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Everything posted by vegasbob
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Another regular season gone by, with spectacular results , the best ever for the Red Sox. But now, it's game on to see what else they can do. Some pretty good performances today especially on the mound.
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I'm sure Pomeranz's mindset walking off the mound after pitching a good inning is "F all of you, I am good and people like me"
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Every NL team playing for thier respective divisions are scoring in double digits, as are the Sox. None of these teams faced any competition today, especially the one played in Fenway
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Matt Barnes with a good looking 12 pitch inning. My hat is off and all forgiven, Matt.
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Seeing Erod f*** up Gardner is worth the price of admission
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See it does matter ! My real point is that I don't think the guy pitching or the guy at bat in each sequence is thinking about what matters or not, and doesn't perform much differently in these type games than a serious game. I think they actually play to their ability in each specific transaction . But in any case, it is much more enjoyable to hang a 10 spot on NYY than to get swept at Fenway by lopsided scores.
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Rockies-Dodgers; Cubs-Brewers all currently winning through about 6 in games that count. Could be 2 single gamers for Division win vs WC slot. That's a pitching rotation wrecker.
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Very nice to see JDM's blast. He has been missing a few good pitches but hammered that one.
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Strange observation since as everyone says these games don't count. They guys are just goofing around filling out the stat lines, and on Friday they will magically flip their internal motivation switches and play like the All-Stars that they are. The theory that you play like you practice is probably discredited since Parcells said it, but there may be some truth there.
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No , because Houston's BP won't be replacing ours.
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Poyner making his point.
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It's Friday but I agree, I much rather see Holt hitting than Kinsler.
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Porcello looking pretty sharp with good ball movement, pitching the edges but can't get a marginal call or two. If this was a playoff game his pitch count would be limiting him to 5+ innings.
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With Vazquez's return and Swihart's help, I would have thought Leon would get refreshed but he probably needs 2 weeks in Hawaii for that to happen.
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Opposing teams don't need to shift for Sandy, just have the catcher move his glove around for the pitcher to hit. Not sure what it is because he has delivered hits in the past but he truly looks clueless right now. Not even in the same vicinity as the ball crossing the plate. I'm sure Cora will carry vazquez and Swihart and pinch hit early if needed for Sandy.
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More Moreland gets us up firther. Nunez looks fully baked now with the 1B collision.
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A first inning run, how innovative. Gotta love Brock Holt.
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Not so worried about getting lit up, but durability and depth. Can he get 6+ innings and 2 starts, if needed, in the ALDS. Also so glad to see that Nate Eovaldi has magically become the answer to all problems.
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I will offer that the pitchers used over the last few games have not made Cora satisfied with his pitching plans, and when given a chance to solidify a post season role, several have spit the bit. The W-L of the game may not matter in the big picture but the individual performances of fringe players is the game within the game and it doesn't look great.
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An astute observation, but maybe include Bogaerts too. The other 6 hitters are sub .265 guys with modest power. The catchers cannot hit their weight, and maybe not the 3B man either. Moreland has hit about .200 in the second half. It's a challenge when your 2 utility guys, Holt and Nunez, represent the biggest threats. Maybe Pearce gives a pitcher some concern but not on a consistent basis.
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First and third, no one out and the 3-4-5 hitters deliver two K's and a shallow flyball. Typical Sox first inning.
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I know the stats generally are saying otherwise, but can't get away from the feeling that JDM is not hitting near as well lately with men on base. He was lethal pre A-S break and has racked up big numbers but just not seeing him as the gamewrecker right now
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And the run scores from the error on a 2 out, 2 strike count as usual. Where was Beni playing on that AB by Stanton, took awhile to get to the ball but with Gradner running , Beni's weak arm wasn't getting him.
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Let's allow the short or long post season play out to see who performs and who doesn't, then evaluate the payroll. Anything less than a WS appearance will be seen as a failure and could influence JH's checkbook availability. If the Sox drop early again in the ALDS, the pressure will be on DD to remake the pitching staff some how or other. If they win the WS, all pressure is off and you can let guys like Kimbrel take his best offer and move on. My theory is that if I can't win with these guys, then I need different guys. The current BP with its crowd of medium level pitchers does make for some trade possibilities. Keep in mind of the current 19 active pitchers on the 40 man roster , the Sox will open 2019 with only 13 pitching for them.
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9/28 Yankees at Fenway
vegasbob replied to Maxbialystock's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
And here's a suggestion to Cora. Why not just challenge your team, with an A lineup on the field, to beat these MF's just once to see if you can do it ? This coasting into the playoffs really sucks. Your 107 wins will soon be history.
