7/14 SOX @ Cubs 8:05PM ET

[Jasonbay44]

Hopefully this doesn’t result in a rain delay

[Jasonbay44]

Thing is, when an ump is calling a good game, no one notices. When there are no out of line calls, you just watch the game without distraction.

 

This guy is missing everything though. He’s calling high strikes, low strikes, way outside strikes and nothing is consistent. Can’t wait to see his umpire grade card on Twitter after the game!

[illinoisredsox]

When there's no wind in Chicago, that harkens the end of the world.

 

When it comes to Wrigley, when the wind is blowing towards Lake Michigan, it’s the best hitters park there is. When it’s coming off of the lake, it’s a great pitchers park.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Thing is, when an ump is calling a good game, no one notices. When there are no out of line calls, you just watch the game without distraction.

 

I actually notice. It's like Haley's Comet.

[Jasonbay44]

Duran hitting .322/.889 . I was surprised at the low number splits on many of the so-called All-Stars

 

Yoshida .317/.872 , those 2 at the top of the lineup can be a problem for the opposition, followed by Turner .289/.831

 

These guys absolutely mash RHP. It’s fun to watch

[illinoisredsox]

Radio guys are wondering about Raffy’s hand.

[Jasonbay44]

Radio guys are wondering about Raffy’s hand.

 

Did something happen? I didn’t notice anything after the AB

[illinoisredsox]

Did something happen? I didn’t notice anything after the AB

 

Don’t know; I don’t have MLB TV anymore, and even if I did, I’m blacked out of Cubs games here.

 

They were just wondering after he took two strikes that they said he normally would take a cut at.

[vegasbob]

Did something happen? I didn’t notice anything after the AB

 

He was giving it a little shake. Looked like when Chang broke his hamate on a really big swing. Only concerned that Raffy's 2 HRs tonight get him into the mentality of swinging out of his shoes as he is prone to do.

[Jasonbay44]

Don’t know; I don’t have MLB anymore, and even if I did, I’m blacked out of Cubs games here.

 

They were just wondering after he took two strikes that they said he normally would take a cut at.

 

He’s staying in the game and playing defense, so I’d assume he’s fine

[d-money]

Will have the same record as the Yankees if this keeps up.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Yankems losing 6-2 in top of 8th. O's and Jays both won. Rays postponed.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

This season has caused injury paranoia for SOX fans.

[Jasonbay44]

This Tayler Scott guy really sucks

[d-money]

Yankems losing 6-2 in top of 8th. O's and Jays both won. Rays postponed.

 

Best division in baseball.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Looks like Montreal obtaining a MLB franchise is getting closer to a reality. With all the excess talent in MLB, why not?

[vegasbob]

Scott pitching in messy weather but cannot get a strike so further extends the misery.

 

About 400-420 pitchers in MLB, most of whom have no clue where the ball is going once it leaves their fingers.

 

Having to waste Jansen in a game like this is a shame. Actually is traceable back to Chang's double clutch throw

Edited July 15, 2023 by vegasbob

[Jasonbay44]

It’s pathetic this team can’t find an end of bullpen bum that protect 5-7 run leads. Kluber, Ort and this dude all are sacks of s***

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It’s pathetic this team can’t find an end of bullpen bum that protect 5-7 run leads. Kluber, Ort and this dude all are sacks of s***

 

Part of that excess of talent I posted above.

[d-money]

Scott is indeed a clown.

[Jasonbay44]

At least Jansen made that look easy

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Good win. Sad Jansen had to be used, but, it is what it is.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Looks like Montreal obtaining a MLB franchise is getting closer to a reality. With all the excess talent in MLB, why not?

 

Seriously, how many more shite teams does MLB need? Isn't there enough already? Oh, well, money trumps quality.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

A few years ago there was an idea that the Rays could play half their home games in Tampa and the other half in Montreal. I don't believe that's part of the new plan.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

A few years ago there was an idea that the Rays could play half their home games in Tampa and the other half in Montreal. I don't believe that's part of the new plan.

 

What's really hurt the MLB talent pool for quite a while now is the fact that African Americans just aren't that involved in baseball anymore.

[moonslav59]

Nice game.

 

Good to see the longball coming back for the Sox.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice game.

 

Good to see the longball coming back for the Sox.

 

Based on the tie breaker, the Yankems are officially now in last place in the AL East. I know it's still early, but I just enjoyed posting that.

[cukes]

Seriously, how many more shite teams does MLB need? Isn't there enough already? Oh, well, money trumps quality.

 

Baseball teams are watered down enough with low quality players who don't belong in the major leagues, they'll be drafting little leaguers next, becoming a joke for the fans and a cash cow for the owners, we already have starting rosters with sub 200 hitters, years ago if you were under 250 you didn't make it

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Based on the tie breaker, the Yankems are officially now in last place in the AL East. I know it's still early, but I just enjoyed posting that.

 

Man, haven't you been reading this forum all season? The Yankees are not in last place! Yes, they're at the bottom of the division, but that's also a tie for fourth. And they're only two games out of wild card berth, tied for seventh overall... in a 15-team league.

 

They're better than half the teams in the AL. The Yanks are in half place! Their glass is half relevant.

[Bellhorn04]

Baseball teams are watered down enough with low quality players who don't belong in the major leagues, they'll be drafting little leaguers next, becoming a joke for the fans and a cash cow for the owners, we already have starting rosters with sub 200 hitters, years ago if you were under 250 you didn't make it

 

Don't the sub 200 hitters indicate that the pitchers are better now? Pitchers throw harder and with more spin. Baseball is a zero sum game. Better pitching makes for worse hitting and vice versa.

 

Plus you have guys like Schwarber who can be under 200 but still a weapon because of all the walks and the power.