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I prefer a lineup that includes Kike's speed and Duran's speed. I also like Duran better than Chavis and believe his upside is better than what we've seen out of Chavis the past year and a half. Chavis' 660 OPS since 5/23/19 doesn't leave me feeling warm and fuzzy at the moment.

This is what was said right after his last start: @bradfo Eduardo Rodriguez done for the day after just two innings. Gave apprearance of someone with a dead arm.

@alexspeier Sox are going to evaluate Rodriguez in the next few days, once he can throw a bullpen, to see where he slots in the rotation. It’s possible he only needs to be pushed back and might not land on injured list. Sox characterize this as a precaution. Well, fanfreakintastic.

@ChrisCotillo Red Sox have 34 healthy players (including Cordero) in camp and 26 spots. Remaining NRIs are McCarthy, Walden, Herrmann, Pereda, Gettys, Puello. Of that group, only McCarthy seems to have a shot of making the team. It's almost that time of the year where we fret about the 14th man in the pen. It may be McCarthy? https://www.fangraphs.com/players/kevin-mccarthy/15240/stats?position=P I forgot this guy was even on the team until I saw his name yesterday. Has anyone seen him pitch?

Personally, I'd go with Duran and stick with 13 batters when Cordero gets back. I'd do a straight platoon with Renfroe/Cordero. Duran would start in CF. Verdugo would start in RF. Kiké is 2B. Marwin acts as super sub.

@PeteAbe #RedSox at #Rays (1:05 p.m., MLB Network): Arroyo 2B, Duran CF, Martinez RF, Cordero LF, Chavis 1B, Herrmann C, Downs SS, De La Guerra 3B, Puello DH, and Ward RHP The definition of a B Squad game. Ward has yet to give up a run this ST. He only has 2.1 innings so far though. We'll see how long they let him go.

I don't think he's gone over the limit yet. I think he's so personable that he knows what each person's limit is. I also bet that he had that specific conversation with Beni back in 2019 about bulking up.

@RedSox Bobby Dalbec leads the majors in HRs this spring. That's good. Very good.

Arauz needs more time playing everyday in AA/AAA. He's not fully developed yet, so sticking him on the bench would do him no favors. I think Chavis has the inside edge if Cordero is out. Would be interesting for them to give Duran some run though.

I have zero problem with what Cora said.

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@byJulianMack The Red Sox like what they have seen from Franchy Cordero so far, in terms of his progression. There's still a chance he makes Opening Day roster. Saturday will be a big test of that, Cora said.

I don't care much for Eovaldi.

Sale's deal is fine. I think the bigger concern is Eovaldi's contract. Even a greatly diminished Sale should be able to be a #3 starter.

@ChrisCotillo I expect the Red Sox to be involved with some relievers who are opting out of deals this week. Hector Rondon, Tommy Hunter and others among guys back on the FA market. Quote Tweet More work to be done, Chaim!

That 2018 version of Beni was fun as hell. Can't believe his agent got him to throw it all away. Flew too close to the sun like Icarus.

@SoxProspects Lineup vs. MIN: K. Hernández DH Duran CF (#SP60 no. 4) Renfroe RF Devers 3B Vázquez C Gonzalez LF Dalbec 1B (#SP60 no. 6) Arroyo SS Chavis 2B Pérez LHP Also pitching: Taylor, Barnes, D. Hernandez, McCarthy

It was more Cora saying that he personally thought the best version of Benintendi was before he bulked up and that he'd "take the .400 on-base percentage, 40 doubles, 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases every year from Andrew Benintendi rather than the .260 with 30 home runs."

There were no big SP deals this offseason, so it's hard to gauge what his market would be right now. 3/45? He's got a higher ceiling than that. My guess is he'd want to bet on himself and reach FA this offseason. Sox should hold onto him and deal him at the deadline.

Interesting little article on Christian Arroyo: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/03/christian-arroyos-career-renaissance-a-major-story-in-boston-red-sox-spring-training-the-light-goes-on-at-different-points-for-different-guys-in-their-careers.html In Bloom’s eyes, Arroyo’s impressive camp goes far beyond his .279/.326/.512 line and three homers. Bloom thinks Arroyo’s overall offensive game is stronger than it was at any point during the infielder’s time with the Rays. “I’ve seen him swinging the bat with more authority,” Bloom said. “Just driving the ball to all parts of the field and driving pitches I did not see him drive when he wore a Rays uniform, with any regularity. A lot of different things are giving us reasons for optimism.”

Big News: @PeteAbe #RedSox giving Thaddeus Ward — it's no longer Thad we've been told — the start at Tampa Bay tomorrow with Nick Pivetta pitching the B game at Minnesota to avoid facing the Rays for a third time.

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That theory had been floated on here.

I agree with that 100%.

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