Ducksnort

Hahn has consistently said he will not bring up a key core of the future championship-contending team due to the major league team's needs if that player is not ready. I am glad he is sticking to that, despite the pressure.

Covey probably starts next. They said he threw a side session or is scheduled for one, so if that goes well my guess is he starts next. Although I guess they would try Ross Detweiler. Palka up for Alonso needs to happen. Palka starting to hit home runs, his average is up to .280 in Charlotte, he obviously is out of whatever funk he was in to start the year, and his bat plays well in the hot weather. Unfortunately, Jay is probably going to come up and take one of either Cordell's or Tilson's spot. Alonso probably stays, even though I would rather Jay stay in AAA and Palka take over for Alonso.

2019: Marcell Ozuna, Castellanos, Puig, Eaton (he ain't coming back) 2020: Betts, Springer, Cespedes, David Peralta, Brantley, Joc Pederson, Bradley Jr., Jay Bruce, Stanton (opt out) Some good options there actually. Not sure I would hang my hat on any of the 2019 options...abut who knows how many of these guys will extend

Well, who is your right fielder? Robert in center and Eloy in left. Not like we can count on Basabe or Adolfo anymore

I really want Yolmer to be our utility infielder when we get to our competitive years. Not sure if Leury is a starter on a winning team or not...really the only thing that worries me is his health history. Otherwise, perfect utility guy as well.

WOW GREAT RELAY

Annndd there it is!!!

I like Anderson's flare, but he needs to start busting his ass out of the box. That ball was almost fair and he was jogging half way up the first base line when the ball was caught...

Maybe they got Despaigne because he's Cuban?

Actually a good curveball to Choo

Fulmer gonna have to prove himself tonight I bet.

Hey, not saying I agree with them, just stating the facts brah. Despaigne won't get out of the 2nd inning.

Because: 1: Rodon Tommy John 2: Kopech Tommy John 3: Dunning Tommy John 4: Cease not ready yet 5: Charlotte needs starters too 6: No good free agent pitchers going to come on a 3 month deal All in that order

Noiicceee

What kind of business do you own?

Well, hopefully by his next start, Covey will be back. But haven't heard any updates on him yet.

Agreed. I don't understand the logic behind sitting someone when they get hot for a game. Alonso continuing to take ABs away from these guys. And with McCann out of the lineup...Sox are going to need a lot of things to go right to win tonight's game. I'm kind of riding on Leury, Tim and Moncada to pull the load for the offense.

8:05 Central Start Time Despaigne(8.71...lol) vs Lance Lynn (4.16) According to MLB.com..."Lynn has a 2.92 ERA in his last 8 starts and while averaging 11.35 strikeouts and 1.38 walks per nine. 8 straight quality starts." This match-up certainly doesn't favor the Sox, but again, this is baseball...Also, let's try to have a game where we don't get screwed up the home-plate umpire again. And ya boy Alonso is back, hitting cleanup ? But Collins gets his first career start as a catcher! ? 1) Leury CF 2) Moncada 3B 3) Abreu 1B 4) Alonso DH 5) Eloy LF 6) Anderson SS 7) Yolmer 2B ? Collins C 9) Tilson RF

Beautiful

Which is weird because the cutter is almost the same exact pitch with just some movement on it

So far not so good...

Now Colome come in and shut the door.

Ya would not mind a squeeze by Yolmer. He aint hitting it deep enough for a sac fly.

Timmyy nice hit there

And our guys got balls 2 inches off the plate called for strikes.