Timmy U

Game probably over. I would give Crochet at least 2 innings to kick the rust off and fulfill the promise of stretching him out to be a multi-inning guy this year.

They're gonna let this game get completely out of control. Not like the Sox offense is a juggernaut.

First team to 1 wins?

Gio prefers throwing to Seby and, sadly, right now Frazier > Vaughn, but the manager doesn't see it that way.

He certainly looked like he was swinging with his eyes closed yesterday.

After the first 5 guys, you can make arguments for order for about the next 30 guys. Seattle is in a nice position with all of those picks.

Yeah, he's had a few starts. The huge problem with him is the Sox have no depth, so they're pushing him but he lacks control, let alone command. In the Charlotte pitching environment that sets him up for a lot of failure. I'd say he'd be better off in AA, but that weird pre-tacky ball their using is exacerbating every pitcher's control issues in the league, so I think it's a steep learning curve for him.

If Giolito, Cease, and Kopech are all pitching well, suddenly there's a road to a dream season of 81-81 again.

Romy smoked that.

Burger should play second at home and on the road become the traveling secretary. I have never seen home/road splits like this. Do the Sox have cameras and a trash can at home or something?

So weird he's getting blocked by the combo of Zunino/Gallagher.

Gimenez just does not impact the ball. Last year was the fluke of all flukes. The batted ball data was not good last year, and this year his results match the data. Earned himself a nice contract though.

There's a third Naylor in the draft this year.

Cleveland's announcers think they're headed towards first place?! They must be watching a different team than I am. Francona is magical, but I don't think he's that magical.

So, I think we'll have no more "Kopech to the bullpen" chatter for a while. This is who he was before he hurt his knee last year. Even if he only does this against the Central, still a valuable guy with pretty terrific upside.

I'm liking the Clint Frazier Era.

Vaughn hittin clean up. Gulp.

No game thread yet, but wanted to note Frazier in center, Sheets in right. Kopech is a fly ball pitcher. Should be challenging.

Burke was the Sox 11th rounder last year. James at Future Sox was high on the pick and so far he seems intriguing.

Alberto came in for defense after Robert got hurt, so... it's possible they're both in the lineup tomorrow.

Twins did lose.

To be fair, that's accurate for us all.

Yay! Is it wrong for me to want another pandemic so the Sox can go back to playing only Central teams?

Gimenez does not hit the ball hard. Pretty lucky there.

Arias was slow out of the box. Great DP!