10/1 Sox @ AL East Champs; Final Thread

[vegasbob]

As Jim Morrison said, this is the end , my friend

 

A losing season on all fronts, home and away.

 

But a win today would at least match 2022's lack of success. Otherwise, this year was regressive despite all the enthusiasm for the young players getting experience and exposure .

 

Maybe another good outing from 5-10 Tanner "In yo' face" Houck would be encouraging.

 

To cap it off, for those that liked him or didn't, Tim Wakefield passed away from his just announced brain cancer. Maybe that explains some of his quiet moments on broadcasts this year. No way he did not know the ultimate call to the bullpen was on its way

[FredLynn]

RIP Tim Wakefield. A true gentleman.

 

But that’s on another thread.

Rest in agony for the bums that make up most of the players, management, and ownership that comprise this awful team.

[mvp 78]

Ugly baseball from O’s backup squad.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Devers still at 99. LOL.

[vegasbob]

Only the 2023 Sox can score 2 without anyone actually getting an RBI.

 

But keep the lead and close the gap.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Only the 2023 Sox can score 2 without anyone actually getting an RBI.

 

 

 

But keep the lead and close the gap.

 

Another loss would actually be more beneficial for the SOX future.

[mvp 78]

Great play by Story.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Great play by Story.

 

Like I posted yesterday, once Story learns how to do a back flip the SOX will have their own Ozzie Smith.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If and when Dalbec is traded, he'll make his new team's Triple A team better.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

To me Wong is just a weaker hitting version of VAZ.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

RIP Tim Wakefield. It's never a good day when a good human being dies.

[vegasbob]

Goodbye Bobby Dalbec. 6K's in his last 9 ABs. A high mark even for him. All the best for a great post career.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Dugo pulls a Lou Pinella in RF.

[vegasbob]

Doesn't matter any more but it is notable that Kenley Jansen has not recorded an out since September 4th. He made 2 subsequent appearances but never got an out, losing one on a walkoff HR. Hasn't pitched at all in 19 days .

 

Somewhat attributable to the Sox terrible record in September , precluding the need for a closer, and a bout with a Covid variant. I will guess now that Kenley is on the trade block next July before his contract runs out, even if the team is competing for a playoff slot.

[Duran Is The Man]

Only the 2023 Sox can score 2 without anyone actually getting an RBI.

 

But keep the lead and close the gap.

 

thanks to two errors on the same play by Baltimore. amazingly, some people think defense doesn't matter.

[vegasbob]

Houck survives midway through the lineup for the 3rd time. Tanner extends the end of year run of shutout innings from the starters. Pressure is off and they all pitch well. Still not scoring much though

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Goodbye Bobby Dalbec. 6K's in his last 9 ABs. A high mark even for him. All the best for a great post career.

 

Some team will grab him. Lesser talents like Dalbec can survive when there's 30 teams in the league. Back when their were 16 teams in MLB, Dalbec would already have begun his new career in something other than baseball.

[Duran Is The Man]

Some team will grab him. Lesser talents like Dalbec can survive when there's 30 teams in the league. Back when their were 16 teams in MLB, Dalbec would already have begun his new career in something other than baseball.

 

don't worry, when his career is over, i'm sure he'll have no trouble finding work as a human windmill.

[vegasbob]

LOL, Sox get 2 more on a bouncer the O's Henderson fail to field. Looks like a win is brewing.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Hopefully, the SOX can maintain today's momentum heading into their 10 game west coast trip next March.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

don't worry, when his career is over, i'm sure he'll have no trouble finding work as a human windmill.

 

Hope he doesn't kill any whales.

[vegasbob]

Dalbec gets another golden sombrero.. Imagine being the pitcher who gets pulled ( Lopez) right before Dalbec is due up.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Dalbec gets another golden sombrero.. Imagine being the pitcher who gets pulled ( Lopez) right before Dalbec is due up.

 

Maybe said pitcher was one strike out away from receiving a bonus.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Great job by Houck. May not have been the O's best line-up, but the ones who were playing still had bats in their hands. Edited October 1, 2023 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[vegasbob]

Can the Sox count on Bernardino being effective in 2024 ? One of the pieces found in the Bloom era that actually contributed well. He will be 32 by start of next season but definitely not a worn out arm .

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Can the Sox count on Bernardino being effective in 2024 ? One of the pieces found in the Bloom era that actually contributed well. He will be 32 by start of next season but definitely not a worn out arm .

 

The SOX are short on LH relievers, so I certainly hope he'll be a contributor again next season.

[vegasbob]

Actually saw Jansen in the dugout on the NESN broadcast, smiling . Time to return to Boston , say adios and take your stuff out of the clubhouse. Please tip the clubhouse staff..

[moonslav59]

The SOX are short on LH relievers, so I certainly hope he'll be a contributor again next season.

 

Many of our RH'd RP'ers do well, very well or even have reverse splits vs LHBs.

 

I do think we try to add one, but it's 4th or 5th on my list.

 

1. SP

2. SP

3. SP or RHB

4. RHB or SP

5. LH RP or RHB/SP

[moonslav59]

The SOX are short on LH relievers, so I certainly hope he'll be a contributor again next season.

 

I seriously doubt we take the $4.5M Joely option, so that leaves in house options Murphy, Bernardino, Walter or force Sale to the pen.

 

[vegasbob]

Is Cedanne Rafaela truly ready to be on the big club next April ? Not sure. Maybe a month or two in Worcester to specifically work on pitch recognition wouldn't hurt. Abreu looks more ready , and we don't know how Duran will come through next Spring.