A Realistic Look at the 2026 Red Sox: Part I

[moonslav59]

American League Only SP'er ERA- Rankings

69 Qualified

5. Tolle 48

6. Suarez 56

14. Gray 68

21. Early 77

63. Crochet 146

69. Bello 225

[JoeBrady]

2 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

From 1977 to about 2004, I smoked more than this whole site combined.

The last 20 years- hardly any.

Any withdrawals?  I had different issues, but I've heard differing opinions on withdrawal.

[JoeBrady]

2 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

5. Tolle 48

6. Suarez 56

14. Gray 68

21. Early 77

63. Crochet 146

If we get Crochet back into the top-20, where he should be, is there anyone close to us?

[vegasbob]

Kelly to Worcester, Guerrero recalled

[moonslav59]

Just now, JoeBrady said:

Any withdrawals?  I had different issues, but I've heard differing opinions on withdrawal.

None. I had quit for a week or month a few times over the years.

I had scaled back for a while, so it wasn't cold turkey.

I never felt any physical symptoms every time I quit. It was more mental and yearning.

It had become a daily routine, and routines are usually tough to break free from. I don't really miss it, but when I spell someone smoking some primo, I do feel like a wanna toke. When I go back to Maine every summer, I usually partake a night here or there.

Once or twice a year is it, now.

 

[moonslav59]

8 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

If we get Crochet back into the top-20, where he should be, is there anyone close to us?

If our top 4 remain near this, anything Crochet gives us near average will keep us way above everyone else. 

Move Bello to the pen, and pray for no more SP'er injuries.

[moonslav59]

While Kelly's ERA has been 1.64 in his last 10 IP, he has allowed 10 hits & 6 BBs (3.02 FIP.) I thought he was doing okay. He will likely be back.

[moonslav59]

16 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

If we get Crochet back into the top-20, where he should be, is there anyone close to us?

The team ERA- is 97 for SP'ing only. That ranks 6th.

Imagine with no Bello.

(Imagine no Bello & Crochet numbers)

[notin]

9 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

If our top 4 remain near this, anything Crochet gives us near average will keep us way above everyone else. 

Move Bello to the pen, and pray for no more SP'er injuries.

I think Bello could be a terrific RP…

[notin]

6 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

While Kelly's ERA has been 1.64 in his last 10 IP, he has allowed 10 hits & 6 BBs (3.02 FIP.) I thought he was doing okay. He will likely be back.

This team never has the luck for Zack Kelly injury…

[moonslav59]

Just now, notin said:

I think Bello could be a terrific RP…

Could be right. He's done okay in this small sample size this year.

Our next option is Bennett, unless Crochet comes back sooner than we think. With our pen so precarious, we can't afford too many more "pen games."

I've given up on Crawford & Sandoval.

[moonslav59]

6 minutes ago, notin said:

This team never has the luck for Zack Kelly injury…

Has he really been worse than our 13th pitcher over the last 2 years?

[jad]

25 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

Any withdrawals?  I had different issues, but I've heard differing opinions on withdrawal.

Agree with Moon.  None.  The only problem I've ever had is not sleeping as well without it.    I go from edible/smoke every day for months, then (for whatever reason) a couple of weeks not smoking at all.  Nothing.  (Not even the kind of pseudo-withdrawal that is just you wanting to get high!)  Quite different from all other drugs (and habits!) I've quit.

[moonslav59]

2 minutes ago, jad said:

Agree with Moon.  None.  The only problem I've ever had is not sleeping as well without it.    I go from edible/smoke every day for months, then (for whatever reason) a couple of weeks not smoking at all.  Nothing.  (Not even the kind of pseudo-withdrawal that is just you wanting to get high!)  Quite different from all other drugs (and habits!) I've quit.

I always loved the smell of primo weed.

I don't crave or miss the buzz. The weed these days is so potent, it sometimes makes me feel jittery. Going so long between toking makes the effects more intense, so I try to not overdo it.

 

[moonslav59]

I think Cole starts for the Yanks, tomorrow.

[moonslav59]

The mighty Jays won, again.

They have one batter over .749.

We thought our offense needed a big bat.