Recent content by JimBoSox9

On the other hand, what better way to make clear to ownership that Xhaka and Elneny can't be considered midfield answers, in the last week of the transfer window? It's the only angle from which not starting Ceballos makes sense.

FYI, I was surprised yesterday that I was able to sign up for Peacock for free through Xfinity (go to the Sports guide view, pick the EPL game, and the free offer popped up). Check your cable providers!

Gee, I wonder why that is?

I have some optimism that a full year of Arteta can get this current squad back to Europa next year, but we have to be realistic in that they need three Champions-caliber players between the central midfield and defense, and that kind of quality isn't coming in.

Counterpoint: more of the heavy lifting to create those goals was done by Arsenal's back line than Tottenham's attackers.

Looming? It's moved into the spare bedroom and going halfsies on the utility bills.

MLBN had a whole video package showing his oppo approach, he definitely has the JD style of taking center-cut fastballs to left-center as his standard timing. As long as he doesn't forget about pulling entirely at Fenway, he should profile well at home. Edit: fixed left/right.

I have to admire your commitment to staying on-brand.

I especially like how his mix profiles in a world where MLB really is serious about addressing the ball-fueled HR binge, it'll be a lot harder for launch-angle swings to lift that sinker and take it out of the park.

Is it possible that Xhaka was always supposed to be a center back?

Holy fuck, Hinch and Luhnow fired by Crane - PC on MLBN now.

Arsenal's transfer window needs: (1) Centerback (2) Centerback (3) Centerback

You can survive subpar LF defense with 81 games in Fenway even with a fly ball-heavy staff. If the dual #1 priorities are the luxury tax and re-signing Mookie, the obvious step after trading JBJ is trying to fill his role with players already on the roster. I'd prepare yourself for a...

If Man City gets a point tomorrow, we'll be as close to relagation as we are to 4th.

Arsenal actually carried play in the midfield in the 2nd until the goal, but this is basically what the final-third offense has been all season when not being masked by ridiculous conversion rates from Auba and Martinelli.