White Sox Update: Grifol, Vaughn, Lynn, Pierzynski

"Our backup shortstop plays second base for us every day," said Grifol. "So, it’s not really a pressing need to have a utility player on our bench that is a shortstop. We are not pressed to do that. Would it be of value? Yeah, maybe. Not of great value, but of some value."

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) March 25, 2023

How is it to go from pitching in the WBC to a Cactus League game?

“That was completely boring,” deadpanned Lance Lynn.

He said he was playing around with his sweeper in different sequences early just to use it, but got into a groove for the final four innings.

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) March 26, 2023

A 12-0 win over the A’s yesterday made manager Pedro Grifol a happy (White Sox) camper. pic.twitter.com/GWiFomzstf

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 25, 2023

An upbeat Andrew Vaughn said his back feels normal after DHing in minor league game yesterday and will play first base in minors game today. Expects to face Cubs early next week.

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 25, 2023

Andrew Vaughn said he hasn’t felt any issue with his back since returning to activity. He DH’d yesterday and will play first base in a minor league game today. He thinks he’ll play against the Cubs next week.

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) March 25, 2023

Dylan Cease on his final tuneup before the opener Thursday at Houston. pic.twitter.com/V5norXzSXk

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 25, 2023

AJ Pierzynski gave you the greatest dropped third strike in baseball history.

The least you can do is follow him ⁦@aj_pierzynskiFT⁩.

He’s donating $1 to ⁦@soxcharities⁩ for every follower he adds up to $25,000 through April 3. It’s a win-win! pic.twitter.com/Sg8tcjTOsV

— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) March 24, 2023

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A.J. Pierzynski is donating up to $25,000 to Chicago White Sox Charities! pic.twitter.com/wJ4fWdb20B

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 24, 2023

Why sweat opening day White Sox bench spots when you could read prospect José Rodríguez reflecting upon precious memories of hitting a home run with a broken hamatehttps://t.co/gx554wh3x4

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) March 25, 2023

Kendall Graveman has pitched in the World Series of both college and MLB, and put the atmosphere of the WBC over both of them.

"I really do think it's something that I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I told Rick (Hahn) already 'Thanks for allowing me to go.'"

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) March 24, 2023

White Sox baseball is back in 5 DAYS. pic.twitter.com/Ie2FF0ow2s

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 25, 2023

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A:#NASCARChicago | July 1-2 | https://t.co/mm0xHwAZt9 pic.twitter.com/w6dewvmnWS

— NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend (@NASCARChicago) March 25, 2023