Sox Roster Moves Discussion 3 (not for prospect discussion)

[voodoochile]

Try again…

[longtimefan]

Voo: I hope this fits your intent but I keep hoping for a move that gets us a right fielder. I'm sick of the Norma Mazara and Adam Eaton types. RF is a key position that the Sox don't seem to pursue the best talent. Adam Engel can play the position but is hurt and I like him filling in all OF positions. So my question is what should the plan be for 2022?

[ChiTownTrojan]

Voo: I hope this fits your intent but I keep hoping for a move that gets us a right fielder. I'm sick of the Norma Mazara and Adam Eaton types. RF is a key position that the Sox don't seem to pursue the best talent. Adam Engel can play the position but is hurt and I like him filling in all OF positions. So my question is what should the plan be for 2022?

Internal options:
Engel (as long as the medicals say there is no long-term concern, I have no problem with Engel being given the starting RF role in 2022)
Adolfo (if he continues to mash in AAA and has a good Spring, he could earn a spot)
Goodwin
Cespedes (but not likely until late next year)
Sheets (break glass in case of emergency only)

External options are too numerous to list right now. But I don't think they go big on a FA RF. If Jerry finds an extra $20M lying under the couch cushions then I'd rather they direct those funds towards bringing back Rodon. If they do bring in someone it will be a lefty as all the other primary outfielders are right-handed.

[longtimefan]

External options are too numerous to list right now. But I don't think they go big on a FA RF. If Jerry finds an extra $20M lying under the couch cushions then I'd rather they direct those funds towards bringing back Rodon. If they do bring in someone it will be a lefty as all the other primary outfielders are right-handed.

I'm not saying resigning Rodon is wrong as long as the contract is sensible (knowing his history) but this is how we end up with Mazara/Eaton in RF. And not Sheets please. Gavin should be at 1B/DH only.

[ChiTownTrojan]

I'm not saying resigning Rodon is wrong as long as the contract is sensible (knowing his history) but this is how we end up with Mazara/Eaton in RF. And not Sheets please. Gavin should be at 1B/DH only.

But I'm okay with the internal options for RF (Engel/Goodwin). Sure there are better players out there, but bringing back Rodon would go further towards getting the Sox back to the playoffs than a high-priced right-fielder. I guess I'm just nearly as concerned with the RF situation as you are.

[ChiTownTrojan]

Leury is back off the IL, Burr sent to AAA. I'm guessing that Mendick will stick around until TA is healthy, which will hopefully coincide with Rodon's return (tomorrow?).

https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/...880787456?s=20

[Lipman 1]

Leury is back off the IL, Burr sent to AAA. I'm guessing that Mendick will stick around until TA is healthy, which will hopefully coincide with Rodon's return (tomorrow?).

https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/...880787456?s=20

Rodon for Thursday if he's ready.

[Chez]

Leury is back off the IL, Burr sent to AAA. I'm guessing that Mendick will stick around until TA is healthy, which will hopefully coincide with Rodon's return (tomorrow?).

https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/...880787456?s=20

When Rodon is ready, I would imagine Wright returns to Charlotte. I wonder if the Sox are considering going to a six man rotation (with Lopez) to keep everyone fresh for October.

[ChiTownTrojan]

When Rodon is ready, I would imagine Wright returns to Charlotte. I wonder if the Sox are considering going to a six man rotation (with Lopez) to keep everyone fresh for October.

They won’t need it next week (2 off days) but I suspect you’re right that Lopez has not made his last start this season.

[Kobo]

La Russa said Rodon is starting tomorrow and that Grandal's return is "imminent".

[Dumpjerry]

La Russa said Rodon is starting tomorrow and that Grandal's return is "imminent".

Has he run this by the crack WSI medical corps for final sign-off?

[Lipman 1]

Has he run this by the crack WSI medical corps for final sign-off?

He should.

[longtimefan]

Has he run this by the crack WSI medical corps for final sign-off?

Funny....but I think we're medical/managerial experts

[Dumpjerry]

Funny....but I think we're medical/managerial experts

One-stop shopping!

[Lipman 1]

Rodon activated, Mendick sent to Charlotte. Marshall sent to Charlotte to begin rehab assignment.