FredLynn
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I want the team to succeed as much as anyone here. When I point out their deficiencies (like Breslow failing to do his job AT THE DEADLINE) the response I get is “you’re too negative” sometimes rather than a discussion about the issue I raised. I also issue positive posts when a good play is made, for example. Now I’m going to get back to discussing baseball rather than discussing me or other individuals.
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I meant at the deadline . Breslow failed miserably to bring in the players the team needed to improve their chances of success and getting a ring. In fact he’s failed two years in a row.I believe you have stated as much. Matz has looked good in a small sample size but May looked awful. Had he addressed those needs we could have competed with the best teams in baseball for a championship. You either go for it or you sell. The noncommittal path is a cop out. The other deficiencies are rarely addressed by others here. I covered them in a different post. They have the MOST errors in baseball and the fourth highest chase rate. I rarely hear those facts mentioned on the game threads or anywhere else for that matter. Personally I think a more balanced assessment of this team is warranted.
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You are confused. I am enjoying this brief period of euphoria caused by the success of the team as much as anyone. However there is clearly room for improvement and since no one else here seems to be able to point out those deficiencies I am here to help. Examples include but are not limited to having an unacceptably high chase rate, too many errors (like Rafaela throwing the ball to the first baseman last night when the first baseman was nowhere in sight,) and Breslow failing miserably at bringing in the kind of players needed to improve the chances of success for two years in a row. Not a lot of chatter here about those deficiencies. Still, the Flops are playing well overall and hopefully they can build on their current success and take it to the next steps.
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You reduce the chase rate you will improve contact and reduce the strikeout rate. Thats been a problem for this team-they strike out too much. It’s been pointed out multiple times by the commentators during the games over and over again. It’s a legitimate complaint and a way to improve.
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Your best policy? Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. I’ve been a Flops fan for 60 years or so. I’ve seen them choke time after time. And it’s not “flop Sox”. It’s just Flops. Once they accomplish something they’ll be the Sox again to me.
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They are second in runs scored and third in OPS in the AL. But if they reduced their chase rate they could be historically good perhaps. Why it that no one else has commented on how they could IMPROVE? I don't remember any of THOSE comments except from me.
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Only “select” bad plays. Some here excuse the worst of them. I don’t. For example, chasing pitches outside the zone. Did you realize that the Flops have the fourth highest chase rate in baseball? Why is it that I am the only poster calling them out on those blunders? I think I present a more balanced view than most here. I compliment the good plays, the good performances while fairly criticizing the blunders.
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Hey-don't misunderstand me! This season has so far been much more fun than the last few years. No argument there at all. I'm just keeping the discussion grounded, especially in light of the history of collapses the franchise has put the fans through-and the abject failure by Breslow to help the team success the last couple of years at the trade deadline. That failure is real. Now lets sit back and continue to enjoy their success to date while keeping a wary eye on the possibility of yet another failure.
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I have branded the franchise as "Flops". I have also branded some of the fans as "mindlessly optimistic". Both terms are accurate.
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Well technically EVERY TEAM "competes" for a playoff spot every year. If you have been a Flops fan for long enough you should be able to recall the many epic crashes where it seemed that they were headed for success but over August and September choked themselves out of the race while other teams, especially the Yankees, were thriving.
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First, Breslow failed miserably at doing his job to better the team at the deadline this year AND last. There are excuses but let’s call them what they are: excuses. Second, this is a big market team owned by a multimillionaire. They should be competing for a playoff spot nearly every year, not taking three years off. There’s no good reason for that to happen. It’s just poor management and a cheapskate owner. Some here may accept it or even call it a rose. I see it for what it is: failure.
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I trust you’ll work on your problem….😉
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Counting on it to continue given the history of the Flops failures over the years=irrational exuberance
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Failures as in starting off well then crashing into the dust and missing the playoffs as they choked the season away. I’m not talking about sucking all year. As I wrote, this team has accomplished nothing so far. I’m not pinning a medal on Breslows chest until I see how the season ends. So far all I’m seeing from Flops fans is “irrational exuberance”.
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I predict that we will lose at least two more games this year. Its been a nice run, hasn't it. Still in striking distance of the Jays. But we have not accomplished anything, not yet. Lots of work to be done still.
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You guys never have anything good to say about our players
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Hicks actually has a sub 4 ERA with the Flops. Not great-but not horrible either. Like I wrote earlier he is inconsistent. When he throws strikes he is pretty decent. When he doesn’t he’s awful.
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We have Boohler to tolerate on Friday . That should be fun Not
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On to San Diego! Winning streak ovah
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Untrue Yesterday I called the game over early revealing that the Flops would win. A little appreciation would seem to be in order here
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I do But the lottery commission had been on me to stop revealing the winning numbers
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Cora put Alcala in with an 8 run lead and he couldn’t hold it. Chapman had to finish the game.
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The difference is, I KNOW that an uncertain event will occur before everyone else
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A man’s gotta survive, right?
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I only state that they are going to lose when I know it to be a fact. I graciously share that information with others here. A little gratitude would be appreciated 😉