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  1. Maxbialystock
    And I was the only one on talksox to provide 5 reasons why he should play. I was not predicting the future by any means, but at least I and I alone saw a glimmer of hope. He sure ain't no JDM or Big Papi and it's fair to say he is probably overpaid, but right now he's pretty useful.
  2. Maxbialystock
    And I agree with both of you. The crying need for this team is good bullpen pitchers, and Breslow has made deals for two so-so (at best) starters. Priester is almost the worst pitcher on the Pirates roster. Paxton might help and might not. And forget the righty bat for now. The hitting is better.
  3. Maxbialystock
    Second straight quality start by a Sox starter. Bullpen continues to be the #1 problem of the Sox. Hitting not bad, if you like 14 runs. Much needed win--thanks in part to SPLENDIDSPLINTER.
  4. Maxbialystock
    I agree with most of the negative comments on this thread. Last night was painful. The last 9 games have been painful, especially given how well the Sox were playing from June 12 (when they were 34-34) through July 14 (when they were 53-42). Very obviously, the pitching has collapsed as many--but definitely not me--predicted could happen because Pivetta is the only Sox starter who has started 30 or more games in a season and pitched 155 or more innings in a season. Plus injuries in the bullpen. On the other hand, we saw an excellent team right up to the ASG, and since then the hitting seems to have improved. For over half the season the Sox languished in 12th place in runs scored and are now 8th. Devers and O'Neill have OPS's over .900; Duran, Abreu, Wong, and Ref are over .800; and Hamilton, Gonzalez, and Yoshida are over .700--with Rafaela @ .692. And Casas could return in August it now appears. The big question has to be: is the pitching fixable with deals today or tomorrow? Relatedly, does Breslow have the desire and the JH backing to make deals?
  5. Maxbialystock
    Agree the errors were bad--and cost unearned runs--and seemed a throwback to earlier this season when they were a big problem. But I can't agree with the disinterested part. Instead, I see a team that was going great guns before the ASG and since then is 2-7 with the primary problem being pitching. Opposing teams scored 75 runs in those 9 games or 8.3 runs per game. And the biggest problem seems to have been with the bullpen. The lineup, on the other hand, scored 53 runs or 6 runs per game, which is actually pretty good. They also committed errors, but I don't think those had any effect on the three extra inning games, which were all losses and all the result of Sox pitching. No how, no way do I think any Sox pitcher was "disinterested" in any of the 9 games. The very nature of their job makes that unlikely on any team. I think it's possible that one or more lineup players may have been less attentive on one or more defensive plays. On the other hand, we also saw Abreu go into the right field stands, make the catch, and lose the ball because of his crash landing in the seats.
  6. Maxbialystock
    Now that's a reliever. Men on 1st and 3d and 1 out, and he gets 2 K's--both against lefty bats.
  7. Maxbialystock
    Houck gave the Sox a chance, but the lineup couldn't hit Rodon, O'Neill decided to go casual on the single to right, and Booser was worthless.
  8. Maxbialystock
    They have hit lefties, including Blach for 6 runs 5 days ago.
  9. Maxbialystock
    And no one is more aware of that than O'Neill, who clearly wants to leave Boston. The signs are, if anything, too obvious.
  10. Maxbialystock
    Rodon has pitched well. Good mix of pitches and pretty good command.
  11. Maxbialystock
    Agree completely. And guess what, sports fans? Houck has just pitched a quality start: 6 IP, 3 ER's.
  12. Maxbialystock
    I know. Shame on me when the Sox are desperate for good righty bats, which O'Neill in fact has. But that play on that double down the line sticks in my craw. He also quit completely on that shot off the green monster. And tonight he was pretty casual about that single to right field, which led to an unearned run. I just think there's a pattern--one that is unlike just about every other lineup player on the team.
  13. Maxbialystock
    I've always believed you are the most insightful poster on talksox, as well as one of the most loyal Sox fans.
  14. Maxbialystock
    The more I see of O'Neill lately, the more I think he's ready to move on. His misplays seem to me to be semi-intentional because above all he wants to avoid getting injured and will take extra precautions to do so. His 21 dingers and .919 OPS and age 29 say he is a hot prospect almost anyone would want. All he has to do is stay healthy and get 1-2 dingers per week.
  15. Maxbialystock
    I'm not sure what you mean by "faith in Grissom" because I see no way he can do as much for the Sox as Sale has already done for the Braves. So far Sale has 19 starts, 11 quality starts, 117 IP, an ERA of 2.68, and 13 wins. And, speaking of faith, it sure looks to me as though the Braves had far more faith in Sale than the Sox. And what does that tell us about the Sox ability to evaluate their own players?
  16. Maxbialystock
    I checked. You're right. Disappointing. The five best with RISP are Abreu, .328, Duran, .326, Yoshida, .314, Wong, .309, and Ref, .308. Then comes Rafaela, .267, and finally Devers, .238. Interestingly, O'Neill hits .224 with RISP.
  17. Maxbialystock
    It's in the rule book: a runner on 1b must score on any and all doubles off any and all walls. P. 572, para 123(f).
  18. Maxbialystock
    I'm not sure which is worse, Judge looking at 3 called strikes or Devers swinging at 3 straight changeups outside the strike zone.
  19. Maxbialystock
    I'm watching Sunday night Olympics on TNT, and they are showing team handball, which is as boring as it gets. The fly Abreu almost caught, on the other hand, was incredible. I can't remember the last time a Sox rightfielder went into the stands where Abreu did. O'Neill, on the other hand, is what I would call a fastidious outfielder. No crashing into 3d base/left field lines for him, nosiree.
  20. Maxbialystock
    Rafaela's was worse. The Sox made two good throws to get that runner out--granted, by a mile, but still.
  21. Maxbialystock
    He has definitely hit a rough patch, but I defend him because he had such a great first half of the season. Houck is struggling too--after an excellent first half. Also Pivetta, up and down before and after the ASG. .
  22. Maxbialystock
    Historically, Sox hitting has led the way in their best seasons. As moonslav keeps reminding us, the lineup is filling up with hitters from Lake Woebegone--they are all above average.
  23. Maxbialystock
    Indeed not.
  24. Maxbialystock
    Bernardino has stunk recently, but tonight 1.1 IP and 0 runs and the bullpen 1 run in 2.1 IP. Crawford continues to struggle.
  25. Maxbialystock
    I finally understand you. You believe these 2024 Sox are just another AAAA team, unworthy of your support.
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