Red Sox (Criswell) vs Yankees (Cortes): 9/12/24, 7:15pm

[vegasbob]

1 minute ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

A certified web gem by Devers.

Who thought we would be congratulating Devers for his defense, but if there is nothing else, then go with the D.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

One of the morons in the FOX booth described the Yankems as an explosive line-up. What they actually have is Soto Judge and the 7 Dwarves. 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, vegasbob said:

Who thought we would be congratulating Devers for his defense, but if there is nothing else, then go with the D.

Credit when credit's due.

[illinoisredsox]

5 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

One of the morons in the FOX booth described the Yankems as an explosive line-up. What they actually have is Soto Judge and the 7 Dwarves. 

They’re explosive in the sense they have a lot of guys besides Judge and Soto who can hit the long ball, especially in that bandbox.  But they are not a pesky team that’s going to gum you to death.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

A very fine job by Criswell. Striking out the albatross Stanton just made me like him more.

[illinoisredsox]

Great job by Criswell tonight.  6 1/3, 1 run on a Yankee Stadium pop up to right.

[vegasbob]

Excellent effort and results from Cooper C.  He has been consistent over his last few starts.

 

The bats simply need to get in the game as usual.    Always waiting til the 7th/8th to scratch out a run or two

[illinoisredsox]

2 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Excellent effort and results from Cooper C.  He has been consistent over his last few starts.

 

The bats simply need to get in the game as usual.    Always waiting til the 7th/8th to scratch out a run or two

He’s making a case to take over Pivetta’s #5 slot in the rotation next year.

[illinoisredsox]

That’ll help.

[illinoisredsox]

Unsurprisingly, Booser’s not sharp.

Edit - retires nobody in 4 hitters.

[illinoisredsox]

I don’t like this matchup with Rizzo

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'm surprised Ratso didn't stick his head in front of that pitch.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

4 minutes ago, illinoisredsox said:

Unsurprisingly, Booser’s not sharp.

You can't trust drinkers.

[notin]

Like Weissert and Bernardino, I will not mind off Booser doesn’t return next season…

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I'm surprised Ratso didn't stick his head in front of that pitch.

Speaking of Ratso, it must be embarrassing for him to be batting 8th.

[illinoisredsox]

Just now, notin said:

Like Weissert and Bernardino, I will not mind off Booser doesn’t return next season…

He’s had his moments, but he definitely a 7-8 guy in the pen.

[notin]

8 minutes ago, illinoisredsox said:

He’s making a case to take over Pivetta’s #5 slot in the rotation next year.

Criswell could easily be a one season wonder himself.  But he’s earned another shot in my opinion…

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, notin said:

Criswell could easily be a one season wonder himself.  But he’s earned another shot in my opinion…

I agree. He kind of plays chess with the batters.

[illinoisredsox]

8 minutes ago, illinoisredsox said:

Still can’t delete; I know some are able to but the option doesn’t appear for me.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If I was to give this SOX team a nickname for this season, Special K's would be as good as any.

[vegasbob]

10 minutes ago, notin said:

Like Weissert and Bernardino, I will not mind off Booser doesn’t return next season…

All somewhat marginal guys with some good days but low reliability over a long season.    Unless they are part of a trade package, you will likely see them in Ft. Myers, watching all the really great  guys Brez will bring in.

Bernandino appears to have some loose bodies floating in his elbow ( per Cora) , so he may have surgery anyway.

[vegasbob]

5 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

If you were to give this SOX team a nickname for this season, Special K's would be as good as any.

The K's and just swing/miss particularly on FB's over the plate are astounding

[vegasbob]

Watch Cedanne and Devers this inning pull the gsme out with big hits. Duran has no chance to get on base , he is cooked

[FredLynn]

Why is Devers not resting his shoulders?

[vegasbob]

Won't take too long to get weary of watching Story flail away at the plate .  

[illinoisredsox]

22 minutes ago, FredLynn said:

Why is Devers not resting his shoulders?

Because he’s a professional ball player.  Unlike you, he’s not a quitter.

[vegasbob]

What is disappointing in the 9th is that you burn up Jansen just holding the tie, and your best outcome is going to the 10th .    Not much meat on that bone

[illinoisredsox]

4 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

What is disappointing in the 9th is that you burn up Jansen just holding the tie, and your best outcome is going to the 10th .    Not much meat on that bone

You have to play it that way.

Sometime in the 90s, the O’s and Jays were in a deciding playoff game.  It went extra innings (old rules) and the O’s manager never used his closer (who had been virtually unhittable all year) to keep him ready for a save opportunity that never came.  Jays hit a walk off homer of some other reliever to win the series.

 

[FredLynn]

10 minutes ago, illinoisredsox said:

Because he’s a professional ball player.  Unlike you, he’s not a quitter.

He should be resting his shoulders to prevent further damage. It’s what’s best for the team at this point. It’s obvious we aren’t playing October baseball this year. 
Rafaela up.

He will k and look silly doing it

[FredLynn]

He made an out anyway