4/17 Sox @ Angels

[Maxbialystock]

Price (L) vs. Ohtani ®

 

Early start to the game thread because these two pitchers and especially teams deserve some pregame discussion.

 

Both teams are beyond hot: Sox 13-2; Angels 13-3. We've played one good team, the Yankees. Ditto the Angels, the Guardians. FWIW, preseason I believe the Yankees were the pick in the AL East and the Astros in the AL West, so both teams are presumably over-achieving.

 

Both starters very good this year, but Price was rotten last timeout, April 11. Ohtani, a rookie, was perfect through 6 innings (and went 7), April 8. Ohtani does not DH for himself, at least, not so far.

[Station 13]

Great game, but I can't watch a 10 PM eastern game.

[d-money]

This will be a good test on the road against a good team thus far. Big road trip.

[Maxbialystock]

Great game, but I can't watch a 10 PM eastern game.

 

Nor can I.

[Jasonbay44]

Should be a good match up, I hope Sox rock him obviously, but I am excited to see Ohtani pitch.

[Station 13]

Should be a good match up, I hope Sox rock him obviously, but I am excited to see Ohtani pitch.

 

I wanted him on this team. Just 22 year old, he's a #1 starter

[Thunder]

Even as a college student now, these games are still too late for me. I wish I could get a close up look at Ohtani though. Win. Dance. Repeat. x5

[jad]

Great game, but I can't watch a 10 PM eastern game.

 

Move here! (I realize LA doesn't have the wonderful spring weather you have in NE, but it might be worth the sacrifice).

[Slasher9]

Will be a late night. West coast trips are usually death for the Sox. Psyched to see ohtani pitch.

[Natick to NC]

This game is where we really need David Price to answer the bell .... Edited April 17, 2018 by Natick to NC

[moonslav59]

This game is where David Price either shows up or folds like he always seems to when we need him .

 

Would you really characterize this game as must win?

[Bellhorn04]

Would you really characterize this game as must win?

 

It's not a must win but it does feel like kind of a big game for Price. If he doesn't bounce back from the last one the haters will be out in full force.

[Emp9]

Even as a college student now, these games are still too late for me. I wish I could get a close up look at Ohtani though. Win. Dance. Repeat. x5

 

Smh. Ya’ know I’m starting to question your priorities.

 

 

[moonslav59]

It's not a must win but it does feel like kind of a big game for Price. If he doesn't bounce back from the last one the haters will be out in full force.

 

So, it's a big game for the haters.

 

I'm not expecting a great game from Price, and if he struggles, it won't change my expectations. What I'll be looking for is how he feels during and after the game, especially 1-3 days afterwards.

[Thunder]

Smh. Ya’ know I’m starting to question your priorities.

 

 

 

Two weeks until finals, exam on Friday, presentation tomorrow...

[moonslav59]

Two weeks until finals, exam on Friday, presentation tomorrow...

 

Finals- Sminals!

 

We're 13-2 and playing a team that is 13-3!

[S5Dewey]

Finals- Sminals!

 

We're 13-2 and playing a team that is 13-3!

 

Note to self: Get a nap this evening,

[Maxbialystock]

So, it's a big game for the haters.

 

I'm not expecting a great game from Price, and if he struggles, it won't change my expectations. What I'll be looking for is how he feels during and after the game, especially 1-3 days afterwards.

 

Interesting. Price was terrific in his first two starts. We need that Price, but not necessarily tonight because it's freaking April. As you say, we need some encouraging news about his physical status and tonight and the next 3 days will give us a clue.

 

In defense of the "haters," I think Price is the highest paid Sox pitcher ever which is bound to bring expectations. On the other hand, we have a Yankee fan in our office and I asked him about Ellsbury last fall, and he is basically fine with him as long as he contributes and he doesn't expect him to be the 2011 Ellsbury or even the 2013 Ellsbury. So that's about where I am with Price. He's got undeniable talent which this team could definitely benefit from. His contract is a given.

 

It's 2018 and this team is off to a fantastic start with a pretty darn good rotation, a solid closer, and a lineup that after 15 games is tied for 2d most runs scored, 89, in MLB. Time to root for all the good guys.

[TylerD]

Huge game tonight. Battle between the 2 best teams. Curious to see how Price does tonight as he had 2 fantastic starts to the season followed by an injured stinker. Lets keep the streak going boys!

[TylerD]

Interesting. Price was terrific in his first two starts. We need that Price, but not necessarily tonight because it's freaking April. As you say, we need some encouraging news about his physical status and tonight and the next 3 days will give us a clue.

 

In defense of the "haters," I think Price is the highest paid Sox pitcher ever which is bound to bring expectations. On the other hand, we have a Yankee fan in our office and I asked him about Ellsbury last fall, and he is basically fine with him as long as he contributes and he doesn't expect him to be the 2011 Ellsbury or even the 2013 Ellsbury. So that's about where I am with Price. He's got undeniable talent which this team could definitely benefit from. His contract is a given.

 

It's 2018 and this team is off to a fantastic start with a pretty darn good rotation, a solid closer, and a lineup that after 15 games is tied for 2d most runs scored, 89, in MLB. Time to root for all the good guys.

 

Well said.

[Emp9]

Two weeks until finals, exam on Friday, presentation tomorrow...

 

Haha I was kidding I was kidding lol

[Emp9]

Mookie IS playing tonight, right?

[Slasher9]

It's not a must win but it does feel like kind of a big game for Price. If he doesn't bounce back from the last one the haters will be out in full force.

 

nah. i'll give him a few games of stinky before i take any shots.

numb fingers from cold air should not be an issue tonight in Anaheim....

[Maxbialystock]

Mookie IS playing tonight, right?

 

Who knows? We probably won't until the lineup card is revealed. But it sure would be nice to see him back in RF and leading off in a lineup that is starting to look pretty decent.

 

I think OldTimer said he expects this lineup tonight: Betts, Beni, HanRam, JD, Devers, Nunez, JBJ, Vazquez, and Lin.

[Slasher9]

Mookie IS playing tonight, right?

 

as of now Mookie is playing pending final signoff by our crack medical staff....

[Emp9]

Whatever the result, I’d like to see Mookie vs Ohtani

[Spudboy]

Whatever the result, I’d like to see Mookie vs Ohtani

 

Yes me too.

 

I would like to see an Ohtani fastball leak inside to Mookie.

 

Teach the newbie some respect.

[mvp 78]

@FreePlaysPicks

 

Boston 2B Mookie Betts (knee) & LF Hanley Ramirez (hand) are questionable tonight versus the Angels.

[Spudboy]

@FreePlaysPicks

 

Boston 2B Mookie Betts (knee) & LF Hanley Ramirez (hand) are questionable tonight versus the Angels.

 

huh?

[mvp 78]

huh?

 

IDK. It was the only source I could find that mentioned his availability. May not be a great source tho!