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Give him some of that Nelson Cruz juice then.

I could see Edwin struggling a bit this season moreso because of his father's passing (or he could just flat out rake in honor of him). I've seen plenty of players handle death differently during a season.

He crushed that hanger. Also saw Jose Contreras in the dugout!

I'll take Olivarez. Sox are thin on quality LHP prospects in the system and he would be a fun follow personally at age 19.

Nice single by Rutherford there.

God speed Vaughn. Not that he is a defensive dynamo, but he is much better than Abreu over there from what I've seen.

Yermin really wants that 26th man spot. His interview with Garfien was outstanding.

GRAND SLAM YERMINATOR!

I'd much rather him win the 2B job over Leury personally. Get the kid some PAs.

Why does it have to be bad? Sox pitching can easily give up 2-3 runs and still be down 3-0, 3-1, 2-0, etc.

@SouthWallace just wanted to shout out your updates have not gone unnoticed. Some of us really appreciate it man.

I'm trying to figure out who is the better spring training hitter between him and Matt Davidson.

Some Hawks surprised when Lehner moved out

Hell of a game despite the loss. I'm probably one of the few that hopes Saad stays around. He'll frustrate you with his lack of finish, but he does sooo much good out there that it easily offsets that. Plus he's always been durable (minus this season and he'll still likely play 70 games). I've always been pro Saad... (barring someone overpaying to acquire him) Oh and St. Louis just helping out the Hawks future (draft). You love to see it.

Yea there's not a chance in hell he's coming back.

Tell them we'll give them Fulmer for Deivi Garcia. They can bet on the former 1st rounder. Better yet, Fulmer has huge untapped potential.. better get that Dominguez kid instead.

Preach. Been clamoring for a prep guy for a while. Get the lower level talent in order. Sox are way too top heavy. I'm okay with them going prep afterwards if they do take a college guy at #11 too, but I'd much rather see a highly touted kid who is a top 5-10 talent in the draft from all scouting/reports go to us.

Ricky's boys don't quit!

Never would've thought a poster would think JR isn't loyal regarding anyone. Almost reminds me of DWade's asinine statement about that when he was a FA (the first time).

Still a far cry from the 99-101 (t102) he regularly hit in the past, but it's great to see him out there and healthy.

Cordero looks great. Hitting 99 out there.

He said his fitness though which is way different. If he was getting fatter per year then he'd have a case.

You can be skeptical about being scared of Moncada regressing cause of his BABIP. Or being a bit of a b**** regarding (soft tissue) injuries. But his overall fitness is waaaaay down on the list. Other than Robert and Kopech he's probably the most fit guy on the team and always takes care of himself in that regard. Has a bit of a "pretty boy" vibe to me which only helps as well (gotta look good for the ladies).

Not counting Rodon or the high school kids... Giolito, Kopech, Cease, Lopez, Dunning, Stiever, Lambert, Flores, Pilkington... our biggest weakness is in the lower minors. I just don't see it personally but I suppose they 'could' do it one last time (maybe prioritize a college LHP) and then go prep the next two picks similar to last draft. I personally would just like to get a 1st round talent prep player in this organization.

I'm almost positive that is exactly what they're gonna do. Doesn't mean Grandal has to sit either (they might bench Encarnacion the first game and have him pinch hit if needed).