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Post by kingofthetrill on Jun 26, 2018 20:12:58 GMT -5
It seems like Martinez likes to homer later in games after Betts homered earlier.
Anyway with a now 8-1 lead, and just having gone through the meat of the Angels order, this seems like a perfect time for Hembree/Haley and even Workman to go the last 3 innings. Keep Kimbrel/Kelly/Barnes out and save Johnson/Velasquez for a bullpen start on Thursday.
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 26, 2018 20:18:24 GMT -5
The run differential between the Red Sox and the Angels is pretty absurd this season. I bet the Pythag is that we should sweep them for the season already.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2018 20:22:32 GMT -5
So far, this is one of those immensely satisfying games to watch. All the offense and Price throwing well just make these kind of games sheer joy.
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Post by kingofthetrill on Jun 26, 2018 20:24:49 GMT -5
So far, this is one of those immensely satisfying games to watch. All the offense and Price throwing well just make these kind of games sheer joy. As long as the bullpen doesn't start walking guys....
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2018 20:31:25 GMT -5
So far, this is one of those immensely satisfying games to watch. All the offense and Price throwing well just make these kind of games sheer joy. As long as the bullpen doesn't start walking guys.... Hembree isn’t hearing any of that!
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Post by kingofthetrill on Jun 26, 2018 20:32:18 GMT -5
Isn't this the exact type of game we'd want to leave Nunez in? Edit: Assuming there is any.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2018 20:36:00 GMT -5
Even Swihart is getting in on the hit parade. That’s great to see.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 26, 2018 20:39:18 GMT -5
JBJ is about to creep over the Mendoza line .... .199. Can he do it? Hoping this is the beginning of one of his epic hot streaks!
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2018 20:39:37 GMT -5
Isn't this the exact type of game we'd want to leave Nunez in? Edit: Assuming there is any. One of the best edits of the year. If there was an award category, I’d nominate this post.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2018 20:46:30 GMT -5
The Sox have scored in six of seven innings. I just looked it up, in 2016 the Brewers became the 19th team to score in every inning of a game. I would not have guessed it has been done that many times.
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Post by kingofthetrill on Jun 26, 2018 20:57:53 GMT -5
Wouldn't be a Boston game without an out on the bases.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2018 20:59:45 GMT -5
At least he slid feet first. 🙁
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 26, 2018 21:05:49 GMT -5
I just love watching Workman pitch - no BS - gets the ball, pitches the ball, attacks the hitters. Really hoping he can stick the rest of the year.
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Post by radiohix on Jun 26, 2018 21:17:46 GMT -5
Reading the last weeks TAKES in the JBJ thread is going to be entertaining
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Post by Guidas on Jun 26, 2018 21:34:00 GMT -5
Great win!
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 26, 2018 21:35:33 GMT -5
Reading the last weeks TAKES in the JBJ thread is going to be entertaining I believe I'm on the right side of history here.
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 26, 2018 21:40:59 GMT -5
Let's see if this works.
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Post by incandenza on Jun 26, 2018 22:29:05 GMT -5
Isn't this the exact type of game we'd want to leave Nunez in? Edit: Assuming there is any. Well on the one hand, his offense is terrible, so you'd be glad to lose the bat. But on the other hand, his defense is terrible, so you'd be glad to lose the glove. And at that point you might wonder why you started him at all... unless you're Alex Cora, apparently. Hey here's a fun fact: Nunez has the 5th-worst fWAR in the majors (-0.7). And here's another fun fact: he has the 4th-most plate appearances of anyone on the team. And one more fun one for the road: in 156 PAs, Brock Holt has been worth 1.5 WAR more than Nunez. Then again, I'm closing in on being worth a full win more to the team than Nunez. I'm sorry. I'm happy we won. I really, I just... struggle... with this whole Nunez thing.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 26, 2018 22:35:15 GMT -5
Nunez should be DFA'd or traded by the time Pedrioa is back. I don't expect the Sox to give him that chance at the player option when he's this terrible.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jun 26, 2018 23:57:34 GMT -5
Nunez should be DFA'd or traded by the time Pedrioa is back. I don't expect the Sox to give him that chance at the player option when he's this terrible. Doesn't look like Pedroia is coming back anytime soon. It's possible he doesn't come back this season. I don't think the Sox can count on him coming back this year. Wouldn't shock me to see the Sox go out and get a 2b. That's the only one way Nunez gets DFA'd. Great all around game by the Sox. Amazing how good the offense looks when the bottom of the lineup contributes. Good to see JBJ finally hitting. I'd like to see consistency from him the rest of the season, not just a hot month, so we'll see if he can keep this up. It's a bummer about Wright. I really like what he added to the rotation. As far as I'm concerned as long as they get him back by some point by the end of August. I'd like to see how he does in September and hope he's back by October. His knee is a big concern going forward as he hasn't felt right all year. It must have really been bothering him the last outing. So now the Sox have to hope that Pomeranz comes back mostly healthy. Either that or Beeks will have to step in. I don't really trust Johnson in the rotation and Velazquez might be able to put together a few good starts but I don't know that he'll ultimately be better than Beeks. Besides he's pretty useful out of the pen in long relief.
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Post by gerry on Jun 27, 2018 1:55:47 GMT -5
Reading the last weeks TAKES in the JBJ thread is going to be entertaining I believe I'm on the right side of history here. Love this team. Love that the back of the lineup has been increasingly holding their own the last few weeks. Love that Sale and Price are so dominant. Love to see what Beeks, Shepherd, Buttrey as well as Poyner and Scott can do soon. Enjoyed what Hembree, Workman and Haley did tonite, and that Barnes, Kelly, Kimbrel have had two days rest. Its a really good Pen, with depth and trade chips, even if BJ and Velasquez are used as starters for awhile. Love this team. Love being positive about this group. 53W? in June and getting better all the time with more than a half season to go. Wow. Time to celebrate. I grew up with too many Sox teams where 53W would be close to a pretty good season.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 27, 2018 10:01:11 GMT -5
Nunez should be DFA'd or traded by the time Pedrioa is back. I don't expect the Sox to give him that chance at the player option when he's this terrible. Doesn't look like Pedroia is coming back anytime soon. It's possible he doesn't come back this season. I don't think the Sox can count on him coming back this year. Wouldn't shock me to see the Sox go out and get a 2b. That's the only one way Nunez gets DFA'd. Great all around game by the Sox. Amazing how good the offense looks when the bottom of the lineup contributes. Good to see JBJ finally hitting. I'd like to see consistency from him the rest of the season, not just a hot month, so we'll see if he can keep this up. It's a bummer about Wright. I really like what he added to the rotation. As far as I'm concerned as long as they get him back by some point by the end of August. I'd like to see how he does in September and hope he's back by October. His knee is a big concern going forward as he hasn't felt right all year. It must have really been bothering him the last outing. So now the Sox have to hope that Pomeranz comes back mostly healthy. Either that or Beeks will have to step in. I don't really trust Johnson in the rotation and Velazquez might be able to put together a few good starts but I don't know that he'll ultimately be better than Beeks. Besides he's pretty useful out of the pen in long relief. This. At this point, the Red Sox need to move forward assuming they're getting nothing from Pedroia, even when he does "come back." Cutting depth because Pedroia has been activated would make no sense. I'm all for replacing Nunez, but they just need to do it with someone other than Pedroia. Even if they kept Lin up, the cupboard is bare behind him in Pawtucket, which scares me.
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Post by James Dunne on Jun 27, 2018 10:18:55 GMT -5
The fact that there hasn't been a Marco Hernandez update since February-ish isn't a great sign there either.
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Post by huskies15 on Jun 27, 2018 10:54:20 GMT -5
What RHH utility infielders are out there to trade for? That's probably something we actually have assets for...
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Post by ericmvan on Jun 27, 2018 15:29:44 GMT -5
Doesn't look like Pedroia is coming back anytime soon. It's possible he doesn't come back this season. I don't think the Sox can count on him coming back this year. Wouldn't shock me to see the Sox go out and get a 2b. That's the only one way Nunez gets DFA'd. Great all around game by the Sox. Amazing how good the offense looks when the bottom of the lineup contributes. Good to see JBJ finally hitting. I'd like to see consistency from him the rest of the season, not just a hot month, so we'll see if he can keep this up. It's a bummer about Wright. I really like what he added to the rotation. As far as I'm concerned as long as they get him back by some point by the end of August. I'd like to see how he does in September and hope he's back by October. His knee is a big concern going forward as he hasn't felt right all year. It must have really been bothering him the last outing. So now the Sox have to hope that Pomeranz comes back mostly healthy. Either that or Beeks will have to step in. I don't really trust Johnson in the rotation and Velazquez might be able to put together a few good starts but I don't know that he'll ultimately be better than Beeks. Besides he's pretty useful out of the pen in long relief. This. At this point, the Red Sox need to move forward assuming they're getting nothing from Pedroia, even when he does "come back." Cutting depth because Pedroia has been activated would make no sense. I'm all for replacing Nunez, but they just need to do it with someone other than Pedroia. Even if they kept Lin up, the cupboard is bare behind him in Pawtucket, which scares me. What RHH utility infielders are out there to trade for? That's probably something we actually have assets for... It's probably appropriate that my 5,000th post here should be practical rather than deep or momentous.
The bigger bench need if (oops, I mean when) you dump Nunez is probably a RH 1B / corner OF. Earlier I suggested the Reds' Adam Duvall, who's having a terrible year and should cost very little. They reportedly asked the A's about Mark Canha.
Next, Brock Holt has a career 100 wRC+ vs. LHP and 88 vs. RHP. He needs to be platooned because he seems to wear down if he plays every day, but the platoon doesn't have to be by handedness.
Finally, if you get a 1B / OF type, there's a major downside if you also obtain a guy who will need a 25-man spot when (oops, I mean if) Pedroia comes back before 9/1. In that scenario, you are forced to trade Blake Swihart, and all you've done is upgrade the Pedroia roster spot, while it was vacant, from Tzu-Wei Lin to whomever you acquired.
The key here is that Holt doesn't have a big platoon split and in fact has a reverse one. It's hard to see a trade for a 2B who would be so much better than Lin that he would be worth the acquisition cost, and that's without factoring in the likelihood that it forces you to trade Swihart at some point.
Now, if there's an above-average 2B who could also play 1B (and ideally LF/RF) and who could be the 10th man once Pedroia returns and who could be had for surprisingly little because there's little or no market demand, that's obviously a great move. That seems so unlikely that I'm not even going to look into it.
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