And don't forget the video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

youtu.be/kO8zWhLPLB0

I'm replacing Cook with Bae to the "On the Bubble" category. He's taken a big step forward just from the start of ST. The mental errors on the bases have been eliminated.

It was certainly no surprise Skenes was names OD starter. I've seen plenty of fans mad he won't likely pitch at home in the NYY series.

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That stinks. Get well soon.

Enjoy the game. I'm hanging out with friend in Sharon listening to an Irish Band.

I'll add this. If Bednar is on the 26-man roster to start the season, the team needs All-Star Bednar closing games. I have less confidence in Bednar embracing a 6th-7th inning role than I ever did with Cruz moving to CF.

Sure, players don't easily forget being booed especially in their hometown. Bednar doesn't come across as some big tough guy. He's a teddy bear who never cared about conditioning until now. He's grasping to refind his footing. Maybe, it's the yips. I don't trust him even in low leverage situation.

Yesterday's results were alarming. Gotta wonder how much the booing got to Bednar last season. He desperately wants to be the guy. With under 2 weeks to go in ST, Bednar needs to show he can be lights out again or he needs to be muzzled and not be an option for Shelton to go blindly rely on.

Hope this passes quickly and you are enjoying your coffee soon.

They already have an experienced Closer in Justin Lawrence. Santana or Holderman are also options. Wouldn't be against signing David Robertson or going with Eddy Yean to complete the pen.

Too bad it's not in tv.

Lineups! Audio only today