June Twentieth Tigers @ Red Sox

[moonslav59]

Looks like Winckowski gets another look-see.

 

Big series before the long and tough stretch begins, but we can't look ahead: one game at a time, guys!

[moonslav59]

1. Duran CF

2. Devers 3B

3. JD DH

4. Bogey SS

5. Verdugo LF

6. Story 2B

7. Cordero 1B

8. Vaz C

9. JBJ RF

 

SP: Winckowski

 

Bench

Dalbec

Refsnyder

Plawecki

Downs

 

 

[mvp 78]

@alexspeier

Cora said the Sox are wearing their yellow jerseys today and likely the next three games - unless, Cora said, the team loses today.

[Maxbialystock]

Winckowski was lousy May 28 vs the Orioles and good Jun 15 vs. the A's. He's gone 8 innings total with 4 ER's, 4 BB's, and 7 K's. Not too shabby for 23 yrs old.

 

Once more into the breach with 5 lefty bats vs. righty Faedo.

[JDavis76]

Looks like Winckowski gets another look-see.

 

Big series before the long and tough stretch begins, but we can't look ahead: one game at a time, guys!

 

The sox have mostly done what they needed to do over the very soft spot in the schedule. But aside from a brief respite against the cubbies, the next month is a brutal stretch.

[Maxbialystock]

The sox have mostly done what they needed to do over the very soft spot in the schedule. But aside from a brief respite against the cubbies, the next month is a brutal stretch.

 

Meh. Only the Royals (.354) and Athletics (.338) can truly be called soft spots.

 

And only the Yankees (.742) and maybe the Astros (.621) can be called hard spots.

 

In between those extremes (two good and two bad teams) are a dozen AL teams, including our Sox, who can fairly be said to be competitive with each other.

 

Yes, of course the Sox stunk it up April 8 thru May 8 when they went 10-19 and lost series to the Yankees, Jays (twice), and Rays, but they also lost that series to the Orioles (currently at .441, 30-38).

 

Since May 8th the Sox have gone 26-12 while playing the A's 6 times (winning 5) and the NL's Reds (.348) twice. The other 30 games were against competitive teams, reasonably defined as any team at .400 or better. Thus have the Orioles at .441 won 5 of 8 vs. the Sox to date.

 

In the 36 games from June 24 to Aug, the Sox do play the Yankees 7 times and the Astros 3 times. They've already taken 2 of 3 from the Astros, so of those 10 games, I would hope the Sox can win 3. And be competitive in the other 26 games. I expect the Sox to have an overall winning record in those 36 games.

 

It would be nice, for example, if there were no more key injuries and Whitlock, Eovaldi, and Sale could somehow manage to come off the IL--oh, and Kike too.

 

Of course, this is baseball, especially MLB, and anything can happen.

Edited June 20, 2022 by Maxbialystock

[JDavis76]

Meh. Only the Royals (.354) and Athletics (.338) can truly be called soft spots.

 

And only the Yankees (.742) and maybe the Astros (.621) can be called hard spots.

 

In between those extremes (two good and two bad teams) are a dozen teams, including our Sox, who can fairly be said to be competitive with each other.

 

Yes, of course the Sox stunk it up April 8 thru May 8 when they went 10-19 and lost series to the Yankees, Jays (twice), and Rays, but they also lost that series to the Orioles (currently at .441, 30-38).

 

Since May 8th the Sox have gone 26-12 while playing the A's 6 times (winning 5) and the NL's Reds (.348) twice. The other 30 games were against competitive teams, reasonably defined as any team at .400 or better. Thus have the Orioles at .441 won 5 of 8 vs. the Sox to date.

 

I disagree, this was a soft spot in the schedule IMO. I certainly include the orioles as a soft spot as well as cincy and the mariners. And now the tigers.

 

This coming stretch over the next 30 days or so could determine the sox fate this season.

[d-money]

Would be nice to sweep this series.

[vegasbob]

The next 30 days will determine if we are buyers or sellers going into the trade deadline. More likely we are neither in a big way . The real question is the status of Xandewr and JDM, perhaps Eovaldi based on the Red Sox position vs the playoffs. If they move Kike Hernandez as a minor deal, so be it.

[vegasbob]

Would be nice to sweep this series.

 

D, not sure if the Sox won every remaining game to astound the baseball world, that your anxiety would be assuaged. But keep rooting them on because they could turn cold again. Or not....

[vegasbob]

Cabrera with a .297 BA , but a .709 OPS tells you what ? One of the great singles hitters in 2022

[Old Red]

Small ball, and a run. Love it.

[vegasbob]

JDM, not trying to do too much, just enough to get a run. What do you know, the leadoff man (Duran) got on base, stole a base and scored on an simple single. Amazing difference to the first 50 games

[vegasbob]

That was a double play ball except for the shift. I'll be glad when they modify shift rules next year

[d-money]

Welp. Need to get out of this without giving up much damage.

[d-money]

Could have been worse. Get those bats going!!!!!

[Old Red]

JDM, not trying to do too much, just enough to get a run. What do you know, the leadoff man (Duran) got on base, stole a base and scored on an simple single. Amazing difference to the first 50 games

 

It’s good to see a Sox leadoff man to get on base, and do that.

[vegasbob]

Who has the bigger likelihood of a good future in MLB----Cordero or Dalbec ?

[d-money]

Don’t know much about this faedo but the sox might make him look like cy young tonight.

[d-money]

Gotta locate those pitches better. Up in the zone.

[oldtimer]

JDM, not trying to do too much, just enough to get a run. What do you know, the leadoff man (Duran) got on base, stole a base and scored on an simple single. Amazing difference to the first 50 games

 

Shows the value of having speed on the team. Giving Duran a real chance may provide dividends although his defense needs to improve.

[d-money]

Beautiful. Score some runs!!!!

[vegasbob]

So the Sox pay some cash to the Phillies for James Norwood, add him to the roster , then DFA him without ever pitching one throw. Must have reported out of condition. Jeter Downs takes his place to start his clock. Are some guys going to be showcased expecting action later in June ?

[Old Red]

Go Duran! A leadoff man who can get on base, and run.

[vegasbob]

Leadoff man gets on base, crosses the plate twice . But wait the Detroit boys are not the '22 Yankees, so don't applaud yet.

[Old Red]

Leadoff man gets on base, crosses the plate twice . But wait the Detroit boys are not the '22 Yankees, so don't applaud yet.

 

Not with 4 guys batting under 200?

[Oscars]

Bogey continues to disappoint with RISP

[vegasbob]

Not with 4 guys batting under 200?

 

Red, that is a weak lineup over there in the third base dugout. Sort of reminds me of the April-early May Sox with the 4 sub Mendoza line sluggers

[Old Red]

Red, that is a weak lineup over there in the third base dugout. Sort of reminds me of the April-early May Sox with the 4 sub Mendoza line sluggers

 

Well said.

[vegasbob]

Bogey continues to disappoint with RISP

 

The Padres would be worth a phone call to see if they need Bogaerts with Machado and Tatis out for a potentially long time . Couldn't happen to a more wonderful jerk.

 

In truth, Bogaerts to me has been the MVP and leader of this team for a few years. It will be bittersweet to see him go, but unless there is a major change in negotiations , Bogey will go before the trade deadline

Edited June 21, 2022 by vegasbob