7/18 Baseball returns

[a700hitter]

Good move in PHing Homes for Bradley, but I can't understand why he didn't go to the bench for Carp in the 9th against the Right with second and third and one out in the 9th. Comes was helpless. He is strictly a platoon hitter. With 2 out, I thought that Holt had an extra basehit. He puts up good ABs almost every time up. In Yankee Stadium that ball is a HR.

[Palodios]

So, you no longer think they need another hitter. Ellsnury has been replaced by an automatic out with Bradley. I am not seeing much potential with him. It' s hard to produce consistent offense when a lineup has at least 3 holes. Catcher, SS and CF are killing us. Even if the other 6 spots start performing to career norms, these 3 will keep the offense in neutral.

 

They need another bat, absolutely. But there is no reason to trade for another bat unless they get close.

[a700hitter]

They need another bat, absolutely. But there is no reason to trade for another bat unless they get close.

I can't see them getting close unless they get another hitter. I can see them making a push if they get a hitter, but not if they tread water for another 10 games or so before getting one.

[reYoukilis]

Great game. Especially glad to see XB homer.

 

As for getting another hitter, Id only want one if he buys into our system.

Edited July 19, 2014 by reYoukilis

[Palodios]

I can't see them getting close unless they get another hitter. I can see them making a push if they get a hitter, but not if they tread water for another 10 games or so before getting one.

 

In June the Red Sox averaged 3 runs a game. In July so far, that number is 4.7 runs a game. Let's see how the rest of the month goes.

[Thunder]

We really need to sweep this series to stay alive.

 

Funny how that's true even though we've won 5 of the last 6.

[reYoukilis]

In June the Red Sox averaged 3 runs a game. In July so far, that number is 4.7 runs a game. Let's see how the rest of the month goes.

Im not even sure about this. If we start doing well I wouldnt know who to replace. The most obvious choices are JBJ, Drew, Ross and the Gomes/Nava platoon, but I think the pitchers are comfortable with a good defense with Drew, JBJ, and Ross/Vasquez, Nava is starting to be his old self and if Gomes starts heating up (yesterday was a good start), then Id be uncomfortable tinkering with what is working.

[a700hitter]

In June the Red Sox averaged 3 runs a game. In July so far, that number is 4.7 runs a game. Let's see how the rest of the month goes.

They will at times score some runs. Consistency will be the problem. It's hard to be consistent with three major holes. People are dreaming if they think Bradley is going to find something and be productive. He is a swing and miss guy without bat speed or power. Salty was the same type of guy, but he was big and strong and could knock the ball out of the park. Among Drew, catcher and XB, we will be lucky if we get production from 1 of those slots, so we really have 4 holes. If he doesn't add a bat soon they will flounder and it will be over. Adding a hitter may not work, but it is this teams only chance. This group will continue to fight for last place.

[a700hitter]

Im not even sure about this. If we start doing well I wouldnt know who to replace. The most obvious choices are JBJ, Drew, Ross and the Gomes/Nava platoon, but I think the pitchers are comfortable with a good defense with Drew, JBJ, and Ross/Vasquez, Nava is starting to be his old self and if Gomes starts heating up (yesterday was a good start), then Id be uncomfortable tinkering with what is working.

Bradley becomes a defensive replacement. He is a zero in the lineup. He is an excellent fielder, but let's not start mixing him up with Paul Blair, who was also a pretty good hitter until he got beaned.

[Palodios]

Among Drew, catcher and XB, we will be lucky if we get production from 1 of those slots, so we really have 4 holes. If he doesn't add a bat soon they will flounder and it will be over. Adding a hitter may not work, but it is this teams only chance. This group will continue to fight for last place.

 

When Victorino comes back, it should be 3 spots, not 4. Holt would probably move back to the infield at either 3B or SS.

[a700hitter]

When Victorino comes back, it should be 3 spots, not 4. Holt would probably move back to the infield at either 3B or SS.

Three holes makes it tough to maintain consistent production. Maybe you can play .500 ball, but at this point that will not get it done. In order to get back into the race, this team needs to go on a run. They need another bat to do that. We just finished a home stand against the worst teams in baseball and we got our clocks cleaned with our current crew. I think we have to be realistic about their potential.

[a700hitter]

Victorino is back and Betts was optioned to AAA. They won't give up on Bradley figuring it out.

[Bellhorn04]

Victorino is back and Betts was optioned to AAA. They won't give up on Bradley figuring it out.

 

Bradley is hitting .299 in his last 20 games, raising his average from .202 to .225. There are some positive signs for him.

[Thunder]

Psyched to see Shane come back. Too bad I'm leaving for camp tomorrow for 3 weeks.

[a700hitter]

Bradley is hitting .299 in his last 20 games, raising his average from .202 to .225. There are some positive signs for him.

He has no bat speed. You can't learn that.

[a700hitter]

1 HR and 83 K's is embarrassingly bad. Guys with that many K's have some HRs next to their names.

[Northern Star]

Anyone got that ball girl's telephone number?

[seabeachfred]

Notice both Pedroia and Ortiz got the collar tonight....again. Those two and Napoli have to hit consistently and in sync. That is a sure way to increase run production, but my pal 70 is right.....Bradley has no bat speed and is meat to a hard throwing pitcher. He most likely will never be a consistent 280-290 hitter and let's not kid ourselves, great defense or not, he has to hit a helluva better than he has.