4/23 @ Guars

[notin]

The bullpen issues would be much less if the Sox would learn their lesson about Whitlock as a starter…

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

On a positive note, imho, Wylie has been very good offensively and defensively. He's a keeper.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The bullpen issues would be much less if the Sox would learn their lesson about Whitlock as a starter…

 

The FO didn't give Cora much of a choice. I do agree Whit s/b a reliever.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Bummer of a loss.

 

Another solid start from our rotation.

 

Timing is everything. The SOX are playing Cleveland at the wrong time,

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The FO didn't give Cora much of a choice. I do agree Whit s/b a reliever.

 

Although I'm not sure being a reliever would reduce his injury proneness. According to my computer, 'proneness' is a word.

[Thunder]

I’m sorry guys. We lost because I didn’t want to make the 2 hour drive to Cleveland

[notin]

I’m sorry guys. We lost because I didn’t want to make the 2 hour drive to Cleveland

 

You didn’t even ask us to pass the hat/Venmo for gas money…

 

[Maxbialystock]

The bullpen issues would be much less if the Sox would learn their lesson about Whitlock as a starter…

 

One arm does not a bullpen make. And don't forget both Houck and Crawford came from the bullpen.

[moonslav59]

On a positive note, imho, Wylie has been very good offensively and defensively. He's a keeper.

 

Cora said he wanted to get him more playing time.

 

Good idea.

[notin]

Cora said he wanted to get him more playing time.

 

Good idea.

 

Cora also said Dalbec will get the bulk he of Casas’ innings. Hopefully he’s just posturing…

[moonslav59]

Cora also said Dalbec will get the bulk he of Casas’ innings. Hopefully he’s just posturing…

 

Building up his trade value?

[vegasbob]

The bullpen issues would be much less if the Sox would learn their lesson about Whitlock as a starter…

 

This point can't really be questioned much longer. Whitlock does not have the durability for a 28-30 game starter. The BP is not as deep as it seems from early successes.

 

The overriding issue is that without Pivetta and , of course, Giolito, there is no one else around to start a game. Sort of like first base situation.

[moonslav59]

This point can't really be questioned much longer. Whitlock does not have the durability for a 28-30 game starter. The BP is not as deep as it seems from early successes.

 

The overriding issue is that without Pivetta and , of course, Giolito, there is no one else around to start a game. Sort of like first base situation.

 

That certainly has been the talk, but remember, "Houck can't get beyond 18 batters and doesn't have a 3rd pitch."

 

Also, when have Houck or Crawford gone 28 starts?

 

[notin]

This point can't really be questioned much longer. Whitlock does not have the durability for a 28-30 game starter. The BP is not as deep as it seems from early successes.

 

The overriding issue is that without Pivetta and , of course, Giolito, there is no one else around to start a game. Sort of like first base situation.

 

They failed to get involved in the minor league pitching market. Eric Lauer? Domingo German? Zach Davies? Jake Odorizzi? They didn’t need a cheap Cy Young candidate, just a guy who could throw 140 IP and keep his ERA under 5.50…

[moonslav59]

They failed to get involved in the minor league pitching market. Eric Lauer? Domingo German? Zach Davies? Jake Odorizzi? They didn’t need a cheap Cy Young candidate, just a guy who could throw 140 IP and keep his ERA under 5.50…

 

Criswell and Gutierrez was it for acquired depth.

 

It was clear, they wanted to get long looks at the 6 we had, 5 after Gio went down. It's hard to imagine they didn't expect some injuries and missed starts.

 

Thinking only Criswell & Gutierrez would be enough is painfully similar to past blunders. I guess they viewed Wink ar starter depth, or felt pen games were such a success, last year, we should plan on more for this year.

 

These aren't even expensive deals to make. Some add no salary to the budget, at all. This is plain stupidity.

[notin]

Building up his trade value?

 

Trade value? Building it from what? To what?

 

From 0 to 0 ?