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Thanks for the random weekly Torkelson update.

You seem a bit angry.

Compared to the other contenders, this isn't true at all. There's no comfortably above replacement level cover at 2B, 3B, or SS.

I completed my second mock draft and posted it over at FutureSox. https://www.futuresox.com/2021/03/15/2021-mlb-mock-draft-2/

Being out with shoulder issues for three weeks, after season ending shoulder injury, is a good sign to you? I commend your uninhabitable optimism

Not only that oh well. When the sox traded for him I was excited for the return. That said not all trades work out. If the sox never win anything, I'm not going to look back and say it was the Rutherford trade that was the difference.

Dude he is likely to start out in Triple A.

Man I need some real action and not anymore hot takes based on meaningless spring training results.

So what? Rutherford sucks and is nothing more than organizational filler.

How are you not comfortable with Engel as your #4 and Leury as your #5? Goodnight.

I hate this narrative. We have very good depth everywhere except SP and C.

I think Lucroy and Collins both make the team.

They are compared as the top 1b prospects. I wonder if Vaughn should be seen as the top 1b prospect about torkelson at that point.

Yermin?

You would think it’s one of those two or Lynn. If it was Madrigal, Harold would have sworn.

There was definitely a salary dumping component to the trade that reduced the return. What’s truly sad is we almost ended up Luzardo+ for just Robertson and certainly could have gotten something nice if we dealt Kahnle alone.

Agreed. I held out hope for him all last year because of reports out of the alternate site. This spring he's looked exactly the same. A lot of weak grounders to the second baseman. No biggie. Onto the next. It does hurt, however, when I remember the Sox were "this close" to trading Robertson to the Nationals for Jesus Luzardo. Oh, what might have been.

Fully agree. To be honest, I’m still more upset about the secondary pieces being so lackluster at the time of the trade than what’s transpired with Rutherford because he was simply a gamble that didn’t work out. I never had much faith in Clarkin or Tito whatever the fuck his name was.

unlike last year he looked like a big league pitcher today.

Organizational filler that grounded into a double play when we had a great chance to BEAT THE CUBS. Yes, I am angry. We gave up Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Kahnle (that's the one that really hurt) for a guy who will never make Triple A. I don't even know; I just want to b****. Has Rutherford ever made it to Triple A?

Colome would’ve saved it

Vaughn is so good.

Crochet giving up some solid contact. His fastball doesn't seem as effective at 96-98.

My gut says more credit for this should go to clubhouse leaders like Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu. But TLR could be part of that.

Absolutely comfortable with Leury.. Even pretty comfortable with Mendick for short stretches.

The lead runner is entitled to the base. Maybin was safe the other guy was out.

The lack of depth on this roster is a real concern.

Thanks, I guess this isn't available on the YouTube SmartTV app but only on the web.

Exit stage left.

I think when hitters know that he's got that wicked curve in his pocket and it's back in his arsenal, we'll see fewer people able to just sit dead-red on him.

Don't know why neither stream is working for me. Dammit.

So when does Madrigal not have enough time in to be ready for the season. I was a big fan but am now sliding over to questioning his durability and size to be an every day major league player.

Roy Robertson Harris getting 14M guaranteed from the Jags. This should be worth a 5th round comp pick next year (depending on whether the Bears sign someone that cancels this out).

Precautionary for an abdominal strain for Robert. Hopefully nothing.

If you have a smart TV( most people do now) then just add the MLB app. It's good for Sox highlights and interviews when u pick the Sox as your favorite team. Not sure if you will be able to see the game . I can, because the app includes my subscription to MLB TV. But many ST games are televised. Once the game starts just click on Scores and you will see all the scheduled games listed, then click on the game and pick the TV icon or the speaker icon for radio broadcast if they are allowing free watching or listening still. You might have to subscribe to MLB.com 1st but it's free and easy.

Wonder why Madrigal has been absent lately.

Yup 18 or so spring training PA seals the deal for Vaughn. Spring training narratives are a hoot.

According to fangraphs, he does. Though I felt like he has out when the Sox claimed him.

I went back to 2005 for all the HS catchers selected in the first and supplemental first round. HS catcher is by far the worst pick a team can make in the 1st round. Brandon Snyder Maxwell Sapp Hank Conger Devin Mesoraco Travis d'Arnaud Brett Lawrie (didn't know he was a HS catcher) Kyle Skipworth Steve Baron Kellin Deglan Justin O'Conner Blake Swihart Brett Austin (didn't sign) Stryker Trahan Clint Coulter Steve Bean Reese McGuire Nick Ciuffo Blake Anderson Chase Vallot Tyler Stephenson Anthony Siegler Noah Naylor Tyler Soderstrom Drew Romo None selected in 2016, 2017, 2019

If Vaughn starts the year in the minors, they could break camp with 3 with Collins being the "primary DH." Of course Grandal could see at bats there too.

Is this an open competition? I hope Collins gets it or is it practically a forgone that Lucroy is the backup? @Y2Jimmy0

I got by second Pfizer shot on Friday. I had absolutely no side effects. My arm was a bit sore for a day, but it was nothing more than discomfort. I know different people are affected differently, but most people I know who have gotten the vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) have had little to no issues. It's exciting to see 3-4 million shots give per day. If the pace continues, and supply keeps up, we could be at her immunity quicker than anticipated.

Torkelson finally got his first hit but he is 1 for 17 with 10 Ks and 3 walks. I wouldn't be worried about 1 for 17 if I was a tigers fan but 10 Ks in 20 PAs clearly shows that he is not ready at all and probably won't be ready until mid 2022.Vaughn on the other hand looks pretty good, hitting 300 with good plate discipline and decent strikeout numbers (16% so far this spring, if he can keep that under 20 this season it would be great).

366 days after I cleaned out my office, I made it.

Those were some of my favorite rosters and early in my fandom. I started really getting into it in like 1997. I don’t think that system was even close to this current one, especially finished top-end talents. We all know the names. I just think these current guys could turn into legit all stars at like almost every single position on the field. And that’s not even chugging the koolaid. Sipping for sure- chugging, surprisingly not. Agree?

Looks slimmer to me, has had a very good spring

Dude shoulda been fired years ago. He should feel bad for his poor work.

He's on a minor league contract because he's been out of baseball for 2 years after a very harrowing and unusual injury. He's only sucked when healthy in the depths of your vivid imagination; one that believes I stated he was going to return to an all-star caliber player.