9/15 SOX @ Mariners 4:05PM

[Tedballgame]

Take him out!!!!!

[moonslav59]

He is a two pitch pitcher and to be a starter you need to have three. They have a 50% chance of guessing right.

 

I don't disagree, but why is 1 or 2 okay for RP'ers?

 

Hell, Mo threw just one pitch- often with very little variation in location or speed.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Houck's future is the BP. You only need two good innings there and two good pitches.

[moonslav59]

Time for a solo blast or two.

[moonslav59]

Houck's future is the BP. You only need two good innings there and two good pitches.

 

As a 9 batter RP'er, his value would be immense!

[TylerD]

Dammit.

[Maxbialystock]

Just tuned in to see Houck stink it up in the 3d. He seems to be a 2 pitch wonder--fastball and slider--or have I missed his excellent curve and/or outstanding changeup and/or devastating splitter?

[Maxbialystock]

I don't disagree, but why is 1 or 2 okay for RP'ers?

 

Hell, Mo threw just one pitch- often with very little variation in location or speed.

 

Works for RP'ers because they only face hitters once in game.

 

Whitlock has a much better assortment of pitches than Houck.

[Maxbialystock]

All 3 runs against Houck are earned. That was a stupid, unnecessary throw by Renfroe. I also didn't like that Devers made no attempt to stop that ball.

[moonslav59]

Rays cut the lead to 6-3.

[moonslav59]

Works for RP'ers because they only face hitters once in game.

 

I get that, but it's 50-50 the first and second time.

 

As I've suggested all along, next year, we should flip Whitlock and Houck's roles.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I don't disagree, but why is 1 or 2 okay for RP'ers?

 

Hell, Mo threw just one pitch- often with very little variation in location or speed.

 

The amazing thing about Mo wasn't that he only had one pitch, the amazing thing was that he hardly ever made a mistake when he threw it.

[Maxbialystock]

On the other hand, Houck just tore thru the Seattle 5, 6, and 7 hitters like they were helpless--and while sticking to fastballs and sliders.

 

Command does affect the outcome of pitches thrown, and Houck seems to have hit the corners well in the 4th.

[moonslav59]

The amazing thing about Mo wasn't that he only had one pitch, the amazing thing was that he hardly ever made a mistake when he threw it.

 

The batter knew the pitch. Saw it over and over.

 

Knew the location.

 

Knew the speed.

 

Still could not hit the damn pitch!

[Swiharts Ghost]

Now, Renfroe's redeeming quality on defense is being shaken.

 

(Yes, Devers could have done better, too.)

 

Devers has to block that ball period .I love Rafy but I find him to be killing this team with his glove time and time again .Either move him to first or DH I just don’t care if he ever picks up a glove again .Baby Papi at this point for me .absolute butcher .Renfroe should have eaten that throw but it was right on line and Rafy derailed this game .I have never seen a worse Redsox defensive player in my 42 years watching .Devers is a liability now the worst Defensive player in all of MLB .

Edited September 15, 2021 by Swiharts Ghost

[iortiz]

Have to check it twice but I think Kike after the COVID has been dead cold. Probably he is turning into a pumpkin.

[Tedballgame]

This is another must win game, especially after getting out to a three run lead.

[Tedballgame]

Not a good start to the 5th.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Plawecki has a chicken wing for an arm.

[Swiharts Ghost]

Guys got the arm of an 8 year old girl behind the plate ...Paethetic.Pleaaaaaase upgrade C and third base and 2b and 1b and LF and RF ....please upgrade starting pitching please upgrade our BP ......Blooom suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks folks Edited September 15, 2021 by Swiharts Ghost

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The batter knew the pitch. Saw it over and over.

 

Knew the location.

 

Knew the speed.

 

Still could not hit the damn pitch!

 

Sounds like you're describing Dick Radatz before he hurt his arm.

[TylerD]

Jays win again. Sheesh

[redsoxrules]

Jays win again. Sheesh

 

Oh not to worry they play the rays 3 more times coming up. Oh wait that's the team they were just playing and took 2 of 3.

[Tedballgame]

Horrible call. Costs the Sox a lead off walk.

[Swiharts Ghost]

Devers needs to sit heads not in it .play Bobby at third awhile have Rafy DH and Bench One of the other full time DH .

[Swiharts Ghost]

This is a pivotal game period and these guys look like they have a T time .

[Swiharts Ghost]

Absolute grinder they have on the mound .Houck is NOT a starter period he’s maybe a closer though .

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

F'ing JD. Hey, Moon, if the SOX had to eat 50% of JD's remaining contract next season in order to trade him, would you be fine with that or is that too much.

[Maxbialystock]

Horrible call. Costs the Sox a lead off walk.

 

Not so horrible a call. Bogey was hoping for a walk because he knows he can't hit this guy. Besides, a leadoff walks wasn't going to help much if you happened to watch Devers and then JDM K.

 

Gonzalez has demonstrated a decent mix of pitches and excellent command, which is why he is getting the calls. He's a pitcher. Houck is a thrower.

[Swiharts Ghost]

What Richards shows up today ?