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Post by James Dunne on Aug 31, 2017 10:28:48 GMT -5
8/31 Red Sox (LHP Eduardo Rodriguez 4-4, 4.19, 105.1 IP, 114K:38BB) @ Yankees (LHP C.C. Sabathia 10-5, 3.82, 115.1 IP, 90K:40BB) 7:05 pm ET, NESN/MLBN/WEEI 9/1 Red Sox (RHP Doug Fister 3-7, 4.53, 59.2 IP, 51K:27BB) @ Yankees (RHP Sonny Gray 8-8, 3.26, 127.0 IP, 120K:43BB) 7:00 pm ET, NESN/MLBN*/WEEI 9/2 Red Sox (LHP Drew Pomeranz 14-4, 3.23, 142.0 IP, 149K:57BB) @ Yankees (RHP Masahiro Tanaka 10-10, 4.69, 147.2 IP, 155K:34BB) 1:05 pm ET, NESN/MLBN*/WEEI 9/3 Red Sox (LHP Chris Sale 15-6, 2.77, 185.1 IP, 264K:35BB) @ Yankees (RHP Luis Severino 11-6, 3.14, 163.1 IP, 192K:45BB) 7:30 pm ET, ESPN/WEEI *Out of network only MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsSeries 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 James Dunne on Aug 31, 2017 10:35:44 GMT -5
Sale vs. Severino on Sunday Night Baseball is a thing that I will probably watch.
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Post by nomar on Aug 31, 2017 10:46:40 GMT -5
Sale vs. Severino on Sunday Night Baseball is a thing that I will probably watch. Sale owes him an L too |
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Post by Canseco on Aug 31, 2017 10:50:54 GMT -5
Come on, bats! Can we please stop the trend of Sabathia shutting us down like it's 2008?
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Post by James Dunne on Aug 31, 2017 10:51:29 GMT -5
The Yankees will probably shuffle their rotation to mess with everyone, though. Jerks.
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Post by 07redsox on Aug 31, 2017 11:10:32 GMT -5
Sale vs. Severino on Sunday Night Baseball is a thing that I will probably watch. Bought tickets to the game as soon as I saw the match up  |
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Post by Don Caballero on Aug 31, 2017 11:39:24 GMT -5
Can they finally figure out Sabathia tonight?
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 31, 2017 12:10:55 GMT -5
Can they finally figure out Sabathia tonight? A LH junkballer who gets every pitch call 3 inches off the plate? No chance. |
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 31, 2017 12:51:53 GMT -5
Big question - can ERod avoid the big inning? I see this as a really important game for him in terms of ensuring he is on the right track.
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Post by manfred on Aug 31, 2017 12:53:50 GMT -5
Benintendi gets another chance to show why he should be rookie of the year, not that softball player Aaron Judge.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Aug 31, 2017 13:03:21 GMT -5
Benintendi gets another chance to show why he should be rookie of the year, not that softball player Aaron Judge. Judge could probably go 0-fer the rest of the way and still win ROY. |
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 31, 2017 13:08:41 GMT -5
Benintendi gets another chance to show why he should be rookie of the year, not that softball player Aaron Judge. Judge could probably go 0-fer the rest of the way and still win ROY. Yeah, I think people are wishful thinking on Benintendi. He would have won ROY in just about any other season. |
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Post by Guidas on Aug 31, 2017 13:22:46 GMT -5
I hate these guys. This is the third series this year where the Sox could effectively put NYYs participation in the post-season in peril. Make it happen.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Aug 31, 2017 13:53:57 GMT -5
Benintendi gets another chance to show why he should be rookie of the year, not that softball player Aaron Judge. Judge could probably go 0-fer the rest of the way and still win ROY. No doubt. Makes me wonder if there shouldn't be 1 st half/2 nd half breakdowns for these guys. His line after the all-star break is a real eye-opener: .181/.343/.349. No consistency for the season. Not that he isn't still dangerous if you miss your spot, but he's really collapsed over the last two months. He'll likely lead the league in HRs, walks, and Ks - that TTO thing coming on strong. Does seem the pitching fraternity has got a book on him at this point, however. |
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Post by Guidas on Aug 31, 2017 14:17:12 GMT -5
Davis LF, Nuñez 2B, Benintendi CF, Betts RF, Bogaerts SS, Devers 3B, Ramirez 1B, Young DH, Vazquez C
Ravi Davis is Farrell's new binky. If this lead-off crap keeps up when Pedroia gets back tomorrow we're going to need to have a conversation. By this logic, JBJ should be the lead-off hitter when he returns. Just lunacy.
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Post by thelavarnwayguy on Aug 31, 2017 14:25:07 GMT -5
Gotta agree with Chris on the ROY thing with Judge. Beni would have to really pour it on for the rest of the season to pull it out. If we did win the division that would help but NYC has a lot of baseball writers also and isn't that a factor? I also don't necessarily think Judge has been "found out" as much as he is mainly reverting to a sub .380 BABIP. The guy was probably just like many hitters...sometimes they go on a roll and hit a lot of HR fast. He got truly hot for the first time in his career. We've certainly seen many examples of that over time. For example Ellsbury, circa 2013. And many, many others. Aaron Judge's career is probably not Mickey Mantle or a complete washout. It's probably closer to Mark Trumbo.
Been thinking some this morning that either Beni or Jackie get traded in the off season. The team needs some serious thump and both are very capable CF options, as is Mookie also BTW. I love a fast OF but are we optimizing our talent with Beni
in LF or would we be better off there with a HR bopper with acceptable defense ( Please don't bring up the Hanley experiment ). I'm thinking Justin Upton. To me, I'd seriously be looking at shopping JBJ as much as I like the young man. Or Beni and I like him as a player a lot also. Both are much more valuable as center fielders. Overall, I'd prefer to keep Benni as I think the bat is better.
I would also be looking seriously at an option like Hosmer for a free agent signing.
Final point. My sense is that the Sox want to go under the luxury tax limit this year because they have no intention of staying under it when their core is in it's prime. This team is going all out to win in 2018 and 2019. Forget about the luxury tax then as long as they can reset it this year by going under it.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 31, 2017 16:00:50 GMT -5
The line up
Rajai Davis LF
Eduardo Nunez 2B
Andrew Benintendi CF
Mookie Betts RF
Xander Bogaerts SS
Rafael Devers 3B
Hanley Ramirez 1B
Chris Young DH
Christian Vazquez C
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Post by Canseco on Aug 31, 2017 16:23:21 GMT -5
Aside from being fast, Davis, at this stage of his career, doesn't fit the profile of an ideal leadoff hitter.
Oh, and does Chris Young have compromising photos of Manager John and/or Dombrowski?
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Post by station13 on Aug 31, 2017 16:23:45 GMT -5
Young is still playing. FFS, get Moreland in the lineup.
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 31, 2017 16:25:40 GMT -5
Young is still playing. FFS, get Moreland in the lineup. At least Farrell pinch hits Moreland as soon as the lefty pitcher is out of the game now. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Aug 31, 2017 17:23:35 GMT -5
Just realized that I have to listen to Waldman and Sterling because the Yankees are at home. Someone please make my eardrums bleed. It might make that broadcast easier to listen to.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 31, 2017 17:56:08 GMT -5
It's on like Donkey Kong !!!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 31, 2017 17:57:12 GMT -5
Just realized that I have to listen to Waldman and Sterling because the Yankees are at home. Someone please make my eardrums bleed. It might make that broadcast easier to listen to. I, also. Edit: I got Kay, O'Neil, and Conehead. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Aug 31, 2017 18:04:11 GMT -5
Aside from being fast, Davis, at this stage of his career, doesn't fit the profile of an ideal leadoff hitter. Oh, and does Chris Young have compromising photos of Manager John and/or Dombrowski? Davis shouldn't be leading off anymore come tomorrow when Pedrioa is back. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Aug 31, 2017 18:06:00 GMT -5
Just realized that I have to listen to Waldman and Sterling because the Yankees are at home. Someone please make my eardrums bleed. It might make that broadcast easier to listen to. I, also. Edit: I got Kay, O'Neil, and Conehead. I'm sorry about that. My deepest condolences go to you and your family, if they are watching too. Lol |
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