I used to call into sports radio shows every time some one would call to whine about ron santo not being in the hall. Both were great players
with HOF numbers seasonally speaking. Their career numbers are a little less HOF like. Santo had Type 1 diabetes and flamed out early. Minoso
got a late start due to racism. He would be in the Hall if he hadn't missed 5 seasons due to the color ban. I hate to say this, but Reinsdorf really
screwed up using his influence getting Bainesy in and not the much more deserving Minoso.
In 3-4 weeks this roster will change quite a bit. The tough part is waiting. Collins is back from concussion protocol. Cease is coming ready or not.
Eloy will be back tomorrow and(dare I say it?) Palka and Mendick are coming. Just waiting for Alonso and Castillo to be DFA'd.
I'm not so sure about that. .800 OPS last year in first year in majors. He also improved as the year went on. As a properly used lefty bat, he could be
quite useful for a few years. He'd need a manager smart enough to use him in the right amount.
Seems like his command is getting back to normal. Hansen outings are rounding into shape as well. It's still possible the Sox will have the
best pitching in the league in 2021. Add Dunning, Cease and Kopech to these 2 guys and pray for a little good health.
Is it possible we win all 3 trades? Yes it is. If so, the anti Hahn crowd will be sad and happy all at once. P.S. Don't forget
the Luis Robert signing!
1.098 OPS at charlotte. Bring him back. 35 AB's is too small a sample to bury a guy. He should DH against RHP's. Abreu at 1B.
With Tilson and Garcia around there isn't really a need for Delmonico. 3 weeks to the draft. Bring up Cease as well. If things get
rolling, then take a chance on Kuechel after it doesn't cost us a pick. Twins went from worst to first. Maybe we can too.
Promote BFlores now. Almost 20 starts at AA. E.R.A. Under 3. I don't think there is a rule that states you must strike out 9 per game
to be a good pitcher.
Very humid, hot and bad hitting back drop. Sea level, ball doesn't carry. Outfielders can play in a bit and take away hits because it's hard to hit it over their heads.
Quite possible, But Birmingham is probably the worst place to hit in the world. Add in the 2,000 rain outs and delays this wet spring, and I still have hope for a bounce back.
Doesn't Alonso need to meet some appearance amount to guarantee his option? His batting average and slug%
give the Sox a legit reason to stop playing him.