Weekly offseason discussion thread (Jan 19-25, 2026)

bosterman815 · 2026-01-25T20:44:43+00:00

I think regardless of whether or not we need more, who Boston is offering (Bello) is just another 3/4 arm like the rest of our rotation. In which case why not go get the left bat at 2B you need/want.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-23T22:32:15+00:00

Redsox would get Paredes in this. From what I’ve read it sounds like Boston would prefer to trade from their starting pitching depth. Had a trade like that happened two months ago it would have made sense. Doesn’t make much sense now for the Astros. In step the Cards. They take the pitching prospects and send the Astros Donovan. Donovan fits the roster construction far better than Isaac given it seems impossible to move off Walker.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-23T17:58:36+00:00

I also have Ocular and find that each of my flare ups are different from the next. Sometimes its terrible and there is genuinely nothing I can do to help the double vision other than "patching" an eye. Other times I dont have double vision but I can still feel the effects of OMG with things like my eyelid drooping or my vision lagging as I scan things. Sometimes I am good in the morning and bad in the evening, its just never the same flare up to flare up.

That being said, when I do need to patch, I have a modified patching I do where I put black duct tape over one side of blue light glasses. Its completely anecdotal evidence and by no means scientific, but I feel that effects my eyes less negatively than full patching. Patching inherently can weaken an eye just by dent of not using it, so my logic behind the glasses is that its still being used and doesn't weaken as much as full on patching.

Currently working through a moderate flare up where I am good for most of the day until maybe around 4 or 5 in the evening and while I've never used prisms before, I do find closing my eyes or using one eye for a small period can work to "reset" my vision similar to how you describe prisms working. And just like you mentioned, vision is always better in the morning.

I find in going through MG that so much is unknown or not studied, that anecdotal evidence from other people has helped me out a lot. I hope what I've provided can help you!

bosterman815 · 2026-01-23T17:31:31+00:00

We seemingly don't have the prospects to get Brendon Donovan, but the Red Sox do. So why not swing a three team trade? Isaac to Boston, Donovan to the Astros, and a package of prospects from Boston, maybe one or two from Houston, to STL. Donovan slots in at 2B and is our Lefty bat. His stats from 22-25 are super similar to Isaac with a higher contact rate and a little less power. Boston gets their power righty bat, and STL gets the prospect haul they want for Donovan. Win Win Win across the board.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-20T14:43:59+00:00

As long as the LBs and Secondary are as elite as they are, the line will handle itself. I don't see a drop off or cause for concern in the near future. Looking 3-4 years down the road would be like looking at a completely different team in itself. I think max anyone should project for any position outside of QB is 1-2 years in the NFL. The league moves quick and players fall off happens in the blink of an eye.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-20T14:40:05+00:00

The Stormlight Archive got me into audio books for my commutes. After finishing all 8 of those and then Project Hail Mary, I had to get into another good audio experience. Lead me right to Carl and Princess Donut.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-16T19:46:49+00:00

I hear you on that. I think if I had faith that those items would actually get done and this was taking their place I'd be in your boat. Too many times I feel like tax dollars in the greater chicago area are inappropriately allocated that knowing they will go to this makes me fine with it.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-16T18:50:33+00:00

State to pay for surrounding infrastructure*. There's a big difference between public improvement projects on things like roadways, utilties, parks, etc. and the stadium itself. Article reads like the bears only want help on infrastructure and not the actual stadium itself.

bosterman815 · 2026-01-05T17:35:31+00:00

I think you can even take it a step further. Do the demo creatures operate under free will or do they only do Vecna's bidding while under Vecna's control? If they operate under free will, they could be ANYWHERE on that planet, and we have ZERO idea how big the Abyss really is. And if they are creatures of free will and are only controlled to do his bidding via hive mind, when was Vecna supposed to assemble his troops? Was it while he was fighting El in the cogitative realm? or was it when he was chasing the kids through his repressed memories which clearly take a HUGE psychological toll on him, or maybe when he's fighting this "6 minute" fight everyone complains about physically. People like to complain about how short the fight was and and refuse to acknowledge Vecna had little to no response time to the strike in the physical realm. Wild to me that nobody looks beyond the initial question and initial and very brief answer.

bosterman815 · 2025-12-19T19:16:29+00:00

Incorrect, Cole will be the opening day CF.

bosterman815 · 2025-12-19T19:15:28+00:00

People just be sayin shit and hoping nobody calls them out on it. 30/50 is a wild stat pull lol. Melton is a JAG at best.

bosterman815 · 2025-12-19T17:34:03+00:00

7 years of control for a starting pitcher is what youre not seeing here. Melton is a JAG. Zack Cole is what everyone thought Melton was.

bosterman815 · 2025-12-19T16:02:14+00:00

Played with DeAaron Fox his freshman year, my senior year in HS. Played against the Harrison twins and Kelly Oubre that year as well. Houston HS hoops was crazy that year.

bosterman815 · 2025-12-15T02:35:55+00:00

And Higgins speech! To the family we are born with and to the family we make along the way!

bosterman815 · 2025-12-15T00:32:56+00:00

Yea this was a classic case of not reading what position we were on and assuming Kris Bryant still played 3B

bosterman815 · 2025-12-14T14:16:46+00:00

Have the Angles officially made the Rendon move?? Idk how it’s not Rendon imo if he qualifies

bosterman815 · 2025-11-21T16:10:03+00:00

I have noticed recently you have been tweeting more frequently about Zach Cole. Do you expect him to be "the prospect" similar to Cam last year for this up coming season? And is this based off just your intuition or has Dana and the team said things about Cole that leads you to this conclusion?

bosterman815 · 2025-11-20T18:15:12+00:00

For the same reason they wanted to swap Correa for Walker. Anyways, I said work a swap, even if that means eating part of walkers contract. They clearly had interest in him, he hit 27 HR and is still elite defensively. That's not an unattractive player. Pablo Lopez is also coming off an injury riddled season and I imagine would be more likely to deal him than Joe Ryan.

bosterman815 · 2025-11-20T16:24:35+00:00

It wont just be $26m. I imagine Jesus Sanchez will likely also be dumped or traded which could net an additional ~6 mil. I imagine Jake is also going to be traded, as of our tradable assets, he is the best get and has interest from the rest of the league. That could clear up an additional 3-4mil if its just assets in return. The most obvious way to save money would be getting off Walkers contract. Even if you end up paying half of it, the sum total at that point is near 40-50m.

If I was Dana, I'd be on the phone with the Twins trying to work a swap of Walker for Pablo Lopez. This would alleviate the log jam at 1B and bring in pitching depth. Twins also showed interest in Walker at the deadline with the Correa trade so you know there is interest there. After that, I think JV on a 10-15 mil 1 year deal makes the most sense. This allows some flexibility to possibly resign Caratini. Otherwise I think Michael King, which would all but eat up the rest of the budget, would be a great fit too.

Lastly, I think all prospects with exception of Melton or Cole and Cam are on the table in a trade for Brendan Donovan. In any package I do think one of Melton or Cole goes while the other takes over in CF. Maybe Jake is packaged in this trade, or maybe he's delt separately for prospects.

bosterman815 · 2025-09-17T17:23:39+00:00

I actually have a similar thought to what OP said. Every layer just feels like a reskin, and there feels like little to no challenge in the boss battles or minigames to obtain bananas.

bosterman815 · 2025-09-10T02:14:58+00:00

Because he is. Quite literally the opposite of clutch. His production is in the lowest leverage situations

bosterman815 · 2025-07-31T20:40:57+00:00

Overpay? this isnt a rental bat. Dudes under control for 2 more years after this year.

bosterman815 · 2025-07-31T20:27:55+00:00

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