7/31 Brewers @ SOX 1:35PM ET

[jung]

JBJ's bat did not even get into the same zip code with those pitches. Not even close.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

As I've posted more than once I believe Cora was a big factor in getting JBJ back. Just my opinion.

 

And if you don't share my opinion of how much Cora loves JBJ, then just ask yourself why is JBJ in the line-up more than Ref?

[jung]

And if you don't share my opinion of how much Cora loves JBJ, then just ask yourself why is JBJ in the line-up more than Ref?

 

After years of enjoying how effortlessly JBJ plays in the OF, now its just another JBJ annoyance because he cannot hit AT ALL and never has.

[jung]

Well the saving grace on the day is that NASCAR is racing on the road coarse at Indianapolis today. I usually don't watch NASCAR much. But whenever they are on a road course its clown cars out there going wildly off course into the catch fences. In fact I might have difficulty switching back and forth. "Is this the Sox or NASCAR on a road course."

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

After years of enjoying how effortlessly JBJ plays in the OF, now its just another JBJ annoyance because he cannot hit AT ALL and never has.

 

And it's not like Ref isn't a capable defensive OF'r.

[vegasbob]

After years of enjoying how effortlessly JBJ plays in the OF, now its just another JBJ annoyance because he cannot hit AT ALL and never has.

 

And his ridiculous 2023 buyout of $8 million will cost the team another OF'er who could actually hit. A renfro equivalent. But , you know JBJr will be there in Ft. Myers for St anyway, while Bloom tries to move his $11 or $12 million salary, unsuccessfully

[vegasbob]

Meanwhile Winck on the verge of blowing up, insuring no starter gets a win in July 2023

 

But bailed himself out with the 3-6-3 DP. Way to go

Edited July 31, 2022 by vegasbob

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice DP execution by Dalbec.

[vegasbob]

JDM is back big time, almost an HR to deep CF.

 

Followed by a medium flyball and a K. Another no-run inning?

Edited July 31, 2022 by vegasbob

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

How ironic that Bob Ryan would mention the title of his book RUNNERS IN SCORING POSITION during the bottom of that inning. I would title this SOX season RUNNERS IN SCORING POSITION, BUT THEY DIED.

[jung]

Two runs down seems like 28 runs down, not that the Sox would ever let anybody score 28 runs on them in a game.......OH WAIT!

[FredLynn]

The yard sale starts immediately after this sweep

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Good to know that other teams have brain farts. Maybe not as many as the SOX, but what the hell.

[jung]

The yard sale starts immediately after this sweep

 

"Got a catcher here. You can have him for 3 prospects and an ice cream cone."

 

"DONE"

 

"I'll take that deal. The ice cream cone was the clincher. Been hot lately."

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The big question today is can Arroyo play 2 games in a row w/o going on the IL?

[jung]

The big question today is can Arroyo play 2 games in a row w/o going on the IL?

 

Warned you guys when we got Arroyo that his games played per season made him suspect as to injury.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

"Got a catcher here. You can have him for 3 prospects and an ice cream cone."

 

"DONE"

 

"I'll take that deal. The ice cream cone was the clincher. Been hot lately."

 

Hey, VAZ is one of the very few guys I want the SOX to keep.

[jad]

Wasn't there a parodic argument here a couple of years back that JBJ should take a K to avoid the double play? Well, that was just as good.

[vegasbob]

Bogaerts is back

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Bogey delivers!

[vegasbob]

JDM delivers but jeopardizes the MLB record of no starter wins in a month. Splendid, you are in trouble. Never worry though the BP awaits

 

JD just upped the demand to a AAA prospect from an AA and 1 high A

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Winck has a shot of getting the win, breaking the streak.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

JDM delivers but jeopardizes the MLB record of no starter wins in a month. Splendid, you are in trouble. Never worry though the BP awaits

 

Fortunately for the SOX July isn't a 30 day month.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Double your pleasure, double your fun.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Cora said to Dalbec before he went to bat; "Now get up there and stop this rally."

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Cora said to Dalbec before he went to bat; "Now get up there and stop this rally."

 

 

Thank you, Bob Uecker for that quote.

[vegasbob]

Surprising but very welcome outbreak of the hitters . A rare scene in July, combined with effective pitching by Winckowski against a good hitting team. Chaim, don't you dare break up this beast, it is just waking up.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Surprising but very welcome outbreak of the hitters . A rare scene in July, combined with effective pitching by Winckowski against a good hitting team. Chaim, don't you dare break up this beast, it is just waking up.

 

Be careful, Vegas, or your reputation will go down the toilet like mine.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The powers that be may decide to put L-Screens in front of the pitchers next season.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I was a little shocked earlier; now I'm definitely shocked. What you're seeing today is the law of averages going off the charts.