Sox hitting??

[a700hitter]

Todd Frazier has been pulled from the White Sox lineup tonight.

[oldtimer]

Situational hitting in the 6th. Men on 2nd and 3rd one out. Leon takes a call third strike pretty much in the middle of the plate. Marerro with a 215 BA is in the lineup which Lin with a 290 BA is sent back down. Its hard too score when chances are squandered.

[iortiz]

Todd Frazier has been pulled from the White Sox lineup tonight.

 

Seems like he is heading to NY with Robertson. Interesting to see how this ends up.

[iortiz]

Situational hitting in the 6th. Men on 2nd and 3rd one out. Leon takes a call third strike pretty much in the middle of the plate. Marerro with a 215 BA is in the lineup which Lin with a 290 BA is sent back down. Its hard too score when chances are squandered.

It's getting f***ing frustrating, mostly against this s***** team. Still... I'm all in with this crew of young players. Just fix the 3B hole and everything is going to be alright.

[oldtimer]

It's getting f***ing frustrating, mostly against this s***** team. Still... I'm all in with this crew of young players. Just fix the 3B hole and everything is going to be alright.

 

Situational hitting again. Man on third and one out. Beni takes strike three on a fastball in the zone. Fortunately, the old pro Pedroia doubled to drive the run in and tie the game. The hell with Frazier. Bring up Devers and send Marerro down. Get Neshek (spelling) and see how that works. I seem to have been wrong about Holt. He is taking ABs like a MLer.

[moonslav59]

Seems like he is heading to NY with Robertson. Interesting to see how this ends up.

 

I'm thrilled.

[Larry Cook]

It's getting f***ing frustrating, mostly against this s***** team. Still... I'm all in with this crew of young players. Just fix the 3B hole and everything is going to be alright.

 

We need more than a 3rd baseman.

[oldtimer]

We need more than a 3rd baseman.

 

We need more than Marerro offensively. I would take Lin over him any day and would be happy to give Devers a try at third at this point. With Bogaerts having further tests on his hand, who knowws what we may need going forward.

[moonslav59]

We need more than a 3rd baseman.

 

Unless the 3Bman would be Beltre or Donaldson.

[iortiz]

Unless the 3Bman would be Beltre or Donaldson.

 

... or Devers hahaha

[Spudboy]

Situational hitting again. Man on third and one out. Beni takes strike three on a fastball in the zone. Fortunately, the old pro Pedroia doubled to drive the run in and tie the game. The hell with Frazier. Bring up Devers and send Marerro down. Get Neshek (spelling) and see how that works. I seem to have been wrong about Holt. He is taking ABs like a MLer.

 

 

DD says Devers is not mentally prepared for the jump. I have no idea what that means.

[a700hitter]

We need a third baseman and first base/DH who can hit. Moreland should be released. There is no spot for him.

[Spudboy]

We need a third baseman and first base/DH who can hit. Moreland should be released. There is no spot for him.

 

What about that Gold Glove?

[iortiz]

Go with Travis at first, Devers at 3B and call up again Lin as utility --send down Marrero-- until they figure out a trade if so, but please do something.

[a700hitter]

Go with Travis at first, Devers at 3B and call up again Lin as utility --send down Marrero-- until they figure out a trade if so, but please do something.

it is time to get Moustakas and another bar.

[iortiz]

it is time to get Moustakas and another bar.

 

Moustakas would be a great addition but it would mean give up Devers.

[iortiz]

Would you make the trade compadre?

[Station 13]

Go with Travis at first, Devers at 3B and call up again Lin as utility --send down Marrero-- until they figure out a trade if so, but please do something.

 

Travis can't hit for any power. I'd go and see what Yonder Alonso would cost.

[oldtimer]

Go with Travis at first, Devers at 3B and call up again Lin as utility --send down Marrero-- until they figure out a trade if so, but please do something.

 

I gave it up after the tenth and checked early to see the Sox had pulled it out.

 

During the game, I found it frustrating that major league hitters would take called 3rd strikes over the plate with men on third and one out. Both Leon aand Beni did it in successive innings. What can they be thinking. Then there was the situation where Beni was given the gift of being hit by a pitch to lead off the 10th. The options for JF were to send Beni, to hit and run, to bunt or to let Beni stay at first and have Pedroia swing away. The worst outcome in the situation would be a double play. It was a tough decision, with a good catcher and attentive pitcher a steal had a questionable probability of working. Pedroia had been one of our bright spots in the batting order. It turned out Pedroia hit into the double play and Hanley followed with a double. Before it took place, I and the BJs expected a steal attempt. What would you have done?

 

Those calling for Hanley's trade can see that he still has value for us and should stay in the 4 or 5 spot as Moon has said. Moreland is in my view pulling away from the ball and he hits the ball to left too often. He did that last night on a changeup down the middle, one he should be able to pull. He needs to find himself and should be temporarily out of the lineup or moved further back in the order. Marerro is not a viable offensive player for us. Lin can play infield utility positions as well and has a better plate approach. Devers might help the club now or they had better find another 3rd base candidate while the club is still in the lead.

 

Time is running short DD. I didn't want Frazier either although Robertson might have helped. There are still options out there. I would keep Travis if at all possible. He is still a young player and may blossom next year.

[cp176]

Moustakas would be a great addition but it would mean give up Devers.

 

yes

[mvp 78]

Moustakas would be a great addition but it would mean give up Devers.

 

Nope. He's a FA this offseason. Royals aren't getting that type of prospect for a two month rental.

[cp176]

yes

 

if the 3 year contract was signed as well

[Jack Flap]

Moustakas has a .299 OBP...he's better than Frazier, but not nearly enough that I'd give up Devers for him.

[Maxbialystock]

I gave it up after the tenth and checked early to see the Sox had pulled it out.

 

During the game, I found it frustrating that major league hitters would take called 3rd strikes over the plate with men on third and one out. Both Leon aand Beni did it in successive innings. What can they be thinking. Then there was the situation where Beni was given the gift of being hit by a pitch to lead off the 10th. The options for JF were to send Beni, to hit and run, to bunt or to let Beni stay at first and have Pedroia swing away. The worst outcome in the situation would be a double play. It was a tough decision, with a good catcher and attentive pitcher a steal had a questionable probability of working. Pedroia had been one of our bright spots in the batting order. It turned out Pedroia hit into the double play and Hanley followed with a double. Before it took place, I and the BJs expected a steal attempt. What would you have done?

 

Those calling for Hanley's trade can see that he still has value for us and should stay in the 4 or 5 spot as Moon has said. Moreland is in my view pulling away from the ball and he hits the ball to left too often. He did that last night on a changeup down the middle, one he should be able to pull. He needs to find himself and should be temporarily out of the lineup or moved further back in the order. Marerro is not a viable offensive player for us. Lin can play infield utility positions as well and has a better plate approach. Devers might help the club now or they had better find another 3rd base candidate while the club is still in the lead.

 

Time is running short DD. I didn't want Frazier either although Robertson might have helped. There are still options out there. I would keep Travis if at all possible. He is still a young player and may blossom next year.

 

Agree on taking called third strikes. Also agree with Farrell letting Pedroia swing because lately he is our best hitter and Beni is not much of a basestealer--good speed, no instincts.

[mvp 78]

Moustakas has a .299 OBP...he's better than Frazier, but not nearly enough that I'd give up Devers for him.

 

I'm not so sure that Moustakas is that much better than Frazier, especially considering his lengthy injury history.

[BstHcpr]

Would you make the trade compadre?

 

He'd be a great fit, but the Red Sox are not trading Devers for two months of Moustakas.

[BstHcpr]

it is time to get Moustakas and another bar.

 

Everything I read about KC suggest they are going for one last hurrah with their WS core.

[TylerD]

Honestly last nights game showed me that it won't take much for us to be true contenders. We really just need one or 2 strong hitters and we will be fine. Last night was only the second time in the last 12 days that we have had more than 3 runs...... With our pitching staff we don't need to be scoring 8+ runs every single night. Generally 4 runs will win it for us. Hoping something comes up at the dead line. Pitching has done more for us this year and especially lately than we will ever know. It's a shame the offense is so flat.

 

On a side note was happy to see Hanley crush that homer in the 15th last night. Shades of Ortiz in some of his clutch game winners.

[moonslav59]

... Moreland should be released. There is no spot for him....

 

Yet, JF keeps batting him 4th vs all RH'd starters.

 

I'm flabbergasted on that one.

[moonslav59]

Honestly last nights game showed me that it won't take much for us to be true contenders. We really just need one or 2 strong hitters and we will be fine. Last night was only the second time in the last 12 days that we have had more than 3 runs...... With our pitching staff we don't need to be scoring 8+ runs every single night. Generally 4 runs will win it for us. Hoping something comes up at the dead line. Pitching has done more for us this year and especially lately than we will ever know. It's a shame the offense is so flat.

 

On a side note was happy to see Hanley crush that homer in the 15th last night. Shades of Ortiz in some of his clutch game winners.

 

Weird how there's no DFA or platoon HRam posts today.