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Ok I think this is the one I accept. My mistake on having to pay the Tigers + it was a trade where they paid cash. Ok how does this sound then ? Maybe the Sox talked to the Tigers and found out they don't want to pay $50K to get him back but the Sox don't want to keep him on the 26 so they put him back on waivers, hope he goes unclaimed and they can then keep him in AAA ? Or if he does get claimed they don't really care ? Small sample size but 2 for 8 with 4 walks but 6K in Charlotte on his rehab. So every time he made an out it was a K.

Ha well my paragraph above on Workman apparently is resolved now . By extension I'll guess that means that Vargas will not go on the IL and he'll be back in the lineup along with Robert on Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest.

I think it's just that it's hard for fans to get a grip on what he actually was at SS. How old are those defensive reports that said he's a 60 fielder and was that when he was playing SS or was he always a 3rd baseman who started playing SS because he had a big arm and soft hands ? He's a huge guy , how good could his range be at SS ? I highly doubt he was as good there as Amaya. He's built more like C. Montgomery. And he clearly needs to play at AAA . AA to bigs too much for him to handle apparently or Sox bit off more than they could chew when they paid the Cubs for him. He's likely to pass through waivers unclaimed and the Sox will have to pay the Tigers to take him back. They will basically end up spending around 75K ( What they paid the Cubs in trade (my guess 25K) + $50K to send him back to the Tigers) for the privilege of that 1 game .

Despite Thaiss playing well ,unless a trade return for Lee returns more than you'd expect, Thaiss should be the one to get traded since he's only signed for 1 year and Lee is cheap and under control until 2030. He also hits for power, runs well and has a quick release and a good arm. Plus he got off to a nice start this year. He has also played LF and 1st base. It's not really surprising a smart team would be interested in him. He has good tools and power is always in demand. Only having one option left complicates things as does Teel being the expected other half of the future catching tandem. The Sox might use that option if Lee remains in Charlotte after his rehab stint is over . He turns 27 July 25th. The Sox also have a decision to make fairly soon on Gage Workman. They haven't had him long after they got him from the Cubs for cash as a Rule 5 guy. It seemed like a bit of a stretch but the Sox must have liked his very good Spring Training with the Cubs , his LH power bat, strike zone awareness and a good fielding reputation. However , he had never played above AA until this rehab stint and his fielding rep took a hit in his MLB time with the Cubs and his 1 game with the Sox at 3rd base. He is reputed to have a very good arm. They could pay the Tigers to take him back but that would seem odd to have paid to have him for such a short period of time. If Vargas is put on the IL Workman will definitely get another shot soon . We should get more clarification if Vargas can't play Tuesday or Wednesday against the Reds. The infield seems overcrowded as the MLB level now with Rojas back. Vargas has a calf "issue" . The OF has been in disarray all season . Tauchman has had multiple hamstring issues. He's now on his rehab assignment at Charlotte and should be back next week. Slater may never be back with his meniscus tear. Benintendi is eligible to come back May 15th from his 2nd time on the IL this season from his left calf strain. Not sure if he'll have any rehab time in Charlotte The 1st injury was his left adductor. We may also see the Sox debut of relief pitcher Yoendrys Gomez who the Sox claimed from the Dodgers. He was only on the Dodgers for 2 weeks and 3 appearances . In 4.1 innings he gave up 7 runs on 10 hits.

The Sox record is 5 and 6 in May. They have Monday off and will be looking to get to .500 for the month on Tuesday against the Reds in Cincinnati.

Bullpen was stellar today only giving up 1 run in 5 innings. Vasil pitched 3 and gave up the 1 run but got the win in relief of Burke to pitch the 5th, 6th and 7th inning. Gilbert and Booser pitched perfectly in the 8th and 9th and picked up a hold and a save. The BP also only issued 1 walk in those 5 innings after Burke issued 5 in 4 innings. Thaiss gunned down 3 runners , 2 stealing 2nd and picked off a runner at 3rd who strayed too far down the line on another attempted steal of 2nd with men on 1st and 3rd with 2 out ending a Marlins threat in the 4th. Meidroth went 2 for 4 with a single and double and got a nice force out at 3rd on a GB in the hole. Props to Rojas for managing to find the base while on the move and catching the throw while moving backwards. Palacios was on base 3 times going 1 for 2 with 2 walks. Robert and Vargas were rested for the 2nd day in a row with various ouchies.

Teams saves .Brandon Eisert also has one.

Tim Elko's 1st Big League hit was a 3 run 💣in the 6th that led to the Sox 4-2 victory. White Sox win the rubber game of the 3 game series and also win their 3rd series of the year . The Sox also won their 12th game of the season and Cam Booser picked up only the 2nd Sox save of the year by pitching a scoreless 9th inning. Memorable Mother's Day !

2nd save and Earl liked them 😋

Had a few drinks ? 😋

Bam !

Didn't exactly call it.I think I said it would be nice if he hit a 3 run HR early. 6th AB in his 2nd game will do. 🙂

Oh yes a few days ago I called a 3 run HR !

Very nice defense that inning.

Sox got a run so that means Burke ,will give up at least 1.

Burke walking the high wire too

I noticed that also in the box score.Probably due to weather since it wasn't mid inning when he was removed. Didn't have the best control. 41 pitches, 21 strikes, 2 walks ,4 K ,0 hits.

Need 2 to tie 3 to win . 🙏

He didn't get the 2 high pitches that were both showing up solid white on that TV strike zone. The low one was the most egregious . Definitely in the zone .

Gilbert got hosed a bit .

Last 2 pitches are strikes with ABS now a walk.

That was strike 3 with ABS and now he's on 2nd.

No Robert, No Benintendi, no Vargas. Tauchman, Lee , Workman all playing in AAA all supposedly back soon. Not sure of Benintendi status. They just invested in Workman , so he can't stay in the minors. Tauchman will come up too. If Lee isn't called up they use his last option. Elko not likely to be around in a week -10 days from now .

I didn't see it myself. One of our posters said it early in the gamethread.

Sore knee