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I like Leury. I fully expect the Sox to bring him back on a 2 year $5-7M deal and I am in full support. When he’s not overused, he’s the perfect bench guy.

Gonna be tough for Romy to crack in at SS in TAs absence after Leury’s last 2 games there. Wowza!

Have a series Leury!

He probably did. Was moreso just speculating on a potential reason why the Sox didn't give him a chance with a September call-up as opposed to Foster. Also would need to make 40 man room, so of course that is a factor as well.

Right. Luis Gonzalez kind of sucks. He was incredibly unlikely to survive the winter on the 40 man anyway.

Kyle Crick is supposed to be a grade A asshole. I wouldn't doubt if that had something to do with it.

Booooo. I prefer 89.

Yah, I am surprised to see Sheets back. Honestly thought we wouldn't see him til next Summer. I don't really see the Sox playing him over Goodwin. They're both bad in RF, but Goodwin may be a little better out there. Goodwin is still hitting .272/.374/.517 against RHP, so that is pretty good.

Steiver is hurt and done for 21. Lambert is truly only option.

Romy listed as #89 on the ChiSox.com roster. Love it.

A little surprised to see them cut bait with Lamb. Was the right move tho. Could have done in a few weeks ago instead of brining him back from the IL.

Which...to be fair...LH hitting is needed on this roster. But yeah. I'd probably just DFA Rutherford and keep Lamb around for now, but he's definitely in the consideration pile for the axe. Still need to find room for Engel, Collins and Marshall. My guess is Mendick, Lamb and Wright will be the casualties, with the latter two getting DFA'd.

Was pretty obvious what they were doing from the beginning.

I don't think Collins is eligible for a few more days. I bet Collins comes back for Mendick whenever he can.

One of the three that should have been cut instead of Burdi - Rutherford, Adolfo or Mercedes. Wright would be an option too, I guess. But I think they'll keep him around since we're a little short on length in the pen, especially with ReyLo shifting back to rotation next week or so.

Let's sweep this mini series.

I am hard pressed to believe the Giants and Braves have a better chance to win than the Sox. I'd say the Brewers too, but with that staff.....Milwaukee could definitely could win it . Though I admit I'd be happy to draw them in the WS if the Sox were to get there.

I don't think its a stretch to say Abreu has turned himself into a top third MLB defender at 1B. Pretty incredible what he's done over there. Abreu is a fucking man. Love the dude. I know this is a Luis thread, but Abreu gets no where near as much respect as he deserves nationally, league-wide, and even among Sox fans. He's a Sox legend. So happy they resigned him, and he's already earned every dollar of that $50M.

It's already been said, but he has 8 WAR upside. Honestly, he doesn't even need to hit his ceiling to be an 8 WAR player. If he can stay healthy, he's an MVP caliber player year and year out. If he can stay healthy, and hit his ceiling, he could be one of the best ever. The talent is that legit.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion....man.

Disagreee. Kopech needs innings. They should not be shutting him down unless he's hurt.

Hamilton takes 1 spot. Collins the other. When Engel is ready Lamb is DFAd. When Marshall is ready, they figure that out then. Probably Wright if its still a couple weeks down the road.

It is. Phone Typo. He has to throw 160 innings in both 21 and 22. That’s my point. Move him to the pen now and it’s not even a factor next year. Hipefilly he discovers the ability to be a serviceable 5 because he’s going to be here.

Yes but he has to throw 160 In 21 and 22 for 23 to vest. He’s at 135 right now so could easily be kept under with a move to the pen for some portion of the next 5 weeks.

I believe Stiever is hurt and may even be out for the season.