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The four food groups are canadian bacon, maple syrup, poutine, labatt's.

https://www.overthemonster.com/2018/9/12/17849892/red-sox-playoff-roster-projection Position Players: Sandy León, Mitch Moreland, Ian Kinsler, Xander Bogaerts, Eduardo Núñez, Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr., Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez, Blake Swihart, Steve Pearce, Brock Holt, Rafael Devers, Tzu-Wei Lin Pitchers: Chris Sale, David Price, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rick Porcello, Craig Kimbrel, Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier, Nathan Eovaldi, Joe Kelly, Heath Hembree, Bobby Poyner As for the bullpen, well, I’m pulling on my collar like a bad actor in a 30-year-old sitcom. I think the back four is pretty clear. Kimbrel’s obviously the closer, and assuming Barnes will be able to come back fine from this hip injury he’s the clear set-up man. Brasier has clearly earned Cora’s trust and is a big late-inning arm who is getting used to coming in with men on base. Eovaldi is shifting to the bullpen, and his outing on Tuesday has me feeling better about him in one or two inning stints. After this, I think the battle is on. Kelly has recovered well from a long, midseason slump and is back in Cora’s good graces. If he pitches well down the stretch, he has a spot wrapped up. Hembree is in the opposite direction, but he started high enough up to the totem pole that I don’t think he’s fallen off the roster completely. At least not yet. If he falters a couple more times this month, he’ll be gone. Finally, Poyner is probably the biggest surprise here, and I’m not sure if this is just wishful thinking. The team loved him back in spring, though, and he’s looked good when given his chances. They’ve gone without a lefty all year, but in the playoffs those matchups matter more. I think they’re going to test Poyner all month, and if he pitches well he’ll be there in October. Brandon Workman was probably the hardest cut, and he will very much be in contention for a spot, particularly with Hembree. Keep an eye on Hector Velazquez and Brian Johnson, too.

@CJNitkowski MVP candidate JD Martinez Avg. Launch Angle / OPS+ by Year 2015: 16.0° / 139 2016: 13.4° / 142 2017: 15.2° / 168 2018: 9.6° / 173 He has already set career highs in: hits, totals bases, doubles, walks & RBI with a career low launch angle. BA and OBP also at career highs.

s***. Just go look at last night's thread. Enough bitching in their before the Sox took the lead.

I typically regret opening a game thread while a game is on. That's the real fellowship of the miserable.

Nah, I just think you all look like you should be extras in Strange Brew.

99 wins. Best record in MLB. 6th best pen ERA. 7th most k's for a pen (only 17th most innings). 7th best pen BAA. I think Cora has figured it out just fine.

That's how good Cora is. He can manage around our s*** mojo. Farrell last year would just sit back and let the mojo overtake him. Obv.

DFA Brock

Stop posting nonsense from people like "Colin Linneweber." You might say, well who is Colin Linneweber? Well, let me tell you. Even Colin Linneweber's mom didn't know he wrote that drivel. He's a nobody. Stop.

Oh you were being sarcastic? I had no idea! I definitely was 100% serious with my post.

They lost 50 games from 1989 - 1992, but it felt like way more at the time.

Biggest Disappointment: Madstork hasn't been banned as of 9/10/18.

No, I really think bringing Wright into a game for 2 innings of middle relief could really help our late inning relievers.

Perma ban

Yes, I look forward to having this conversation for the next 5 years too.

Nah, this year's just a fluke! You can't pass up on Pom at veteran's minimum!

I'm just glad that we don't have to fight over whether or not Xander's D is average or below average anymore.

Wonder what the diagnoses would be if he was still in the Sox organization... Hmm...

Hmmm, I found an article written by a nobody that says the Sox can't win the WS. I find this very interesting... Let me post it on a Sox messageboard. That'll rile them up. Just let me pull down my holey sweatpants, dust the cheetos off my shirt and let one loose.

He won 17 games last year. He'd be better this again this year if baseball wasn't LOL random.

So far, none of the players currently on Boston's roster have proven to be competent postseason performers, and when you have a history of underperforming, it is really hard get over that mental hump. Get f***ed George Voutiritsas. You're a f***ing nobody.

I was told yesterday that he'd sign for the minimum and could be a great pickup!

And Pomeranz still has the chance to go on and win 5 straight CY awards.

gtfo