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Post by jmei on May 9, 2016 10:08:01 GMT -5
5/9 Red Sox (RHP Clay Buchholz 1-3 5.71) vs. Athletics (RHP Sonny Gray 3-3 4.84) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI5/10 Red Sox (RHP Sean O'Sullivan 0-0 9.00) vs. Athletics (LHP Sean Manaea 0-0 7.20) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI5/11 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 5-1 2.95) vs. Athletics (LHP Eric Surkamp 0-2 5.59) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEIMLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsWeatherSeries Thread Disclaimer: The SoxProspects Moderators will be somewhat liberal in policing the Red Sox "Series" Threads. Some of the Ground Rules are applied loosely in here, as we understand that there is a tendency to want to react (or overreact) to every play of a Sox game with one line reactionary posts. Those posts are okay in the Red Sox Series threads to a point - we certainly appreciate the passion. Just try not to overdo it, and try to maintain some semblance of reason. In addition, please don't let those type of posts spill over to other more substantive threads, where they may be deleted. -The Management
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Post by huskies15 on May 9, 2016 12:35:24 GMT -5
Buch is gonna follow up Wright's gem by making sure the bullpen gets their work in tonight
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Post by huskies15 on May 9, 2016 12:36:26 GMT -5
Buch is gonna follow up Wright's gem by making sure the bullpen gets their work in tonight But Mookie is gonna bust out and lead the way to double digit runs tonight and the W. Book it. |
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Post by radiohix on May 9, 2016 12:42:53 GMT -5
I just want them to hit the s*** out of Gray tonight so they can shut the WFAN callers: THIS TEAM NEEDS A NUMBER TWO SO LET'S TRADE MONCADA FOR SONNY GRAY!
I'm expecting a gem from Clay tonight so we can have an old fashioned bullpen game tomorrow.
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Post by sox fan in nc on May 9, 2016 13:42:39 GMT -5
HMMM Gray also starting out (relatively) slow along with his fellow Commodore (Price) ....must be a Vanderbilt thing.
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Post by mredsox89 on May 9, 2016 15:14:18 GMT -5
It's pretty ridiculous (crappy?) that the Sox are essentially forced into using a replacement level at best 28-year old to start a game in early May when the team actually looks like they could be in contention long term (as opposed to recent history). The inability for Owens to develop and Johnson to be available really hurts when the club is currently without Kelly and E-Rod. Fortunately both of them look to be available within a week or so, but the lack of faith (deserved for the most part) in Owens is pretty telling.
I would be surprised if Owens remains in the system for much longer if the Sox get any type of decent offer or another team likes him as a complimentary piece to a deal
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Post by sox fan in nc on May 9, 2016 15:44:10 GMT -5
I know they are completely different pitchers, but Owens has the feel of Anthony Renaudo. Can dominate AAA hitters (for stretches) then get lit up by ML hitters. Renaudo is still trying to figure it out. Hope Johnson takes ANY type of step forward tonight.
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Post by radiohix on May 9, 2016 16:07:47 GMT -5
Guys, I looked into the flames and I saw Hanley getting REAL hot! Let's sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Post by radiohix on May 9, 2016 16:58:27 GMT -5
Suggestion: can we also get the umpiring crew for each series? Those guys have more influence on the outcome of a game than the SPs heh
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Post by jmei on May 9, 2016 17:29:08 GMT -5
With two lefties now scheduled to pitch, Chris Young should get a couple more starts. While they're in the middle of a 16 game stretch without a day off, it might be a good time to give Mookie Betts or Travis Shaw a day off (those are the only two guys who have started every game so far this season).
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Post by theolearyfactor on May 9, 2016 17:32:13 GMT -5
I'll be a few rows behind the bullpen tomorrow night... was hoping for someone a bit more enticing than Sean O'Sullivan. At least I'll be walking away a proud owner of a David Price / Astro bobblehead.
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Post by radiohix on May 9, 2016 17:48:40 GMT -5
With two lefties now scheduled to pitch, Chris Young should get a couple more starts. While they're in the middle of a 16 game stretch without a day off, it might be a good time to give Mookie Betts or Travis Shaw a day off (those are the only two guys who have started every game so far this season). |
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Post by templeusox on May 9, 2016 18:17:23 GMT -5
Clay Buchholz might genuinely be the worst pitcher in baseball.
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Post by scotian1 on May 9, 2016 18:33:29 GMT -5
Xander well done.
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Post by theghostofjoecronin on May 9, 2016 18:37:49 GMT -5
With two lefties now scheduled to pitch, Chris Young should get a couple more starts. While they're in the middle of a 16 game stretch without a day off, it might be a good time to give Mookie Betts or Travis Shaw a day off (those are the only two guys who have started every game so far this season). Kind of a waste to bat Xander leadoff, JBJ makes more sense to me with the way he's been swinging the bat. |
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Post by templeusox on May 9, 2016 18:39:04 GMT -5
Clay Buchholz might genuinely be the worst pitcher in baseball.
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Post by bookiemetts on May 9, 2016 18:40:35 GMT -5
Bullpen's going to be strained pretty hard here the next couple games.
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Post by nomar on May 9, 2016 18:46:23 GMT -5
Yeah these two games are going to kill our bullpen.
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Post by huskies15 on May 9, 2016 18:46:37 GMT -5
Buch is gonna follow up Wright's gem by making sure the bullpen gets their work in tonight This is looking to be all too true, unfortunately. |
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Post by bosox on May 9, 2016 18:51:08 GMT -5
It's pretty ridiculous (crappy?) that the Sox are essentially forced into using a replacement level at best 28-year old to start a game in early May when the team actually looks like they could be in contention long term (as opposed to recent history). The inability for Owens to develop and Johnson to be available really hurts when the club is currently without Kelly and E-Rod. Fortunately both of them look to be available within a week or so, but the lack of faith (deserved for the most part) in Owens is pretty telling. I would be surprised if Owens remains in the system for much longer if the Sox get any type of decent offer or another team likes him as a complimentary piece to a deal I thought Buchholz was older than 28. |
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Post by soxfan06 on May 9, 2016 18:55:26 GMT -5
The perils of playing Brock Holt everyday....man it would be nice if we actually had a competent 3rd outfielder so we could maximize his usage.
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Post by station13 on May 9, 2016 18:57:01 GMT -5
Clay sucks. I cannot comprehend the madness.
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Post by theghostofjoecronin on May 9, 2016 18:57:11 GMT -5
Red Sox already wearing out that LF corner, very good to see.
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Post by dcsoxfan on May 9, 2016 18:57:42 GMT -5
It's pretty ridiculous (crappy?) that the Sox are essentially forced into using a replacement level at best 28-year old to start a game in early May when the team actually looks like they could be in contention long term (as opposed to recent history). The inability for Owens to develop and Johnson to be available really hurts when the club is currently without Kelly and E-Rod. Fortunately both of them look to be available within a week or so, but the lack of faith (deserved for the most part) in Owens is pretty telling. I would be surprised if Owens remains in the system for much longer if the Sox get any type of decent offer or another team likes him as a complimentary piece to a deal The 2004 Red Sox won 98 games and the World Series with Derek Lowe and Tim Wakefield as their third and fourth starter. The Yankees for all their millions have been to the World Series once in the last twelve years. Between slotting and luxury taxes and the draft MLB has reduced the differences between the rich teams and poor teams. All teams have flaws. The 2016 Red Sox aren't going to be a great team, but they will be competitive and entertaining and they are young enough and have enough in the farm that they could be great by 2018 and for a few years after that (we have a chance to look like the Cubs in a couple years). A lot of fan bases would kill for what Red Sox fans have. |
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Post by bosox on May 9, 2016 19:04:12 GMT -5
The perils of playing Brock Holt everyday....man it would be nice if we actually had a competent 3rd outfielder so we could maximize his usage. Agreed. It would be nice if DD could find a full time upgrade and move Holt back to rotating positions. Buch gives the run right back. |
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