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Unless you can offer an alternative ..... So what would you have done on your official first off season? You got hired because the team just finished dead last for second year in a row. "We have five aces" strategy did not work. You would just sit tight? Offer some scenarios. You can't simply continue to critique without offering solution.
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Nope, I will always give credit to the team for going for a win, even in our 3rd game. That's why I will never second guess DD for trading for Pom last year. He owed every player on the 25 man roster every chance to win the pennant. How can you sacrifice a whole year's worth of effort from Pedy, Ortiz, Betts, Bradley Jr, etc for a kid who may or may not pitch in the majors? He did the right thing. I bet Miller would have come in.
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JF did not want to put in Kimbrel in a 4 out situation this early in the year. What the hell does that mean? I've seen Kimbrel face 5 or 6 hitters in 9th inning. With two runners on and two out, tie game, isn't this the time to put your 'best finisher'? He could possibly faced only 4 batters in getting those 4 outs. With 4 outs to go, and that first out being most critical, why not pitch him and take him out if the pitch count gets out of hand? U ultimately is it not the pitch count that matters the most? I'm sorry but I WANT TO SCREAM, WHAT A BUNCH OF *USSIES. Cy Young would be rolling in his graves. I almost forgot, we are at a disadvantage because we have to overcome our inept manager. Edge goes to Cleveland.
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JF did not want Kimbrel to go for four outs today. Maybe in the future, but not game #3. What the f*** is wrong with our society. Do we have to baby a guy making $12.5M? We had a chance to win today. Up 5-4. I'M JUST GOT TO SCREAM. WHY ARE WE SUCH WUSSIES ANYMORE?
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This lineup is no fun to watch.....Betts, Hanley and Xander gone....ugh
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My problem with Pom is his demeanor on the mound. He looks to lack confidence. And by the way I feel same about Barnes. What he said after his first outing was all b.s. That he was 'surprised' to get the call? Porcello says "be ready next time out". When E Rod pitches well, he looks to be unhittable. I'm looking forward to next 30 days...one scheduled day off.
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We need for E Rod to step up this year. As I've mentioned before, this year corresponds to Lester's breakout year he had as a young Sox hurler. As with most young pitchers, it's all about control and locating his pitches for E Rod. Then we can wait patiently on Groome to arrive around 2020.
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By the way, Sale would have been much better had he gotten strike calls for pitches in lower strike zone. I counted at least 6 strikes at the knees that were not called. Ump at least was consistent, opposing pitcher did not get strike calls at the bottom either. He is good.
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Lets beat a new horse... Groome, Devers and Pomeranz enough to get Q?
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All I know and all I care about is Sale getting 2 starts per playoff games per series. He has PRESENCE on the mound. For that reason alone, we have improved more than anyone else.
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So both Pom and Espi have experienced forearm tightness?
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Looks like E Rod and Wright will flip so Wright can follow Sale. Wright will pitch Friday as previously scheduled. That will break up two lefties back to back.....Porcello, Sale, Wright, E Rod and Pom. My head is spinning from all the off field crap that's going on......but we are 2-0. Schwarber just hit a three run homer to give Cubs a 5-4 lead. Bullpen is so critical.
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I do it all the time and I followed him when he was at IU with Schwarber. Any other 'big' name starting pitchers out there? We might as go for broke!!! (just kidding)
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You are talking about Sam Travis, not Travis Shaw?
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Holt was not at Fenway last night due to flu symptoms. BUT I still would have played Young. It maybe that we'll get a big boost when Price returns. E Rod, Wright or Pom will go to the bullpen. And think if Carson Smith comes back strong and Thornburg returns to last year's form when he returns. Sandy Leon is a stud defensive catcher. I would hate to trade any of our catchers, including Swihart. Moreland hit .230 last year so expecting him to make more contact is wishful thinking. He hit a ball that would been a game winning home run on any other day so we have to be patient. Really encouraged by Kelly's 2 innings. We're 2-0 and get a day off. Play, sit, play, sit, waiting for spring weather to return. By the way, we now play next 30 games with 1 day off......good for Sox fans.
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I was most encouraged by 1 walk given up by our pitching staff over 12 innings. Sale was good as advertised. Good to see Kelly pitch well in his first outing.
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4/5/17 Game 2 vs Pirates (Sale's Opening Day)
Nick replied to mvp 78's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
1 walk in 12 innings for Sox pitchers -
4/5/17 Game 2 vs Pirates (Sale's Opening Day)
Nick replied to mvp 78's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
Hello....welcome to Fenway Chris Sale. How can you not like this guy.....works fast. All business. -
Pomeranz improves Per Boston Herald After throwing 90 pitches Monday in a minor league game at the spring training site in Fort Myers, Drew Pomeranz is on track to make his season debut on Sunday in Detroit against the Tigers. Pomeranz (left forearm flexor strain) is on the 10-day disabled list, and a roster spot would need to be opened ahead of his activation. The Red Sox haven’t officially made a decision yet, but Farrell said on MLB Network Radio yesterday that Pomeranz’ outing was encouraging and “things are pointing in the right direction for Drew.” Pomeranz’ velocity was in the high 80s during spring training, but Farrell said it was in the low 90s in this week’s work. He averaged 92 mph in a 2016 split between the San Diego Padres and the Sox, but late-season elbow issues prompted him to receive a stem-cell shot in his arm in the offseason.
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Pomeranz unsure Drew Pomeranz is getting closer, but the Sox won’t say if he’ll be ready to start the sixth game of the season Sunday in Detroit against the Tigers. The lefty is dealing with a forearm strain after receiving a stem-cell injection in his balky elbow during the offseason. He threw six innings against minor leaguers in Fort Myers yesterday. If he isn’t ready to pitch Sunday, Kyle Kendrick likely will get the start. “There was an uptick in overall stuff, so it was an encouraging day for him,” Farrell said. “We have yet to discuss what the next step is. But for what he set out to do work-wise, he was able to accomplish that.” Don't we play to win? If he's not 100%, he shouldn't be pitching. We can't use this as an exhibition game just to benefit Pom. We got healthy Kendricks. Let him pitch. He's at least shown that he can locate his pitches.
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In the seventh inning, he gave up a ground ball to the right of Xander, not sure if it would have been an out if Moreland dug up the ball. Next batter barely made it to the Green Monster. If Beni was 6-2 he may have caught it. Porcello came out after that but he pitched like an ace today. And FREAKIN' SALE IS UP NEXT.
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4/3/17 Opening Day vs Pirates
Nick replied to mvp 78's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
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who needs Clay when we have Kimbrel.....unpredictable? you got it. Absolutely worst pitch call with two strikes to a lefty....just freaking elevate the 0-2 pitch. Here's a statistical fact Porcello 223 IP 32 BB Kimbre 53 IP 30 BB He's definitely exciting to watch....he always gets my blood pressure up.
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I miss my teenage pimples.
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Okay, the cheap guy that I am, I waited until last minute to get the mlb package for the Sox. 2 hrs and 21 minutes til the kickoff....oops, first pitch.
