September 18th: Red Sox at Rangers

[moonslav59]

Crawford vs Montgomery

 

It would be nice to see Crawford move closer to cementing a slot in next year's rotation.

 

It would be nice to play spoiler.

 

It would be nice to see a win, for once.

 

1. Rafaela CF

2. Devers 3B

3. Ref LF

4. Duvall RF

5. Reyes SS

6. Story DH

7. Dalbec 1B

8. Urias 2B

9. Wong C

 

[vegasbob]

No worries ,Moon. With 12 to go, I'm sure Boston will get 4 or 5 . Not enough to clear the 80 win barrier, but few enough to insure significant changes in approach to building a competitive team at the MLB level.

[vegasbob]

Glad to see Bobby Dalbec get featured for several games while trying to get himself a job right before his expiration date. Hope he hits a ton.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Why isn't Abreu playing instead of Ref? Is he injured or is Cora purposely making me dislike him more than I already do?

[vegasbob]

Why isn't Abreu playing instead of Ref? Is he injured or is Cora purposely making me dislike him more than I already do?

 

Despite Bloom's excused absence, the analytics of Ref's phenomenal success vs LH'ers prevails.

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[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Despite Bloom's excused absence, the analytics of Ref's phenomenal success vs LH'ers prevails.

 

 

Seeing as how the SOX are going nowhere but down, seems like a good time to let Abreu get a taste of LH pitching.

[vegasbob]

Is Duvall now 1 for 30 with 19 K's ? There is no excuse for inviting him back on a new deal , even 1 year, in '24

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Can't wait till next season. New CBO, new manager(hopefully) and other surprises.

[jung]

Is the K rate for our hitters really out of control lately? Not sure but it sure seems like it is out of control.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Is Duvall now 1 for 30 with 19 K's ? There is no excuse for inviting him back on a new deal , even 1 year, in '24

 

 

He reminds me a lot of Napoli. A short hot streak and a longer cold streak throughout the season. In fact, Napoli received so many Golden Sombreros that the sombrero factory still hasn't caught up.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Is the K rate for our hitters really out of control lately? Not sure but it sure seems like it is out of control.

 

Hey, Jung, nice play at 3rd.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Only 9 players in MLB are batting over .300. Banning the shift has really made a big difference.

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Only 9 players in MLB are batting over .300. Banning the shift has really made a big difference.

 

Maybe the powers that be should lower the mound more or just remove the mound all together.

[vegasbob]

Just to twist your knockers, isn't it revealing that Devers gets hot and is Player of the Week right after the Sox effectively packed it in for the year . What's wrong, is he not clutch ? Just don't see him as a leader on this team

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Montgomery has given up 14 earned runs in his last 18 innings. No wonder the SOX are having an offensive problem tonight.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Just to twist your knockers, isn't it revealing that Devers gets hot and is Player of the Week right after the Sox effectively packed it in for the year . What's wrong, is he not clutch ? Just don't see him as a leader on this team

 

Yup.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

As SOX fans we're used to those 4 pitch innings.

Seriously, great inning by Kutter.

[vegasbob]

Regarding Cora, he certainly will not resign for any reason after the regular season. He will await the new CBO/GM regime, see if he likes them and vice versa. He could get fired if the new regime wants to flush the clubhouse mentality which may or may not be any good. I doubt Bloom is a kiss and teller, but if Cora is let out the door, I promise he will express his opinion and probably nail Bloom for his player selections.

[vegasbob]

Dalbec enjoying his showcase. It would be revealing about the coaching if he became a true player elsewhere. Nahhh, that's not likely

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

This game is honored by having CB calling balls and strikes tonight. He and Angel are the prides and joys of the chUMPIRES' Union.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Dalbec enjoying his showcase. It would be revealing about the coaching if he became a true player elsewhere. Nahhh, that's not likely

 

OTOH, Bobby could be the RH DH the SOX are looking for going into next season. He won't cost much, so that will appeal to JH.

[vegasbob]

Duvall: 20 K's in 31 SBs ?? Hard to do

[vegasbob]

OTOH, Bobby could be the RH DH the SOX are looking for going into next season. He won't cost much, so that will appeal to JH.

 

I'd have to flip the coin between BD and AD. It would probably land on its edge , so I'd take neither. Neither has any consistentcy

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Duvall: 20 K's in 31 SBs ?? Hard to do

 

 

That's beyond a cold streak. He's in an ice streak.

[vegasbob]

The 6th inning for a Sox starter is like a marathon across the Empty Quarter in Saudi. Just not going to end well.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'd have to flip the coin between BD and AD. It would probably land on its edge , so I'd take neither. Neither has any consistentcy

 

Vegas, I'm just playing. We all know the SOX will sign Ohtani as DH.

[vegasbob]

i do like CB's "punch out" move . Whether it is a strike or not. Apparently Hernandez has not umped much at all until about mid July due to some back problems. Glad to hear that.

[vegasbob]

Vegas, I'm just playing. We all know the SOX will sign Ohtani as DH.

 

What, no high school SS's available ?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

i do like CB's "punch out" move . Whether it is a strike or not. Apparently Hernandez has not umped much at all until about mid July due to some back problems. Glad to hear that.

 

A blind chUMP with back problems; that's a bad combination.