D-Backs against the Sox at TEP.

 

Masset to start, Wassermann also to throw - its the last roster spot showdown.

 

Game will be on CSN, for those who want to watch the fight.

 

Should be a good battle, I think Wasserman deserves the spot.

Could be the Sox last game at TEP.

 

Nick Swisher, CF

Orlando Cabrera, SS

Jim Thome, DH

Paul Konerko, 1B

Jermaine Dye, RF

A.J. Pierzynski, C

Carlos Quentin, LF

Joe Crede, 3B

Juan Uribe, 2B

 

 

Nick Masset on the hill.

Could be the Sox last game at TEP.

 

Nick Swisher, CF

Orlando Cabrera, SS

Jim Thome, DH

Paul Konerko, 1B

Jermaine Dye, RF

A.J. Pierzynski, C

Carlos Quentin, LF

Joe Crede, 3B

Juan Uribe, 2B

Nick Masset on the hill.

Other than Uribe v Ozuna, and the exact oder they are in... I think that's the Opening Day lineup.

 

Other than Uribe v Ozuna, and the exact oder they are in... I think that's the Opening Day lineup.

 

I like that lineup. I'll like it even better on the days Ramirez is playing second.

Other than Uribe v Ozuna, and the exact oder they are in... I think that's the Opening Day lineup.

 

Against CC, I hope Thome is dropped in the order. Or better yet, not in the lineup at all.

 

Against CC, I hope Thome is dropped in the order. Or better yet, not in the lineup at all.

I believe that Ozzie has said, against LHP, Thome bats 5th. And I'm sure he will have some off days against them as well, probably moving Dye to DH and putting an extra youngster in the OF. Which seems good to me.

 

BTW - Both the Trib and whitesox.com are listing the start time as 2:05pm central (3:05 eastern)

BTW - Both the Trib and whitesox.com are listing the start time as 2:05pm central (3:05 eastern)

 

Correct. The last game in Arizona is always an hour earlier. presumably to give teams an extra hour for wherever they travel for the last few spring games.

 

Sox fly to Oklahoma City tomorrow morning.

 

 

My bad - I'll change the thread title.

 

Well that should about do it for Massett. What a waste of talent. Hopefully he picks up somewhere else.

Looks like Swisher made an error - anyone see it? Masset getting beat up.

 

Masset better not be on our Opening Day roster, he can't get anybody out. Keep Wassermann on the team and tough it out with a lack of a long reliever.

 

Uribe's throw was terrible. A ball went over Swisher's head but I didn't see an "error."

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If we DFA Massett, is he a FA and can sign anywhere or does he go through a waiver priority system? And if its waivers, can we still work out a deal with another team?

Masset looking good today. Hopefully the last time he pitches for the Sox.

If we DFA Massett, is he a FA and can sign anywhere or does he go through a waiver priority system? And if its waivers, can we still work out a deal with another team?

I'm not sure, but who would want his sorry ass?

 

Edit: He got out of the inning with surrendering one run in a bases loaded jam.

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I'm not sure, but who would want his sorry ass?

There's talent there - someone will pick him up. Or, I think, the Sox can put him through waivers, and if no one bites, they can send him to Charlotte.

 

Losing Masset wouldn't be a huge loss. He's basically being handed a job he has yet to earn and he still can't do anything with it.

nice to see PK do some damage there

Losing Masset wouldn't be a huge loss. He's basically being handed a job he has yet to earn and he still can't do anything with it.

I can see why they gave him the shot - he has some talent, he's out of options... but ultimately, if they decide the team needs a long reliever / sixth starter type guy, probably better to just bring up Haeger or Broadway anyway.

 

Despite the overall lack of talent in the minor league system, the Charlotte team will have a few decent starting pitchers on it. One or two of them are likely to become something good.

 

I can see why they gave him the shot - he has some talent, he's out of options... but ultimately, if they decide the team needs a long reliever / sixth starter type guy, probably better to just bring up Haeger or Broadway anyway.

 

Despite the overall lack of talent in the minor league system, the Charlotte team will have a few decent starting pitchers on it. One or two of them are likely to become something good.

I think KW would rather keep those guys in Charlotte to begin with. Maybe Ohka or maybe scouring the waiver wire.

I think KW would rather keep those guys in Charlotte to begin with. Maybe Ohka or maybe scouring the waiver wire.

That's one school of thought - the guys who could eventually be starters at the major league level (Egbert, Broadway, etc.) might be better off getting in starts at Charlotte than being in the pen in Chicago.

 

Oh to be on a game thread again!!!!! Hello to everybody!!!!

What's the update on the game?

4-1 D-Backs, through 2 innings.