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Just a thought regarding Adolfo since he may still be rehabbing his arm, but would it be a terrible ideal to maybe let him try out 1B for the remainder of the year? Seeing that typed out, I don't think I even like the sound of it, hahaha.

His cousin died.

Everyone should revisit the Martinez trade from last season. He's arguably a better hitter and look at what he brought back. FA status or not, that is not an impressive return.

I was contemplating creating this very topic. Tilson for me. Engel is not a Major League quality player. Tilson is pretty fringe too IMO, but he's been outplaying Engel right now.

I still think Abreu is too valuable for the younger guys and I really don't want to see him traded for purely selfish reason. Having said that, no is absolutely off-limits. They'd have to get a killing return for him for major-league ready talent that's currently blocked. It also pretty much guarantees that the Sox must sign a big name FA. I can't see the Sox calling up all these young players with Davidson or Castillo being the veteran presence.

At this point, just want to see some good AB's from Moncada, and a 2B or HR from Abreu.

Never understood how minor league teams can get away with that. Such an abuse of the system.

I've always wondered what it must be like in a family such as his. In one case, he is one of the few people to make it to the majors (but the worst among the best). On the other hand, his brother is carving out a very successful career. Family dinners must be awkward...

Yes, he deserves a shot to right the ship. He is still only 23 (almost 24). Maybe I'm speaking for myself here, but I think people are more likely to flip their shit seeing an ERA in the 7's as opposed to a batting average hovering around .220-.230.

Endgame could be he ends up an arm in the pen. Luke Hochevar comes to mind as a guy who couldn't figure it out as a starter but had 3 very good years once moving to the pen.

As bad as the results have been, Gio has had some flashes of positivity in this start IMO. It's nice to see he's gotten the Tigers to swing through and miss a few bats. Still a massive work in progress though.

Is it me or is anyone having issues getting this to play? Tried playing it on my home commute and it kept restarting on my iPhone. Now my home mac isn't even showing it as an episode ?

Unless they are claiming a recent DFA candidate. MELKY! j/k Luke Jackson could be a possibility, but I think you're right this is more of a freeing up opportunity.

Roach has been really good recently. Gomez is a possibility too. What's the corresponding move though if they do decide to purchase someone?

I think Saunders is more likely to go. Guy is having a pretty terrible year at the plate.

Absolutely. He can go join Courtney Hawkins in Indy ball or beer league softball.

Same here (even though it's a terrible way to judge the rebuild status).

Good to hear. Wonder who ends up on the chopping block.

He's still just 23 and learning how to overcome Major-League-level struggles. He overcame it earlier in the year before the hammy sidelined him. Give him time, we all need to have confidence he'll get back into form. I think a lot of us are placing high expectations for Yoan to emerge as the Sox version of Bryant or Altuve. Not everyone turns into a superstar overnight. At least he has shown flashes of his potential this year between the struggles.

It's a good problem to have. Personally, long term, I think Palka beats out Davidson in terms of future value since he is LH and a little younger. Sucks for Delmonico, because Palka has way more pop. I wonder if he could serve as a 1B/OF/DH type of player.

Note sure if this has been posted, but Covey giving Shields some love: Link

Wouldn't that be something if Giolito suddenly figured it out and the damn answer was Kevan fricken Smith? I know that's not going to happen, but it would be something if it did.

Wow, what a great kid. Hell of an outlook on life considering everything that's happened to him.

Makes sense, but I thought for sure he'd be in the top 10.

Late to the party. Awesome to see the Sox take Madrigal. Pretty shocked how far Singer fell.