of course, this implies some uncertainty in the CHC infield. Shaw has 2B flexibility, I assume they want to mix Ballesteros in at 1B, and I’d guess they bring in somebody like Urias, Rengifo, or a bit of a splash like Eugenio.

Well, never-fucking-mind

Gotta be Houck’s grandfather, right?

Yeah, you’re not wrong!

Although, I do think Contreras was always the move, regardless of the drama at 3B.

I feel like I should retaliate by poking fun at the O’s recent rotation blunders, but it’s still too early in the offseason.

Uncle on the dance floor

No. Not him. Not them. Not like this.

2025 WAR totals (in a down year for JD):

He’s got opt outs each year, so he can wait until the Sox are ready to sign him

Must be drinking that eggnog

Agreement with Imai but want to move SP depth for infield first?
Let’s hope so!

With that size/extension he might not need to add much more velocity.
Already has a plus changeup for an out pitch against righties.
I’m thinking they’ll try to develop a pitch for lefties. They love a cutter over there

We could use “per game” metrics, and maintain the spirit of the record.
McBride is having an incredible season. I’d like to know if this is the ‘best’ TE play ever, not the ‘most’.

Were those records set in 16 or 17 game seasons?

The Sale trade is an all-timer

Should they consider a 6 man rotation?
I remember it was floated last spring before injuries.
Young guys get more reps while protecting the arms, especially those coming off injury (Sandoval, Oviedo, Dobbins, etc).
They can always keep Crochet on a 5 day cycle if they don’t want to miss his starts.

With all due respect, please no

You must be testing us with this one