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They won in my MLB the Show 18 Franchise! Whoops...... Thanks for clarifying.

I would, but aren't there rules? They won yesterday, so doesn't the same person do it?

Kind of ironic how the argument can be made that as of right now, Giolito looks like he has a better chance to stick in the rotation than Lopez, given how hot he started off the year.

Hell of a season by him. If he can continue to be this dominate as stick as a starter, Sox have one hell of a 1-2 punch with him and Kopech.

Honestly, I don't find it surprising at all. The prefrontal cortex isn't fully developed until around age 25. That's the part of the brain that responds to situations with good judgment and an awareness of long-term consequences by controlling impulses and emotion. Teens will be teens.

I wouldn't expect Shields going anywhere at this point. Garfien had a new Kopech podcast and said the Sox had Shields pick him up at the airport and show him the ropes around the stadium (including a game of catch) for 3 hours on Monday. The Sox also have Kopech's locker strategically in-between both Shields and Giolito. They clearly want Shields to be the go-to guy for advice. And before everyone jumps all over this with the "Shields sucks" posts - James Shields had an extremely successful pitching career. His time with the Sox may have been mediocre and disappointing, but he still has plenty of pitching knowledge that the younger guys can learn from. It's not the end of the world if he sticks through the rest of the season, and I honestly feel comfortable knowing the Sox have a guy that can eat up innings while the younger guys take their lumps and bruises as they all approach career highs in IP.

Like a few have stated throughout this thread, the Sox have Fry, Bummer, Frare, plus Cedeno. Avilan was expendable. I am a little surprised more teams didn't have any interest in him. Still would rather give guys like Fry and Bummer more chances though if the Sox felt Avilan didn't have a place moving forward. At the end of the day, he was a LOOGY on a bad team with good K/9. That *should* be replicable when the time come to repeat.

Plus I have a feeling the Sox may use this depth to help fill other areas of need via trade. Good problem to have though!

Guess that means no Renteria for tomorrow's game?

Not including tonight: Palka: 35 G - .223/.260/.404 Davidson 60 G - .204/.310/.403

Nice start from Gio. He is really starting to show signs of improvement. Like a totally different pitcher than earlier in the season. Palka is so fun to watch. Love seeing him stick it to his former org.

Anderson statistically has hit LHP very well over the course of his career - a .302 AVG.

There is but I don't think it is going to affect him. Per wikipedia: "...and also fewer than 45 days on the active rosters of major league clubs (excluding time on the disabled list or any time after rosters are expanded on September 1)."

So long as he doesn't pass 50 IP this year.

How is he allowed to rehab if he was suspended and not yet eligible to return?

Good article, but 1 problem I have with it is it doesn’t take into account potential additions by the Sox. Sox will be involved in the FA market - to what degree and how successful is another story. But that will surely affect available positions as well.

Yep https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/eloy-jimenez-on-his-white-sox-future-and-the-first-hell-accomplish-on-day-1/

Hope Hansen gets back into form tonight.

I don't think it's out of line to ask for the fans to show their support though. Plus he clearly identified us (the diehards), so I think what he was implying is that he would like to see more of our/this boards love for the team than a casual fan. It would be nice if the Sox had more recognition in the city than they do. It can't possibly help someones mentality to be on a shitty baseball team and also have empty stands.

I'll be first to admit, I completely wrote this guy off - but he is having a very good season. Great to see the Sox have what appears to be so much depth right now in the OF.

Really great listen. I'd also recommend anyone that doesn't regularly listen to this podcast to give this one a listen. Coop talks a lot about the prospects in the system.

Why do I feel like Glasnow is the perfect fit for TB and their unique “starting” rotation-by-committee?

James Shields hasn't checked enough boxes to deserve a trade rumor.

Wouldn't be a Trade Deadline unless Jerry Dipoto gets involved.