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Somebody in the Sox video room is going to hear about that one.

That isn't an auto challenge in the 8th is it?

Who was looking at the video and telling LaRussa he was out?

Codi, Codi.

Miggy is hard to fool.

Goodwin robs a double ..

Zero chance Eloy will agree to be a full time DH.

That was Vaughn's best catch. He is slow but steady.

Mercedes back up if Yaz is hurt?

Why does Vaughn jump to catch a fly ball?

Looks powerful - like Paul Bunyan swinging a log ax. Pitchers like to pitch guys like him outside to stay away from their power but apparently Sheets has a game plan for that.

Now the DH spot opens up for a few other guys.

1. T. Anderson SS 2. Y. Moncada 3B 3. J. Abreu 1B 4. E. Jimenez LF 5. L. Robert CF 6. A. Vaughn/Sheets R/L platoon DH 7. Y. Grandal C 8. A. Eaton RF 9. D. Mendick/L Garcia R/L platoon 2B SP C. Rodon

You missed the point.

I love watching this but realize that we are playing a demoralized team that is out of contention with a pitching staff that is a shit show.

I agree, Vaughn could be an everyday DH/1B or OF even after Eloy and Eaton return. He has had a couple of good games against RH pitchers, but guys like Ober are not what the Sox will see the rest of the way. Ober was pretty awful and the Sox made the Twins pay.

If/when the decision comes down to whether Eloy or Vaughn is a platoon player, perhaps your answer will be different.

The Twins are toast, no matter who wins this afternoon. Their pitching is not good enough to get them on a sustained wining streak. That means they will be sellers looking to dump salary. If they could unload Donaldson's contract he would be one of the first to go.

That was my take as well. I could see a LH bat like Sheets platoon with Vaughn at DH. Collins has been better than expected but maybe the Sox want a better LH hitter than Collins to put in the line-up vs RH starters.

Anger?

I'm very happy to see Kopech back. He could really help us win some of these close games that our pen has been blowing.

Fans whining about ownership not spending enough money is pretty lame. I see Cub fans questioning Joe Ricketts about why he didn't sign Schwarber for 9 Million. Ownership takes many things into consideration when signing players to big contracts. They don't just keep spending and spending to satisfy the hunger of rabid fans.

Maybe hold your horses and see how the next few weeks pans out. the Sox should be able to play ,500 + baseball against the Twins and Detroit and make it to the All Star break in pretty good shape. At that point more players will be available from teams that throw in the towel.

Little Cespy should be moved up a notch in the Minors based on his first few games. Maybe he eventually gets to the major league club later this year. Eloy/Robert/Cespy outfield.

Obviously we need to score a lot of runs to beat the Twins who can really hit the ball. I hope Sheets or Yermin can pop a 3 run homer. How about a blowout win for a change? A two run lead into the 9th no longer seems that comfortable.