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Post by James Dunne on May 16, 2017 11:59:21 GMT -5
5/16 Red Sox (LHP Eduardo Rodriguez 1-1, 2.80, 35.1 IP, 42K:15BB) @ Cardinals (RHP Lance Lynn 4-1. 2.75. 39.1 IP, 36K:16BB) 8:15 pm ET, NESN/MLBN/WEEI 5/17 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 2-5, 4.01, 49.1 IP, 52K:9BB) @ Cardinals (RHP Mike Leake 4-2. 1.94, 46.1 IP, 32K:10BB) 8:00 pm ET, ESPN/WEEI MLB 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 chrisfromnc on May 16, 2017 12:18:39 GMT -5
Tough pitching match ups.
What a difference a year makes. Last year, most of us would have been pretty confident of a win in game two (Porcello) regardless of the opposing pitcher. Now... ehh?
Wish list for this "series"
1) 14 innings from the starting pitchers (I said "wish list" not "expectations")
2) Zero errors from 3B
3) XBHs from Hanley and JBJ
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Post by James Dunne on May 16, 2017 12:21:57 GMT -5
Sounds like Moreland is going to start both games, so if Hanley gets an extra-base hit it will be as a pinch hitter.
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Post by chrisfromnc on May 16, 2017 12:29:37 GMT -5
Sounds like Moreland is going to start both games, so if Hanley gets an extra-base hit it will be as a pinch hitter. Thanks for reminding me that I hate interleague play.  |
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Post by James Dunne on May 16, 2017 12:32:25 GMT -5
Preaching to the choir, man.
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Post by nomar on May 16, 2017 12:55:51 GMT -5
But pitchers hitting .100 is great for the game and strategic bunting and double switches win championships.
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Post by wesmantooth on May 16, 2017 13:44:09 GMT -5
With the Celtics winning last night the Sox have bought themselves about a week to 10 days of breathing room. Once they are eliminated the focus will be solely on them and i fully expect the hate to start coming in.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on May 16, 2017 14:29:01 GMT -5
I don't think the pitching matchups are tough. Eduardo should be just as good as Lance Lynn and Porcello is better than Leake, even if the stats don't reflect it.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 16, 2017 14:39:18 GMT -5
I am pretty hopeful - see you here this evening!
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Post by telluricrook on May 16, 2017 14:50:40 GMT -5
Wow this is such a nice stadium. Love it here.
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Post by Guidas on May 16, 2017 16:16:07 GMT -5
Betts RF
Pedroia 2B
Bogaerts SS
Benintendi LF
Moreland 1B
Vazquez C
Bradley CF
Marrero 3B
Rodriguez SP
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Post by jrffam05 on May 16, 2017 16:39:21 GMT -5
I'll admit I'm a lineup nitpicker, but man I hate that Betts is leading off with Bogaerts and Pedroia behind him.
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Post by jimed14 on May 16, 2017 17:16:58 GMT -5
I'll admit I'm a lineup nitpicker, but man I hate that Betts is leading off with Bogaerts and Pedroia behind him. All 3 of them are in the wrong spot. Benintendi is also in a 0-19 slump. Not striking out much at least. |
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 16, 2017 19:08:32 GMT -5
velasquez tabbed for thursday start. it would be nice to find a diamond in the rough, for once.
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Post by jimed14 on May 16, 2017 19:24:23 GMT -5
Every Mookie HR will be a solo one.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 16, 2017 19:30:57 GMT -5
Every Mookie HR will be a solo one. are we sure that Mookies productivity in the leadoff spot, which has to have empirical backing at this point, should be a point of contention? they can always change it later. File it under, if ain't broke, don't fix it. |
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 16, 2017 19:37:47 GMT -5
We need JBJ's production so badly. Please turn up the heat!!
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Post by jimed14 on May 16, 2017 19:42:12 GMT -5
Every Mookie HR will be a solo one. are we sure that Mookies productivity in the leadoff spot, which has to have empirical backing at this point, should be a point of contention? they can always change it later. File it under, if ain't broke, don't fix it. Career wRC+: Leadoff: 131 Cleanup: 139 Change it now. JF is basing his decision on a few weeks. |
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 16, 2017 19:48:39 GMT -5
are we sure that Mookies productivity in the leadoff spot, which has to have empirical backing at this point, should be a point of contention? they can always change it later. File it under, if ain't broke, don't fix it. Career wRC+: Leadoff: 131 Cleanup: 139 Change it now. JF is basing his decision on a few weeks. Well. That's fair. But I am pretty sure he has had a large portion of his AB's in the leadoff spot, so that should weigh. I said earlier I like X in the leadoff spot, but I don't think this is going to make a difference in the short run. Over the course of a year, I would also bat him 3rd. He certainly started heating up with the change, at least this year. And so did our offense, for what its worth. |
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Post by jimed14 on May 16, 2017 19:55:58 GMT -5
Mookie is leading the team in HR and Xander has 0. Xander has the best OBP on the team and he's hitting behind Mookie.
It's a no-brainer decision. This better not go into July like last year.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 16, 2017 20:04:53 GMT -5
nothing like throwing everything low and inside to change the hitters view. Nice job there
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Post by jimed14 on May 16, 2017 20:11:44 GMT -5
A pitcher gets a popup and gives up an earned run. Statistics have so far to go to describe what is actually happening.
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Post by chrisfromnc on May 16, 2017 20:13:40 GMT -5
Mookie is leading the team in HR and Xander has 0. Xander has the best OBP on the team and he's hitting behind Mookie. It's a no-brainer decision. This better not go into July like last year. My baseball managerial experience is limited to about 6 or 7 seasons of Little League between my two sons. Even I would know to have the better power hitter hit third behind the guy who gets on base the best. Serious question, what is JF thinking in constructing the lineup this way? I'm really asking. |
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Post by station13 on May 16, 2017 20:14:35 GMT -5
Embarrassing plays again.
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Post by thursty on May 16, 2017 20:34:19 GMT -5
It's obviously irrational to want to have Mookie get more PAs than Xander
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