamamoto signs with the Dodgers for $325 million, 12 years

    If I recall correctly, Yoshida had his own interpreter who was also a friend similar to the Matsuzaka situation that you referenced. There was some reporting on this, and I will try to find a link and relevant passage. EDIT: Not a friend but the translator from the Orix Buffaloes Link...
  14. Manramsclan

    Sox Rule 5 thread

    This is what I came here to post. Something doesn't add up. Either our pitching development is terrible or our evaluation on what makes a pitcher successful at the MLB level. Honestly I hope it's the former because with Breslow, Bailey and recent additions etc.at least that is being addressed.
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    11/24 at Magic

    I did not know that.
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    11/24 at Magic

    What a gift of a call
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    11/24 at Magic

    They need to go to the cup when the threes aren't falling. It's the same thing as always with this team
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    The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom

    You guys are being obtuse. This is exactly the type of trade the Red Sox should be making. That guy has more upside than anyone in our current rotation and has a little over a year of service time. From a pure value perspective a 37 year old DH and backup 1B/3B for an arm like that who is 25...
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    The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom

    I want a time machine to go back and kill Hitler make the trade happen somehow