7/9 A's at Boston, 7:10 pm

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The game's official. Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain.

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Is this lead large enough to bring in Mr Anderson?

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This is why I was hoping for the rainout after 5.

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Bello makes me think that the SOX FO should be going after 2 starting pitchers.

At this point Bello is a thrower, not a pitcher. Maybe he never will be.

[d-money]

Ridiculous when a lead like this is not even safe. Bello doesn’t get a past.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Is this lead large enough to bring in Mr Anderson?

 

Well, it's definitely not large enough now.

[vegasbob]

Bello is an enigma. He gets 2 straight starts against weak teams but can't handle the job in a straightforward manner. Big time strikeout record with 10 straight K's for outs , interspersed with walks and hits, but no more clue as to how to pitch than a raw rookie in A ball. maybe he is quite rich now, but exceedingly ignorant about how to improve his work. He may be uncoachable in the sense that he can't transfer the knowledge from a side session to the mound. he certainly , at this stage. is no reliable guy to run out there against top opponents. Not much of a Bello fan here

[vegasbob]

Here's a different take--- 11-2 lead, a W just waiting for him, and he needs 105 pitches to get 1 out in the 6th and leaves giving up 3 run jack. Assclown

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Here's a different take--- 11-2 lead, a W just waiting for him, and he needs 105 pitches to get 1 out in the 6th and leaves giving up 3 run jack. Assclown

 

As far as I'm concerned, right now the SOX have a 3 man pitching staff.

[vegasbob]

As far as I'm concerned, right now the SOX have a 3 man pitching staff.

 

Regrettably true. Do have to wonder if the early extension messed with his mind and he is self pressuring to the point of failure ? That presumes he has enough intelligence to realize it.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Regrettably true. Do have to wonder if the early extension messed with his mind and he is self pressuring to the point of failure ? That presumes he has enough intelligence to realize it.

 

It's definitely mental, because there's nothing wrong with his stuff. He simply has no command of any of his pitches. Maybe hypnosis would work.

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As far as I'm concerned, right now the SOX have a 3 man pitching staff.

 

I should have said 3 man rotation.

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Funny the SOX optioned Booser, when, imho, Weissert's the one who has been less than good of late.

[d-money]

Will make some more ground tonight with the Yankees losing and the orioles as well if they can hang on. Crazy season.

[d-money]

A strange game. They needed every one of those 11 runs tonight. Smh

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One thing's for sure; you'll never see a weirder start than Bello had tonight.

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Hey, Vegas, good to see one of our favorite chUMPS working tonight. Ol' CB Bucknor; living proof of how difficult it is to fire a MLB chUMPIRE.

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Hey, Vegas, good to see one of our favorite chUMPS working tonight. Ol' CB Bucknor; living proof of how difficult it is to fire a MLB chUMPIRE.

 

i'm thinking the chUMPIRE's union made one concession. Angel and CB can never work in the same crew.

However, I did check on the internet and found of the 85 different chUMPS that worked behind HP this season Angel was ranked 67th in accuracy. More proof of how bad the chUMPS have been behind HP.

Edited July 10, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[d-money]

This has been a weird season for this club in general. Amazing to see where they’re right now. It does help as well when these other teams are struggling.

[vegasbob]

Funny the SOX optioned Booser, when, imho, Weissert's the one who has been less than good of late.

 

I still ask, exactly what question is Weissert the answer to ?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

When one sees teams like Oakland and Miami, MLB shouldn't even have any thoughts of expansion.

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I still ask, exactly what question is Weissert the answer to ?

 

Who should have been sent down to work on his shite?

[wyo-sox]

When one sees teams like Oakland and Miami, MLB shouldn't even have any thoughts of expansion.

 

Here here... but also- I wonder.... were there really bad teams before expansions?

 

Maybe do like English soccer... expand by brining up two minor league teams... and the two worst MLB teams at the end of the year get regulated down to AAA.

[Maxbialystock]

When one sees teams like Oakland and Miami, MLB shouldn't even have any thoughts of expansion.

 

Oakland has been winning 37% of their games, swept the Angels last week, and took 1/3 against the Orioles, the same team that has won 5 of 6 against the Sox. In one game the A's scored 19 vs the Orioles.

 

As for Bello, he ran out of gas and/or into a buzz saw his 3d time through the A's lineup. As recently as last year Houck had the same problem. Bello gave up 2 in the 1st and then pitched 4 straight shutout innings. His 11 K's do indicate that, when his command is good, he can be effective.

 

The worst team in MLB right now are the White Sox, and the split 4 games with our Sox.

 

Meanwhile the AAA Oakland A's have now scored 9 runs off the Sox.

Edited July 10, 2024 by Maxbialystock

[wyo-sox]

Ok boys... close this game out now.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Wingenter has memorable debut.

[wyo-sox]

Wow... what are the odds you give up 13 hits, and win.??

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Well, at least Cora didn't have to use Kenley tonight, even though he was warming up. Moral of story; no lead is safe.

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On the pitching front, nice performance by Kelly tonight.

[vegasbob]

Now i have a new question, exactly what question is Trey W the answer to ? That was a poor intro buddy