4/09 O's @ SOX 2:10PM EST

[redsoxrules]

Defense is terrible 🤦

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

He might hit 40 if he stays healthy at this rate

 

If he stays healthy? He plays for the SOX. What are the odds?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It sucks playing against a team that can hit.

[jung]

It sucks playing against a team that can hit.

 

Ouch....especially when you can't field the baseball.

[Maxbialystock]

And of course the gigantic flag so all present can proclaim their patriotism and love of the military (the intensity of which is generally inversely proportionate to the amount of time these teary-eyed chauvinists actually SPENT in the service.)

 

31 years in the Army and before that an Army brat--and I agree with you. What veterans, especially those returning from combat, want from MLB is what happens right after the home plate umpire says, "play ball."

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Right now Tyler is the SOX best offensive and defensive player.

[Maxbialystock]

Defense is terrible

 

It was just as terrible when Story was SS. He was great, but Rafaela, Valdez, Casas, Abreu, Devers, etc made sure that 9 of the 22 runs given up on the West Coast trip were unearned.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

He might be a 40/40 guy.

 

Currently, Tyler is projected at 90/90.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It was just as terrible when Story was SS. He was great, but Rafaela, Valdez, Casas, Abreu, Devers, etc made sure that 9 of the 22 runs given up on the West Coast trip were unearned.

 

 

I disagree. Story made the defense less terrible.

[d-money]

Pitiful game thus far.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Pitiful game thus far.

 

O's pitcher is one of the best starters in baseball.

[mvp 78]

It was just as terrible when Story was SS. He was great, but Rafaela, Valdez, Casas, Abreu, Devers, etc made sure that 9 of the 22 runs given up on the West Coast trip were unearned.

 

6 of those unearned runs came after Story was injured, buster!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

When it comes to the SOX, I highly recommend bubble wrap.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Bello deserved a better fate today.

[Jasonbay44]

It was just as terrible when Story was SS. He was great, but Rafaela, Valdez, Casas, Abreu, Devers, etc made sure that 9 of the 22 runs given up on the West Coast trip were unearned.

 

At least Rafaela is normally a good defender.. can’t defend the others though!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Based on inflation and ridiculous contracts, I wonder what the total payroll of that 2004 SOX team would be today? Edited April 9, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

At least Rafaela is normally a good defender.. can’t defend the others though!

 

RF and CF are in good shape when Tyler and Rafaela are out there.

Edited April 9, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[d-money]

O's pitcher is one of the best starters in baseball.

 

Can they hit good pitching? Bello hasn’t matched him as well.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

RF and CF are in good shape when Tyler and Rafaela are out there.

 

I had to add the 'when' part.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Can they hit good pitching? Bello hasn’t matched him as well.

 

'Good pitching' usually means hard to hit. That's where the 'good' part comes in.

[Jasonbay44]

'Good pitching' usually means hard to hit. That's where the 'good' part comes in.

 

Plus with Burnes I’d say “good” is an understatement. Hes pretty great.

[illinoisredsox]

'Good pitching' usually means hard to hit. That's where the 'good' part comes in.

 

The OP never has quite gotten that concept.

[vegasbob]

As Moon says, it's not just the actual scored errors, it's the plays not made . Did no one see that the O's runner had a clear sailing to 3rd ? Also I think Winckowski has a 2 out pitching problem

[Jasonbay44]

I understand Story getting hurt doesn’t help, but it’s disappointing to see how bad the defense has been when it was supposed to be an upgrade this season and was emphasized all off season.

[Maxbialystock]

RF and CF are in good shape when Tyler and Rafaela are out there.

 

Rafaela dropped an easy pop fly that led to 4 unearned runs. Duran did the same today. With this Sox defense, absolutely nothing is guaranteed.

 

And let's not forget that the same guys making all the errors and giving up the unearned runs are the guys who can't hit a lick.

 

Only the pitching has been good this season so far.

[iortiz]

Based on inflation and ridiculous contracts, I wonder what the total payroll of that 2004 SOX team would be today?

 

They were patient with Sale and Paxton and when they were finally healthy they released them. Wtf?

Edited April 9, 2024 by iortiz

[Jasonbay44]

Valdez has been absolutely atrocious so far this season. He can’t hit or field

[iortiz]

Lol this D is ridiculous

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I understand Story getting hurt doesn’t help, but it’s disappointing to see how bad the defense has been when it was supposed to be an upgrade this season and was emphasized all off season.

 

I believed having Story at SS all this season would be a definitive upgrade. I feel the OF of Duran, Rafaela and O'Neil is an upgrade. 3rd base, 2nd base, 1st base are the same as last year. I don't feel the catcher position was a problem last season.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Rafaela dropped an easy pop fly that led to 4 unearned runs. Duran did the same today. With this Sox defense, absolutely nothing is guaranteed.

 

And let's not forget that the same guys making all the errors and giving up the unearned runs are the guys who can't hit a lick.

 

Only the pitching has been good this season so far.

 

 

Funny you only remember the one error each these two made and forgot some great catches they made. Selective memory.

Edited April 9, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER