5/21 Sox @ Padres

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

SOX defense not treating Bogey very kindly.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Kluber should retire and become an instant hero in Boston.

[Nick]

Yes. Kluber grts pulled. It's bad when player's manager pulls you with less than 70 pitch count.

[Jasonbay44]

Bleier and Kluber should be left in San Diego

[Nick]

I want to what analtics showed Kluber still had it?

[Nick]

Bleier and Kluber should be left in San Diego

 

Bleier will definitely be gone when Whitlock/Schreiber return.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Regarding that 6 foot deep hole under the BP. Make it big enough for 2.

[Maxbialystock]

That's at least the second time Bleier's done that this season--come in with a man on first, facing a lefty hitter (advantage to the pitcher), and given up a 2 run dinger.

 

Or is it the 3d time?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

With Bra Man gone Bleier is the new white flag for Cora.

[Nick]

He's got reverse split.

 

Cora has given up on this game.

 

I'd bring in Pivetta and let him finish the game.

[Nick]

Looks like I called it.

[Maxbialystock]

Actually, this game is starting to make sense. First Kluber, who absolutely stunk. Then Bleier who only needed one pitch to stink just as much. And now Pivetta warming up in the bullpen.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Note to Padres:

Getting 6 runs against Kluber and Bleier shouldn't make you believe your weak offense has turned around.

[Maxbialystock]

I want to what analtics showed Kluber still had it?

 

Watch your spelling.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Watch your spelling.

 

I believe his spelling really nails it.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The SOX were overdue for an E. Edited May 21, 2023 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[a700hitter]

Almost 1/3 of the way through the season and we have 2 starters sporting ERA’s over 6!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Watching Tatis in this series, he appears to be a complete showboat.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The SOX are close to qualifying for a position player to pitch.

[Maxbialystock]

There ain't no such thing as a "good loss," of course, but my preference is for losses--if they must occur (and they must)--to include both lousy pitching and lousy hitting. Plus throw in the error by Valdez.

 

The one not so good aspect is having to use all those bullpen arms because Kluber got pulled after 2.1 innings.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

11 years of Bogey. Good luck with that San Diego. I believe the SOX already got his best years for a lot less money.

[Nick]

At 67 I have trouble posting using my phone.

 

Much easier on desktop.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I know patience is a virtue, but Casas has all the makings of one of those AAAA players.

[harmony]

At 67 I have trouble posting using my phone.

 

Much easier on desktop.

That makes two of us.

[Maxbialystock]

11 years of Bogey. Good luck with that San Diego. I believe the SOX already got his best years for a lot less money.

 

Same applies to Mookie.

[Old Red]

I know patience is a virtue, but Casas has all the makings of one of those AAAA players.

 

I think I’d hold off a bit on offering him one of those Atlanta Braves long term contracts.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

After accumulating 6 runs against the SOX two worst pitchers in 3 innings, the Padres returned to the overpaid weak hitting team that they were starting the game.

I certainly hope they don't make the PO's.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Same applies to Mookie.

 

Of course, the SOX have been known to pick up players whose best years are behind them. We saw one today. But, at least, the SOX didn't give Kluber 250 mil for 10 years.

Edited May 21, 2023 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[notin]

There ain't no such thing as a "good loss," of course, but my preference is for losses--if they must occur (and they must)--to include both lousy pitching and lousy hitting. Plus throw in the error by Valdez.

 

The one not so good aspect is having to use all those bullpen arms because Kluber got pulled after 2.1 innings.

 

Mostly Bleier and Pivetta…

[notin]

I know patience is a virtue, but Casas has all the makings of one of those AAAA players.

 

Seriously?

 

The guy is 23 years old with 240 career PA. A year ago, older players like Duran and Winckowski were labeled on this board as “not Major League material.” And yet now both have suddenly become major contributors…