7/6 @ Kansas City

[Maxbialystock]

Sale, lefty vs. Hammel, righty

 

On the surface, the Sox have a big edge with Sale on the mound, but Sale has had bad luck this year on run support and maybe tonight Hammel will be more like Hamels in his prime. Plus Kansas City itself has a rowdy reputation. Bad vibes. Kaufman Stadium can get very hot this time of year--I know, I've been there while posted across the Missouri River in Kansas. Nearby is the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail.

[OH FOY]

Just something to throw out there, if the Sox make this Sale's last start till All-Star Game break, he'll have 2 weeks rest. Were not playing the strongest of schedule right now. Would this be good idea? He'll come back on the 20th against Detroit.

[Slasher9]

Good BBQ there. let us feast.

WIN.

[S5Dewey]

Just something to throw out there, if the Sox make this Sale's last start till All-Star Game break, he'll have 2 weeks rest. Were not playing the strongest of schedule right now. Would this be good idea? He'll come back on the 20th against Detroit.

 

Even if Sale pitches 3 innings in the AS game he'll have three innings pitched in two weeks. This could be just the break he needs to help keep himself fresh going into October.

[OH FOY]

What I would do is put up a BS injury in there so he misses next start and All-Star game. Back injury?

[a700hitter]

Even if Sale pitches 3 innings in the AS game he'll have three innings pitched in two weeks. This could be just the break he needs to help keep himself fresh going into October.

Severino might get the start.

[Slasher9]

whomever starts is only getting 2 innings.

[dgalehouse]

Here it is July 6 , more than halfway through the season. Kansas City has just 25 wins. Pathetic. This is a team that was on top of the heap very recently. What happened ?

[Maxbialystock]

Even if Sale pitches 3 innings in the AS game he'll have three innings pitched in two weeks. This could be just the break he needs to help keep himself fresh going into October.

 

I'm just hoping Sale can do 3 innings tonight. Royals can be tough on first Fridays in July in even numbered years, and Sale really extended himself vs. the Yankees.

 

I do agree with whoever says the AS starter will likely only go 2 innings. I also think Severino has the inside track for AL starter.

[Maxbialystock]

Here it is July 6 , more than halfway through the season. Kansas City has just 25 wins. Pathetic. This is a team that was on top of the heap very recently. What happened ?

 

I have the same memory and same question, now that you mention it. I've always liked KC after they stopped being the Yankees farm club. I liked Bo Jackson a lot, also George Brett.

[jacksonianmarch]

Here it is July 6 , more than halfway through the season. Kansas City has just 25 wins. Pathetic. This is a team that was on top of the heap very recently. What happened ?

 

They lost Cain, Hosmer, Holland, Herrera, Davis and Cueto via trade or FA. The one guy they extended (Gordon), turned into a pumpkin. Their ace, Ventura, died. The prospect machine was used to deal for pieces and then they started picking later in rounds. They need a rebuild. They got a title out of it and another world series berth. I think they'll take it

[Maxbialystock]

They lost Cain, Hosmer, Holland, Herrera, Davis and Cueto via trade or FA. The one guy they extended (Gordon), turned into a pumpkin. Their ace, Ventura, died. The prospect machine was used to deal for pieces and then they started picking later in rounds. They need a rebuild. They got a title out of it and another world series berth. I think they'll take it

 

Good stuff. Thanks.

[Spudboy]

I always Liked Freddie Patek.

[S5Dewey]

I always Liked Freddie Patek.

 

I always though of Rojas & Patek as one of the best 'up the middle' duos in my memory. Those guys could pick it!

[S5Dewey]

This is good news for Hammel. If things hold true he'll only give up a couple of runs tonight, which will be 3 1/2 runs below his ERA.

 

C'mon guys! Get Sale some runs tonight, will ya!!

[moonslav59]

I always though of Rojas & Patek as one of the best 'up the middle' duos in my memory. Those guys could pick it!

 

Was that when they had Amos Otis in CF?

[TylerD]

Just something to throw out there, if the Sox make this Sale's last start till All-Star Game break, he'll have 2 weeks rest. Were not playing the strongest of schedule right now. Would this be good idea? He'll come back on the 20th against Detroit.

 

I was just thinking this actually and I think it's a very good idea. Sale is not a big man and last year he seemed to fizzle out a bit especially going into the playoffs. I would like to give him as much rest as possible to keep him fresh!

[Spudboy]

Was that when they had Amos Otis in CF?

 

I think so but I am not sure.

[vegasbob]

No excuse nor reason not to pound Hammel just like they did to Sonny Boy gray in support of Sale. Should get 6 runs in 6 innings and give Sale the win and rest of the night off. Let Thornburg get his feet wet and start the process of determining if he will be part of the answer or a bigger question mark.

[SoxHop]

No excuse nor reason not to pound Hammel just like they did to Sonny Boy gray in support of Sale. Should get 6 runs in 6 innings and give Sale the win and rest of the night off. Let Thornburg get his feet wet and start the process of determining if he will be part of the answer or a bigger question mark.

 

I read that and I was like....... when the heck did Texas trade Cole Hammels.

 

This is a walk in the park, which means we will probably lose. Baseball ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Edited July 6, 2018 by SoxHop

[dgalehouse]

I always though of Rojas & Patek as one of the best 'up the middle' duos in my memory. Those guys could pick it!

 

I remember Cookie Rojas with the Phils back in the 60's. Playing the infield along with teammate Bobby Wine. Philly fans used to talk about " The plays of Wine and Rojas."

[jung]

1. Mookie Betts ® RF

2. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF

3. J.D. Martinez ® DH

4. Steve Pearce ® 1B

5. Xander Bogaerts ® SS

6. Brock Holt (L) 2B

7. Eduardo Nunez ® 3B

8. Sandy Leon (S) C

9. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF

[FredLynn]

Yankees have to be concerned about Sonny Gray. Boy does he suck. Bottom of the second inning v the Jays and the Yankees are already down 5-0 with Gray out there. How much more abuse will they tolerate?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Sonny Delight is getting shelled again. Jays lead Yankems 5-0 in 2nd.

[Hitch]

Sonny Gray is getting another hammering tonight. Escaped the first bases loaded but just given 5 in the 2nd.

[d-money]

Skankees losing 5-0 early.

[oldtimer]

Sonny Gray is getting another hammering tonight. Escaped the first bases loaded but just given 5 in the 2nd.

 

The yankees are in the market for Happ. Gray is reason enough for that. Glad we didn't go after Gray.

[FredLynn]

The yankees are in the market for Happ. Gray is reason enough for that. Glad we didn't go after Gray.

 

German is another reason the Yankees will be panicking soon....ERA well over 4. And Tanaka is on the DL for who knows how long...and Sabathia looks like a guy who could easily wind up on the DL soon just because of his weight problems. Our rotation looks like gold compared to those guys.

[vegasbob]

Holy Moly. Sale has a run thanks to Mookie's 100th HR

[jacksonianmarch]

German is another reason the Yankees will be panicking soon....ERA well over 4. And Tanaka is on the DL for who knows how long...and Sabathia looks like a guy who could easily wind up on the DL soon just because of his weight problems. Our rotation looks like gold compared to those guys.

 

So many errors here.

 

Tanaka is back Monday

Sabathia has been healthy and rather than wearing down, he is getting better.

German's FIP and xFIP are very good. He hasn't been able to limit the big inning.

 

The big reason why the Yankees will be "panicking" is Sonny Gray. He is currently our #4 starter should the playoffs start now and he is not competitive out there. We need another pitcher