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  1. Maxbialystock
    Huh? Sox got Chavis, Hernandez, Gonzalez, and the redoubtable Dalbec--who together will make any opposing pitcher cringe. Springer would do well to watch video of those four swinging the bat.
  2. Maxbialystock
    In 2008 he wrote the Rays manual on how to develop players, especially pitchers. Since then the Rays have been better than the Sox at developing players, especially pitchers. DD got the GM/President job because his forte is buying players, especially pitchers, and he doesn't mind coughing up talent in the farm system.
  3. Maxbialystock
    I like that matchup. Game is at 7:15 on Fox.
  4. Maxbialystock
    In the heat of the moment, prescient.
  5. Maxbialystock
    If that's the price, I can't see any team giving up 2 rising stars for a 36 year old starter, no matter how good. Plus Scherzer is probably going to ask for an extension on his contract @ $35M/year.
  6. Maxbialystock
    Loaisiga is nasty.
  7. Maxbialystock
    I was mad as the dickens last night, but it was still one heckuva game. Just like tonight's game.
  8. Maxbialystock
    Whitlock just pitched 2 excellent innings.
  9. Maxbialystock
    4 runs by Sox not too shabby. Shabby are the 3 unearned runs given up by the Sox. Sox pitching has actually been excellent, appearances to the contrary.
  10. Maxbialystock
    Slow runner, but also another stunning throw by Renfroe. I just don't remember a guy with an arm this strong and, more importantly, this consistently accurate.
  11. Maxbialystock
    Wow. Cora wants this game. It's only June, it's the third inning, and the Yankees have only scored 3 runs. But out goes Perez after 67 pitches and in comes Sawamura.
  12. Maxbialystock
    Interesting. Bogey gets that 2 run double and figures his job's done. No need to catch anything. Devers strikes out on a pitch way, way out of the strike zone and figures he needs to make some plays in the field.
  13. Maxbialystock
    Good K by Marwin, avoided the GIDP. Smart.
  14. Maxbialystock
    Let's see if Vazquez gets picked off. Again.
  15. Maxbialystock
    They did bring their bats. That's what they're using instead of gloves in the field.
  16. Maxbialystock
    Perez getting it from both sides--homeplate ump and his wretched defense.
  17. Maxbialystock
    This is how we finished last night's game, with absolutely, horrendously crappy defense.
  18. Maxbialystock
    The defense blows worse than the rotation. Not just the worst defense in MLB. Just maybe the worst defense in Sox history.
  19. Maxbialystock
    Exactly. A few others have done some moaning and groaning as well. But the majority seem to be either adjusting well or determined to do so.
  20. Maxbialystock
    Really?
  21. Maxbialystock
    Can someone tell me why moonslav's thread on a Realistic View of 2021 has been blocked?
  22. Maxbialystock
    I'm sure you're right, but I read this in wikipedia-- Despite a low Tampa Bay payroll, Bloom consistently fielded competitive teams. The franchise had been one of the most innovative under his management; he integrated analytics into all aspects of the game. He was an early user of breakthrough strategies, now more widely used, such as a much heavier emphasis on shifts and the use of openers (starting games with relief pitchers). Bloom is also known for his prowess in developing starting pitchers. He wrote the "Rays Way" player development handbook in 2008; and during his tenure with the Rays sportswriter Tom Verducci opined that "no franchise understands better how to identify, develop and maintain quality pitchers
  23. Maxbialystock
    After last night's gem by Pivetta--6.2 innings of no hit no run ball--and the bullpen--no earned runs in 2.1 innings--I'm beginning to think the Sox pitchers just might be able to adjust to not doctoring up the baseball. So too the Rays pitchers and probably the rest of MLB pitchers--except for the few exceptions like Garrett Richards who say they simply can't adjust. I have also seen no reports of out of control pitchers beaning hitters. Pivetta threw 100+ pitches last night and so far has reported no permanent damage to his arm. I enjoyed the earlier episode of Kershaw vs. Girardi, who looked very foolish trying to prove Kershaw was cheating. Likewise the San Diego pitcher who went a little too far in demonstrating he had no illegal substances on his belt, glove, etc. ​ Alternatively, of course, there could be a vast conspiracy between the pitchers, most of whom can afford paying into a bribery pot, and the umpires. Perhaps Joe Girardi can enlighten us on that possibility.
  24. Maxbialystock
    And didn't Chaim Bloom write the Rays book on development?
  25. Maxbialystock
    I actually have a pretty wild keyboard that types all kinds of mistakes, so I usually edit before entering.
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