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Philly, NY and Chicago already postponed. Are they going to be able to avoid the weather tonight?

We already got that utility spot covered for the next three seasons, unfortunately.

Meanwhile, the Rays are six over again and the majority of baseball fans probably could only identify Wander Franco in their starting lineup.

Interestingly not Rodon's slider anymore but his FB. Has changed so much from when he would deliberately throw in lower 90's under Cooper. And rookie Ryan up there at #9 with his fastball. He's still pitching in relative obscurity for now. Finally, only his wife thought JV would be a strong signing at what the Astros are paying him at 38. Baseball's version of Tom Brady.

But how do you REALLY feel?

Winder won his first start. Ober won’t be out for long. Bundy’s is Covid-related. Archer, fwiw, has pitched quite effectively but not deep into games. Paddack better than expected. And Sonny Gray can be a solid #3/4 guy at this stage of his career. Time will tell. They have an incredibly easy stretch through early June with only two games against Toronto…the rest are sub .500 clubs, mostly the A’s, Tigers and Royals on the slate. I predicted 14 over earlier, but I’ll be a bit more conservative now and back it down to 8-10 games over.500 entering the first week of June without Correa, Ober, Sano (who has been Leury levels of bad), Bundy, Arraez (Covid) as well.

That Montas scenario is going to be costly. Ramos, Montgomery and Burger…at least two from that grouping. Maybe three prospects in total, adding one mystery pitcher like a Bassitt who becomes a stud for Las Vegas in 3-4 seasons from now.

Yes, some say the same about TA7. But they are two of the most important players in the game today, both on and off the field. And Buxton went through so many struggles offensively and just staying on the field without getting hurt that it has grounded him just a little bit. If things come too easily, players tend to take things for granted. “Imaging done at the park revealed what appears to be a non-displaced fracture in his right middle finger, though the Twins are waiting on follow-up imaging and doctor's visits Friday in Minneapolis to confirm the diagnosis. This type of fracture means the break does not run through the entire bone, meaning surgery usually isn't necessary for it to heal. The 27-year-old's recovery could involve wearing a cast or splint and needing to take several weeks off to let the bone mend. In 24 games this season, Correa has collected five doubles, two home runs and 11 RBI. Defensively, he seems to make athletic outs at short on an almost daily basis. And in the clubhouse, he's quickly become one of the team leaders along with center fielder Byron Buxton.” startribune.com/sports

No team in one of the two worst divisions in baseball (AL/NL Central) should start getting so cocky unless they are at least 8-10 games over .500. By definition, the White Sox wouldn’t have caught a team at just six games over .500 even going backwards across the last four straight months of play.

“Fortunately, the worst possible news here is a non-displaced fracture, which means Correa would avoid needing surgery, but that's still a situation that will take several weeks to heal before Correa could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment to get his timing back.” Most of the estimates out there are somewhere between 2-4 weeks. Would be forcing Polanco back to a position where he has struggled…Arraez probably at second.

I think you caught him in a conundrum where Sox victories/success >>> supersedes the individual financial situation of one highly-compensated vastly underperforming player. Especially as it would be a huge blow to 2023 financial flexibility as well.

Jack, you might have to give up on this battle. There's always Moncada at 2B or 2022 Moncada vs. Manny Machado.

Therein lies the argument...the impact of covering 3 2/3 to 4 1/3 innings of Keuchel vs. whatever they can get out of Lopez. With Foster, Ruiz and Kelly, that should cover 6/7 before turning it over to Graveman. So then the impact of Keuchel eating innings in blowouts either way to preserve the bullpen as well.

Well arguably you have another righty in Kelly coming soon to replace Lopez. Seems like Keuchel gets at least 2-3 more starts...(simultaneously dependent on how VV and Cueto are looking.) But it's certainly the most logical move available to Hahn at the moment.

Yeah, he was dominant two nights ago against Baltimore. Tonight, not so much. Rookies have to make adjustments...because the league and especially advance scouts will quickly find their weaknesses and exploit them.

Uh oh benched for the unforgettable Dylan Moore in what feels like an important game for Seattle.

Subway Series talk already breaking out in NYC.

Carlos Correa got hit by two pitches (had to be removed), team Covid outbreak and they have Ober's replacement...Winder, going tmrw. Also, Guardians 1/2 game up on Sox after taking down Blue Jays.

Jhoan Duran just got torched by the Orioles for two consecutive homers. Looks like their closing situation isn't quite solidified after all.

Tigers' games still, right? Yeah, one of the best memories of youth, along with Rooney and Wayne Hagen on the radio. Hawk and Wimpy the soundtrack of the 80s and 90s.

Sure, those same two groups of pitchers that arguably had Kade McClure as their headliner were going to magically morph into Rays or Indians starting pitchers. With that line of thinking, his 109 Sox victories in 2022 prediction seems a bit conservative.

Having witnessed the 2003 season, the White Sox are simply not going to bring all these obscure AAA/AA guys up for tryouts and eat Keuchel's deal after just 4-5 starts. They have to go with the guy who provides the best odds of at least eating 3-4 innings per game to keep from decimating the bullpen. The Twins (based on the total ease of upcoming schedule) will have some type of lead heading into June. The Sox will have to make it up the final four months of the season when the offense and weather heat up. It's also looking increasingly likely the Guardians will be a very dangerous team, especially at home.

Why?

The comparison is in terms of overall impacts on their teams the last two Aprils...nobody would have predicted the Guardians to have such a competitive offense.

He might be lucky to match Madrigal for homers...but he's their 2022 Yermin. Guardians carrying over good vibes into a dressing down of Berrios tonight.