Turner may come around and get hot but right now he should be about a #7 hitter. He could be trade deadline bait too for a contender with a broken DH slot
The reasons he can't be placed below #6 are Arroyo, Kike, Wong
Yes, beginning to see the same trend of declining results after 2 times through. It points to why he may have to be a lifetime reliever, but possibly a very good one
Not that it is the prime concern after 6 games, but in the first week , Sox are 4 games out behind Bloom's real team. Cora said a fast start (4-2 would have been ok) was necessary. Unfortunately, Bloom let the Rays bug our clubhouse and acted on it.
I think he needs to be refocused on the slash type line drive swing he showed in the WBC . He makes contact but it has been topped grounders after the first couple games, and no slices off towards the wall.
He's trying to hit GS's with one on.
Ground ball DP . If observers do not see the uppercut swing to top the ball on his last several AB's , except when he K's . He may do well later after he sees a lot more pitching, but his current flaw is in his swing
A nice defensive play to get out of a tough situation. Pirate runners did not help themselves . Started with fielding by Kelly and correct first move to get the ball to McGuire
This team needs luck such as McGuire's foul ball ruled fair, then foul ( then K'ed on a marginal pitch). They don't have lot more going for them right now