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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 05:08 PM) Because...of course. We will see if a team with two superstars can somehow be denied a playoff spot. Also sucks west coast. Baseball would be so much better with no divisions and a balanced schedule.

Knew he would pitch. Losing the leg kick did wonders for hitting. Great for baseball!

Turning a relatively easy April schedule into a tough one.

Avi single, Jose homer...let’s go

Get this man some runs!

I’d like to see Rondon in this uniform, just for a laugh.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 01:32 PM) Defense and wildness killing Cease I watched the start against the Mariners in spring training, and my first impression was he will be a very good reliever— like David Robertson. Not that they should do that (they shouldn’t). But he’s going to be a good big league pitcher someday.

Collins sac fly

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 01:10 PM) There aren't 4k people at this game. No wonder there were 300 level tickets for $9/ticket at noon. The Rays series should be in front of a few family members.

Nice control numbers for John Parke last year. Can never have too many lefties.

Didn’t realize how few pro innings Cease has. Hope he can make 26 starts this year.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 11:25 AM) Try not to get swept by a 64 win team, k? It would be pretty lame if the Sox don't go to Minnesota 6-5.

Bruce Rondon called up.

https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/982992472723853313

Also 40 degrees in Chattanooga. Probably a good night to pitch.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 05:31 PM) Is this about emails? Tipping my cap.

I wonder if Minaya is the first big leaguer this season to be sent down just for being bad. He was awful. Goes to show, spring training competition is almost a thing of the past. They’ll stick with you if you end the prior season strong.

2 down, 17 to go with the Tigers. If we’re better than them, might I suggest a Win tomorrow?

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 03:38 PM) O/U Cordell being up in 2 weeks? Not happening barring injury. 5 weeks at least- probably more, especially for position players.

Both teams are playing in the cold, but it’s hard to evaluate anything from Giolito’s start. f*** this weather.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:03 AM) Pretty hard to compare an advanced collegiate hitter in Benintendi to a raw Cuban in Moncada. If you factor in pro-rated WAR, Moncada was arguably more effective despite struggling mightily out of the gate. A strong middle infielder will always be worth more to a team than an average left fielder, too. I’m just saying it’s not wrong to expect Moncada to have a good season this year. Yes, if you’re mad about six games, you’re a moron. But they didn’t get a number 1 prospect for Sale to just be average in the long run. He needs to be one of the better players in the Sox lineup, hopefully batting 1st or 2nd.

QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 10:36 AM) Andrew Benintendi, the "more polished" player the Red Sox refused to trade, is batting .174 with no extra base hits. Please, I beg of you, forget this thread exists...cast it into a deep pit and move on with your lives. Benintendi played 151 games last year and had a .776 OPS at the same age Moncada is now. That’s the kind of season we’re looking for from Moncada, and I don’t think it’s a lot to expect from a former #1 overall prospect. He can do it, and I expect he will.

QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 07:47 AM) You're fooling yourself if each and everyone one of us isn't at least a little concerned over Moncada.. I agree, but I’m waiting until he’s played 162 games in a Sox uniform. Let’s take a look at those numbers in August, when he’s 23 and played a full year. Hopefully it’s an OPS+ over 100, and trending up. I’m expecting he’ll be fine.

Miguel Cabrera playing https://twitter.com/tigers/status/982631917488164864