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  1. Maxbialystock
    Then we disagree. I think when a big chunk of the lineup is "slumping" at the same time, it kind of makes sense to--I'm going way out on a limb here--maybe give some credit to the other team's pitchers. I was impressed with the A's pitchers command, especially working the bottom of the zone, and the pitch calling by their catcher. And since when does the world owe JDM a "decent pitch to hit????!!!!" Every team practically down to little league has computer programs that tell all catchers and pitchers what pitches not to throw to guys like JDM.
  2. Maxbialystock
    Meh. I will grant you and the entire talksox board the simple truth. Despite my moaning and groaning, the Sox, while looking pitiful vs. the A's so far, are still 22-16, which is way better than I expected. Somehow I keep forgetting the simple truth. Also, FWIW, I think ERod got tagged because his changeup was not working--the A's first four hits were off changeups. So he had to throw more fastballs and cutters. I am also beginning to agree with the incessant drumbeat to try to improve the bottom of the order--Cordero has to go--and the bullpen.
  3. Maxbialystock
    The only pattern I see right now is that the A's are just better than the Sox--better hitting and very definitely better pitching. And probably better defense. The Sox had I think 3 really good opportunities tonight to score and blew them because the A's pitched them tough every time. In both games the Sox simply were not hitting the ball hard. When the A's had opportunities, they took advantage because our bullpen stunk last night and ERod tonight--remembering, of course, that the scores were 3-2 and 4-1. Tomorrow it's Manaea vs. Richards, which looks like a sweep to me.
  4. Maxbialystock
    If we assume 5-4 instead of the 9-0 in the winning streak, the Sox are 18 and 19--a losing team.
  5. Maxbialystock
    Slumping???? This isn't slumping. This is being overmatched by good pitching. Slumping is when you get to hit off a T and still and still make outs. SplendidSplinter has it right. The great hitters hit mistakes more often than average hitters. But good pitching always beats good hitting.
  6. Maxbialystock
    These first two games vs. the A's would seem to demonstrate how truly flawed these Sox are. When the pressure is on, they fold. Pitchers can't get guys out and hitters can't bring guys home.
  7. Maxbialystock
    ERod pitching with a lot of guts. He likes his changeup but all 4 A's hits were off it. So he's throwing a lot fastballs. Good for/by him. Incredible play by Renfroe. And the hitting so far sucks.
  8. Maxbialystock
    Horrible bottom of the first. Had him on the ropes with bases full, no one out, and 4, 5, and 6 hitters coming to bat. Bogaerts looked awful and Devers worse. And Vazquez got lucky with the BB. Renfroe pathetic of course.
  9. Maxbialystock
    Franchy Cordero performs a valuable public service. He is so bad, both now and in the past, that every other player on the Sox roster--and maybe even the entire Sox system--can point to him and say, "yeah, but at least I'm better than that guy." Mendoza, wherever he is, must have a smile on his face. Plus now he has his own thread.
  10. Maxbialystock
    Somebody already used the same line about Franchy (note spelling) Cordero. He's awful this year (OPS .412), but his career OPS was over .700 before this year. This thread is so lame.
  11. Maxbialystock
    Dead ball or high seam ball? Pitches seem to be breaking more this year.
  12. Maxbialystock
    A's might have been a factor too.
  13. Maxbialystock
    Good way to put it.
  14. Maxbialystock
    Yanks beat Rays, and the Jays are leading Atlanta in the 9th, 5-3. Orioles also leading--the Mets.
  15. Maxbialystock
    Ball game. Chavis, batting 9th, had two hits, and the rest of the order had two hits. A's know how to win the close ones, and the Sox are vulnerable right now because of the bullpen, which gave up 2 of the 3 A's runs.
  16. Maxbialystock
    But Devers' last two swings were not, unless your an A's fan.
  17. Maxbialystock
    Now that's interesting.
  18. Maxbialystock
    Both JDM and Bogie have made tentative swings.
  19. Maxbialystock
    Diekman got the call, but I think he had JDM's number anyway.
  20. Maxbialystock
    Man on.
  21. Maxbialystock
    Verdugo, JDM, and Bogie in the 9th. Diekman is not the A's closer, so I guess he is in to get Verdugo. No?
  22. Maxbialystock
    Two K's and a single off the splitter.
  23. Maxbialystock
    But not up in the zone.
  24. Maxbialystock
    Like that splitter.
  25. Maxbialystock
    Has Chavis lost weight?
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