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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.

The top of KC's line-up can be tough and Sox pitching is not up to the task. Can't hold a frikkin lead. So frustrating.

Yep.

Cannon - part of a disappointing pitching staff that is paving the way for Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith.

As Hawk used to say..."He hung it...and he hurt it!"

Possible IL stint for Cannon ? It appeared that one reason he was pulled (in addition to not being able to throw a strike) was that some thing may have been bothering him.

Oh boy...Witt Jr . I'd just as soon walk in a run.

Whether or not Antonacci can become a good defensive OFer is yet to be determined.. At least there was some reticence by Management to start him in the OF on Opening day like they did with Acuna. Maybe Acuna can learn it on the fly but we shall see.

I hope for good weather Tuesday. If so I might go to see Noah's start. Very excited for him and his family. His father is such a great dad and a friendly, likeable human being.

Teel and Periera will return in a few weeks. Not soon enough. Not sure what you mean by saying that Mune and Chase lack range. Maybe an error or two within a small sample size , but that is a limitation of relying on Fangraphs for your opinions. You have to watch the games.

Not sure how long it will take to work those pitchers into the rotation but the outlook for our pitching staff is promising and exciting. Noah is a monster - 6' 11". If Noah can be a TOR starter instead of say Shane Smith, that alone could potentially add some wins. Smith has thrown away two games already. IMO our infield (Vargas Colson, Chase, Mune and Teel) is one of the best if not the best infield we have had since 2005. Maybe envision an outfield with Antonacci, Periera and Braden Montgomery instead of the players that are cycling in and out of the outfield now and things could look a little brighter for Sox fans. As it is, some fans are wishing the team gets sold now and even wishing JR passes away every time the Sox lose a game. I mean, I get as upset as anyone when the Sox lose a close game, but come on people, let's put some perspective on things and try to stay positive.

Relax and take your son to a Cubs game.

What is this bulsh!t? Cutting your son loose to be a Cub fan ? Have you cut your son loose on religious belief or did you indoctrinate him with yours? Either you aren't really a White Sox fan or you like making absurd, illogical posts after a White Sox loss. Either way, I don't give a fvk what you think.

Maybe 6 innings was enough for Davis....but Venable was asleep at the wheel.

Ballgame.

So no credit to Sox pitching?

Mune does not appear to be able to adjust his swing. He is trying to pull everything and pitchers are starting to eat him up.