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Spiegel's Docket: White Sox Closer Swap Needed

By Matt Spiegel-

(CBS) You're not an expected juggernaut, able to withstand the early season ups and downs of an established, proven closer.

The White Sox are a surprising contender, thriving off a mostly excellent first few weeks.  This is not the time to stand by your rookie project, when you have a better, obvious option off to a dominant start.

It's time for Addison Reed to get his shot.  Hector Santiago's fastball looks straight, his screwball and change-up have both been hit hard at times, and the second blown save yesterday was an absolute killer.  Four home runs in 6.1 innings so far.

Robin Ventura said he won't be making a swap, but he should.

We'll discuss this, and many other things from 9am-1pm on 670 The Score.

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  • Two more NFL hits today on our show, with the NFL Draft looming tonight.  Mike Florio and Hub Arkush will join us.

As should you.

Listen to Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score weekdays from 9am – 1pm CT on The McNeil & Spiegel Show and Sundays from 9am – Noon CT on Hit And Run.

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