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9/15-9/17 Red Sox @ Rays Series Thread
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Post by James Dunne on Sept 15, 2017 8:21:08 GMT -5
9/15 Red Sox (LHP Chris Sale 16-7, 2.76, 195.2 IP, 278K:38BB) @ Rays (RHP Matt Andriese 5-3, 4.46, 70.2 IP, 62K:25BB) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 9/16 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 9-17, 4.64, 186.1 IP, 167K:42BB) @ Rays (RHP Alex Cobb 11-9, 3.59, 168.0 IP, 119K:43BB) 6:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 9/17 Red Sox (LHP Eduardo Rodriguez 5-5, 4.19, 1221. IP, 135K:45BB) @ Rays (RHP Jake Odorizzi 8-8, 4.52, 114.1 IP, 108K:56BB) 1:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 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 sibbysisti on Sept 15, 2017 13:46:23 GMT -5
Damn Yankees just won't go away. We need a 2016 performance from Porcello to help the cause.
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Post by marrcus on Sept 15, 2017 14:00:24 GMT -5
Tonight a must win. Don't like the other two matchups. Want 2/3 here but I don't think it's in the cards. Have to think Pedroia will rest for 1 maybe 2?
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 15, 2017 14:10:54 GMT -5
Magic number is 14 for the division, 8 for the playoffs (relevant team currently LAA, but Texas is a game behind them and KC two behind).
WC standings are a trip, for those who haven't been following:
Wild Card Teams W L PCT WCGB WCE # L10 STRK LAST GAME NEXT GAME
NY Yankees 78 65 .545 +4.0 - 7-3 W3 9/11 @ TB, W 5-1 9/12 @ TB, 7:10 PM
Minnesota 74 69 .517 - - 4-6 L2 9/10 @ KC, L 3-11 9/12 vs SD, 8:10 PM
LA Angels 73 70 .510 1.0 19 5-5 W1 9/10 @ SEA, W 5-3 9/12 vs HOU, 10:07 PM
Texas 72 71 .503 2.0 18 6-4 W1 9/11 vs SEA, W 5-3 9/12 vs SEA, 8:05 PM
Kansas City 71 72 .497 3.0 17 5-5 L1 9/11 vs CWS, L 3-11 9/12 vs CWS, 1:15 PM
Baltimore 71 73 .493 3.5 16 3-7 L5 9/11 @ TOR, L 3-4 9/12 @ TOR, 7:07 PM
Seattle 71 73 .493 3.5 16 5-5 L2 9/11 @ TEX, L 3-5 9/12 @ TEX, 8:05 PM
Tampa Bay 71 74 .490 4.0 15 4-6 L1 9/11 vs NYY, L 1-5 9/12 vs NYY, 7:10 PM
Basically, 11 of the 15 AL teams are in the playoff hunt. This is a parity fan's wet dream.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 14:15:22 GMT -5
Tonight a must win. Don't like the other two matchups. Want 2/3 here but I don't think it's in the cards. Have to think Pedroia will rest for 1 maybe 2? I like the game 3 matchup. The Sox have gotten to Odorizzi a lot in the past. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 15, 2017 14:16:30 GMT -5
Bogaerts SS, Pedroia DH, Benintendi LF, Betts RF, Moreland 1B, Devers 3B, Holt 2B, Leon C, Bradley Jr. CF, Sale LHP.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 14:18:03 GMT -5
Bogaerts SS, Pedroia DH, Benintendi LF, Betts RF, Moreland 1B, Devers 3B, Holt 2B, Leon C, Bradley Jr. CF, Sale LHP. 4 games in a row for Pedrioa. No Hanley. Still don't know why Holt is ahead of JBJ in the batting order and I don't know why the Sox won't at least try out Lin over Holt. |
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Post by jimed14 on Sept 15, 2017 15:00:39 GMT -5
Bogaerts SS, Pedroia DH, Benintendi LF, Betts RF, Moreland 1B, Devers 3B, Holt 2B, Leon C, Bradley Jr. CF, Sale LHP. 4 games in a row for Pedrioa. No Hanley. Still don't know why Holt is ahead of JBJ in the batting order and I don't know why the Sox won't at least try out Lin over Holt. Even Deven Marrero is a better hitter than Holt this year as well as a far better fielder. How long can they possibly give him to try to start hitting whatsoever? He's not hitting the ball hard ever and that 59.5% ground ball rate and diminished speed makes his BABIP look like it belongs where it is. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 15, 2017 15:06:37 GMT -5
Bogaerts SS, Pedroia DH, Benintendi LF, Betts RF, Moreland 1B, Devers 3B, Holt 2B, Leon C, Bradley Jr. CF, Sale LHP. 4 games in a row for Pedrioa. No Hanley. Still don't know why Holt is ahead of JBJ in the batting order and I don't know why the Sox won't at least try out Lin over Holt. Farrell said last night that Hanley's shoulders flared up again. |
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Post by jimed14 on Sept 15, 2017 15:09:06 GMT -5
4 games in a row for Pedrioa. No Hanley. Still don't know why Holt is ahead of JBJ in the batting order and I don't know why the Sox won't at least try out Lin over Holt. Farrell said last night that Hanley's shoulders flared up again. When Nunez gets back, I can't see Hanley getting much playing time. I expect Nunez and Pedroia to share 2B/DH for most games and definitely in the playoffs. I wonder if Hanley's playoff spot is in jeopardy. |
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Post by soxfando on Sept 15, 2017 15:15:44 GMT -5
4 games in a row for Pedrioa. No Hanley. Still don't know why Holt is ahead of JBJ in the batting order and I don't know why the Sox won't at least try out Lin over Holt. Even Deven Marrero is a better hitter than Holt this year as well as a far better fielder. How long can they possibly give him to try to start hitting whatsoever? He's not hitting the ball hard ever and that 59.5% ground ball rate and diminished speed makes his BABIP look like it belongs where it is. Farrell's viewing this pennant race as an extended rehab assignment for Holt. It's unbelievable, except that you can expect Farrell to do stuff like this. It seems like every game he makes at least one glaringly bad, logic-defying decision. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 15, 2017 16:39:57 GMT -5
]When Nunez gets back, I can't see Hanley getting much playing time. I expect Nunez and Pedroia to share 2B/DH for most games and definitely in the playoffs. I wonder if Hanley's playoff spot is in jeopardy. I think they'll carry him - they still need to deal with him for at least one more year. But it's a fair question that if he's not starting, does he have utility on a playoff roster? Farrell's viewing this pennant race as an extended rehab assignment for Holt. It's unbelievable, except that you can expect Farrell to do stuff like this. It seems like every game he makes at least one glaringly bad, logic-defying decision. I think you're slightly overstating the Holt thing. It will be his fifth start since August 25, and he has 25 plate appearances in those 20 days. His playing time has fallen off even more since Sept. 2. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 16:44:51 GMT -5
4 games in a row for Pedrioa. No Hanley. Still don't know why Holt is ahead of JBJ in the batting order and I don't know why the Sox won't at least try out Lin over Holt. Farrell said last night that Hanley's shoulders flared up again. The timetable for Hanley's return is unknown at this point in time. I think his playoff spot is in serious jeopardy right now. |
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Post by jimed14 on Sept 15, 2017 17:24:47 GMT -5
]When Nunez gets back, I can't see Hanley getting much playing time. I expect Nunez and Pedroia to share 2B/DH for most games and definitely in the playoffs. I wonder if Hanley's playoff spot is in jeopardy. I think they'll carry him - they still need to deal with him for at least one more year. But it's a fair question that if he's not starting, does he have utility on a playoff roster? Farrell's viewing this pennant race as an extended rehab assignment for Holt. It's unbelievable, except that you can expect Farrell to do stuff like this. It seems like every game he makes at least one glaringly bad, logic-defying decision. I think you're slightly overstating the Holt thing. It will be his fifth start since August 25, and he has 25 plate appearances in those 20 days. His playing time has fallen off even more since Sept. 2. It's the time to see who should be on the playoff roster. Holt has made it pretty clear that he's not very playable except as a warm body. I wish they'd give Lin some of his playing time to keep him in game shape with hitting and to continue to evaluate him. |
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Post by Guidas on Sept 15, 2017 18:13:37 GMT -5
Xander drilled in the hand. Screw you Tampa.
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Post by soxfando on Sept 15, 2017 18:15:13 GMT -5
Xander drilled in the hand. Screw you Tampa. funny bone, but still |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 18:18:04 GMT -5
Salty is worse at commentating than catching. I can't believe that.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 18:19:03 GMT -5
Benny baseball!!!
There's your run, Sale.
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Post by Guidas on Sept 15, 2017 18:21:14 GMT -5
STOP. RUNNING. INTO. OUTS!!!!!!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Sept 15, 2017 18:21:16 GMT -5
I'm always grinnin', when the Sox are winnin'. Great start
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Post by soxfando on Sept 15, 2017 18:23:45 GMT -5
I think they'll carry him - they still need to deal with him for at least one more year. But it's a fair question that if he's not starting, does he have utility on a playoff roster? I think you're slightly overstating the Holt thing. It will be his fifth start since August 25, and he has 25 plate appearances in those 20 days. His playing time has fallen off even more since Sept. 2. It's the time to see who should be on the playoff roster. Holt has made it pretty clear that he's not very playable except as a warm body. I wish they'd give Lin some of his playing time to keep him in game shape with hitting and to continue to evaluate him. Lin seems like he could be a spark down the stretch if given the chance |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 18:27:57 GMT -5
You got to be f-ing kidding me.
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Post by soxfando on Sept 15, 2017 18:28:52 GMT -5
i hope sale figures out whatever he needs to figure out before the playoffs...
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 18:29:28 GMT -5
This ump is already giving favorable calls for Tampa Bay and against the Sox.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 15, 2017 18:31:10 GMT -5
What are you doing Sale?!!!
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