August 25th Jays vs. Red Sox

[Tedballgame]

Gausman vs. Crawford.

 

Really hard to watch this team. Uninspiring play. Management appears to have checked out. Key players will be leaving after this year. Looking for to watching the Patriots. At least they are 0-0.

[Tedballgame]

T. PhamLF 101-415 52 14 7 .243

R. Devers3B 128-428 64 25 2 .299

J.D. MartinezDH 112-408 46 9 0 .275

X. BogaertsSS 129-433 50 10 7 .298

C. Arroyo2B 56-197 22 5 3 .284

R. RefsnyderRF 33-107 14 4 0 .308

R. McGuireC 48-188 13 0 0 .255

B. Dalbec1B 59-289 32 11 2 .204

J. DuranCF 43-193 15 3 7 .223

[JDavis76]

gausman is a beast and crawford is, well, not........

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Good to see Arroyo back in the line-up.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice play by Pham.

[d-money]

Amazed at how bad this team is against divisional opponents. Terrible!

[Maxbialystock]

Apropos of nothing, I just checked these three OPS's for August: Devers is high with .603, the Bogey with .577, then JDM at .560

[vegasbob]

We often complain that the Red Sox are inconsistent this year.

 

I find them very consistent. Fall behind early 9(1st/2nd inning), then lie low at bat for the next 7 innings, and score one or two to avoid being shutout, still losing

Edited August 25, 2022 by vegasbob

[vegasbob]

Screw Paxton and his muscle tear . he can go hold hands with Sale , except both of Chris's hands are wrapped up. Now the Sox must decide to pull the option trigger for 2023 or let him go FA again having pissed away a year's salary. Originally due back in July or August ?? My ass.

[moonslav59]

Will Arroyo be the best hitter on the 2023 Sox?

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Screw Paxton and his muscle tear . he can go hold hands with Sale , except both of Chris's hands are wrapped up. Now the Sox must decide to pull the option trigger for 2023 or let him go FA again having pissed away a year's salary. Originally due back in July or August ?? My ass.

 

When a team stinks, it's one thing for some fans to patiently watch young guys develop and show hope for the future. But expecting us to hang around waiting for broken-down veterans to somehow make comebacks -- and be good again -- is like bald men (like me) wishing for our hair to grow back.

 

Earlier today there were some posts about trading prospects for young, top-of-the-rotation starters. Sounds good, but remember: in early days of the Henry ownership, the Red Sox targeted pitchers with two specific accomplishments -- 1). they proved they could beat the Yankees (who were always great, and not just hot for half a season), and 2) they not only won World Series rings, but were WS MVPS... kudos to Curt Schilling and Josh Beckett.

[vegasbob]

Teo Hernandez has a nice throwing arm, but the best story is Dalbec getting a hit through the empty zone to tie the game. Way to go BD

[vegasbob]

Will Arroyo be the best hitter on the 2023 Sox?

 

At least for August. He could catch Devers, X and JDM for BA, probably only JDM for OPS. It would have been nice to have that Arroyo on the field all year. Is Story still alive ? I think he is MiLB playing to get back in baseball shape.

[moonslav59]

When a team stinks, it's one thing for some fans to patiently watch young guys develop and show hope for the future. But expecting us to hang around waiting for broken-down veterans to somehow make comebacks -- and be good again -- is like bald men (like me) wishing for our hair to grow back.

 

Earlier today there were some posts about trading prospects for young, top-of-the-rotation starters. Sounds good, but remember: in early days of the Henry ownership, the Red Sox targeted pitchers with two specific accomplishments -- 1). they proved they could beat the Yankees (who were always great, and not just hot for half a season), and 2) they not only won World Series rings, but were WS MVPS... kudos to Curt Schilling and Josh Beckett.

 

So, who would be a trade target that meets that criteria?

 

Big Nate? (LOL)

[moonslav59]

At least for August. He could catch Devers, X and JDM for BA, probably only JDM for OPS. It would have been nice to have that Arroyo on the field all year. Is Story still alive ? I think he is MiLB playing to get back in baseball shape.

 

Story is currently 3-3 (HR) with the Sea Dogs, tonight.

[Maxbialystock]

Excellent rally to tie it at 2. No complaint on Moore going 1b to3b on the single—a perfect throw best him.

[moonslav59]

We often complain that the Red Sox are inconsistent this year.

 

I find them very consistent. Fall behind early 9(1st/2nd inning), then lie low at bat for the next 7 innings, and score one or two to avoid being shutout, still losing

 

They have been amazingly consistent in finding different ways to lose. Okay, and repeating the same ways over and over, too.

[FredLynn]

Crawford with a prime example of brain dead baseball, the kind this team has demonstrated for months

[vegasbob]

Story is currently 3-3 (HR) with the Sea Dogs, tonight.

 

OK, getting ready. Come on up, Trevor

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Crawford with a prime example of brain dead baseball, the kind this team has demonstrated for months

 

What are you talking about -- he just made the club for '23! Crawford is only following directions from the PFP chapter of the Red Sox handbook: on swinging bunts, make sure the baserunner is five feet from first, and then heave the ball into New Hampshire.

[FredLynn]

What are you talking about -- he just made the club for '23! Crawford is only following directions from the PFP chapter of the Red Sox handbook: on swinging bunts, make sure the baserunner is five feet from first, and then heave the ball into New Hampshire.

 

Sorry

You are right

Silly of me

[moonslav59]

What are you talking about -- he just made the club for '23! Crawford is only following directions from the PFP chapter of the Red Sox handbook: on swinging bunts, make sure the baserunner is five feet from first, and then heave the ball into New Hampshire.

 

If only Vaz was still here to calm his frayed nerves.

[vegasbob]

So good to see that rbi hit by Devers.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

We often complain that the Red Sox are inconsistent this year.

 

I find them very consistent. Fall behind early 9(1st/2nd inning), then lie low at bat for the next 7 innings, and score one or two to avoid being shutout, still losing

 

Don't forget the unproductive consistency of the SOX two highest paid everyday players.

[vegasbob]

Then there's Chris Sales longgggg durations on the forever IL, now joined by Paxton. That's consistency

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If only Vaz was still here to calm his frayed nerves.

 

Why continue to bash VAZ, who probably wanted to win more than any of these other stiffs.

[moonslav59]

Why continue to bash VAZ, who probably wanted to win more than any of these other stiffs.

 

It wasn't in green.

[moonslav59]

So good to see that rbi hit by Devers.

 

The rare Sox rbi on a 2B with a man on first!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Then there's Chris Sales longgggg durations on the forever IL, now joined by Paxton. That's consistency

 

Except for June this SOX team has been very consistent.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Put him back at SS.