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The offense was fun to watch, but gotta give a shout out to Velasquez and especially Davis Martin, who combined for 8 shutout innings. Martin has been the surprise of the season out of the farm system. A guy most of us had barely heard of, coming up and contributing in a big way at the major league level.
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In addition, has Mendick done anything not to have earned the starting 2B job when TA returns?
Harrison’s production has improved recently, but it’s hard to argue with Mendick’s .812 OPS.
The only arguments for keeping Leury are his contract and his defensive versatility, including at SS and CF. The fact that he bats LH is NOT a legitimate argument for retaining him, given that throughout his career he’s been bad hitting LH and it’s gotten worse in recent years.
The Sox appear to have some middle infield depth, particularly at 2B. Yolbert Sanchez keeps hitting, and there’s a logjam at Birmingham with Jose Rodriguez and Lenyn Sosa.
I suspect Mendick would be sent down because he still has options, but it would be nice to be surprised.
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I'm thinking along the same lines with Mendick. He's been very good in the time filling in for Anderson. He may be at least a partial answer to the hole perceived at 2B. Stone said much the same late in this game.
It was very good to see a laugher for once. I was in and out, and missed the first couple of innings, and was glad to see the score when I got home. It was 7- 0 when I came home.
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Originally posted by Frater Perdurabo View PostLet us pray today was the beginning of Moncada breaking out. Him hitting and getting on base would really make a difference moving forward.
Also, I’m fine with running out the Velasquez - Martin tandem again.
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Originally posted by Chez View Post
They both pitched very well today. But with Lynn, Gio, Kopech, Cease and Cueto as your 1-5, not sure where they fit (unless you go with a 6-slot rotation). Velasquez, Martin, Lopez, Banks and Lambert have all pitched well recently and can all give you multiple innings out of the bullpen - that's a real luxury. I'm guessing one of them goes back to Charlotte when Anderson is activated.
I think Lopez gets a shot at closer if Liam is gone for more than a few weeks. Kelly, Bummer and Graveman can all cover that role too, but if Lopez can handle the pressure then they go 4 deep at the end of ballgames.
Very nice win. Very relaxing. I finished putting the groceries away and flipped on the game just as Moncada was batting in the 1st. I imagine there were some people who were following at work on box score/gamecast who tuned in late and were like "YAY 3-0. Let's see how that happened... SAY WHAT?!?!?!?"
Always nice to have a blowout before an off day. I assume they fly tonight and take tomorrow to practice and chill. Maybe TLR promised them an off day in Houston if they swept. TA due back next week and Eloy hopefully a week after that...
The possibilities are mind boggling...
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Originally posted by voodoochile View Post
Guessing Martin and/or lambert goes down when others start to return. Better to get them and keep them stretched out as a 6th starter in case of need. V V can be the long reliever with Banks and Lopez also.. Banks would be next man out when other pitchers come back. By all reports Bummer will only be gone the two weeks.
I think Lopez gets a shot at closer if Liam is gone for more than a few weeks. Kelly, Bummer and Graveman can all cover that role too, but if Lopez can handle the pressure then they go 4 deep at the end of ballgames.
Very nice win. Very relaxing. I finished putting the groceries away and flipped on the game just as Moncada was batting in the 1st. I imagine there were some people who were following at work on box score/gamecast who tuned in late and were like "YAY 3-0. Let's see how that happened... SAY WHAT?!?!?!?"
Always nice to have a blowout before an off day. I assume they fly tonight and take tomorrow to practice and chill. Maybe TLR promised them an off day in Houston if they swept. TA due back next week and Eloy hopefully a week after that...
The possibilities are mind boggling...
Remember, Banks right now is the only LH reliever in the bullpen. I bet he stays even after Bummer is back. Eventually Hahn is going to have to look outside the organization for that second LH reliever. No reason he has to wait until the deadline when it's clear there's a problem.
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Originally posted by WSox597 View PostI'm thinking along the same lines with Mendick. He's been very good in the time filling in for Anderson. He may be at least a partial answer to the hole perceived at 2B. Stone said much the same late in this game.
It was very good to see a laugher for once. I was in and out, and missed the first couple of innings, and was glad to see the score when I got home. It was 7- 0 when I came home.
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Originally posted by Frater Perdurabo View PostIn addition, has Mendick done anything not to have earned the starting 2B job when TA returns?
Harrison’s production has improved recently, but it’s hard to argue with Mendick’s .812 OPS.
The only arguments for keeping Leury are his contract and his defensive versatility, including at SS and CF. The fact that he bats LH is NOT a legitimate argument for retaining him, given that throughout his career he’s been bad hitting LH and it’s gotten worse in recent years.
The Sox appear to have some middle infield depth, particularly at 2B. Yolbert Sanchez keeps hitting, and there’s a logjam at Birmingham with Jose Rodriguez and Lenyn Sosa.
I suspect Mendick would be sent down because he still has options, but it would be nice to be surprised.
Leury is better than Harrison. He plays almost every field position and does get hot at the plate periodically.
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