10/1 Sox @ AL East Champs; Final Thread

[vegasbob]

So who knew that Nick Robertson would get the final out of a long year? Cinched the matching record to 2022. Very exciting

[vegasbob]

Why don't the teams shake hands and swap jerseys like in soccer ? Oh yeah, The Orioles need theirs for the playoffs.

 

The Sox game worn jerseys will be on sale on Yawkey Way tomorrow

[notin]

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.

 

So you think the Sox are going to bring in a new hit who goes into Sell Mode even when the team is winning?

[vegasbob]

So you think the Sox are going to bring in a new hit who goes into Sell Mode even when the team is winning?

 

So you think this is the core of a playoff team ready to roll through the playoffs ? I think Jansen is aging and has potential knee or hip wear/tear that will make him less than durable in the second half. The Sox could benefit from getting some value from him .

 

IF they do add a couple of effective starters , there should be some guys in the pen who could close, including Chris Martin.

[Duran Is The Man]

Hope he doesn't kill any whales.

 

he couldn't hit one if he tried.

[moonslav59]

Game Over!

 

Season Over!

 

Wait Till Next Year!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Game Over!

 

Season Over!

 

Wait Till Next Year!

 

Except for one team, the fans of the other 28 will have said or will be saying the same thing. The fans in Oakland need not bother.

Since 2004, the SOX fans have had 4 seasons where they didn't have to say that.

Before 2004 the SOX fans had 85 straight seasons of "wait till next year."

Edited October 1, 2023 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[moonslav59]

Except for one team, the fans of the other 29 have or will be saying the same thing.

Since 2004, the SOX fans have had 4 seasons where they didn't have to say that.

Before 2004 the SOX fans had 85 straight seasons of "wait till next year."

 

I'm eternally grateful for the last two decades. I'll take all the bumps and potholes.

 

4 rings is about 3-4 more than I ever imagined.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'm eternally grateful for the last two decades. I'll take all the bumps and potholes.

 

4 rings is about 3-4 more than I ever imagined.

 

True dat!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

True dat!

 

 

Have a great off season, Moon.

[moonslav59]

Have a great off season, Moon.

 

Thanks. You, too.

 

Let's hope it is an eventful one with lots of encouraging events.

 

[BOSOX11]

I can hardly wait for Spring Training 2024!

[notin]

So you think this is the core of a playoff team ready to roll through the playoffs ? I think Jansen is aging and has potential knee or hip wear/tear that will make him less than durable in the second half. The Sox could benefit from getting some value from him .

 

IF they do add a couple of effective starters , there should be some guys in the pen who could close, including Chris Martin.

 

If the Sox are in contention, yes the core could roll through the playoffs if they don’t go into sell mode. Jansen is winding down his career, but if the Sox do deal him, why not in the off-season when replacements are still available. (And if they are willing to return Houck to the closer role, the new pitcher need not be a closer)

[mvp 78]

If the Sox are in contention, yes the core could roll through the playoffs if they don’t go into sell mode. Jansen is winding down his career, but if the Sox do deal him, why not in the off-season when replacements are still available. (And if they are willing to return Houck to the closer role, the new pitcher need not be a closer)

 

Yeah, why wait until midseason? Just deal him now and fill a hole you have.

[Old Red]

Yeah, why wait until midseason? Just deal him now and fill a hole you have.

 

And make Houck the closer?

[notin]

And make Houck the closer?

 

Or Martin. Both have experience and Kenley ain’t getting any younger…

[Bellhorn04]

Jeez, let's talk about adding pitchers, not subtracting the few good ones we have.

[Old Red]

Jeez, let's talk about adding pitchers, not subtracting the few good ones we have.

 

I’m with you on that. I was calling for Jansen in the 2022 season.

[notin]

I’m with you on that. I was calling for Jansen in the 2022 season.

 

Well it started off with Vegasbob saying the Sox should deal him at the deadline regardless of how the team is doing. If he is only around to get traded, just do it before the season starts.

 

Otherwise a Jansen/Martin/Winckowski/Houck/Whitlock/Schreiber/Bernardino/(Other) bullpen should be the best one the Sox have had in a long time…