Rienzo didn't get any help from left-fielder Alejandro De Aza, who couldn't get to Joe Mauer's two-run double in the decisive fifth.

 

"Coming off a lefty's bat, you have to be a really good outfielder to be able to make that play," Ventura said.

 

Evidently, that would not be De Aza.

 

 

Per Chicago Tribune

Wow! After reading your evaluation I just feel like it's time to turn off the lights and padlock the door

 

Not really. I had the Sox getting quite a bit back for Lexi; little to nothing for those other guys. Put yourself in the position of another GM. Let's say the Sox offered him Beckham. Now what has Beckham shown that would make that GM actually want to commit to Beckham? I think even a great optimist like you, El Rockin, would agree Belly and those other guys bring nothing besides scraps.

Rienzo didn't get any help from left-fielder Alejandro De Aza, who couldn't get to Joe Mauer's two-run double in the decisive fifth.

 

"Coming off a lefty's bat, you have to be a really good outfielder to be able to make that play," Ventura said.

 

Evidently, that would not be De Aza.

 

 

Per Chicago Tribune