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Depends on who you ask. A lot of pitchers supposedly really like working with him. I personally think he's a realistic backup catcher option for the future. I'd temper expectations, and enjoy whatever positives or surprises come our way with him. He's a hard guy to not root for.

I agree. I think he’s thrown his last pitch in a Sox uniform.

I would think Stephens for sure. Medieros is still really young to cut ties with at this point.

Deservedly so. So great to see him having this start to the year.

Well this isn’t good. Maybe explains why he was so bad his last two starts. I never really considered Rodon a major piece for the rebuild, but this could still be a big blow if it’s serious. Here’s hoping this is precautionary.

Terrible to see. Fought his way back, made it to the bigs and just like that back to square one.

I agree. I think it'll piss most of us off.

I hope not. Would certainly be a Sox thing to do though if/when Rustchman and Vaughn get picked. Hoping the Royals are idiots and Vaughn is there though.

I certainly think there is an outside chance Robert could pull a Juan Soto, but I do not think it's very likely to happen. One thing to keep in mind with that comparison, is Soto was close to a 20% BB% in A+ last season and walks a ridiculous amount in the majors. Robert is at 3.6% currently. We all need to temper expectations as he moves up. It's fun to see him succeeding like this and he's extremely talented, but let him get his AB's accordingly. That off speed stuff only gets tougher as you move up.

Man, Birmingham is just downright struggling across the board. Six players in a row with batting averages under .200

M.J. Melendez

Hell yeah it would. I didn't like the pick when it was made, but that was an impressive start. Hope he keeps it up.

He definitely seems to be showing signs of improvement, the results just aren't there yet.

Guessing it'll be Osich.

Glad to see the Sox learning. Extended family and friends doesn't work, now it's time to try blood! Can't fail a 2nd time, right?

I hate when fans do that. You literally have a piece of MLB history in your hands. Keep it, give it to a kid, or let an opposing fan have it who will appreciate it. So ignorant throwing it back on the field. Plus you get ejected for doing so, and I believe fined. Hope it's worth that to those morons.

Considering he missed most if not all of ST, I wouldn't be too concerned.

Juan Soto did it last year. It isn't completely out of the realm of possibility.

Just a gut feeling. It just seems like an odd vague injury.

IR would have worked perfectly IMO.

I actually agree with you.

Yes, that is correct. They’ll probably both get a long look next spring. Basabe could be up by the end of this year though.

Burdi was shut down? That can’t be good. Was really looking forward to seeing what he could do.