Guardians (Cecconi) vs Red Sox (Crochet): 9/2/25, 6:45pm

[Maxbialystock]

8 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

To me, Romy has earned a FT slot in the line-up. No more platoon, until he proves he should go back to it.

It's better he plays 2B, so Rafaela stays in CF, but when Abreu returns, who knows what Cora will do.

Romy can platoon at 1B v L and DH v R, if Rafaela plays 2B, or just keep Romy at 2B FT, despite Lowe being the worst batter vs LHPs in MLB.

Against righty starters, his OPS is .689, plus his DWAR is freaking -0.8.  Hamilton's OPS in August was .918 and his DWAR is 1.3, 4th best in MLB.  Gonzalez overall WAR is 1.2 and Hamilton's is 1.0.

Agree completely Rafaela should stay in CF, but disagree Gonzalez ahead of Hamilton against righty starters.  

[Maxbialystock]

That low inside breaking ball is death against Anthony.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

With the Sox injuries are not an if, they're a when.

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Against righty starters, his OPS is .689, plus his DWAR is freaking -0.8.  Hamilton's OPS in August was .918 and his DWAR is 1.3, 4th best in MLB.  Gonzalez overall WAR is 1.2 and Hamilton's is 1.0.

Agree completely Rafaela should stay in CF, but disagree Gonzalez ahead of Hamilton against righty starters.  

I'm fine with DHam at 2B v R. Romy can DH over Masas vs R. Romy is killing it. L or R, of late, including tonight.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, Maxbialystock said:

That low inside breaking ball is death against Anthony.  

They're a death to many hitters.

[moonslav59]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

With the Sox injuries are not an if, they're a when.

The better question is how many?

of

Who is next?

I've given up asking...

When does ___ get back?

[Maxbialystock]

What's the deal on Eaton for Anthony in RF?  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, moonslav59 said:

The better question is how many?

of

Who is next?

I've given up asking...

When does ___ get back?

Right now the blank is Anthony.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Just now, Maxbialystock said:

What's the deal on Eaton for Anthony in RF?  

Back tightness on Anthony.

[Maxbialystock]

2 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

I'm fine with DHam at 2B v R. Romy can DH over Masas vs R. Romy is killing it. L or R, of late, including tonight.

Romy's OPS in August was .707.  

Sox defense tonight has been solid, with Story the standout.  

[Maxbialystock]

Crochet has just 3 K's, but he's also thrown just 56 pitches in 5 innings.  

[Maxbialystock]

Sox 3 for 5 with RISP. 

[Maxbialystock]

Dinger #2 off Crochet.  Game not over.  

[Maxbialystock]

14 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

They're a death to many hitters.

Good to hear even though your voice is a little raspy.  

[moonslav59]

9 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Romy's OPS in August was .707.  

Sox defense tonight has been solid, with Story the standout.  

He's 10 for his last 19. Play the guy.

I'm fine with playing DHam vs RHPs and Romy vs LHPs at 2B, but Lowe is so awful v LHPs, maybe Romy is needed there, more.

I'd DH Romy over Yoshida v R. I'd choose Campbell, first but he's at Woo hitting homers.

[d-money]

Crochet has not been sharp. 

[Larry Cook]

 Crochet serving up a lot of meatballs 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

28 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

The better question is how many?

of

Who is next?

I've given up asking...

When does ___ get back?

Costello: "Who's injured?"

Abbott: "Yes, and so is What, Why, I don't know and Today and Tomorrow."

[Maxbialystock]

1 minute ago, d-money said:

Crochet has not been sharp. 

Ya think?   

[Maxbialystock]

6 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Dinger #2 off Crochet.  Game not over.  

 

[moonslav59]

9 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Dinger #2 off Crochet.  Game not over.  

Why would you go and say a thing like this?

LOL!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

4 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Why would you go and say a thing like this?

LOL!

Because he's actually Nostradamus.

[d-money]

What a f***ing implosion by this team. Smh 

[d-money]

Better find a way and get back in this . 🤦‍♂️ They’re doing this at home as well. 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Come for the pitching, stay for the hard hits.

[d-money]

Crochet is also losing any chance he had at a cy young award. 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, d-money said:

Crochet is also losing any chance he had at a cy young award. 

Well, he's still Young.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

15 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Costello: "Who's injured?"

Abbott: "Yes, and so is What, Why, I don't know and Today and Tomorrow."

Also, Nobody, the RF, has been out for quite a while.

[mvp 78]

Bye CY

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Pitching has left the building.