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The issue is it really needs 2B, a 2B (?). As the OF/DH is pollock and Robert with Jimenez and Vaughn. There is no room for a new regular in the OF.

I agree. That's why I'm expecting it.

Can't wait to see the Sunday lineup for this one.

They usually use a tendon from your wrist called the Palmaris longus. . It's not really useful but not everyone has one. If they don't have one they'll use a portion of the semitendinousus hamstring tendon. They aren't as strong as a ligament but they weave it together in a figure 8. Believe it or not, when that tendon dies because it has been removed, it comes back with physical properties more of a ligament and not a tendon as it was. Still not exactly a ligament but closer.

That has no bearing on the conversation on how to possibly make him a starter.

And with your Spirit. Get with the times!

What are you talking about?

Agreed. He's going to need 2 years to build up to starter innings.

I still say it's all about the innings build up. It would be the same if they left him in the minors

Yep.

You're probably right with Haseley. Although with the LH, it still maybe Mendick.

Is it Mendick that is sent down when Moncada returns? Burger?

So now who is gone when Moncada returns? We know they won't get rid of Leury. So is it Mendick?

Not from scratch but he hadn't pitched many innings in a season to begin with. The most he has ever pitched in a season was about 65 and that was 3 years ago. His build up will be slow regardless if it is on the minors or MLB.

Yes. Because you said could they win an easy game for once. It's been more than once just recently.

Prove no. But shows they can.

Didn't they just win games 13-0 and 7-0 recently?

To show that the Sox can play with some of the best teams in baseball. Regardless of what all of the media and fans who insist "its just reality"are shouting.

Maybe but again you do everything you can to try to keep them as starters. Always go to long than move them too soon.

Yep. Unless they score more in the 8th.

Hate to tell him this but the path will be the same as before. He is not going to automatically be a full time starter just because he had a UCL reconstruction. He'll still need to build up innings from the beginning.

Starters are more valuable. Do everything you can to keep them as a starter Ala Crochet.

You'll be there too one day.

Hitting in Charlotte does wonders for offensive numbers.

Stretching is not really done much anymore as it's been shown to increase muscle injuries. The dynamic warmup is much more effective.