I don't know if it's true or not, but James says he's grown six inches and can dunk now. Jon didn't corroborate that claim, but I like to imagine James posterizing an NBA-caliber center while screaming "This one's for you, Brey!" Finally, Jon and James were able to set foot in the sacred, though desolate, Guaranteed Rate Field for the first time this year. The guys share takeaways from Sox practice (:45) before conversing about Yoan Moncada being "held out" of Monday's team workout (6:15). How alarming are the current Covid-19 testing delays, and have any members of the Sox expressed concern about testing inconsistencies (11:00)? Carlos Rodon, who should only be know as 'Hard Carl', is primed to contribute this season, but where does he fit in Chicago's rotation (17:00)? Plus, James and Dan Hayes will get to throw down (as long as they keep six feet apart from one another) as Chicago and Minnesota clash in their season openers (23:45).

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