Timmy U

Kopech had mini case of the yips last year. Hopefully, Cease does not face the adversity that Kopech faced.

They have him behind as far as ramping up innings etc. He didn’t pitch much in the Spring and he has yet to surpass 5 innings. You got to let him work his way into mid season form. Not saying this is the way I would have managed it, but at this point, the earliest I could see him coming up is June 1.

Note the word “almost.”

I think Tilson May be a better 4th outfielder option than Engel. Of course, neither will be with the team once Jay arrives.

I think the clock is ticking on promoting the guy you paid $52 million for, though. The contusion is almost a lucky break for Sox decision makers because you can’t have a guy dominate like this and not get promoted for that long. It’s bad for the player and a bad example to others.

I really like McCann, and both Herrera and Colome have been good. I was against Alonso, but he hasn't been horrible. Nova wasn't that bad until tonight. Jay has been hurt, but I'm not optimistic. Santana has been hot garbage, but he's coming off an injury. I don't think Hahn did well, but garbage picking is garbage picking.

You’re right. So far, Madrigal has a career .701 OPS. My apologies. edit: Yolmer’s milb OPS was .724

Crazy that they allowed a guy to give up 9 runs in 4 innings without even getting anyone up. How the hell can you keep this staff when the Sox want to be competitive? They don’t compete. Perfect manager/pitching coach to hunt for draft picks. They really gave up 5 runs in exchange for 3 outs. Pathetic.

This game was winnable, but they left him out there to get pummeled. At a certain point, you do have to compete.

I will say this, they are stubborn when it comes to taking out a struggling starter. Nova has shown absolutely no sign of getting better as the game has progressed, and yet...

The opportunity cost of drafting Madrigal at 4 is way bigger than moving Moncada. You look at Gorman, Kelenic, and Groshans and it kinda makes you sick that we picked him. I was against it from the beginning. He profiles to be Darwin Barney. That is a tough profile at 1-4. He doesn’t even have to bust to not be worthy of that pick. His median outcome is not really better than Yolmer.

I think Castillo is not great at calling games. I feel way better with McCann back there.

Jesus, where the heck was Yolmer?

This just doesn’t look like our game. They have gotten all the breaks.

Ha ha. Cubs fantasy trade.

I was speaking about the beginning of the draft process. In Moniak’s case, all it took was one team, but coming into the year, he was a mid first round type guy and he rose through the process. One reason: Rutherford was old for the draft class. That matters differently to different teams. I would have bet the under on Moniak on the day of the draft, and I would bet it now. Witt has a better track record imho.

Relatively speaking, Moniak is a disappointment. He wasn’t the consensus top high school hitter that year either. Turns out the consensus knew what they were talking about. Witt Jr has been a must follow in the class for years. Waaaaay better track record than Moniak. Concern is, he is old for his class. 6 months younger, I bet he would be number 1.

First day of his rehab assignment

How the hell is anyone going to score? This is like vintage Glavine-sized zone. Biggest I have seen in years.

Ah ha. Thanks.

I feel bad for Eloy. Surprised they brought up Delmonico. I might have given Tilson a shot.

Also, I think Hahn went to see Bleday fairly early in the college season. You talk certainty of getting something for their money, he has got to be in their mix.

Yeah, with Jimenez already a bat-only right-handed hitter, Vaughn seems like a pretty one-dimensional pick at 1-3.

Wasn't it his left thumb that was hurt last year? I'll only be fully relieved once he's back in the lineup.

I think the solution is simple: make a rule. Clearly define what is and is not acceptable behavior. Then, if, in the judgment of the umpire, a player has acted in an unsportsmanlike manner, they should receive something akin to a technical foul. Maybe they get tossed from the game or fined or something. The other team should not be the arbiter and the punishment should not be a projectile hurled at them. That’s like if, instead of a free throw, in basketball the other team got to whip the ball at a guy. It’s barbaric.