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Prospect #84 Ninth-round choice in 2022, University of Arkansas catcher Michael Turner, is an older prospect, but brings a solid set of skills to the White Sox: solid lefty bat, good defense, receiving and arm. Turner is also a "bit of a hoss," so there could be some James McCann upside.

McGuire/M.Maldonado come on down.

"This year, with the help of (Wright State associate head coach) Jordan Chiero, I really took off. He always kept me going in the right direction to grow every day. He did a good job of making me understand that.” His catching skills improved after returning to the position following two years in the outfield (started at Cincy) and a third season playing both infield and outfield. “At the end of the day I wanted to win,” Smith explained about his original change of position from catcher to the outfield. “My mind wasn’t set on playing pro baseball, it was about winning. Then last year everyone got hurt and they needed a shortstop. I have a selfless mentality to do anything to help win games. I still did reps with the catchers, there was enough time to get my work in and stay fresh, and that ended up helping out this year.” Smith pointed to “being a complete catcher” as what will be key in moving up the ladder of the organization quickly. “God gave me a unique ability to hit and steal bases, not many catchers do that,” pointed out Smith, who is the only person in his family to play athletics beyond high school. “This is the first year since I was a junior in high school that I was a full-time catcher. If I continue to improve at that, which I think I can, I really like my chances.” prepbaseballreport.com https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/239436/

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/dodgers-tarik-skubal-trade-announcement-201958660.html Basically, Dodgers won't make any big moves at this year's deadline...specifically, Tarik Skubal.

So a lot also depends on whether they can extend either Vargas or Mune instead...since they weren't willing to invest it into pitching. OFC this could also turn into another Chris Sale/Red Sox (did have the 2018 WS title) contract long term...although Garrett does have another six years left to go in Boston first. Sale was worth 20.5 fWAR/6 years with Boston, btw.

"Right now, Crochet isn't healthy enough. Sitting at a table in the back corner of Loco Taqueira after celebrating his personalized Sam Adams-sponsored "Crochet Pale Ale," the pitcher explained how he is "just hammering rotator cuff" exercises, trying to strengthen the areas in and around the shoulder area. As for when he will be getting the go-ahead to actually start throwing again, that still remains to be seen. "To be honest, I'm not sure just because I'm not there yet," he explained when asked what would be turning point to allow for actual throwing. "You know, we're having conversations every week and evaluations about probably every seven to 10 days, just kind of checking our work and making sure that we're still trending in the right direction. And we've been going that way for a while now. Since stopping plyos, especially, I feel like I've seen drastic gains. But as far as what makes you ready ... I mean, I'm not an athletic trainer, so I don't really know." Bradfo also confirmed on twitter his 120 day left arm injury clause in his contract that turns his player option into a club option in 2032 is in play for his injuries.

Three major injuries in one year leaves the team with tremendous uncertainty...when Teel/Quero was promoted as a niche advantage over the rest of the league a year ago, albeit an ongoing challenge to get both of them enough playing time.

Does someone really have a Cubs' Jesse Chavez jersey? Somehow that's about perfect for the National Anthem slapper? If it's not that affront, it's Miss America getting upset after her ASG performance of America, The Beautiful, where she has since been "body shamed" for being too thin or deemed by "trolls" as not pretty enough lol. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/article/im-miss-america-that-doesnt-mean-comments-about-my-body-dont-hurt-200153429.html&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjg1cqUyeOVAxXgKEQIHcklC6IQFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw3TsnALQr_gDP4NQZndqnot

https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/sports/older-man-slaps-fan-at-cubs-game-for-not-standing-for-national-anthem/ Almost expected a PCA jersey but it seems a handmade one with Chavez on the back…

Detmers

Not too late for Greg’s Tim Anderson plan…

Now it’s going back in the other direction if Crochet comes back and helps lead Boston to the playoffs… Just Braden and Meidroth for Crochet suddenly looks quite different, especially if Quero can’t get his head out of his ass the remainder of the season. This trade would still look better if they could invest the Crochet savings (not signing him long term) into Murakami or Vargas.

Jonah Heim would be another.

PLAYER (5) TEAM POS AGE CASH SALARYREMAINING AS OF 7/21 TAX SALARYREMAINING AS OF 7/21 CASH SALARY8/3 TRADE DEADLINE TAX SALARY8/3 TRADE DEADLINE FUTURE ALLOCATIONS ACQUIRED CONTRACTCONTRACT W/ NEW TEAM Adley Rutschman C 28 $2,675,134 $2,693,583 $2,132,353 $2,147,059 1+ Years of Control; 2028 UFA New Contract Victor Caratini C 32 $1,475,936 $2,582,888 $1,176,471 $2,058,824 $11,475,936 thru 2027 New Contract Tyler Stephenson C 29 $2,509,091 $2,509,091 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,509,091 thru 2026 New Contract Ryan Jeffers C 29 $2,472,193 $2,472,193 $1,970,588 $1,970,588 $2,472,193 thru 2026 New Contract Jake Rogers C 31 $1,125,401

Isn't +7 a season high for games over .500?

50 homers 2024/25/26 cumulative 0.1 fWAR

Jared Mitchell says hi!

Are we cheering for the Tigers to be unable to trade Skubal?

No no and no. That's what you would get out of Jacob Gonzalez for under $1 million. But at least he's not killing them any more.

Sox need reliever/s catcher and at least one starting pitcher. Yikes. Going to have to try Quero again.

Red Sox just won 14th consecutive...longest in eighty years Orioles 7 game streak broken

https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/the-2026-world-cup-won-over-america-and-proved-the-planet-wrong-184150962.html

Bonemer behind Braden? Surprised no Weingartner or Casteel. Fauske also lower than most lists. CF still a trouble area for now. Boston Smith?

"Lost behind the Caleb Wilson show this summer, however, has been the Swain horror show. The Bulls tried to give him point guard reps, allowing the twitchy, bendy 6-foot-7 wing to test the limits of his skill set. While Swain has a unique ability to pressure the rim, he's a non-shooter, which comes with inherent challenges in the modern NBA. Moreover, he can't really finish at the rim in Vegas, which was a strength in college. He has four made field goals in four games, shooting 12.9 percent. The passing looks stilted (2.3 assists to 1.8 turnovers). He's predetermining too much, struggling to react to defensive pressure in the moment. It's far too early to write off Swain, but Chicago has a bunch of forwards who aren't reliable shooters and a ball-dominant jumbo point guard in Josh Giddey who has never spaced the floor. That could be a tough environment for Swain, who might need more freedom than most prospects to work through the warts and gain the confidence necessary to maximize his gifts as a slasher and playmaker." yahoo.com/sports

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/dodgers-being-urged-not-let-165843030.html