Timmy U

Sox can’t catch a break against Cleveland. Two bullets, a call that could’ve gone either way and a pretty generous strike zone against them.

Would love Jojo Parker at 10 and Jacob Parker at 67. Oliveto is an intriguing player at 44. Bat ahead of the glove. I wonder how long they would run him out at catcher given how badly the system needs bats.

But that would take at bats away from Will Robertson, Josh Rojas, and eventually Ryan Noda. They are the straws that are also in the drink.

Will Robertson is gonna be a real rough one on this year’s Sporcle quiz.

Exciting. So glad the Sox gave up Fajardo to get him.

Is he the guy who cannot throw at all?

In 7 at bats for the Sox, Robertson has struck out 5 times. Now, there’s probably some rust from hanging out in DFA limbo, but… that’s pretty rough.

Will Robertson is making me long for the days of Sox legends like Harold Baines and Joshua Palacios.

I’ll also add Iriarte is basically a NP now, Eder regressed until he was DFA, and Nastrini turned into a disaster. I’m not expecting perfection, but the track record is starting to look a little frightening.

How slow is Benintendi? Ball banged off the wall, he barely made a turn at first.

Schultz and Smith have both regressed. Is it time to question the Sox pitching program? McDougal went to an outside pitching lab to fix his issues. I don’t think you can just assume Bannister is a genius.

Schultz just gave up a 3 run shot in the Futures Game. Not worried yet, but things are not trending well at all.

Ump is really not helping Burke in this game.

This ump is brutal. He’s squeezing the hell out of Burke.

Looks like Vaughn has brought the leg kick back. With Robert making no progress and Vaughn cratering until he left, I am beginning to question why Marcus Thames has a job.

These teams deserve each other.

Gonzalez is 2-4 with a double. Seems promising.

Why does Marcus Thames still have a job?

Does Slater hit into a DP every time up?

Why the heck are you grooving a pitch to Ramirez with Manzardo on deck?

McDougal is done for the night 6IP 0R 1H 2bb 1hbp 7K

Another solid start for McDougal. Through 5 1 infield hit, 2 bb 6K. Guy is coming fast.

The list of possible starters in 2026 should include McDougal. Getz just name checked him as a guy who may get innings this year. Kid is Rule 5 eligible. He is on the cusp.

Christian Gonzalez 4-4 with a HR in the ACL. Hmm, Sox may have something here.

The Orioles just acquired another Comp A pick from the Rays at 37. Now they have the largest pool in the draft. Got to imagine they’re trying to push a Top 10 guy down. They generally prefer college hitters, but that’s not the strength of this draft. Hopefully they don’t have their eye on Jojo. Maybe they finally draft pitching? Could see them trying to get Arnold or Witherspoon down there.