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Well one of Grossman or Pillar will need to go for Pham, who is probably arriving later this week. But that doesn't really solve the too many over the hill veteran problem.

And a good beat writer corrects him on that.

He just like casually jogs after balls. It’s wild. That one in the 9th was a very catchable baseball. I don’t get it.

The umpiring has been insanely poor for the Sox this season. Maybe things just feel exemplified cause they can’t score any runs and I’m sure that part of it, but they sure do get bagged a lot on both sides of the ball. Also Maldonado just needs to go away.

Just speechless on Benintendi.

Lol that pitch was 3 inches inside.

20. Fedde has it now

I mean I can’t imagine dude would even out himself in the lineup!

Eloy! Don’t see balls land in that spot too often at Target Field.

If the Sox had anyone worth a s%*# on the beat, this would be asked of Getz at the beginning of the next homestand.

Touche!

Right, but they need to field a major league roster. They have a bunch of bad players, but don't really have that many no brainer DFA candidates. Its the downside to signing to many shitty veterans. No one is going to lose sleep over DFAing Lopez, or DeJong, or Grossman, or Pillar, etc., etc., but they also don't really have anyone in the upper minors to replace these guys either.

Perez is no longer a catcher. Don't believe he has caught a single inning in AAA this year - playing 1B. They could just call up Robinson I suppose and then DFA him when Stassi is ready. I doubt they want to put Hackenburg on the 40 man yet because its already fairly crowded and he's at least mildly interesting. With all the vets on the 40 man, its makes the 40 man fairly inflexible.

I really don't think its a motivation issue for AV. He might look like he doesn't care, but I think that is just him. He has to know that if he doesn't pick it up, he's a non tender candidate and looking at a cheap 1 year deal, or maybe even milb if he really keeps sucking. I am sure its eating him up inside. I really think a month or so in Charlotte makes a ton of sense for AV. From a roster construction standpoint, Pham can replace AV. Sheets plays 1B. AV can play 1B daily in AAA - its currently being played by a catcher. It also will give the Sox another year of control of AV, which gives them more flexibility with him moving forward. But being arb eligible already, he's making $3.25M this year - so he's going to have to show some life for that extra year to even matter.

What’s the wait? While Montoyo is a step in the right direction, I’d much prefer something more drastic and new. Jirschele obviously makes sense. Sizemore would be interesting just as a fresh voice in charge, but obviously has no managerial experience. I don’t think JR will approve going out of the org mid season.