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Not necessarily, a 99 mph FB right down the middle is a hell of a lot harder to square up than a 92 mph fastball right down the middle.

Banks used to be a starter, there’s other options. Hell, even Foster can go multiple.

Severino has much better stuff too.

Holy shit, had no idea. Here’s to making a full recovery!

He's been good for a while. His slider is a legit weapon. I don't know if I would go so far to say he's a comparable replacement for Crochett, but I think he has a shot at having a career in a major league bullpen.

What a debut for Banks. Congrats.

He's growing on me. I feel like he's gonna take that fan favorite spot that Hamilton had last year, but actually deliver more results.

Man, I am really worried what's going to happen if Keuchel gets that option to vest. Having his money off the books would give the Sox plenty more to play with for next year. I know there's been many on here saying they will find a way, but can we really keep telling ourselves that with Lynn and now Gio out?

Johan Dominguez pitching a gem. 7 K's, no walks, no runs through 5. Only 3 hits.

This team is doomed.

Emilio Vargas looks like garbage tonight. Has given up 4 runs in the 1st so far. I bring him up because he's something this FO apparently considered SP "depth."

I was just gonna come here and ask if that was normal - my 1st year with MiLB TV.

Get Montas immediately. Montgomery, Kath, whatever it takes. This division isn’t going to lay down and die, Sox need to stay on top of this.

I love Yaz. So damn god at getting on base.

So Jake Burger was pulled? He started at 2B, was moved to 3B, and is now out of the game. IDK if he got hurt, but kind of odd if not. He made really nice play at 2B earlier. Edit: Also, no Romy tonight.

He’s a tough player to evaluate. With rosters expanded to 28, I’d think a rebuilding team would give him a month tryout, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he does go through unclaimed.

Would you say it’s safe to assume we’ll see additional minor move(s)?

Much needed depth. Minimal risk, so expectations are really low.

It's amazing how the Rays trade one of their best offensive producers and they'll still end up being competitive somehow.

Nothing in Pittsburgh is very good, hahahaha Depending on cost, this wouldn't be the worst idea. I'd wager his production is probably similar to whatever a 36 year old Cueto would give you, and with the option, you can at least hang onto him for assurance, where Cueto is getting DFA'd once a healthy Lynn returns.

If it were up to me, he wouldn't make the team after this. Never realized how straight that FB is either.

WTF kind of something is going on in this inning. Holy Hell guys, get it together.

I think he was put in the right situations to succeed. Hendriks, Bummer, Graveman, and eventually Kelly will all be head of him. I'm not too worried if he's the guy pitching in the 5th or 6th.

Is Newcomb really in danger of getting cut? I've always liked him.

Yeah, I’d agree. They’d have to empty the farm to get him and I don’t know if that would be worth it.