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  1. Maxbialystock
    Great first out and teamwork between Mookie and Kinsler. An in-betweener that did not lead to a collision and did lead to a catch.
  2. Maxbialystock
    Actually, he's .700 and has the 4th best (.9) DWAR among AL SS's. Machado as the Orioles SS this season? Dad last with a DWAR of -1.2. Bogey at -.8. Overall WAR among AL shortstops: Bogey 6th with 3.2, Iggy 10 with 2.2, and Machado 8th with 2.8. When he was on the Sox, I was very pro-Iglesias. Now I say, good riddance. His cumulative WAR, 2013-2018, is 9.8. Bogey's is 14.2 and he only played in 18 game in 2013 and had a really rough apprenticeship in 2014 (WAR .2). 2014-2017 (last 4 seasons), Bogey has played an average 151 games. Iggy has played an average of 93 games and never more that 137 (which he could surpass this year but can't match Bogey's average of 151 over four years.
  3. Maxbialystock
    Betts RF Beni LF JD Martinez DH Bogey SS Moreland 1B Kinsler 2B Nunez 3B Leon C JBJ CF If this series is a precursor to the playoffs, the absence of Devers (against a righty starter) is suggestive--assuming he is healthy, of course. 4 lefty bats in this lineup, which just might be our best defensive lineup while retaining an ability to score runs.
  4. Maxbialystock
    I was going to ask you not to pontificate, but that's actually pretty thorough. I think the Yankees are hurting, but agree with "biggest boom or bust potential." I like the Sox over the Astros--see W-L records--but can't disagree Houston is awfully good and maybe without weaknesses. All that said, I still believe, fervently, that the postseason is unpredictable. I think all five AL teams have a shot at the WS. it's not just the playoff format. It's also that the very best AL team has a winning % of 69% and the 5th best team, Oakland, is at 60%. One team wins 6 of 10 games and the other 7 of 10. And head to head the Athletics took 4 of 6 from the Sox.
  5. Maxbialystock
    I do. Half my family came from the Netherlands. Great explorers, good businessmen, and doormats any time the Prussians/Germans wanted to invade France.
  6. Maxbialystock
    Too many to name, including jobs done by starters and relievers in key wins.
  7. Maxbialystock
    Meh. So much depends on the two starters on that specific day. Anyone can win just one game. That's almost true of any series with all teams above .500.
  8. Maxbialystock
    No question--some still are. But I think most teams fairly sure of the postseason use September for another hard look at their bench.
  9. Maxbialystock
    Good stuff.
  10. Maxbialystock
    Good stuff, all around. Agree Devers needs to show he is more consistent at 3B.
  11. Maxbialystock
    I'm guessing just like everyone else because Cora still has 21 games to make a decision. Devers played in the ALDS last year vs. Houston's great pitching staff, played all 4 games, and had 2 dingers and an OPS of 1.338. I agree he is not a lock, but this year his OWAR is .8, his OPS .721 with 16 dingers, and, agreed, suspect defense. I do believe he is part of the future of this club. Oh, and his hamstring could go bad again. I just threw Nunez's name out there because Phillips has basically the same skills and might be a better choice--gold glove, higher lifetime OPS, maybe a better baserunner, etc. But it's just one game, as you say, and let's see what happens this month.
  12. Maxbialystock
    Right now my five spares are Vazquez, Swihart, Holt, Nunez (platoon with Devers at 3b), and Pearce (ditto with Moreland at 1B). However, if Phillips gets in more games and continues to play well, I would then consider having him replace Nunez or Swihart or Holt. The guy has four gold gloves, was good at AAA this year, and had a decent MLB year last year. Yesterday he played with a lot of enthusiasm and skill before that amazing 9th inning dinger to win the game.
  13. Maxbialystock
    In September, sure, but absolutely not in October because he would be a wasted spot on the roster.
  14. Maxbialystock
    Well put. How can anyone not delight in this one game and Phillips's role in it?
  15. Maxbialystock
    We've only seen Phillips in one game, but still--he's got four gold gloves; he played well at Pawtucket this year with an OPS over .800; 2b and 3b have not been real strengths this year. Of those five "subs" above, I think Swihart might be the one least needed. Hopefully, the remaining 21 games will help clarify this.
  16. Maxbialystock
    He absolutely could, but you can bet he doesn't want to and that he is going to play more games this month.
  17. Maxbialystock
    Accidentally repeated a post.
  18. Maxbialystock
    I'm not ready to put Philips on the postseason roster, but I love that he had this incredible experience today and that his appearance in this game shows once again that the Sox FO has a good feel for who should be given a shot. Great move by DD and Cora. At the least, one hopes that we see Phillips again this month.
  19. Maxbialystock
    However, I think MLB teams have stayed with 12 pitchers during the regular season for decades. That's still a lot because it leaves just 13 position players--9 for the lineup plus a spare catcher, outfielder, and usually 2 infielders. Those 4 subs have to cover 9 positions plus pinch hit, etc. The other point to remember is that you don't just want 12 arms--if you do--in the postseason. You want 12 quality arms. And that's pretty hard to find on any MLB team. With 11 you have a little more assurance of quality and you know for a fact that no way, no how will you have to inflict Pom on this team or this fan base.
  20. Maxbialystock
    I can't for the life of me find the 2009 postseason roster. Nice touch.
  21. Maxbialystock
    For those advocating 12 pitchers on the postseason roster, you can check, but I don't think the Sox have used 12 before. In 2004 it was 10 pitchers and in 2013 11 pitchers.
  22. Maxbialystock
    Thank you, Pomeranz, for clearing up your postseason availability so thoroughly. I do not understand the advocates for a guy who's ERA is over 6 and who is a lefty who cannot throw a changeup. Today the real Pomeranz stood up to be counted--as a reliever who cannot be counted on. Before--I repeat, before--today's game, Pom's WAR was .1. Poyner's is .5 and he's only pitched 12 innings vs. Pom's 66. And his ERA is 2.19. If Poyner is healthy, it is a no-brainer to use him vs. Pomeranz.
  23. Maxbialystock
    To be brutally honest, I'm glad Pom got shelled today because I sincerely hope this ends his prospects for being on the postseason roster. Every time I see him pitch, I think it's a miracle when he gets anyone out because he has just two pitches--curve and not-so-fastball. He has no changeup despite being a lefty going against mostly righties, not much control, and a strong reluctance on some occasions to even throw the ball at all.
  24. Maxbialystock
    Surprising unanimity in the draft 25 man rosters--helped of course by knowing how all of them have played this season. I like my choices for the bullpen and have said why, but don't mind 1 or 2 of them being replaced. Practically everyone has the same 4 starters and almost the same 9 lineup players. The one question might be 3B, but I think that decision could be formed by the same thing that decides who plays 1B. Against righty starters, Cora could well go with Moreland at 1B and Devers at 3B. Against lefties, Pearce at 1B and Nunez at 3B.
  25. Maxbialystock
    Honestly, but who gives a s*** about a catcher's hitting? Have you forgotten the great Saltalamacchia? Did you watch tonight's Atlanta game with Leon behind the plate? He didn't hit s*** and probably left a thousand guys on base. But you better believe he made a difference for Porcello who struggled--hitting two guys, including one in the damn helmet--but who somehow made it through 5 innings, giving up 1 run, a solo dinger. Get back to me when you see Swihart do something like that. By the way, I like Swihart, but as a backup at C, 1b, 3B, LF and RF.
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