Random Thoughts...

[Mingo]

Local boy too, out of Naperville. Wonder if he grew up a Sox or Cubs fan. I like this, he could be that crossover long reliever/spot starter that our roster at the moment appears to be lacking. I thought initially Covey could fill that role, but since he's no longer on the club that point is moot. Not sure however if McHugh prefers to land with a club where he's guaranteed a shot at starting, which up until a couple years ago, that's all he ever did. But if he's ok with a hybrid role, yeah I'm all in on Hahn taking a flier on him.

Well - if you are McHugh and in your 30s - and think your are somehow going to recapture starter magic - you are in the wrong movie.

I don't see his name mentioned much - so his contract demands may be going down. The Sox really do figure to have a good hitting lineup - top catchers - its a pretty good place to get a chance at the playoffs and baseball relevance.