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  1. vegasbob
    Hamilton just continues the misery at SS . Makes Bello add pitches and risk the lead. Bello had to throw a 5 out inning.
  2. vegasbob
    Turner still the professional hitter doing what is needed. Yoshi didn't help with Duran on second, no outs
  3. vegasbob
    Agreed. It is an acid test of Bello's development and maturing as a frontline pitcher early in his career. The Sox need today's win plus a sweep of the A's ( not so easy given the pitching deficits ) to make any progress in the standings.
  4. vegasbob
    What do you know---Yu Chang and Mike Trout have something in common , both out with hamate bone fractures, but we will get Yu before snakebit Angels see Trout back.
  5. vegasbob
    If the Sox could only move one position player and one pitcher in return for a AAA level , August/September ready prospect, who would those 2 be? My position player is Kike who will not be re-upped for 2024. Not all his own fault , shouldn't have had to be at SS , but he has no future in Boston's plans. Lots of options for a pitcher selection but to me I would shop Chris Sale and pay 50% of his remaining money to an edge team who might take a real chance , preferably in the NL. ( Phillies, Brewers, Giants ?)
  6. vegasbob
    This six game homestand will end up 3-3 . Texas will take 2 and Oakland 1 . The win 1, lose 2, win 2, lose 1 .500 season will roll right into the A-S break and back out with no clear direction.
  7. vegasbob
    Ironic that the call-up Walter is the only reliever not to give up a run today, so far. Bernardino's run was the victim of the oft mentioned ORT
  8. vegasbob
    If you take the entire history of MLB baseball, all teams, all games the combined record is .500 with allowance for a few incomplete game ties not played out. So baseball is the definition of average
  9. vegasbob
    This game was lost the moment Ort faced his second batter. But more importantly, did Mrs. Paxton pop out the baby yet ?? How much time does an MLB player get off to attend the baby momma ?
  10. vegasbob
    Not sure if 2024 will open with our Yoshida, Duran, Verdugo OF but right now their OPS are .852, .855, and .820 respectively. Add in Devers' .829 and Turner's .809 . It tells you that pitching is the need at the deadline and this coming winter.
  11. vegasbob
    relievers truly are a crapshoot. Bernardino was very good, Ort wasn't, Murphy pretty good, Garza sucks.
  12. vegasbob
    Garza about to get taught a lesson regarding strike throwing
  13. vegasbob
    I detect the whiff of sarcasm in this post
  14. vegasbob
    Maybe Murphy has reached his limit
  15. vegasbob
    Apparently , the 5th hitter ( E. Duran) tendency was to hit LH'ers well, so the RH'ed ORT was the brilliant solution. Duran hit him as did Garver with the HR.
  16. vegasbob
    No props for ORT who returns to suckitude . Ort throws 6 pitches, allows 3 hits including a 3 run HR.
  17. vegasbob
    Bernardino gets 4 outs, and a weak infield single on 18 pitches and Cora decides that Ort is the answer. Bernardino did pitch in relief of IL Whitlock Saturday so likely protecting one of his few arms. If Ort gets out of the inning with no runs allowed, I'll give him props.
  18. vegasbob
    No idea if Bernardino will do well today but if you check his checkered history in professional baseball in the U.S. and Mexico, you have to give Bloom or his team a kudo for finding this over 31 lefty who has done well so far. But Brennan did not read the memo telling him to give up 1 or 2 runs in the first. He'll catch on.
  19. vegasbob
    What no Kike to cheer on ? Maybe a late inning key situation defensive replacement at SS or to PH K for Hamilton
  20. vegasbob
    Unusual move where the Mets acquire Flexen and Gott from Mariners and directly DFA Flexen again, bottom fishing for any value.
  21. vegasbob
    So the answer to the starting pitcher TBD is none other than the surprisingly effective reliever Brennan Bernardino, making it a BP game . Tough way to start a key series where the team needs 4 or better yet 5 wins. Rangers can hit ( but still lose)
  22. vegasbob
    My gut feel is that Sox will not be sellers , particularly Paxton , because that would be capitulation. However, players like Kike, Arroyo, McGuire and Duvall could be moved for prospects , if a catcher is part of the package. Pivetta is an interesting teaser but we still need him or equal now. If they think they can get to WC this year and next, Jansen needs to stay. Kluber and Mondesi are non-factors, no one would take them and the Sox gamble failed on both.
  23. vegasbob
    Agree that Turner will be back if in good health because he also covers 2 fielding positions if needed. The elephant in the room is the starting rotation. Sox simply cannot count on Sale for his last year. Bloom will need to re-sign Paxton or equivalent, and add 2 legit starters via trade/FA
  24. vegasbob
    FWIW, the Rangers evened up the game at 10-10 in the 7th. These are the guys in Fenway tomorrow afternoon. Maybe they will be arm weary from swinging the bat so much
  25. vegasbob
    With the A-S game in Seattle , I am actually glad that no player other than Jansen will have to make that trip . Note that the following week's schedule includes a trip to Chicago Cubs and Oakland. Then near end of July another trip out to San Francisco and Seattle. Stay home and get rested, babies born, bats turned on a lathe , gloves oiled, etc . Be ready to rip off a 10 game win streak.
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