7/10 Texas Rangers at Fenway

[Maxbialystock]

Gallardo, righty vs. Velazquez, righty

 

On paper, Velazquez has a big edge (much lower ERA), but Gallardo got a win in his last start and Velazquez hasn't gone more than 3 innings in three months. Who's our long reliever after that with Johnson and Wright both on the DL? Don't say Swihart because he's probably catching. This is a dire situation, folks. Did I forget to mention that the lineup players are exhausted what with the hot weather, way too much scoring and running around the bases, no travel day after the grueling series in DC, etc? That it's the Boston Red Sox vs. the Texas Rangers, which means we're bringing a bunch of dirty socks to a gunfight?

[greenwell]

Gallardo, righty vs. Velazquez, righty

 

On paper, Velazquez has a big edge (much lower ERA), but Gallardo got a win in his last start and Velazquez hasn't gone more than 3 innings in three months. Who's our long reliever after that with Johnson and Wright both on the DL? Don't say Swihart because he's probably catching. This is a dire situation, folks. Did I forget to mention that the lineup players are exhausted what with the hot weather, way too much scoring and running around the bases, no travel day after the grueling series in DC, etc? That it's the Boston Red Sox vs. the Texas Rangers, which means we're bringing a bunch of dirty socks to a gunfight?

 

They brought Beeks up today, so as much as it scares me he may be long relief.

If the sox win today they'll be 35 games over .500 for the first time since the next to the last day of 2004.

[moonslav59]

Line-up:

 

1. Betts RF

 

2. Beni LF

 

3. JD DH

 

4. Moreland 1B

 

5. Bogey SS

 

6. Holt 2B

 

7. Devers 3B

 

8. Swihart C

 

9. JBJ CF

 

[mvp 78]

They brought Beeks up today, so as much as it scares me he may be long relief.

If the sox win today they'll be 35 games over .500 for the first time since the next to the last day of 2004.

 

Beeks should be in the rotation.

[mvp 78]

I'm actually excited to see Swihart catch tonight.

[a700hitter]

I'm actually excited to see Swihart catch tonight.

I am curious... and trying to be hopeful.

[mvp 78]

I am curious... and trying to be hopeful.

 

If his bat doesn't come around this season, he's a cooked goose.

[Station 13]

Does Pearce play any other position?

[a700hitter]

Does Pearce play any other position?

I think Pearce has also played the OF.

[mvp 78]

Does Pearce play any other position?

 

1b/rf/lf mostly. A teeny bit of 2b (replacement level). A minuscule sample at 3b (not good).

[moonslav59]

I'm actually excited to see Swihart catch tonight.

 

I feel bad for Velazquez but hopeful our offense can carry us.

[mvp 78]

@ByChrisMason

 

Alex Cora said he expects 6-12 outs from Velazquez tonight. From there game situation will dictate how the ‘pen is used.

 

Holy cannoli!

[a700hitter]

@ByChrisMason

 

Alex Cora said he expects 6-12 outs from Velazquez tonight. From there game situation will dictate how the ‘pen is used.

 

Holy cannoli!

I will avoid him in FanDuel.

[vegasbob]

Line-up:

 

1. Betts RF

 

2. Beni LF

 

3. JD DH

 

4. Moreland 1B

 

5. Bogey SS

 

6. Holt 2B

 

7. Devers 3B

 

8. Swihart C

 

9. JBJ CF

 

 

What happened, did Nunez not set his alarm clock for gametime ? Alex gives and takes away keeping it interesting, if not always effective. Standard OF alignment to calm everyone down.

[jung]

Nunny standing there like a statue and letting a ground ball play him last night probably did not thrill Cora. Nunny picked the ball up after it banged off his glove and made the play. But it was just a horrible effort on his part. Nobody but nobody playing infield just stands there and lets the ball come to them.

[moonslav59]

What happened, did Nunez not set his alarm clock for gametime ? Alex gives and takes away keeping it interesting, if not always effective. Standard OF alignment to calm everyone down.

 

Nunez starts about 2 out of 3 games at 2B. This isn't a big surprise.

[Station 13]

1b/rf/lf mostly. A teeny bit of 2b (replacement level). A minuscule sample at 3b (not good).

 

So mostly a Moreland platoon. If the playoff start today, I would sit JBJ and DH Pearce and JDM can play the corner OF.

[Bellhorn04]

What happened, did Nunez not set his alarm clock for gametime ? Alex gives and takes away keeping it interesting, if not always effective. Standard OF alignment to calm everyone down.

 

Yes, I think these winning streaks are making us all a little nuts.

[Natick to NC]

When do we see B Phil up ?

[Natick to NC]

@ByChrisMason

 

Alex Cora said he expects 6-12 outs from Velazquez tonight. From there game situation will dictate how the ‘pen is used.

 

Holy cannoli!

 

What the fuuuuuuuuck ?

[Natick to NC]

Goooooo Hectorrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!!!!

[Natick to NC]

Keep the ball low H

[vegasbob]

Nunny standing there like a statue and letting a ground ball play him last night probably did not thrill Cora. Nunny picked the ball up after it banged off his glove and made the play. But it was just a horrible effort on his part. Nobody but nobody playing infield just stands there and lets the ball come to them.

 

I would not be surprised if Nunez's legs are shot at this stage due to the # of games he has played back to back. Bad legs also lead to bad backs. The guy could be just worn out. More reason to question why Cora plays him 2/3rds of the time

[Natick to NC]

Nice pick

[Natick to NC]

Frisbee workin

[d-money]

Let’s go sawx!!!!!

[jung]

Man there is a fine line between aggressive hitting and just don't give a damn. The Rangers are way across the line into just don't give a damn.

[vegasbob]

Heckuva 9 pitch, 3 ground ball inning for V. Holt did use his cup to stop the one hard hit bounce

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

9 pitch 1st inning. When's the last time we've seen that?

[jung]

9 pitch 1st inning. When's the last time we've seen that?

 

You would think they would try to give themselves a chance against a relief pitcher starting and they just don't care.