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TLR said on Tue that McGuire was catching because Yaz was going to be in there 2 days in a row. Doesn't mean he didn't change his mind, but he did say it.

I’d be thrilled if we’re within 3 or less by whenever Lambert exits the game. That’s workable. Hopefully this is Gios only missed start and we can get back to a more workable solution next turn.

Three runs is never enough runs.

Eloy is fine. I’m sure that foot is just sore AF.

Dumb decision there that worked out

Wow nice play

Kinda diggin Harrison. Sue me

Glad Luis didn’t go full blast there. Not worth it.

What a nuke. Can’t but not notice closed batting stance last few PA.

Go up there swinging boys.

Worry about that then. Our best two SP aren’t even in the roster atm. Keuchel is no longer good, but he knows what he’s doing. At the moment, that’s all we can really ask.

Right. I’d fucking love to get 15-20 starts out of Keuchel. We don’t really have a choice at the moment. Innings issue shouldn’t even be a consideration in April. But nor should a DFA.

He’s literally our 3 starter at the moment. Which is sad. But it’s true.

Starting early is unusual but I like it. Excuse me - was thinking 710 start.

Per Fegan, Sox expect rain to clear by 630-645, at which point they hope to announce a delayed start time.

Every team does this. Teams and players don’t want to play DHs or give away off days. This isn’t some Sox specific thing.

Seven inning doubleheaders were a travesty.

well, the twins look terrible. Getting perfecto'd after a horrible game last night. Looks like Dodgers are yanking Kershaw tho.

Down from 75-80% chance of rain at game time-9pm to the 40-50% range. Maybe there is hope.

And AV has yet to start against a RHP, including the home opener. Like I said, its a limited sample size. But the early indications are what they are. Gavin only play 1-2x a week isn't ideal for him either.

Sure. If he's used sparingly and not the strong side of a platoon. Sample size is limited, but so far it appears TLR intends to play Sheets against all/most RHP. Hence why I'd get him off the roster upon Pollock's return and just let AV play everyday. AV doesn't learn to hit MLB RHP if he's on the bench against all the good ones. I like Gavin, but I also think there is a chance that last season was a mirage. He's got 2 option years and nowhere to play and he's getting in the way of AV's playing time. Having too many players that deserve at bats is a good problem to have for sure.

He doesn't get the hype Vaughn does because he has nowhere near the offensive talent AV has, nor the prospect pedifree. Add in that Sheets is a miserable defender anywhere you put him, and he probably has very limited value. He's likely worth more to the Sox as an insurance policy (and I concur that he is valuable in that role), or he'd be playing somewhere else already. Problem is, we have a dope of a manager that is going to overplay him. Once Pollock is back, I'd send Sheets to AAA until another injury arises. He's just going to get in the way of Vaughn on the MLB roster.

No, there is no scenario where that happens.

I think best case scenario is basically what you just outlined with a (needed) 30-45 day trip to IL in there. Sox can't afford to roll the dice on Keuchel in 2023. That $20M needs to be more effectively allocated.