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  1. Elktonnick
    I agree that is a major factor.
  2. Elktonnick
    I agree
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    The All Star game back then was a more important event to the players than it is today. The players generally stayed within the same leagues their entire careers and there was no interleague play except during the world series. The All Star game was really the only way to measure the relative strengths of the two leagues which by the way had totally separate umpire corps. The American League umpires wore the big balloon chest protectors. The rivalry between the leagues and their players were quite strong back then. It is no wonder that Williams would think as he did.
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    The only reason this comes up at all is because the sports writers look for easy stories to write. If the Sox were winning like last year this wouldn't come up at all.
  5. Elktonnick
    No joke. His dog died. I am not making any judgments other than to say numerous people do have grief issues over a the loss of a beloved pet. Price took that dog every where. There was a piece about him and his dog a couple of seasons back on NESN
  6. Elktonnick
    "No one understands it. But let’s get one thing straight: This is not a back-and-forth feud. This is Price — twice in three years — going out of his way to attack Eckersley. Eck has never fired back and he’s not firing back now. He initiated none of it and studiously avoids the topic. I tried to get him to talk about it again Saturday with no luck. Eck just wants to enjoy his life, his grandchildren, and his broadcast career. "By Dan Shaughnessy Globe Staff,Updated July 20, 2019, This may sound silly to some but Price lost his dog recently. He put the dogs initials on his cap. Judging by the way he looked from the first pitch last night I think Price is working through some grief issues over his lost pet. Ive seen many other folks have a tough time adjusting to the loss of a beloved pet.
  7. Elktonnick
    Price looked uncomfortable on the mound from his first pitch. Then after he was taken out the manager accompanied him to the clubhouse missing a couple pitches. The inference is that whatever was bothering Price was more emotional than physical. Whatever, this ballclub doesn't need another drama in the clubhouse, not the way they have been playing.
  8. Elktonnick
    If they continue to play the way they did last night, I don't think they will be in the wild card hunt.
  9. Elktonnick
    To summarize what I think is an excellent analysis of the issues surrounding Sale by all of the previous posters, Sale needs to take some time to adjust his approach towards pitching. This brings to my general concern to Boston's overall approach toward the development of its pitchers. Something is seriously wrong despite the championships. None of the starters are organizational products.
  10. Elktonnick
    And you are a really ill informed baseball fan.
  11. Elktonnick
    I was in Ft Myers. It was obvious that this was part of the manager's strategy. It was defended throughout the NESN ST broadcasts. No one saw any of the starters until the last few days of ST. The manager explained why he was doing this. No one in the Red Sox organization raised any concerns until the starters began to fall apart in the early days of the season. I believe the first one to doubt the wisdom of the manager's approach was Eckersly
  12. Elktonnick
    I had read it and you still have missed the point why the Manager's ST regime was so stupid. One as they say can put lipstick on a pig and it still is a pig.
  13. Elktonnick
    I think you have totally missed the point. The starters weren't ready to pitch in major league games in April. The result was they lost 8 of 11, games against teams they should have beaten. And in the process taxed the bullpen needlessly.
  14. Elktonnick
    a 3 and 8 start makes a big difference. The team has been playing catchup ever since.
  15. Elktonnick
    I am curious why do you only post in bold face type. Its as if you are always shouting.
  16. Elktonnick
    While I don't contest your overall premise about the starters and their performance issues, I do take issue with using comparison data on runs scored to date between this year and last as proof to make the point. The manager's failure to prepare the starters during spring training meant they began the year with a major competitive disadvantage. The were two to three weeks behind in their preparation from that they would have had if they had a normal ST regime.
  17. Elktonnick
    The manager needs to stop pampering period.
  18. Elktonnick
    Beni is complaining of heavy legs so maybe it is a sign of an injury
  19. Elktonnick
    It is inexplicable and inexcusable unless Beni is injured. Check out Beni's record against Stroman
  20. Elktonnick
    Why isn't Beni starting?
  21. Elktonnick
    Yes there was but that was a generation ago.
  22. Elktonnick
    Re Sale and Porcello, their pitching approaches and philosophies were developed elsewhere and were well established habits before they came to Boston. Boston simply hasn't established any consistent pitching approach as have other teams. What has worked for Boston has been acquiring pitching talent. That's fine so long as you don't run up against LUX Tax considerations which is where they are now.
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    It is pitching but I also believe the Red Sox as an organization must question their entire approach and philosophy when it comes to the development of pitchers, what they throw and the sequence of pitches. I say that because despite their farm system producing numerous standout position players over the last decade it hasn't produced a ML ready pitcher of note since John Lester. Secondly, I have repeatedly heard noted and accomplished pitchers like John Smoltz Jim Palmer et al criticize Red Sox pitchers pitch sequencing. I simply believe that the organization doesn't put enough emphasis on pitching development and technique at the minor league level. Other than Lester, Buccholtz and Papelbon there hasn't been a Red Sox developed pitcher who has made a significant impact on this team's success.
  24. Elktonnick
    Last night, I think Eck and O'Brien walked back the idea that Eovoldi would be used exclusively as a closer. From what they said Eovoldi would work out of the pen until he built up arm strength. The suggestion was that Eovoldi would have various roles depending on the situation. Judging from their comments it appears that management continues to resist the idea of set roles for their relief pitchers
  25. Elktonnick
    Like I said before, I think the manager will be,on a very short leash if the club fails to make the playoffs. Re Farrell, I think Farrell's personal situation bought him some time. I seem to recall that DD wanted to fire a year sooner than he did. In any case Henry has shown that he can lose patience suddenly.
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