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Post by James Dunne on Aug 28, 2018 7:59:54 GMT -5
8/28 Red Sox (LHP Brian Johnson 4-3, 4.12, 83.0 IP, 75K:28BB) vs. Marlins (RHP Jose Urena 4-12, 4.50, 138.0 IP, 108K:39BB) 7:00 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 8/29 Red Sox (LHP David Price 14-6, 3.50, 149.1 IP, 149K:41BB) vs. Marlins (RHP Trevor Richards 3-7, 4.23, 95.2 IP, 97K:43BB) 6:35 pm ET, NESN/ESPN+/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2018: As the disclaimer has always said, in the past, we have been very liberal in moderating the Gameday threads. They're meant to be a lot less formal than other threads on the forum, so to moderate them the same way would be silly. However, we do ask posters to maintain a certain level of decorum in these threads, and we plan on moderating the Gameday threads a little more actively this season. In particular, we ask that posters refrain from being overly repetitive with their posts (if you've made your point, let it go), refrain from monopolizing the discussion (if you are making more than a couple posts in a row, you probably need to slow down a little bit), and of course, follow the Ground Rules ( link). The point is to make these threads worth participating in and fun for all posters, from our long-time fixtures to people just signing up today. -The Management
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Post by James Dunne on Aug 28, 2018 9:36:07 GMT -5
David Price in the second half: 6 GS, 41 1/3 IP, 1.09 ERA, 40K:5BB, .195/.250/.255 against. Zero runs allowed in three of the six starts.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Aug 28, 2018 12:01:09 GMT -5
It may have been nothing more than re-working the pitch mix and fine-tuning the command of those pitches. He doesn't throw 96-97 anymore but he can still clock it in at 93-94, and the cutter and the change are very effective playing off each other. BR has him at 3.7 wins above average so far. That's just about good enough to make his pay grade for the year, and it isn't over yet. Nice recovery.
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 28, 2018 12:47:50 GMT -5
It may have been nothing more than re-working the pitch mix and fine-tuning the command of those pitches. He doesn't throw 96-97 anymore but he can still clock it in at 93-94, and the cutter and the change are very effective playing off each other. BR has him at 3.7 wins above average so far. That's just about good enough to make his pay grade for the year, and it isn't over yet. Nice recovery. I like the new David Price. Tosses the cutter anywhere from 87-92. It seems like ppl cannot pick up the change up and his fastball which he sinks also can have a tiny cut at 92-94. I used to worry that he never broke out the curve but when people are looking silly swinging at cutters it's pretty satisfying. The 97mph Price we signed was never going to last and even now it seems like some people will never be satisfied with DP. The Bosox aren't where they are without him though. Those 3 huge starts one being against the Yankees where the Sox went 16 and 2...That was bug time pitching. It also seems like he's well liked in the clubhouse. Everything certain* media members would not have you believe. When Mookie and Benny are pointing directly at DP after big moments it's obvious hes looked at as a leader, at least among the younger guys.
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Post by huskies15 on Aug 28, 2018 14:12:22 GMT -5
Let's heat up the bats again. Looking at the top of the lineup to get us on the board early in this series. C'mon boys!
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 28, 2018 14:44:56 GMT -5
David Price in the second half: 6 GS, 41 1/3 IP, 1.09 ERA, 40K:5BB, .195/.250/.255 against. Zero runs allowed in three of the six starts. I hope Price 2.0 sticks as a nickname and that it's real.
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Post by voiceofreason on Aug 28, 2018 14:59:40 GMT -5
I am actually confident that this is the Price we are going to get. He has been money his whole career and has shown in the past that he has the ability to adjust and continue to be dominant. Hopefully his struggles are behind him and I think they are.
Along with Sale that is a 2 headed monster!!
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 28, 2018 15:11:04 GMT -5
Is there a reason for the 635 start tomorrow?
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Post by adiospaydro2005 on Aug 28, 2018 16:13:39 GMT -5
Is there a reason for the 635 start tomorrow? A number MA towns started school this week. There were promos highlighting back to school ticket packages.
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 28, 2018 17:24:59 GMT -5
I like the new David Price. Tosses the cutter anywhere from 87-92. It seems like ppl cannot pick up the change up and his fastball which he sinks also can have a tiny cut at 92-94. I used to worry that he never broke out the curve but when people are looking silly swinging at cutters it's pretty satisfying. The 97mph Price we signed was never going to last and even now it seems like some people will never be satisfied with DP. The Bosox aren't where they are without him though. Those 3 huge starts one being against the Yankees where the Sox went 16 and 2...That was bug time pitching. It also seems like he's well liked in the clubhouse. Everything certain* media members would not have you believe. When Mookie and Benny are pointing directly at DP after big moments it's obvious hes looked at as a leader, at least among the younger guys. I don't think his elbow will let him throw the curve anymore, at least not consistently. I haven't followed him too closely so maybe someone can confirm, but I would guess that his bad streak to start the season had to do with the transition to where he is now. I know I watched at least one game early in the season where he wouldn't throw his curve and he only had two pitches that game. Was a "bend but don't break" kind of performance. Where he is now seems to be a recipe to dominate and I'd be thrilled if he's this kind of pitcher for the next 4+ years. It's weird to say this, but his tenure with the Sox has been oddly perfect. He hasn't been so good that there's any real concern of him opting out of his contract, particularly with the elbow issue, but there's reason to believe that he could live up to his contract if this new version is here to stay and he doesn't need his curve to dominate. From what I remember, cutters are a lot harder on an elbow than a curve.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 28, 2018 17:25:17 GMT -5
Any updated news on our walking wounded - ERod and CVaz are playing rehab games so that bodes well (and the rosters expand in a few days). all seems very quiet on Devers. then there is Wright - simulated games ongoing, but anything more recent?
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 28, 2018 17:35:20 GMT -5
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 28, 2018 17:53:39 GMT -5
Any updated news on our walking wounded - ERod and CVaz are playing rehab games so that bodes well (and the rosters expand in a few days). all seems very quiet on Devers. then there is Wright - simulated games ongoing, but anything more recent? Sale sounds like he is going to be out a little while resting. ERod is coming back Saturday and starting. Devers appears to have been a phantom DL so I would say they bring him back Saturday when rosters expand.
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Post by Coreno on Aug 28, 2018 18:01:48 GMT -5
Any updated news on our walking wounded - ERod and CVaz are playing rehab games so that bodes well (and the rosters expand in a few days). all seems very quiet on Devers. then there is Wright - simulated games ongoing, but anything more recent? Wright is starting in Pawtucket tonight and Devers starts a rehab assignment with them tomorrow.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 28, 2018 18:36:14 GMT -5
Beat Jeter !!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 28, 2018 18:37:41 GMT -5
X on his way to 40, maybe 50 doubles this year ??
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 28, 2018 18:48:11 GMT -5
Hanger !!
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Post by manfred on Aug 28, 2018 19:18:36 GMT -5
I honestly love watching Johnson. Guy has no plus pitches, but he has plus cajones.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 28, 2018 19:29:05 GMT -5
sorry to say this, but I don't like that hook. I want Brian to get a chance for the win. if it is the MFY, sure, but we are talking about 2 outs against the freakin Marlins. I am confident he could have gotten those.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 28, 2018 19:31:56 GMT -5
swihart can throw and the footwork it pretty impressive.
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Post by cheers on Aug 28, 2018 19:33:16 GMT -5
sorry to say this, but I don't like that hook. I want Brian to get a chance for the win. if it is the MFY, sure, but we are talking about 2 outs against the freakin Marlins. I am confident he could have gotten those. I'm only able to loosely follow the game today. Early hook in the box score made me come over here to see if he is hurt. No, huh?
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Post by atzar on Aug 28, 2018 19:33:18 GMT -5
swihart can throw and the footwork it pretty impressive. Absolute cannon and usually right on the bag.
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Post by kevfc89 on Aug 28, 2018 19:35:47 GMT -5
Workman's stuff has looked diminished for a while now
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Post by wildsox on Aug 28, 2018 19:39:26 GMT -5
sorry to say this, but I don't like that hook. I want Brian to get a chance for the win. if it is the MFY, sure, but we are talking about 2 outs against the freakin Marlins. I am confident he could have gotten those. I'm only able to loosely follow the game today. Early hook in the box score made me come over here to see if he is hurt. No, huh? One thing I don’t understand is the quick hook with Johnson after 1 hit yet we left Velazquez in to get pummeled without getting hooked
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 28, 2018 19:41:21 GMT -5
sorry to say this, but I don't like that hook. I want Brian to get a chance for the win. if it is the MFY, sure, but we are talking about 2 outs against the freakin Marlins. I am confident he could have gotten those. I'm only able to loosely follow the game today. Early hook in the box score made me come over here to see if he is hurt. No, huh? manager's decision. He has done it a couple of times.
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