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Time to option Andrew Vaughn

Author
Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus
Published
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Episode Link
http://www.soxmachine.com

Rundown

  • [Intro] The case to option Andrew Vaughn. With this poor of a start, and an underwhelming career, Vaughn's poor play doesn't merit a spot on the 26-man roster
  • [7:10] Vaughn's batted ball data that's fueling the lack of results despite the hard hit rates. 
  • [12:49] Revisiting what Detroit did last year with Spencer Torkelson and how that's paying off in 2025
  • [18:25] The case for and against Tim Elko being promoted
  • [31:25] Despite the high whiff rate when swinging at chase pitches, it's time to give Elko an opportunity in proving himself at the major league level. 
  • [32:42] White Sox are using Openers, finally. 
  • [37:17] Luis Robert Jr. showing signs of life over the weekend
  • [42:30] Our impressions of watching major league games in a minor league ballpark
  • [45:58] Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers. The Brew Crew struggle on the road but run at will. Can Edgar Quero help defend against the running game?
  • [54:31] Around MLB: Detroit Tigers have the best record in baseball, the Colorado Rockies will challenge 121 losses, and the Baltimore Orioles are in serious trouble. 

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