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No. Acuna DFA and Hill just reprimanded.

I like the players at their assigned positions at least for today's game. Good idea to sit Colson for a game - too easy to K on high fastballs. I like Chase AND Sam in the line-up, Derek Hill in CF and And NO Acuna. Vargas, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .155 .589 Meidroth2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .203 .604 Murakami1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .179 .811 PereiraRF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .886 QueroC 0 0 0 0 0 0 .146 .385 Murray, TSS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235 .728 Benintendi DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .178 .534 Hill, D CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263 .654 Antonacci LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .833

I think the Sox need a DH, preferably a RHed DH that can hit 20-30 HR.. What to do, what to do ?

I also have some hope that Quero can return to last season's form but he looks like a different player this year - a bit stodgy, less powerful, and slower. Maybe that little girl Kory Lee fan that was interviewed in last night's game was prescient, at least the Sox should consider having Korey as the back-up catcher when Kyle Teel returns. The two blokes that are out there should be cannon fodder soon.

At least for the present time, I would have Antonacci in LF, Periera in RF and Derek Hill in CF. I am fine with Vargas, Colson, Chase and Mune in the infield. Teel cannot be back soon enough. McGuire and Quero have been awful. There is no place on this team for Benintendi or Acuna. DFA both of them without delay. As far as the hitting slump, yes, it has been horrible. Watching the Rays offense is depressing on the one hand, but on the other, there are lessons that can be taken from them, hard as that is to stomach. Consider, for example, the way the Rays' line-up is constructed, how hitters know their roles, and how they use their at-bats strategically. As a fan I notice that many of their swings are quick and short - especially when all that is needed is a base hit. They get runners on, they steal bases, and drive in a lot of runs. That is why they lead their division. The Sox? Our biggest power hitters either strike out or walk for the most part and the rest of our line-up does not seem to have a unified strategy. Steve Stone suggested that the Sox were hunting first pitch fastball as a strategy. Maybe have a meeting with the hitting coach and reconsider that. I don't know...

Jerry Reinsdorf is the Chairman of the Board so maybe drop that as a nickname for a player.

So, for discussion purposes only, what moves would you make in the next week or so if you were the GM? Who would be in your line-up, in your rotation, and in the bullpen ? Would you bring up Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal, Caleb Bonemer, Sam Antonacci, Braden Montgomery... and if so, who would be moved down or out to make room for them? My first moves at this time would be to DFA Benintendi and Acuna. My starting outfield would be Antonacci (LF), Everson Periera/Derek Hill (CF) , and Braden Montgomery (RF). I would want to see McDougal up asap, at least as a set-up man in the bullpen. Not sure what I would do with the rotation, especially when pitchers are promoted from AAA and Shane Smith comes back. Perhaps a trade will be in the works at some point. Just my opinions..

I agree. JR has made some bad decisions over the years. From my own perspective as a fan, none of that matters to me right now. I just want this team to win whenever they can and I want to see our players perform at the highest level on the field. Therefore, my focus is on the games and the players that we have right now.

How much longer will Getz make the fans and the team suffer for his terrible trade? DFA Acuna. There is no upside for him. He doesn't even carry himself like a major league player. He's a mess.

Ballgame. Sims gave up the ghost. I know the Sox aren't hitting but we need some relievers that can keep the game close.

Put a "JM" next to that one. Mune has to make some adjustments and I think he will be fine.

Heading out to grill some dogs. Vienna sport peppers and a touch of celery salt to top them off. Let's get the lead. I want a win tonight.

Note that the Cubs and the Red Sox have also struggled thus far. Crochet just got shelled for 11 runs in two innings - a Shane Smith special. Well Shane Smith got demoted (thank you Getz) and Noah Schultz is on the mound for us tonight. I hope he does well and does not feel the weight of the entire fans base who, after a tough start to the season, might be expecting the world out of him. Once Periera and Teel are back, the offense should improve. Hard to be positive, but the season is still young my friends.

Agree, but from Lenyn's perspective he is going to a great team that has a chance to repeat as AL Champs. I think the BJays must have valued another RH bat with power while Getz was too timid to keep Sosa as our DH and DFA Benintendi or Acuna to open up a roster spott. Power/home run hitters are difficult to obtain so giving Sosa away made no sense to me. Who is our DH now against LH pitchers?

Yea, get rid of Sosa for a bad clone of Acuna. Toronto Blue Jays took one of our best hitters in exchange for nothing. That is why they were AL champs last season and we weren't.

Yes, trade the player that led the team in HRs last season and who is hitting better than any of his teammates right now.

Not sure if anyone included Braden Montgomery in their comments. Roch Cholowski is the best hitter with an aluminum bat against college pitching like Vaughn was. Maybe he will be better than Colson Montgomery, but we shall see. Vargas has made some great plays defensively. He has made a few bad throws although Mune may have been partially at fault on a couple of them. Vargas is a big player with speed for his size. He has the quickness to snag balls hit to the hot corner. Chase is good young player that has a lot of talent and the will to win. Good mlb players come at a premium and not many teams can field All-Stars at every position. I like the current infield and disregard stats and negative opinions when it isn't even the middle of April. Maybe give these players a chance, or not. So I guess some of you won't be at the game Tuesday but will be the first to b1tch and say I told you so if Noah's debut does not go well. Ishbia? Lol. He is NEVER going to use one dime of his personal wealth to guarantee multi-million dollar player contracts. Private equity comes from banks, not from an investors bank accounts. I'm not confident that Ishbia can run an MLB team better than any of the other owners. That sounds like projection from fan expectations. Fans are never happy and quickly turn on an owner, like Red Sox fans did last week when they chanted "sell the team" when John Henry was in attendance. I choose to live in the now so I support the current team , the current owner, management, and players. I want them all to succeed and win.

My own thoughts on the current and future outfield: -Tanner Murray's 2 run HR was a big factor in the game 4 win at KC. Tanner's competent defense and plus arm as a back-up at SS, 3B and LF may enter into any decisions on roster moves for OFs. He looks like he might be a bit of a diamond in the rough, like Antonacci. -Derek Hill has made some excellent catches on fly balls in RF. His ++ speed on the bases is valuable. Recall his base running and slide at home with the red mitt on to seal a walk-off victory for the Sox in the Home Opener. An experienced, speedy player that should remain on the roster. -Tristan Peters- Like Hill, Peters contributed to the memorable home Opener walk-off win. He also has speed and can play all 3 outfield positions. He can bunt and has shown occasional but maybe a bit underwhelming power. IMO, he goes to the Minors when Everson comes up. Austin Hays - A solid MLB outfielder. Not sure when he returns from the IL but he will be back on the 26 man once he finishes rehab. Everson Periera - - Another solid mlb outfielder, currently in Charlotte for a short rehab. IMO, Everson Periera, Derek Hill, or Tristan Peters are all better options for CF than Acuna. Braden Montgomery- The No 1 WSox prospect. Most are of the opinion that he needs to improve his contact rate. I think he should drop the switch hitting - an advanced skill that only adds complications for a young hitter trying to crack a MLB roster. Sam Antonacci - He might be able to play LF but he hasn't proven that. However, unlike Vaughn, he has the quickness and speed to play in the OF. Sam is a gamer that would bring some added spark in the clubhouse and on the field, so maybe bring him up for that and for his quick bat, OBP (from getting HBP) and occasional HR power. Andrew Benintendi - has always been a decent LH hitter but his lack of speed and arm strength relegate him as a DH only. I'd DFA him, but it isn't my money or decision to make. Acuna Jr. - As a fan I want him to succeed, but between me and other opinionated posters at Sox Talk, I think he sucks.. It is possible that Getz is providing Acuna with a long leash in large measure in order to justify acquiring him as the center piece in the Luis Robert trade. Maybe because of that. he isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Opinions will vary on all of that, but those are my takes a few weeks into the season.

Momma don't let your babies grow up to be cubz fans.

No.

Then DFA

Bases loaded tie game...that was not a competitive at bat from tuna. I have really been down on that player and he keeps giving me a reason for that.

When Periera comes up, demote Acuna.

KC keeps busting our nuts...and it hurts.

I like Hill's D and his speed. Hope he steals a base.