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Post by mattpicard on May 16, 2016 8:43:10 GMT -5
5/17 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 6-1 3.11) @ Royals (RHP Yordano Ventura 3-2 4.62) 7:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI/ESPN5/18 Red Sox (RHP Steven Wright 3-3 2.36) @ Royals (RHP Edinson Volquez 4-3 3.51) 2:15 pm ET, NESN/WEEI/MLBN5/18 Red Sox (LHP David Price 5-1 6.00) @ Royals (RHP Ian Kennedy 4-3 3.25) 8:15 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 bosox89 on May 16, 2016 9:56:44 GMT -5
Heavy rain in KC tonight, doubt they get this one in.
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Post by dmaineah on May 16, 2016 10:07:19 GMT -5
Seeing that they have DFA'd O'Sullivan, for this series;
Will they bring up a position player for the bench (Hernandez, Swihart) or another Pitcher for the Pen (Light, Ramirez)?
Will they replace O'Sullivan on the 40 Man Roster or leave the spot open for now?
I think Robby Scott, Kyle Martin & Anthony Varvano could all help if needed.
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Post by sox fan in nc on May 16, 2016 10:18:27 GMT -5
Heavy rain in KC tonight, doubt they get this one in. Good thing Wednesday weather is going to be ok (Wright). They're both off Thursday, so maybe they will make it up then, or play 2 on Tues or Wed.....Seems I'll have an eye on the weather for Wright's starts. He doesn't appear to be an "excuse" guy, but when he says "I couldn't throw a wet ball, or I couldn't dry my fingers", he must have really meant it. |
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Post by jchang on May 16, 2016 10:38:44 GMT -5
the ball was not dancing for Wright on Fri, lets only pitch Wright when the atmospherics are right for the knuckle
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Post by tjb21 on May 16, 2016 10:40:45 GMT -5
If tonight's game happens, I'll be flipping back and forth between it and the WCF.
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Post by mgoetze on May 16, 2016 15:42:49 GMT -5
Seeing that they have DFA'd O'Sullivan, for this series; Will they bring up a position player for the bench (Hernandez, Swihart) or another Pitcher for the Pen (Light, Ramirez)? 9-man bullpen? I mean, I'm used to reading crazy things in the gameday thread but still... |
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Post by klostrophobic on May 16, 2016 15:47:25 GMT -5
the ball was not dancing for Wright on Fri, lets only pitch Wright when the atmospherics are right for the knuckle And what do you do when his spot comes up and the barometer isn't at the right mercury level? |
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Post by sibbysisti on May 16, 2016 15:58:51 GMT -5
If tonight's game happens, I'll be flipping back and forth between it and the WCF. It'll be the ECFs for me. Hope the rain holds off 'tll the end of then fifth where the Sox will have a 10- 1 lead. |
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Post by radiohix on May 16, 2016 16:03:52 GMT -5
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Post by Don Caballero on May 16, 2016 16:05:23 GMT -5
And what do you do when his spot comes up and the barometer isn't at the right mercury level? You sacrifice him for lord Matt Clement to come back. |
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Post by brianthetaoist on May 16, 2016 19:08:49 GMT -5
Well, wtf am I supposed to do with my evening now? Sheesh. I'll have to talk to my wife or play with my kids.
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Post by mgoetze on May 16, 2016 19:13:55 GMT -5
Well, wtf am I supposed to do with my evening now? Sheesh. I'll have to talk to my wife or play with my kids. Well, hey, it's 2 AM, I'll just go to bed.  |
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Post by Don Caballero on May 16, 2016 19:14:33 GMT -5
Well, wtf am I supposed to do with my evening now? Sheesh. I'll have to talk to my wife or play with my kids.  It might happen again. |
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Post by iakovos11 on May 16, 2016 20:46:22 GMT -5
Well, wtf am I supposed to do with my evening now? Sheesh. I'll have to talk to my wife or play with my kids. I laughed so hard my wife asked what I was laughing at and I had to explain this to her. Fortunately, she laughed too. |
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Post by Coreno on May 17, 2016 0:03:41 GMT -5
same here w my gf
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Post by brianthetaoist on May 17, 2016 6:45:04 GMT -5
If ever there was a time for the "knuckleball effect" to play out, tomorrow's double header would be it. Wright in the afternoon and Price in the evening can't be a day a hitter looks forward to.
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Post by dmaineah on May 17, 2016 9:57:27 GMT -5
Seeing that they have DFA'd O'Sullivan, for this series; Will they bring up a position player for the bench (Hernandez, Swihart) or another Pitcher for the Pen (Light, Ramirez)? ? I mean, I'm used to reading crazy things in the gameday thread but still... I don't think that it was unreasonable to consider a 9 man bullpen knowing Mondays game had a good chance of being rained out and the possibility of a double header on Wednesday |
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Post by okin15 on May 17, 2016 10:29:44 GMT -5
They should get a 26th player for the Wednesday double-header, and it's quite possible that player will be a reliever, creating a nine-man 'pen. However, with the off-days coming up. they also shouldn't be afraid to "over"-use their bullpen. Everyone had an off-day yesterday and everyone will get one Thursday, as well as Monday.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on May 17, 2016 13:43:37 GMT -5
According to Farrell Kelly will likely get the start Saturday and ERod will stay in AAA due to soreness, they will take it slow with him for now.
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Post by Guidas on May 17, 2016 14:01:14 GMT -5
According to Farrell Kelly will likely get the start Saturday and ERod will stay in AAA due to soreness, they will take it slow with him for now. You can almost see Dombrowski's trigger finger getting itchy. Prob making queries about Velasquez, Fernandez and Nola right now. |
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Post by FenwayFanatic on May 17, 2016 14:27:54 GMT -5
We are probably going to need to trade for an arm anyway with our pitching prospects years away and not much on the free agent pitching market this offseason. To me the bigger question is if they want a rental player/sign and trade guy or a younger arm that will cost big.
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Post by notguilty on May 17, 2016 14:55:54 GMT -5
We are probably going to need to trade for an arm anyway with our pitching prospects years away and not much on the free agent pitching market this offseason. To me the bigger question is if they want a rental player/sign and trade guy or a younger arm that will cost big. To me the big question now is who's going. It's obvious they need pitching, and I just don't see DD hesitating to ship out a couple of top 10 to get one. I'm no prospect hoarder, but it's quite something to see a homegrown team come together, as this year has shown. Beats high-priced mercenaries every day of the week. Man, I'm not looking forward to the trade deadline. |
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Post by Guidas on May 17, 2016 15:04:07 GMT -5
We are probably going to need to trade for an arm anyway with our pitching prospects years away and not much on the free agent pitching market this offseason. To me the bigger question is if they want a rental player/sign and trade guy or a younger arm that will cost big. To me the big question now is who's going. It's obvious they need pitching, and I just don't see DD hesitating to ship out a couple of top 10 to get one. I'm no prospect hoarder, but it's quite something to see a homegrown team come together, as this year has shown. Beats high-priced mercenaries every day of the week. Man, I'm not looking forward to the trade deadline. You may not have to. If he wants someone badly enough he may make the move in June or early July. He's done it before. |
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Post by FenwayFanatic on May 17, 2016 15:04:08 GMT -5
This organization hasn't shown an ability to homegrow pitchers lately though. If they did, a trade wouldnt be needed. Luckily Dombrowski has a pretty good track record with these trades.
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