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Why does it matter if they get work in on the mound or in the bullpen?

I know this is said every time, but some guys really still have no idea what the point of ST is for a veteran. In this thread alone, we have guys talking about the batting order again (LOL), Moncada "Struggling" and etc. None of this stuff matters and no one has any idea what Moncada's goal and approach of spring is. Spring is about getting timing too.

Yet high school pitchers are the most volatility and risky prospects in the game and it's not close.

I've seen plenty of sharp teams not waste endless amounts of money on Chatwood, Heyward, and Darvish. Those were three terrible signings.

What? So the Cubs don't give a bad contract to Heyward if they don't give a good contract to Lester? What in the world.....? No where does it say if you give good contracts, you're required to give bad 100+ million dollar contracts.

It's a joke.

Yeah, I'd say the injury rate is damn near 100%. I still remember when the Marlins took Kolek. Aiken 1 and Kolek 2. Two picks that show you how risky a high school starter is that early. In a draft that had Rodon (hurt as well, but at least made it), Schwarber, Turner, Conforto and Nola.

He's been battling shoulder and elbow issues for 2 years now. Maybe this will heal all and he'll come back as good as ever. He'll be 31 soon and 32 the next day he steps on the field to pitch. He's not getting any younger.

Sale is done; sad to see it. Always will like the guy and root for his dominance. His arm is broken it seems though; he wasn't even going anywhere near 100% and now they're seeking 3rd opinions which most definitely means the MRI was very bad. You don't seek third opinions to confirm good news.

Jake has now retired; sad to hear it. Thanks for the insider look in Jake Burger's mind chitown.

Jack, I'm just busting your chops. I know you like those guys a lot.

This is a really interesting deal. Yelich was already signed thru 31. The brewers didnt need to extend him because they're not buying out any years. They are basically guaranteeing him big money for 31/32-37. I love it even if it's not really a bargain for the brewers at all. After an off season of the brewers crying poor and not supporting their on field product - letting a star walk - despite back to back winning years, they finally invest heavily at market value in a star. Even if he was already signed this year, good on them for investing in their on field product.

Robert is nothing like Tim Anderson; he will take his walks if he doesn't get what he wants. He won't run 10+% walk rates, but it'll be around league average I think.

He just threw a flat one followed by two filthy ones; but the slider looks better in general. I'd like to see some in the zone swing and misses, but in time that will happen if he maintains the break.

I really enjoy Collins ability to work at bats, and that fact that he rarely chases bad pitches. Now if he can pair that strike zone knowledge with a personal understanding of pitches he best drives (and attack those more) he could really become a nice piece.

I've been in and out of the broadcast because I'm working on a model right now, but I've seen some. The fastball has been down in the zone too much, and it still looks a little flat but it's hard to say with it being down in the zone - easier to judge the life up in the zone. His off-speed has absolutely had more bite/break on it so far; SSS warning though.

I thought he kind of slowed his arm motion noticeably, but I could be imagining. Good break on it though!

All I'm looking for today: Swings and misses on the fastball Swings and misses on the off-speed he's been working on. Don't care about anything but those two things.

Nick is auditioning for a spot with someone else; don't think he's in line to be on this roster but who knows?

Nick with an oppo jack.

Robert safe by 87 feet on the steal attempt.

Plus, Moncada isn't having a great spring which obviously is scaring the team and Jack!

Anyone putting Bassitt in the rotation over Reylo is crazy, imo. Bassitt is 31 years old and he had one decent season with a 4.4 FIP and 2.1 fWAR. That was in Oakland as well - one of the easiest parks to pitch in baseball. Gio has been better pretty much every year - last year on a rate basis he was also better. Lopez is young and already has a higher career fWAR than Bassitt and he has untapped potential. It would be bad for a team to give his innings to Bassitt who has a very limited ceiling and no further development likely.

I think every single potential starter for the Sox this year is better than Bassitt.

Guys, I think Aaron Bummer is going to be kind of good.