Okay, perfecto's off the table, so is getting no-hit. Let's work on the shutout, then maybe a win.
Yeah, I see Sosa as being the placeholder 1B between Vaughn/Sheets and Cag (if drafted). Big if, if he hits.
SoxMachine's Pregame Sox Notes:
* A break could be good
* Prospects in town
* Nicky Lopez .273/.344/.382 over last 20 games
* Katz likes Davis Martin
https://soxmachine.com/2024/07/pregame-notes-everyone-could-use-a-break-from-this-white-sox-season/
Bryan Ramos and DeLoach/Colas could probably out-perform Paul DeJong's mundane output since the middle of June (.207/.250/.293), or Tommy Pham's pedestrian (.238/.340/.310) in the same time period. While it would be hard to replace Crochet's and Fedde's production, maybe Davis Martin, Sean Burke or Ky Bush can just be solid like Jonathan Cannon.
I agree with you. I think the only real option for a deal would be something like 3/$45m or 3/$50. Guarantee him 5/15 for his 2 arb years, and maybe you get a deal on a third with a buyout in case he gets injured again. But he's young and has little mileage on that arm.