hey there Red Sox Nation today we're diving into what might just be the most face palm worthy trade in recent socks history grab your popcorn because this story has more twist than a Fenway Frank picture this it's the off season and the Red Sox front office decides to send Chris Sale packing to the Atlanta Braves in return we get Von Grom and drum roll please $10 million in savings now I know what you're thinking that doesn't sound so bad right what what the oh My Sweet Summer children let me tell you how this has aged like milk in the August Sun first up let's talk about our old pal Chris Sail remember when we used to hold our breath every time he took the mound wondering if his arm would stay attached well plot twist sa's now the front runner for the Sai Young Award in 20124 that's right he's gone from our injury-prone Ace to Atlanta's pitching Powerhouse let's look at the numbers ra a microscopic 2.03 strikeouts leading the league with 156 wins already at 15 back in July top five another strike out for Chris Sail and a one two three bottom of the first meanwhile back in Boston we've got Von Grom now I'm not saying he's bad but no God please no no no no okay I'll say it he strugg struggling harder than a seagull trying to eat a whole [Music] lobster his stats are so low they make the green monster look like Mount Everest batting average a whopping Point 210 home runs three yes that's for the entire season so far injuries more frequent than a Duncan Donuts run what up but hey at least we saved $10 million right that's like Trad your Lamborghini for a bicycle and a Duncan gift card now let's talk about the emotional roller coaster this trade has put us on Red Sox fans I see you out there wearing your saale jerseys inside out trying not to cry into your clam chowder we've gone from inale we trust to inale we bust faster than you can say Yankees suck but wait there's more wait for it here it comes almost there the financial Wizards in the front office are probably patting themselves on the back for that $10 million savings you know what that buys us about half a decent relief pitcher or 2.5 million Fenway Franks choose your fighter now I know what you're thinking is there any Silver Lining to this cloud of Despair well my fellow sock sufferers here's the deal one we're saving money yay oh my God wow two we're um building character what three we now have a cautionary tale to tell our [Music] grandkids in all seriousness though baseball's a funny game who knows maybe Gren will turn it around maybe s will remember he's supposed to be made of glass or maybe we'll use that $10 million to clone Ted Williams a fan can dream right so what do you think Red Sox Nation was this the worst trade in recent memory or are we overreacting drop your hottest takes in the comments below and if you're feeling particularly masochistic hit that like button and subscribe for more Red Sox content that'll make you laugh cry and question your life choices remember in baseball as in life there's always next season unless you're a Cubs fan then it's always Next Century stay strong socks fans don't forget to ring that Bell icon to catch our next video