Is Ricky going to go with 12 pitchers on the roster? Is there a chance he could go with 13?

It is really just about giving batters a different look.

I understand the idea behind it. I was just wondering if there is any evidence out there that this actually makes a difference because I'm betting it doesn't.

I understand the idea behind it. I was just wondering if there is any evidence out there that this actually makes a difference because I'm betting it doesn't.

 

I think you're right. No one makes a big deal about 4/5 righties in a rotation.

Is there any evidence out there that says throwing 3 lefties in a row matters at all? Or is it just one of those weird baseball things that people think matters?

I don't think it matters much, the best pitcher is still better, but if you can, you might as well mix it up a bit. Make the other team change their line up every day.

More moves, Engel & Kahnle to Charlotte, Fry and Pena to minor league camp

 

37 remain in camp, 17 pitchers, 3 Cs, 11 IFs, 6 OFs link

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More moves, Engel & Kahnle to Charlotte, Fry and Pena to minor league camp

 

37 remain in camp, 17 pitchers, 3 Cs, 11 IFs, 6 OFs link

 

 

I thought I read Kahnle was out of options. Guess not - but I wasn't too concerned about losing him anyhow..

Of course I leave for spring training tomorrow.

Of course I leave for spring training tomorrow.

 

Just because guys are optioned down doesn't mean they can't get into games.

The 37 left include Tilson and Minaya, so there are ten cuts left barring something happening.

 

Burdi

Covey

Purke

Swarzak

Smith, K

Cabrera, E

Delmonico

Hayes

Liriano

May

 

Davidson is going to make it. Hope something clicks with limited play.

 

 

Honestly I'd rather see Nicky Delmonico make it over Davidson.

The 37 left include Tilson and Minaya, so there are ten cuts left barring something happening.

 

Burdi

Covey

Purke

Swarzak

Smith, K

Cabrera, E

Delmonico

Hayes

Liriano

May

 

Davidson is going to make it. Hope something clicks with limited play.

Isn't Tilson starting the year on the DL as well?

Honestly I'd rather see Nicky Delmonico make it over Davidson.

 

Heck, even Liriano.

Isn't Tilson starting the year on the DL as well?

 

I think that's why he put him and Minaya above as they aren't technically cut nor placed on the dl.

The 37 left include Tilson and Minaya, so there are ten cuts left barring something happening.

 

Burdi

Covey

Purke

Swarzak

Smith, K

Cabrera, E

Delmonico

Hayes

Liriano

May

 

Davidson is going to make it. Hope something clicks with limited play.

 

I think Liriano makes it over Asche. Asche is on a minor league deal and goes to AAA without waivers - Liriano needs to clear. I think a rebuilding team will be all about protecting assets, and Asche is not a potential future piece - he's insurance. I could be wrong of course! And if Liriano does clear waivers, that's perfect.

 

Otherwise agree with the above. Covey/Ynoa is a coin flip at this point.

 

I'd like to see the bench be Liriano, Soto/Narvaez, Delmonico, and Sanchez. In reality Davidson and Leury will probably make it even though I don't think either of them offers much of anything.

I think Liriano makes it over Asche. Asche is on a minor league deal and goes to AAA without waivers - Liriano needs to clear. I think a rebuilding team will be all about protecting assets, and Asche is not a potential future piece - he's insurance. I could be wrong of course! And if Liriano does clear waivers, that's perfect.

 

Otherwise agree with the above. Covey/Ynoa is a coin flip at this point.

 

Isn't Ynoa out of options? The choice between those 2 seems like an obvious call if so.

I'd like to see the bench be Liriano, Soto/Narvaez, Delmonico, and Sanchez. In reality Davidson and Leury will probably make it even though I don't think either of them offers much of anything.

 

I wouldn't mind Delmonico getting every at bats at third in Charlotte. I agree on Davidson.

Isn't Ynoa out of options? The choice between those 2 seems like an obvious call if so.

Yes, but Covey is lost to Rule 5 rules (potentially) if he doesn't make it. Both are at risk of being taken away.

 

Covey is starting Saturday, so that's big for him.

I should mention too, Liriano is a decent outfielder with a very strong arm. Asche is a pretty lousy OF by all the reports I read when he signed. I think, as others have said, this team will emphasize defense.

 

 

The 37 left include Tilson and Minaya, so there are ten cuts left barring something happening.

 

Burdi

Covey

Purke

Swarzak

Smith, K

Cabrera, E

Delmonico

Hayes

Liriano

May

 

Davidson is going to make it. Hope something clicks with limited play.

 

I find it very interesting that Burdi still hasn't been sent out, and that he wasn't sent out the day that the rest of the top group was sent out, including someone like Fulmer. I wonder if he has a shot?

I find it very interesting that Burdi still hasn't been sent out, and that he wasn't sent out the day that the rest of the top group was sent out, including someone like Fulmer. I wonder if he has a shot?

 

id like for him to be sent down until we get that extra year of control

I find it very interesting that Burdi still hasn't been sent out, and that he wasn't sent out the day that the rest of the top group was sent out, including someone like Fulmer. I wonder if he has a shot?

It would be unforgivable if the Sox burned a year of service time on him for absolutely no reason.

Yes, but Covey is lost to Rule 5 rules (potentially) if he doesn't make it. Both are at risk of being taken away.

 

This is where your scouting and development people come into play. The Sox got to see some extended time with Ynoa at the end of last season. With Covey they have this spring. I wonder what the team thinks of him so far. I mean obviously the results haven't been ideal, but that doesn't mean they couldn't see something in him.

I find it very interesting that Burdi still hasn't been sent out, and that he wasn't sent out the day that the rest of the top group was sent out, including someone like Fulmer. I wonder if he has a shot?

 

If Robertson gets traded next week, he could be the 8th inning guy.