8/30 at Twins

[mvp 78]

Crawford vs Archer

[vegasbob]

Chris Archer was one of those young Rays pitchers who seemed destined for good things but has not really been able to fully capitalize on his talent. W-L's are not the best measure of a pitcher but Archer has had only 2 seasons (2013 9-7; 2014 10-9) with winning records . ERA stays in the 4.'s and Whip tends to run 1.3-.4 with less than 9 Ks per 9 innings typical.

 

Maybe the Red Sox can bring the bats out tonight , and run/field smartly to overcome the Twins.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Chris Archer was one of those young Rays pitchers who seemed destined for good things but has not really been able to fully capitalize on his talent. W-L's are not the best measure of a pitcher but Archer has had only 2 seasons (2013 9-7; 2014 10-9) with winning records . ERA stays in the 4.'s and Whip tends to run 1.3-.4 with less than 9 Ks per 9 innings typical.

 

Maybe the Red Sox can bring the bats out tonight , and run/field smartly to overcome the Twins.

 

You're asking a lot.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

You're asking a lot.

 

Well, at least you didn't ask Kutter to go 6 tonight; that would definitely be abusing your share of asks.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

There are 24 MLB teams that have a lower payroll than the SOX, and of those 24 teams 11, at this point, have a better record than the SOX.

The 5 MLB teams that have a higher payroll are all playing well over .500 ball.

Edited August 30, 2022 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[vegasbob]

If Devers could only hit a shot back at the mound , it might get lost in Archer's underwear as he does his yoga

 

On the other hand, i would actually sit Devers at this point until a fe2qw days into Sept so he can find himself

Edited August 30, 2022 by vegasbob

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I don't notice anything physically wrong with Devers at the plate. IMHO, he's just suffering from a humongous slump.

[FredLynn]

2-0 already

Crap team

Unwatchable

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Another SOX pitcher who can't deal with 3 out innings.

[vegasbob]

Can't pitch with 2 outs. Can't get a pitch where he wants it. Throws way too many pitches. Gives up the key 2 out hit. Kutter isn't cutting it.

 

Once again, fall behind in the first and play from behind .

[vegasbob]

Like some of the young batters who have had chances to play with reasonable AB opportunities, the young pitchers are not showing much advancement in their abilities

[FredLynn]

I hope Cordero is history next year. Just useless.

[Old Red]

Kutter can’t Kut it no more.

[vegasbob]

Kike doesn't quite have JBJrs hops

[FredLynn]

3-0

Yawwwwwn

[vegasbob]

Kutter can’t Kut it no more.

 

Dig the hole (deficit) a little deeper. It will be more exciting when the Sox rally to win, unless we score equal to last night. In that case this game is over with one out in the 2nd.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Kutter can’t Kut it no more.

 

He'll probably get KUT from the starting rotation. His inability to deal with a 3 out inning makes him a perfect fit for the SOX BP.

[vegasbob]

He'll probably get KUT from the starting rotation. His inability to deal with a 3 out inning makes him a perfect fit for the SOX BP.

 

Kutter's "short" arm delivery looks more like a catcher's throw than an MLB pitcher. Sometimes you see relievers with odd deliveries ( sidearm, submarine, screwball ) but rarely in a starting pitcher.

[FredLynn]

Dig the hole (deficit) a little deeper. It will be more exciting when the Sox rally to win, unless we score equal to last night. In that case this game is over with one out in the 2nd.

 

One more run and it’s over. The Sox won’t get five runs.

This team isn’t even showing up any more.

So happy to hear Bloom and Cora will be back next year as a reward for a job well done I guess

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

One more run and it’s over. The Sox won’t get five runs.

This team isn’t even showing up any more.

So happy to hear Bloom and Cora will be back next year as a reward for a job well done I guess

 

They're on the same 'reward system' as MLB chUMPIRES.

[Tedballgame]

Sox are playing like they are sleep walking again. No excitement or energy from this team.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Each game narrows down the players I want to see back next season. Right now there ain't a whole lot.

[vegasbob]

The offensive onslaught vs a hack like Archer continues with 3 rollers to the infield. I'll mail Kutter a ten spot c/o the Sox @ Fenway if he holds the Twins scoreless in the third.

[vegasbob]

Who said Kike is a CF'er ? Was that Moon ??

[FredLynn]

Kiki has to make that play

[FredLynn]

Here comes the winning run

[FredLynn]

Bailed out by the ump

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Maybe the SOX OF's should position themselves on top of the fence.

[FredLynn]

Martinez will K

[vegasbob]

Martinez will K

 

No, JD walked but Story made up for it with a tailor made DP