8/31 SOX @ LA Angels

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Starters for both teams TBD. Game time 9:07PM EST.

 

Didn't expect to be starting game thread after WTF's brain fart last night.

 

GO SOX!

[TylerD]

Let’s keep it going.

 

I also find it funny that Oakland keeps kicking the Yankees ass. Hope that’s a sneak peek if they get each other in the playoffs.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Let’s keep it going.

 

I also find it funny that Oakland keeps kicking the Yankees ass. Hope that’s a sneak peek if they get each other in the playoffs.

 

Here's hoping the Yankems beat the A's the next two games. Hoping for the Yankems to win is as unnatural as it gets.

[a700hitter]

Let’s keep it going.

 

I also find it funny that Oakland keeps kicking the Yankees ass. Hope that’s a sneak peek if they get each other in the playoffs.

I am starting to suspect that Boone is tanking the games against the A’s.

[Jasonbay44]

Just keep winning. We’re still breathing

[Bellhorn04]

I am starting to suspect that Boone is tanking the games against the A’s.

 

The only thing is, the Yanks are in a battle with the Stros for HFA.

[a700hitter]

The only thing is, the Yanks are in a battle with the Stros for HFA.

Yanks are losing again today in the 7th inning.

[TylerD]

Here's hoping the Yankems beat the A's the next two games. Hoping for the Yankems to win is as unnatural as it gets.

 

Ya I know. It’s so wrong cheering for the Yankees. Ugh.

[TylerD]

I am starting to suspect that Boone is tanking the games against the A’s.

 

It wouldn’t surprise me honestly.

[TylerD]

Yanks are losing again today in the 7th inning.

 

They just tied it at least.

[Bellhorn04]

Yanks win!

 

Yeah, that does feel weird.

[OH FOY]

Absolutely have to take advantage now. Keep the Rally Caps on, and hope we don't get a bad BJ.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Starters have been determined. No BJ.

 

J.Taylor 1-1 3.15ERA vs D.Peters 3-2 4.11ERA.

 

D.Peters is a lefty.

Edited August 31, 2019 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

SOX lineup hasn't been listed yet; gee, I hope WTF isn't over-thinking.

 

Angels' line-up

Fletcher

Trout

Goodwin

Pujols

Upton

Calhoun

Simmons

Rengifo

K.Smith

Edited August 31, 2019 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[moonslav59]

1. Betts (CF)

2. Devers (3B)

3. Bogey (SS)

4. JD (RF)

5. Travis (DH)

6. Beni (LF)

7. Vaz (1B)

8. Holt (2B)

9. Leon ©

 

[jung]

The place I generally go for lineups has Josh Taylor v Dillon Peters.

[jad]

I am starting to suspect that Boone is tanking the games against the A’s.

 

If so, he's doing a bad job. (And how would one do this? Go to Judge and Sanchez and say: 'Listen, dudes. I'm really worried about the RS, who have almost no chance of getting the wild-card, and whom we beat the crap out of much of the year. How about you two take a couple of third strikes for the team. And WHATEVER you do, don't hit it out.")

[d-money]

Gonna have to sweep the angels. Hard to believe they’re still in this race.

[fxkatt]

No, no the Yanks really need the best record in the AL. In my humble opinion,they will lose vs Houston if they don't have the home advantage. Oakland today had about 35 base runners and could have won the game easily in each of the late innings, but no rbi hit

[FredLynn]

Yanks win!

 

Yeah, that does feel weird.

 

I cannot under any circumstances root for the Yankees to win....NEVER.

[moonslav59]

No, no the Yanks really need the best record in the AL. In my humble opinion,they will lose vs Houston if they don't have the home advantage. Oakland today had about 35 base runners and could have won the game easily in each of the late innings, but no rbi hit

 

The Astros look better on paper, and I think they should beat the Yanks, even if the Yanks have home filed, but yes, I hope Houston ends up with the best record.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

How valuable is Mike Trout? Well, without him the Angels would be out of PO contention and probably be a below .500 team. Oh, wait.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Devers BA is in free fall.

[jung]

How valuable is Mike Trout? Well, without him the Angels would be out of PO contention and probably be a below .500 team. Oh, wait.

 

IMO you have to watch Trout play in the field and in the batter's box to really appreciate his game. For example he swings at fewer crap pitches than any other ballplayer I see today including JD. He goes to the plate with the same mentality about picking his pitch and staying away from the garbage every AB. There is virtually nobody else doing that in today's game.

 

Then there are his instincts on the base paths and in the field which at least as good as anybody playing.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Another almost flying catch by Calhoun. JD continues to pound.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

IMO you have to watch Trout play in the field and in the batter's box to really appreciate his game. For example he swings at fewer crap pitches than any other ballplayer I see today including JD. He goes to the plate with the same mentality about picking his pitch and staying away from the garbage every AB. There is virtually nobody else doing that in today's game.

 

Then there are his instincts on the base paths and in the field which at least as good as anybody playing.

 

You misunderstood my post. Trout's the best in the game. I'm just against giving the MVP to a player on a non-contending team.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

You misunderstood my post. Trout's the best in the game. I'm just against giving the MVP to a player on a non-contending team.

 

I'm also against giving it to a pitcher.

[jung]

You misunderstood my post. Trout's the best in the game. I'm just against giving the MVP to a player on a non-contending team.

 

Then your alternative would be giving it to the player surrounded by better ballplayers.

 

There is no in-between in this instance. You either favor giving the award to the player that appears to have had the best year or the player who appears to have contributed greatly to a "successful" team effort.

 

I simply think they mis-named the award. You can make that argument. But I don't think it will get you very far as that decision is several decades old.

[jung]

I think we are fortunate Trout was walked there. Taylor had no chance.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

JT starting out like a BJ.