Autumn Dreamin

I don't even think prospect fatigue fully covers it. I think some people (within Sox fandom specifically) are trying to talk themselves into it being a tougher choice so that they can reserve the right to be mad later about the team making the "wrong" one. Roch being an uncontroversial clear consensus 1OA is boring to them, because it simply doesn't provide enough avenues to blame Getz/Shirley/the org for the pick in the future.

McGuire is starting to catch Kay, who he has history with (in Toronto, ironically). His last win in the bigs was caught by McGuire. Also, Fluharty isn't a starter, he's just an opener for an expected BP day. He might not even get to Quero's expected spot in the order. The bulk guy is a righty.

Thought it was interesting when he talked about how LRJ was very welcoming to him even then and trying to pay that forward to new Sox now Also he was apparently close with Yamamoto, who encouraged him to support Mune here

Love how these two have just been instant friends lol

Crafty cutter/sweeper lefty as TOR's opener tomorrow. Probably RHP Lazaro Estrada for bulk relief.

They want to get him innings for a possible transition to starting next year. I suspect the plan was for him to pitch into the 2nd today, but his first inning was so quick that they decided to just keep him available for tomorrow instead.

Braden just crushed a go ahead 3 run HR

Wonder if we see him this weekend, TOR had some TBA's coming into the series. Also...Corbin signed before Gio?

The home plate stream on CHSN is a pretty good vibe. Ballpark audio, including during commercial breaks.

Munetaka "Can he hit velo?" Murakami vs. 99mph from Cease:

Burke historically struggles in the first inning (5.73 ERA last year) and does better with an opener (<3 ERA).

Mets haven't learned that this is Luis' ball yet

Could be good for continuing to build the Sox brand in Japan

He's in extended spring to start

Fuaske triple, Carlson RBI single is a solid way to start

Or not

Quick learner

Schultz done after 5. Gave up a solo shot but didn't really break a sweat otherwise. 5K, 2H, 1BB. Sat 96-97. Only 7 whiffs on 26 swings today, but located well with a 72% strike rate and 15 called strikes. Cutter looks good. Becoming quite apparent that much of his struggles were injury-related last season.

Yep, lots of opportunity here. The 5% overage is actually just shy of $900K, so they'll have ~$18.5m total. Unfortunately, there will still be months of "Jerry will cheap out at 1OA" and/or "the Rays/Pirates will outbid them for Roch" ahead.

Promising to see multiple mentions of the bat speed development having impact