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Veras and Gladney went back-to-back for the Barons. I know it's early, but Christian Moore is destroying AA pitching for the Angels.

He has 2 walks tonight. Last one after a terrific 9-pitch at bat. But the guy does not throw hard.

No Quero in the Knights line up. Probably nothing, but odd that he isn't even at DH.

For sure, but this may or may not apply to Thorpe. He had 5 consecutive great starts, then his arm starts hurting, then he gets lit twice. Could be the league adjusted. Could be he was injured. Once he gets healthy again, they'll just have to run him out there and see what the truth is.

So glad they took Tosar’s rec on Vargas two weeks before firing him.

I think it may be an attempt to spare Pedro’s feelings by making separate announcements. Some might even say it is classy. But, yeah, pretty unusual.

I get no joy from all the joy I feel from this finally happening.

I have explained who I would call up. I certainly would not have put Touki in with the lead in a game, but that's just me.

Anthony Hoopii Tuionetoa, reliever the Sox acquired from Texas for Grossman. He and Coffey have to be added to the 40 man in the offseason. Have no idea why they aren't getting a shot in the majors.

I just don't understand rostering Touki. He was bad in AAA, he's bad in mlb. He simply does not throw enough strikes. I'll agree there's some bad batted ball luck in this inning, but there are guys in the minors who have better stuff.

Baldwin plays ss, Sosa plays 2b, Vargas at 3b. Ramos has gotten hot at AAA. Maybe he comes up when Vargas shows he can't play 3rd. Fletcher and DeLoach instead of Sheets. Maybe even give Colas another shot? Quero is ready. Give him the at bats instead of Robinson. Mason Adams for Flexen until Thorpe comes back. Adisyn Coffey instead of Wilson (who can be sent down). AHT for Touki or Leone.

Excuse me for being confused, but why does this team have Lopez, Sheets, Robinson, Touki, Flexen, Wilson, etc. on the roster at all? A little late to say they're trying to win games, isn't it?

Outside of Rooker, Oakland's line up is pretty bad. Now think about how they are 20 games better than the Sox in the standings.

Nishida was an 11th round pick. Madrigal was picked 4th overall. Nishida did play 2b last night. Nishida walks a ton and can actually steal bases. Nishida hits lefty. Nishida is not a similar player to Madrigal except for the lack of power. He is unlikely to make the majors, but he is fun. And again, he cost very, very little unlike Madrgal.

Ump squeezing Cannon. They're bad enough without also getting the calls going against them.

Quero tried to stretch a single into a double (he is very slow) and may have jammed his right leg. Stayed down for a sec, but left under his own power. Worth keeping an eye on.

W-S up 9-2. Another big game for Kath. I wonder if he's turning a corner.

Quero looks like he's ready. He should be their starting catcher next year, so they may want to give him some mlb exposure.

Man, Sox Latin signings have not done well.

Sanchez is being promoted. Catastrophic year in AA for Burke. Hopefully, he hits in his return to AA. It’s an uphill climb for him to get to the majors now.

Do not sleep on Taylor. His stuff is absolutely filthy.

Batista is a smallish rightie acquired for bonus pool space from the Dodgers. Very quick arm. Has been very good during 1 calendar year over 2 seasons at Kanny. Legit prospect.

Demote Wilson?

They kept Lambert and Foster on the 40 man through the offseason last year while cycling through other arms, some of whom turned out to be useful. It will be interesting to see if Lambert survives another offseason.