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2/28/2026 - Sox v. Guardians, 2:05pm - S. Smith v. Bibee

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From the Merkin newsletter (the price of subscription is an email address and thus, spam hell, so, here's a chunk)

MERKIN’S MUSINGS

• Munetaka Murakami made an immediate impact during his two-week introduction with the White Sox before leaving to join Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic this week. Shingo Takatsu, Tadahito Iguchi, Kaz Matsui and Daisuke Matsuzaka stopped by the White Sox camp at various times over those two weeks to watch the first baseman. 

• Brooks Baldwin can hit. I realize it’s Cactus League action, but it’s worth a reminder after what he did at the end of the 2025 season. 

• Everson Pereira is progressing through his right oblique soreness but has yet to play in a Cactus League game. There’s plenty of time for him to get into action, but as his absence goes longer, another Opening Day roster spot could open. 

• There’s nothing but appreciation for all the fans who have introduced themselves to me on the Camelback Ranch backfields and at the various Cactus League ballparks. I’ve even met a few from the Flossmoor, Ill., area, where I grew up. Of course, I have nothing but respect for all of those with the ‘Go Blue’ messages of encouragement.

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Fegan's notes:

White Sox notes: Jordan Hicks is settling in, while Sam Antonacci will never settle - Sox Machine

- Hicks on board as reliever, trusts stuff
- Antonacci plays annoyingly hard
- Pereira not ready to swing
- Newcomb loves Teel's assertiveness
- Paez is scheduled to pitch an inning, likely the 5th (from the comments)

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27 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

DVS pre-game notes

White Sox' Miguel Vargas ready to roll now that he's entrenched at third - Chicago Sun-Times

- Vargas happy at 3B
- OF sick bay
- Fedde echoes Sox' pitching philosophy
- mini SS recaps

Vargas needs to have a big year if he wants to hold that spot long-term.  I fully expect another leap, but not sure if it will be enough to hold off the eventual impact of Roch.

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7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Vargas needs to have a big year if he wants to hold that spot long-term.  I fully expect another leap, but not sure if it will be enough to hold off the eventual impact of Roch.

I would expect him to build upon that .769 OPS he put up from 4/23 onward. Maybe he's the fallback 1B if/when Murakami walks after 2027.

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17 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Vargas needs to have a big year if he wants to hold that spot long-term.  I fully expect another leap, but not sure if it will be enough to hold off the eventual impact of Roch.

Vargas won't be on this roster in 2 years

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10 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

I would expect him to build upon that .769 OPS he put up from 4/23 onward. Maybe he's the fallback 1B if/when Murakami walks after 2027.

If Murakami performs, I hope the Sox plan to resign him.  IMO, we should be in “win now” mode by next season unless a lot of things go wrong.  And given that we have zero long term payroll commitments, resigning a 1B shouldn’t be a problem for us (hopefully).  I think the more likely outcome is Vargas is eventually traded.  But even talking about this hypothetical is a good problem to have.

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