5/10 vs Mariners

[mvp 78]

I don't think he has played much 2B in the minors....could be wrong. He is still learning the position, so his footwork might be a work in progress. He has, overall, been a pleasant surprise so far.

 

His footwork is horrible at every position in the IF. It’s not going to get better. He’s a 1b/DH guy who is able to fake it at 2b for now.

[mvp 78]

Range is overrated. If you proerly position yourself, you hardly have to move to field the ball. Chavis looks like a master at this

 

 

You think he positions himself, not the coaching?

 

LOL

[vegasbob]

I don't think he has played much 2B in the minors....could be wrong. He is still learning the position, so his footwork might be a work in progress. He has, overall, been a pleasant surprise so far.

 

Apparently virtually no time at 2B . I can't really rate him and by pro standards he may be sub standard. But he hasn't cost them in any obvious ways in the field and he seems to be better than Holt and Pedey at this moment since they cannot get on the field.

[FredLynn]

His footwork is horrible at every position in the IF. It’s not going to get better. He’s a 1b/DH guy who is able to fake it at 2b for now.

 

So far his defense has been acceptable. His dwar is above 0. On what objective basis do you think he defense sucks?

[vegasbob]

His footwork is horrible at every position in the IF. It’s not going to get better. He’s a 1b/DH guy who is able to fake it at 2b for now.

 

You have not seen his footwork at SS, so don't make broad generalizations

[vegasbob]

You think he positions himself, not the coaching?

 

LOL

 

I'm told he conducts the pre-series defensive positioning meetings and personally autographs the little 3x5 cards the other guys stick in their hats or pockets

[jung]

Range is overrated. If you proerly position yourself, you hardly have to move to field the ball. Chavis looks like a master at this

 

Chavis a master at anything at 2nd base to this point??....hyperbole alert. As for his footwork around the bag, he has made the exact same goofy footed mistake twice throwing the ball wildly in the process and getting run over both times.

[vegasbob]

OK, enough joking around on Chavis or anyone else because EROD is actually throwing an excellent game and securing a win where the pitching and hitting have been most complementary and welcome. None of that Oriole gag reflex where the guys had difficulty scoring

 

6 innings with 86 pitches, no walks and only 4 hits, no runs.

Edited May 11, 2019 by vegasbob

[a700hitter]

Nerd alert.

Thank goodness it was a short half inning.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It appears to me that when Chavis joined the team, the SOX started to turn things around. Maybe that was a coincidence, but I don't believe in coincidences.

[mvp 78]

So far his defense has been acceptable. His dwar is above 0. On what objective basis do you think he defense sucks?

 

On watching him and reading scouting reports.

[mvp 78]

Chavis a master at anything at 2nd base to this point??....hyperbole alert. As for his footwork around the bag, he has made the exact same goofy footed mistake twice throwing the ball wildly in the process and getting run over both times.

 

But only 2 errors in 70 chances!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mvp 78]

You have not seen his footwork at SS, so don't make broad generalizations

 

You want him at SS?

[d-money]

OK, enough joking around on Chavis or anyone else because EROD is actually throwing an excellent game and securing a win where the pitching and hitting have been most complementary and welcome. None of that Oriole gag reflex where the guys had difficulty scoring

 

 

6 innings with 86 pitches, no walks and only 4 hits, no runs.

 

Our BP needs a rest. It would be nice to get some very good pitching in this series against the mariners.

[a700hitter]

Benintendi getting his power stroke back.

[vegasbob]

Michael Rally Killer Chavis

 

In reality, I expect Chavis is finding out he is overmatched with his big swing. When either or both of Holt and/or Pedey is ready, a decision will have to be made and you may see MC go south to Pawtucket for some refinement, then be back at the first opening to subsequently occur. It might refocus him a bit and get some time at whatever position they want him to work on.

[vegasbob]

Benintendi getting his power stroke back.

 

Just to light a fire in what should qualify as a laugher game, Beni only seems to hit big when it doesn't matter.

[d-money]

Skankees take the lead.

[vegasbob]

It appears to me that when Chavis joined the team, the SOX started to turn things around. Maybe that was a coincidence, but I don't believe in coincidences.

 

No question he brought a quick and needed hitting spark . Seems to be cooling out now.

[TylerD]

Skankees take the lead.

No matter. We will take them down a peg next time we play them.

[mvp 78]

No question he brought a quick and needed hitting spark . Seems to be cooling out now.

 

He needs to learn to adjust. His swinging strike rate is horrendous.

[d-money]

No matter. We will take them down a peg next time we play them.

 

True i wanna play them again. We need the rays to lose though.

[Thunder]

Woo-WOO!

[vegasbob]

He needs to learn to adjust. His swinging strike rate is horrendous.

 

The team definitely needed his early big power shots , but it may have given him the false impression that the pitchers were the ones who needed to adjust, not him. Anyway, would be nice to see him launch a few more

[vegasbob]

Helluva start by EROD. Very nice to see that final K after 105 pitches. kept his shutout through 7, now for a short BP effort of 6 instead of 12 outs needed.

[Thunder]

Good. Pearce needed that

[mvp 78]

Baseball is fun sometimes.

[vegasbob]

Well, Chavis got the run home from third on a ground out, but better than whiffing .

[d-money]

I hope they save some runs for tomorrow. Early game tomorrow against felix hernandez.

[oldtimer]

Just to light a fire in what should qualify as a laugher game, Beni only seems to hit big when it doesn't matter.

 

Maybe he has been reading the talksox forum which encouraged him to pull more often to where what power he has will result in more extra base hits. I'd love to see him spread his hits and it shows he can do it.