QUOTE (kwill @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 09:24 PM)
I just had the same thought. I hope Shields replaces Holmberg in the rotation with Holmberg returning to the pen as a long reliever. He has done an excellent job but they are asking a great amount of innings from the bullpen.
We really don't have a starter who consistently goes deep into games with Quintana struggling and Rodon yet to make his debut.
On a different point, I am interested to see what they do with the likes of Gonzalez, Holland and Shields at the deadline. I think the Sox would be smart to find a team who would take a salary dump for Shields. Hopefully, He performs well enough to be dealt. Holland could probably net a lottery ticket or 2. I think Arizona could be a good match for him.
I would love to see Jordan Guerrero, Tyler Danish, Reynaldo Lopez and Matt Cooper all get shots at starting at some point this year even if it is only a few start for some of them.
Salary is a sunk cost. No reason for a "dump". If he us traded you get a good prospect or two