Whitlock returns!
RHP Davies goes for AZ,
One game at a time!
Whitlock returns!
RHP Davies goes for AZ,
One game at a time!
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Watching the game last night on the Arizona feed, I was informed that when Casas makes his 1st appearance at the plate, he notifies the ump that part of his approach at the plate is to call out whether the pitch is high, low, inside or outside. He makes it clear he's not disrespecting the ump; it's just a habit he has every time he's at the plate.
What does he say when it's called strike 3 ? Actually , Casas had a very good game last night and swung the bat way more aggressively with excellent results. I guess our coaching is being listened to.Originally Posted by SPLENDIDSPLINTER
His approach was not all that bad in April, but he certainly tweaked it just right in May.
The kid is just barely over 250 career PAs and has a .724 OPS.
He's going to get a very long leash and will have some times of struggles along the way.
I like what I've seen, but he is no guarantee- just yet.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Tonight's game is at 7:15 pm, not the insane 9:38 pm last night--in the Mountain Time Zone, yet.
Whitlock vs. Davies is a toss-up, with no pitching advantage for the Sox.
7 runs last night--without Devers or Duran--was a welcome surprise. Refsnyder, Tapia, and Verdugo weren't half bad in the outfield. Ditto Turner at 3B and Casas at 1B. We'll just have to see what lineup Cora goes with tonight.
Zack Davies sucks. Whitlock is supposed to be better than him. If not, just send him to the pen for good.
Last night’s lineup was interesting for sure. We’ll see what it looks like today.
"Supposed to be better" than Davies? Davies faced a pretty good Dodgers offense twice in April and gave up 1 run in 5 innings and I think 5 runs in 4.1 innings. He, like Whitlock, is coming off the IL. Whitlock started 3 games in April--5 IP and 5 runs vs the Rays; 7 IP and 1 run vs the Angels; and 4 innings and 5 runs vs the Brewers.
So who knows which one is better?
Last night's offense--sans Devers and sans Duran--worked brilliantly to counter the slump the Sox were in. Kudos to Cora even though Pfaadt pitches like his name sounds.
Could not agree more about which lineup tonight and how they will do.
It’s not just about looking at the current ERAs.
Whitlock is the better pitcher. We just don’t know how well anyone will pitch on a given day.
Whitlock had to recover from an injury and certainly has had some struggles. I’m hopeful he is nearing his previous form but yes, who knows who will be better tonight.
Nobody.
I've watched Whitlock many times, but not Davies.
Like you, I'm very impressed with Whitlock's repertoire, but I'm not impressed with how he starts--vice relieves.
His first season, all as a reliever, was/is by far his best: 1.96 ERA, 46 games, 73.1 IP, 81 K's, 17 BB's.
His second year, a mixture of 9 starts and 22 relief appearances: 3.45 ERA, 31 games, 78.1 IP, 82 K's, 15 BB's.
This year, three starts, no relief appearances: 6.19 ERA, 3 games, 16 IP, 11 K's, 3 BB's.
He may just go 3-4, tonight.
I like him as a RP'er much more, too- as with Houck.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
We have proven it's easier to build a bullpen.
When you have young talent that may have the ability to start then you go with it.
I will freakin' guarantee you that management did not extend Whitlock to be a middle reliever.
So you guys rather watch Kluber and Pivetta pitch today and tomorrow?
I can hear the TV sets going off.
Get real.
I write fictional stories in my spare time. So don't fact check me. Better?
I love this. And I agree the Sox think Whitlock can start. So what do I know?
As moonslav says, Whitlock could start and go 3-4 innings.
Where did I even hint at wanting Kluber and or Pivetta starting?
I'm happy Whitlock is starting tonight,/ instead of him. I just think he's better in the pen.
Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.
Like Houck, I think ge may grow into being a good SP'er.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Duran is back in the lineup and McGuire for Wong . Devers must still feel sick
1. Tapia LF
2. Dugo RF
3. Turner 3B
4. Yoshida DH
5. Duran CF
6. Casas 1B
7. Kike SS
8. Valdez 2B
9. McGuire C
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
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