9/26 vs Rays

[mvp 78]

Houck vs Eflin

 

Verdugo RF,

Devers 3B,

Turner DH,

Yoshida LF,

Story SS,

Abreu CF,

Dalbec 1B,

Valdez 2B,

McGuire C

[mvp 78]

If you are watching these games, you are a sicko.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I can't wait for this game to start. Unfortunately, Merloni won't be in the booth. I guess I'm a sicko, but I am getting my vaccine shot next week.

[vegasbob]

I think you are right MVP78. These guys and the ones following them are sick. I just want to see how low they can go, and Houck, Devers, etc are not disappointing. 2 runs in in the first , a lost challenge, Dever's error and wall ball, all with NOT ONE out achieved by Tanner

 

6 batters, still no outs, 3 runs in

 

That wasn't so bad once Houck got to the bottom of the order. Good start on another loss.

Edited September 26, 2023 by vegasbob

[jad]

yikes

[illinoisredsox]

I think you are right MVP78. These guys and the ones following them are sick. I just want to see how low they can go, and Houck, Devers, etc are not disappointing. 2 runs in in the first , a lost challenge, Dever's error and wall ball, all with NOT ONE out achieved by Tanner

 

6 batters, still no outs, 3 runs in

 

The last 3 hits haven’t exactly been roped, but that’s the way it’s been for Tampa against the Sox this year.

 

That being said, Houck’s command has been terrible.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'm concerned about Houck's pitch count.

[vegasbob]

I hope O'Brien keeps reminding all of us that Devers is only 2 away from a 100 rbi season. Regrettably, Raffy's error count is now only 79 behind his rbi count.

[jung]

I predict 2 wins for the Sox out of these last 7 games.

 

That would leave them at a 77 and 85 record for the year. Then again, they might lose all 7 which is not out of the realm of possibility.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I predict 2 wins for the Sox out of these last 7 games.

 

That would leave them at a 77 and 85 record for the year. Then again, they might lose all 7 which is not out of the realm of possibility.

 

77-85 or 75-87. Does it really matter?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

With Youk in the booth and Houck on the mound, it doesn't get any better than this.

[jung]

77-85 or 75-87. Does it really matter?

 

No it doesn't. I gave up on my 500 season prediction so long ago.

 

Clearly I was brimming with optimism when I made that prediction.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Dugout conversation after the 1st...

 

Cora to Houck: "Dude, BP was at 5; this is the real game, now." Tanner: "I know. I was serving meatballs because I wanted to see if someone could drill that lazy slug at third for me."

[Oscars]

I predict 2 wins for the Sox out of these last 7 games.

 

 

 

That would leave them at a 77 and 85 record for the year. Then again, they might lose all 7 which is not out of the realm of possibility.

 

It’s 6 games, and I expect they will lose all 6, unless the orioles wrap it up and rest some players for the last game or 2.

[jung]

It’s 6 games, and I expect they will lose all 6, unless the orioles wrap it up and rest some players for the last game or 2.

 

You are correct. My bad. I thought this was a 3 game series. Its only two games. Mercy from the scheduling gods.

[vegasbob]

I predict 2 wins for the Sox out of these last 7 games.

 

That would leave them at a 77 and 85 record for the year. Then again, they might lose all 7 which is not out of the realm of possibility.

 

Including today with the Rays, there's only 6 games. The reality is 2 wins get them to match the 2022 fiasco. So many changes but no change in results over a year's time will take the Bloom off the FO

[vegasbob]

Dalbec struck out . Wash, rinse, repeat . He took a nice opportunity to maybe create some interest for other teams and has bashed those hopes to bits

[FredLynn]

Just checked the score before I tune in. Guess I won’t bother.

Bums

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Bums

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Bearclaw is wearing all those stick-on tattoos to make it look like he's Houck tonight. But we're not falling for it...

[vegasbob]

Not sure you could have a worse start than Tanner Houck tonight. Total failure . He needs to realize that he has a seat in his future in the BP, next to Whitlock

[jad]

With Youk in the booth and Houck on the mound, it doesn't get any better than this.

 

I'd say their performances tonight are pretty much identical.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Houck was doing better when McGuire was catching.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

RIP Brooks Robinson. The human vacuum cleaner at 3rd. Regarding Devers, he's a DH playing 3rd.

[jung]

Houck was doing better when McGuire was catching.

 

He is throwing cement mixer sliders which are about what a Batting Practice pitch looks like coming up to the plate. I suppose another catcher might suggest he throw something else. Not sure it matters to anybody. Houck might want to see if he can get his slider back more than he wants to stop getting tagged in a meaningless game like this.

[Oscars]

It’s September 2011 (7-20) all over again

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It’s September 2011 (7-20) all over again

 

That got 'Cona fired, unfortunately, it won't get Cora fired.

[Oscars]

As the saying goes, you can’t polish a turd.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Those who believe the SOX need to 'only' pick up two good starters during the off season may be too optimistic.

[moonslav59]

Those who believe the SOX need to 'only' pick up two good starters during the off season may be too optimistic.

 

I've been saying 3, but 2 real good ones with a RHB should put us in playoff contention.

 

Hell, we were in it, this year, when Paxton, Bello and a bunch of ragtag pen games were getting the job done.

[FredLynn]

I've been saying 3, but 2 real good ones with a RHB should put us in playoff contention.

 

Hell, we were in it, this year, when Paxton, Bello and a bunch of ragtag pen games were getting the job done.

 

My guess is that Henry won’t pay for two excellent SPs plus a Very good RHH.