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Not saying I agree with the logic...but how many times have both been in the lineup since Teel was called up?

They really should call up Lee and jettison Noda so those guys can both play most days since theyve made it obvious they don't want to risk losing the DH.

Alright. Like I said, haven't watched much lately. Must've happened quick because he looked pretty solid over there in April and May.

I have not watched the Sox much last month or two, but why is Vargas playing so much 1B? I mean the obvious reason is AV is gone, but Vargas looked really good at 3B earlier in the year and is sooo much more valuable to the future of the org as a 3B. I really hate it.

Hope he succeeds, but not expecting it. Dumb move, imo.

He was put on waivers in hopes he would clear.

He wasn't DFA. Tried to sneak him thru, it appears.

Bummer. Guessing they felt he might clear due to performance. I liked him a good bit a year ago, but woof since.

If Houston actually wants Beni, I am sure he'll be an Astro in no time.

It's pretty obvious they have no interest in playing Baldwin at SS unless it's in a pinch. I'd personally play Meidroth at SA nearly everyday, and with AV and Elko gone, Sosa can cover 1B opening 2B for Baldwin. But they aren't ready to cut bait on Rojas. Regardless, Baldwin will get plenty of ABs in Aug and Sep.

I think this has much more to do with not having everyday at bats to give him right now. They'd rather Capra rot on the bench and play 1x a week than Brooks. I'm fine with it. He'll be back within 6 weeks for certain.

This is literally the worst possible defensive combination the Sox could put together on the infield.

I love how active Getz is with the back of the roster versus the previous regime.

Vargas is a dude. Good thing Soxtalk doesn't run the Sox

Tim Elko sucks.

Came to bigs as a 3B.

Yuck. Thaiss is controllable. I would have rather have just carried 3 catchers for now. I'm sure this was the best offer, but it wasn't a good one.

Angels already picked him up. i think there is a decent Colas produces a few seasons of being average big leaguer. I think Sox should have given him much more of a chance.

Fair enough. Games are pretty easily accessible via sites like steameast. I pay The $150 or whatever it is for MLB TV each year just for the convenience, but I could definitely understand not wanting to pay that.

Looks like maybe sending Colson to AZ wasn't the worst thing in the world.

Ya, those 29 year old outfielders with zero track record of MLB success and currently sporting a -0.6 fWAR are going to be in major demand at the deadline.

No longer watching games? Hate to hear that.

I personally enjoy the coaching staff guests.

Charlotte's position player roster is hilarious to look at. 11 players with at bats for the White Sox + Teel and Montgomery. Only one is on rehab (Lee, and for now). Wild times.

I totally understand your position. I am sure cost is a factor, but the reality of the situation is that Vaughns contract is a sunk cost. Keep him on the team, option him, DFA him… The money is still being spent. I think this has more to do with the ability for AV to create some semblance of value so that he can be moved within the next two months. If you DFA him, not only are you not getting any return, but you're eating the money for sure. As I said, I would have personally optioned Vaughn, but I also don't think Elko is a major league hitter long term m, so I'm not super concerned about it in the short term. Elko will be back later in the season.