June 1, 2024, Tigers @ Fenway, 4:10 pm

[Maxbialystock]

Olson ® vs. Criswell ®

 

Olson's ERA of 1.92 gives him a big edge over Criswell's 4.19.

 

So Cora is going with seven lefty bats (*):

 

Duran LF *

Abreu RF *

Smith 1B *

Devers 3B*

Valdez DH*

Grissom 2B

McGuire C *

Rafaela CF

Hamilton SS *

[notin]

So we have a DH with an OPS of .447? And an OPS vs RHP of .520?

 

Does Cora think DH stands for “Doesn’t Hit”?

[vegasbob]

Olson ® vs. Criswell ®

 

Olson's ERA of 1.92 gives him a big edge over Criswell's 4.19.

 

So Cora is going with seven lefty bats (*):

 

Duran LF *

Abreu RF *

Smith 1B *

Devers 3B*

Valdez DH*

Grissom 2B

McGuire C *

Rafaela CF

Hamilton SS *

 

Maybe Grissom would have better luck if he tried standing in the LH batter's box and didn't swing. Ability aside, this guy is the unluckiest hitter we have seen in a while.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Maybe Grissom would have better luck if he tried standing in the LH batter's box and didn't swing. Ability aside, this guy is the unluckiest hitter we have seen in a while.

 

Starting with: traded from perennial contender to perennial pretender.

[Maxbialystock]

So we have a DH with an OPS of .447? And an OPS vs RHP of .520?

 

Does Cora think DH stands for “Doesn’t Hit”?

 

I'd rather have Ref, but Cora tends to play guys who are on the roster rather than leave them on the bench.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

In a very recent interview Sam Kennedy blames the players for not achieving at the level they should be. The FO and ownership are not accountable.

The SOX players s/b very happy to hear that.

[vegasbob]

In a very recent interview Sam Kennedy blames the players for not achieving at the level they should be. The FO and ownership are not accountable.

The SOX players s/b very happy to hear that.

 

What the heck is Kennedy's job anyway ? Covering for JH ? If they want to cut the budget, start with this guy and about 40 analysts in the organization

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

In a very recent interview Sam Kennedy blames the players for not achieving at the level they should be. The FO and ownership are not accountable.

The SOX players s/b very happy to hear that.

 

Maybe the inside of S. Kennedy's head s/b checked for worms.

[notin]

Starting with: traded from perennial contender to perennial pretender.

 

I bet Grissom, like most players, would rather start on a bad team than sit on the bench or be buried in the minors for a good one…

[vegasbob]

I think our golf obsessed announcers missed that Grissom injured his ankle/foot crossing first base on his most recent groundout

[vegasbob]

Wong now playing 2B

[vegasbob]

O'Brien is a weak play by play guy. NESN is so obsessed with fundraisers and other unrelated topics, they miss half the game

[vegasbob]

Meanwhile, we have to thank Enmanuel Valdez for getting us tied up in this game.

[vegasbob]

Who will be the next callup from WooSox, as Grissom deals with his new hamstring strain ? Pablo Reyes probably

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

We've all heard of the baseball term 'Iron Man'. The SOX appear to be loaded with 'Ceramic Men.' Edited June 1, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice job today by Crisswell.

I think the hiring of people with disabilities is great. However, hiring the vision impaired as chUMPIRES is not so great.

Edited June 1, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Another web gem by Rafaela.

[vegasbob]

What is the value of top line defense and speed in CF ? It's called wins

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Viva Valdez!

[vegasbob]

Who's the idiot that sent Valdez back to Worcester ? Sam Kennedy ? A power hitting 2Bman to give Grissom time to heal. Oh yeah, a somewhat marginal fielder

[notin]

So we have a DH with an OPS of .447? And an OPS vs RHP of .520?

 

Does Cora think DH stands for “Doesn’t Hit”?

 

3 for 3 with 2HRs, 3 RBI and 10 total bases.

 

I think I need to pick on Cora’s choice of DH more often…

[Maxbialystock]

So we have a DH with an OPS of .447? And an OPS vs RHP of .520?

 

Does Cora think DH stands for “Doesn’t Hit”?

 

We were both wrong. Today Valdez is THE MAN.

[Maxbialystock]

Surprising game. Criswell and Bernardino both pitched well--which isn't surprising for Bernardino but is for Criswell--and the Sox lineup has played good D and scored 6 freaking runs.

 

Home plate ump likes to call strikes. Fine with me as long as its for both sides.

Edited June 1, 2024 by Maxbialystock

[Maxbialystock]

Late to the game. Why is Wong in for Grissom?

[notin]

Late to the game. Why is Wong in for Grissom?

 

Strained his other hamstring…

[vegasbob]

An encouraging win , jump back over .500, Criswell pitches 5 good innings, Valdez makes a statement, Rafaela shows why he should be the full time CF'er. Conor Wong's versatility is not to be overlooked, although this should have been a rest day for him. Sox prove they can actually hit at Fenway and post some runs.

 

Red Sox may be a .500+ team but Detroit cannot claim that distinction. In fact, Detroit looks pretty dull.

[Maxbialystock]

Nice win, 2 run dinger by the Tigers in the 9th notwithstanding.

 

Sox are 8-5 since losing 4 straight (May 15-18) to Tampa Bay and St Louis.

 

Up ahead (after 1 more game vs Tigers) are--

 

2 vs. the 32-23 Braves,

4 vs. the 15-43 White Sox,

3 vs 40-18 Phillies,

3 vs. 40-19 Yankees.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

MAX is on a two game streak. Keep it going.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice win, 2 run dinger by the Tigers in the 9th notwithstanding.

 

Sox are 8-5 since losing 4 straight (May 15-18) to Tampa Bay and St Louis.

 

Up ahead (after 1 more game vs Tigers) are--

 

2 vs. the 32-23 Braves,

4 vs. the 15-43 White Sox,

3 vs 40-18 Phillies,

3 vs. 40-19 Yankees.

 

I like the 4 against the White Sox.

[illinoisredsox]

Who will be the next callup from WooSox, as Grissom deals with his new hamstring strain ? Pablo Reyes probably

 

He was sold to the Mets about a week ago.