Post by brianthetaoist on Mar 31, 2015 15:50:47 GMT -5
You know, it almost never happens, but I really hope it all comes together with this particular team. They would be such a freaking juggernaut, just so much fun to watch. It has an incredibly high ceiling, maybe as high as or higher than any Sox team I've followed.
Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 31, 2015 16:51:55 GMT -5
The old nine run ninth makes a winner out of Keith Ouch.
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You know, it almost never happens, but I really hope it all comes together with this particular team. They would be such a freaking juggernaut, just so much fun to watch. It has an incredibly high ceiling, maybe as high as or higher than any Sox team I've followed.
They certainly have depth. Three guys who are most likely headed off to AAA played a role in that comeback - Swihart, Castillo, and Bradley - as well as Nava who's what, the 4th or 5th outfielder? I think they could construct a very nice starting nine from the minor leaguers, bench jockeys, and spare parts they're sorting through.
Interesting to get Leon catching 4 potential Boston relievers rather than a starter. I suspect that Miley was already going to be the guy Hanigan catches regularly, so it made sense to familiarize Leon with some other guys instead.
He's going to catch Buchholz tomorrow which could fuel some opening day rumors, but I can't imagine they'd do that. Hopefully he'll also get a look at some of the other starters over the next week or so.
Also, ESPN box score has Eduardo Rodriguez (the pitcher) playing a bit of third base in this one. Ohhhhh spring training how I love thee.
Interesting to get Leon catching 4 potential Boston relievers rather than a starter. I suspect that Miley was already going to be the guy Hanigan catches regularly, so it made sense to familiarize Leon with some other guys instead.
You're overthinking this. They've surely been planning to have the backend of the bullpen start this game for a good long while and they're not going to mess with pitchers' schedules just because they have a new backup catcher.
He's going to catch Buchholz tomorrow which could fuel some opening day rumors,
Hanigan is going to be the starter, there is zero doubt about that. But as Norm said in the other thread, talking heads gotta talk.
The old nine run ninth makes a winner out of Keith Ouch.
I think that if you told the Rays as the inning started that leadoff hitter Quintin Berry would make the first out, they would have gladly taken that.
I wonder how many 9-run MLB innings have had the first 9 guys reach base. I don't think I've ever seen it in an MLB game. Many of us have seen worse, of course, but not that exactly.
"You either need some medication or you're an a******." -- David Ortiz correctly diagnosing Bobby Valentine
Also, ESPN box score has Eduardo Rodriguez (the pitcher) playing a bit of third base in this one. Ohhhhh spring training how I love thee.
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"We really don't need the whole commercial break/warm-up routine every time a new reliever comes into the game. It certainly made sense in 1884 when they only switched pitchers when the starter was attacked by pickaxe or caught consumption, and no reliever was warming up because he was busy gambling and drinking." - JD
I still think I'm going to wake up and say "I shouldn't listen to the podcast before bed, I dreamed the Sox signed a guy from Curaçao named Charlie Zink." - KOC
The old nine run ninth makes a winner out of Keith Ouch.
I think that if you told the Rays as the inning started that leadoff hitter Quintin Berry would make the first out, they would have gladly taken that.
I wonder how many 9-run MLB innings have had the first 9 guys reach base. I don't think I've ever seen it in an MLB game. Many of us have seen worse, of course, but not that exactly.
14-17 RISP, clutch!
“We just lost a World Series game in 18 innings. But after that [meeting], it didn’t feel like we lost. It felt like we won.”
The old nine run ninth makes a winner out of Keith Ouch.
I think that if you told the Rays as the inning started that leadoff hitter Quintin Berry would make the first out, they would have gladly taken that.
I wonder how many 9-run MLB innings have had the first 9 guys reach base. I don't think I've ever seen it in an MLB game. Many of us have seen worse, of course, but not that exactly.
Not exactly the same, but it reminded me of this game. Back when ESPN Classic was in top form.
You know, it almost never happens, but I really hope it all comes together with this particular team. They would be such a freaking juggernaut, just so much fun to watch. It has an incredibly high ceiling, maybe as high as or higher than any Sox team I've followed.
They certainly have depth. Three guys who are most likely headed off to AAA played a role in that comeback - Swihart, Castillo, and Bradley - as well as Nava who's what, the 4th or 5th outfielder? I think they could construct a very nice starting nine from the minor leaguers, bench jockeys, and spare parts they're sorting through.
Yeah, on the position-player side, it's really good top-to-bottom. There are stars, there is depth, hit tools abound, power, some speed, and it's also a really good defensive team. You could quibble that the lineup is too right-handed, but that's a real quibble. And I can't even see any particular injury that would cripple them. Sure, injuries would weaken them, but they're covered just about anywhere.
The pitching's different, of course. For it to "all come together" for this team, they'd have to get a little lucky with the pitching. You'd have to get Good Clay, Porcello would have to take a step, Masterson/Kelly/Miley would need to be solid, and at least one AAA starter would have to step up (more than one if any of those first things don't happen). It's not outlandishly lucky, but it'd be lucky for all that to happen. But, if most of it happens, they can maybe go out and get a starter at the deadline ...
Said this before, but - Vazquez injury aside - I think this has been a good spring training.
Oh, and Swihart really is pretty fast. That triple was impressive.
This game was amazing. Down 12-5 with 2 outs in 9th, and with a 0% chance of winning (per BB Ref), Sox rally to win 13-12. I remember it well. It may have been the most unlikely comeback ever.
Post by klostrophobic on Apr 1, 2015 10:28:20 GMT -5
I'll always remember Jim Pagliaroni's grand slam with two outs—a towering blast over the monster that nearly hit my brand new Chrysler Newport as I was tromboning it down the new mass pike. Dave Sisler never was the same after that and neither was the win expectancy formula.
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A last place team Philadelphia and this. What could possibly go wrong?
FTFY
"We really don't need the whole commercial break/warm-up routine every time a new reliever comes into the game. It certainly made sense in 1884 when they only switched pitchers when the starter was attacked by pickaxe or caught consumption, and no reliever was warming up because he was busy gambling and drinking." - JD
I still think I'm going to wake up and say "I shouldn't listen to the podcast before bed, I dreamed the Sox signed a guy from Curaçao named Charlie Zink." - KOC
According to MLB.com, Betts has the highest OPS this spring. Suck it Trout!
For what it's worth, that's among qualifying players, which is a little higher of a threshold in ST than it is in the regular season.
There are a couple guys who are just short of qualifying who are ahead of him. Bryant, for one, is actually light years ahead of even Mookie. 40 ABs, .425/.477/1.175 for a 1.652 OPS. Stupid numbers. BC alum Tony Sanchez is also a little ahead of him after 36 ABs. For reference, Mookie is at .467/.500/.867 thru 45 ABs.
"We really don't need the whole commercial break/warm-up routine every time a new reliever comes into the game. It certainly made sense in 1884 when they only switched pitchers when the starter was attacked by pickaxe or caught consumption, and no reliever was warming up because he was busy gambling and drinking." - JD
I still think I'm going to wake up and say "I shouldn't listen to the podcast before bed, I dreamed the Sox signed a guy from Curaçao named Charlie Zink." - KOC
A last place team Philadelphia and this. What could possibly go wrong?
FTFY
Let's hope the Santa incident gave the Easter bunny something to think about, probably best to stay home with your eggs and avoid getting pelted by batteries and assorted beer bottles.
Last Edit: Apr 1, 2015 12:43:37 GMT -5 by supersquid
According to MLB.com, Betts has the highest OPS this spring. Suck it Trout!
For what it's worth, that's among qualifying players, which is a little higher of a threshold in ST than it is in the regular season.
There are a couple guys who are just short of qualifying who are ahead of him. Bryant, for one, is actually light years ahead of even Mookie. 40 ABs, .425/.477/1.175 for a 1.652 OPS. Stupid numbers. BC alum Tony Sanchez is also a little ahead of him after 36 ABs. For reference, Mookie is at .467/.500/.867 thru 45 ABs.
I noticed Bryant's numbers after I posted. Another interesting one, Napoli is tied with Betts (before today) .433/.500/.867/1.367. Let the man sleep.
We have a lot of high upside hitters. If things come together this is going to be a very scary lineup.
@jmastrodonato: One thing working for Allen Craig this spring: Opposite field. Really nice swing for a double-turned-into-ITPHR due to fielding miscues.
Someone should probably tell him that Craig fell of because he couldn't pull the ball. That or Fenway isn't the best place for RHB with opposite field power.
This game was amazing. Down 12-5 with 2 outs in 9th, and with a 0% chance of winning (per BB Ref), Sox rally to win 13-12. I remember it well. It may have been the most unlikely comeback ever.
Great pick Art!!! At a time when the Sox were not a good team and being down by 7 in the ninth, a comeback was sooo improbable.. Yes, I watched it too despite my parents' repeated entreaties that I 'get outside'. But damn I stuck it out and was rewarded with Pags' winning slam. It was one of the most memorable games I have ever seen.
This game was amazing. Down 12-5 with 2 outs in 9th, and with a 0% chance of winning (per BB Ref), Sox rally to win 13-12. I remember it well. It may have been the most unlikely comeback ever.
I was at that game. 13 years old. Doubleheader. I would go to every doubleheader, 2 games for the price of one. Grandstand seats cost $2.50, which I could afford cause I had a paper route earning a dollar a day. Walked to fenway as I lived in Cambridge near the BU bridge. Walked by way of railroad tracks, it only took 20 minutes and could buy tickets at the gate.
Post by charliezink16 on Apr 1, 2015 23:11:05 GMT -5
dat mookie pic
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