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  1. Maxbialystock
    Most people agree with Ted Williams that the most difficult skill in all sports is hitting a round ball with a round bat squarely. I happen to think a pitcher has to be able to throw hard, throw accurately--way more accurately than any knife thrower ever because none of them threw from 66 feet--and do both with a variety of spins. That's my explanation for the rise and fall of pitchers, except for those few who are born with great control. It's also why starters, who throw 100 pitches per game--get the big bucks when they show some consistency.
  2. Maxbialystock
    You're darn right, and I think it's a good thing. Better that than a ho hum, "nothing counts until September" attitude.
  3. Maxbialystock
    The rumor of the Sox demise just might be just that--a rumor. I certainly have griped with the best of them. But the Sox took 1 of 3 in Houston and actually outscored the Astros, 10 to 9, for the series. Still a whole lot of work to do, and goodness knows the Yankees are hot. But the Sox look anything but dead to me.
  4. Maxbialystock
    Big win. Plus in retrospect all 3 games were close.
  5. Maxbialystock
    Just a horrible, horrible at bat by Chavis. You'd think he was a rookie.
  6. Maxbialystock
    You bet. Who was the jerk who said all this team is trying to do is find new ways to lose? Oh, wait . . .
  7. Maxbialystock
    I'm sure you're right. I was just enjoying being a smart ass--about the other team for a change.
  8. Maxbialystock
    Thank goodness--DD finally went out and got a real third baseman! But whatever happened to old Devers? I mean, the guy was likable and sometimes could hit.
  9. Maxbialystock
    Great rbi by Benintendi, but I'll never understand why Verlander stopped throwing him fastballs. Not so great AB by Mookie.
  10. Maxbialystock
    That is one weak-armed centerfielder. He's lucky they cut it off because I'm not sure it was going to make it home on the ground.
  11. Maxbialystock
    So which is worse? Seeing Beni take a fastball right down the middle or seeing him swing at one and miss it completely? Miraculously Verlander is going to the curve in the dirt.
  12. Maxbialystock
    JBJ move the runner to 3d. Nice.
  13. Maxbialystock
    Nice play by Pearce. Not everyone would have run on that WP.
  14. Maxbialystock
    Peace. I feel right now like i'm in the movie Network and mad as heck and don't care who knows it. This team this year so far seems at their best trying to find new ways to lose games.
  15. Maxbialystock
    Credit to ERod. In the 2d he is really hitting his spots, and that ain't easy, especially for him.
  16. Maxbialystock
    Heels leading GT after 6, 6-1.
  17. Maxbialystock
    Who gives a hoot in whatever whether Betts bats 1st or 2d? Seriously. As for those three rotten players at the bottom of the order, that's who Cora has. And have you forgotten the incessant drumbeat on last year's game threads saying exactly the same thing about a lineup that won 108 games?
  18. Maxbialystock
    Stunningly stupid at bat by Chavis. He let 2 strikes go and swung once at a ball out of the zone.
  19. Maxbialystock
    I am convinced that on a throw to the plate the last thing Vazquez is interested in as actually catching the ball--unless it's a strike right over the plate. He always seems to take a swipe at the base runner whether or not he has the ball. Whoops. Another passed ball by Vazquez, which makes 7.
  20. Maxbialystock
    What is it about the first inning and ERod's need, obsession really, to throw nothing but fastballs?
  21. Maxbialystock
    Go moonslav!!!! I want to see some in game reports. Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away I was working in Oklahoma, and the only MLB teams would could get on radio was the Astros with guys like Little Joe Morgan (later a star with the Reds and then an announcer), and I have fond memories of listening to those games.
  22. Maxbialystock
    Appropriately--or so I think--there aren't many slings and arrows directed at Cora on this thread. Yes, during games, but that is usually reactionary. Last night I thought Cora handled a tough situation--losing starter Price in the first inning--pretty darn well. He relied on the bullpen and they pretty much came through and didn't use his best guys at that. Also interesting is that he started Vazquez at DH, then pinch-hit for Leon, moved Vazquez to catcher, and thereafter had to pinch-hit for the pitcher, which proved not to be a problem. The Sox lost in my opinion because, despite a fantastic rally by Devers, Chavis, JBJ, and the huge single by JBJ, the top of the order--Beni and Moreland--crapped out. And of course Barnes picked this outing to abase himself--lead off double, walk, walk, and hard hit single and no outs. The manager is ultimately responsible for all wins and losses, but this year the hitting, pitching, and especially defense are all down from last year.
  23. Maxbialystock
    The Wizards have a long history of ineptitude and won exactly 1 NBA title. The NFL team will continue to languish with Dan Snyder as owner. The Nationals rebounded beautifully from the Expos that had been, but now seem to be going in the wrong direction. Which leaves the Capitals, who a year ago won their very first Stanley Cup. Many decades ago it was said: "Washington. First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League." I've lived here (Fairfax County) off and on since 1956 and saw my very first MLB game at Griffith Stadium (the year before vs. the Guardians, still pretty good a year after the Giants demolished them) and, frankly, always thought Baltimore was a better sports town. Maybe that Baltimore fighting spirit goes back to the summer of 1814 when the British came up the Potomac, demolished DC, burned the Capitol, burned the White House, and tried to do the same thing to Baltimore but were stopped cold.
  24. Maxbialystock
    Another signature game for the Sox. Helpless against a good team.
  25. Maxbialystock
    As bad a night as Sale is having, the other 9 players are far, far worse. 1 of 4 runs is earned.
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