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Yeah, I know. This is a pipe dream.

Yeah. I think we're stuck with these guys until they're in the last year of their deals, then they'll probably trade them for nothing of note. Team is going to stink for a while.

That makes some sense, but it'd probably just be a very expensive wasted pick because he'll be left to sink or swim just like every other prospect.

I would love to see some real investigative journalism with former players and coaches. Along the same lines as what @Lip Man 1produced, but talking to people who were on the field or helping game plan and scout. Especially those who went elsewhere and learned how other organizations work. I assume it would be very tough as I'm guessing it's a very insular and protective club, but hearing how backwards this organization really is would be fascinating.

Good squeeze. He was safe no matter what.

I LOVE seeing Chapman give up leads

I really don't think Robert went on that check

Vaughn seems to be the only one who cares today

Grifol came in here talking about preparation, but this team still looks like they've never seen any of these players before. Grifol coached the Royals and they still have no clue what they're doing. Unreal. I don't think he's a good manager, but it's clear this organization does not know how to scout and prepare their team.

At least Sosa hit the ball hard two at-bats in a row, I guess. Man this team is boring. Pitching blew games 1 and 3, offense blows this game. Just can't put anything together.

Royals playing excellent defense this inning. Looks like the Sox woke them up

Sox still can't beat the Royals

Keep swinging at the first pitch, idiots.

Long at bat, just wait for Clevinger to make a mistake. Team doesn't look like they can score two more.

Because they're awful. They figured he'd just figure it out himself, like he did in the minors. Baseball is littered with talented players who never made that final step, so it's beyond me why you'd ever make that assumption.

Sosa's swing is SO LONG

Can't throw low and in to lefties.

Singer throwing everything way down, and the Sox still swing then take pitches in the zone.

Maybe try paying a little more attention to Witt

Hey a double play! Don't see those too often from the Sox!

Not sure I have too many expectations for Crochet and Hendriks coming back, but even if they're mediocre they're better than 2/3rds of this bullpen. Won't matter much if the starting pitching keeps giving up 7 runs 3 or 4 times out of 5, though. With Moncada and Burger back you should be more consistent on offense, as long as they're all used properly. Haseley should be the RF most of the time, with Burger in the mix at 1B/3B and DH.

It would've been a good rotation, if they actually signed Wheeler and kept Rodon. Assuming Dunning was not traded you'd have: Giolito Rodon Wheeler Cease Kopech With Dunning as the long man/6th starter. Rodon leaves for a big deal after 2022 and Dunning slides in. Too bad the White Sox are allergic to execution.

The answer is "no, they do not".

I think they have to. He's done. Grab someone else off waivers and see if they can strike lightning in a bottle.