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Red Sox vs. Dodgers 2018 World Series Gameday Thread
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Post by James Dunne on Oct 23, 2018 6:24:43 GMT -5
10/23 Red Sox (LHP Chris Sale 12-4, 2.11, 158.0 IP, 237K:34BB) vs. Dodgers (LHP Clayton Kershaw 9-5, 2.73, 161.1 IP, 155K:29BB) 8:09 pm ET, FOX/WEEI 10/24 Red Sox (LHP David Price 16-7, 3.58, 176.0 IP, 177K:70BB) vs. Dodgers (LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu 7-3, 1.97, 82.1 IP, 89K:15BB) 8:09 pm ET, FOX/WEEI 10/26 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 17-7, 4.28, 191.1 IP, 190K:48BB) @ Dodgers (RHP Walker Buehler 8-5, 2.62, 137.1 IP, 151K:37BB) 8:09 pm ET, FOX/WEEI 10/27 Red Sox (RHP Nathan Eovaldi 6-7, 3.81, 110.0 IP, 101K:20BB) @ Dodgers (LHP Rich Hill 11-5, 3.66, 132.2 IP, 150K:41BB) 8:09 pm ET, FOX/WEEI (If Necessary) 10/28 Red Sox (TBA) @ Dodgers (TBA) 8:15 pm ET, FOX/WEEI 10/30 Red Sox (TBA) vs. Dodgers (TBA) 8:09 pm ET, FOX/WEEI 10/31 Red Sox (TBA) vs. Dodgers (TBA) 8:09 pm ET, FOX/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 Oct 23, 2018 6:25:24 GMT -5
Party like it's 1916, kids.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Oct 23, 2018 6:27:21 GMT -5
I'm ready.
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Post by adiospaydro2005 on Oct 23, 2018 7:28:40 GMT -5
Here is small sample size of why Machado is one of the dirtiest and most hated players in MLB. Get your boos in early, often and loud. Beat LA!
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 23, 2018 8:00:16 GMT -5
Enjoy it boys, never know when they will be back. I want another parade!!
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Post by Legion of Bloom on Oct 23, 2018 8:05:57 GMT -5
I’m so pumped for this series.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2018 8:28:35 GMT -5
I’m excited, hopeful, nervous, you name it. The three things that worry me in this series:
1. Chris Sale’s health. Hopefully the extra rest does him good. He wasn’t needed last series, but I feel much better about Boston’s chances with a healthy Chris Sale.
2. Success with two outs. Can the Red Sox duplicate what they did against the Astros, or will the pendulum swing hard in the other direction? (I know...you could argue timely hitting is the key to ANY series)
3. LA’s depth. I think this will show especially in games 3-5. The Dodgers have a deeper bench to maneuver around the pitcher’s spot in the lineup.
Should be a fun series. Superstars all over the field. Hope ours shine a little brighter the next week. Go Sox!
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Oct 23, 2018 9:16:10 GMT -5
I know this is a cliché but I think game one is really key here. If we can win the first game we're in great shape going against Ryu in game 2 at home, and then hopefully can take at least one in LA.
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Post by Don Caballero on Oct 23, 2018 9:30:47 GMT -5
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Post by Canseco on Oct 23, 2018 9:31:18 GMT -5
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Post by KB24 on Oct 23, 2018 9:41:01 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz is on the roster?? Wow he must have shown the coaching staff some new stuff over these last two series.
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Post by James Dunne on Oct 23, 2018 9:41:19 GMT -5
We will likely never see another Red Sox team this good. Losing won't invalidate that, but winning will certainly make it all the more special.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Oct 23, 2018 9:45:54 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz is on the roster?? Wow he must have shown the coaching staff some new stuff over these last two series. Gotta think something about the match-up where they wanted a LHP with certain stuff. Someone online said Sale insurance but if so, you'd just go with Velazquez or Johnson. Edit: Now coming out, LHH hit for like no power against him.
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Post by jimed14 on Oct 23, 2018 9:57:25 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz is on the roster?? Wow he must have shown the coaching staff some new stuff over these last two series. Gotta think something about the match-up where they wanted a LHP with certain stuff. Someone online said Sale insurance but if so, you'd just go with Velazquez or Johnson. Edit: Now coming out, LHH hit for like no power against him. 53% FB rate with 0 HR doesn't sound very predictive.
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Post by bluechip on Oct 23, 2018 10:06:14 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz is on the roster?? Wow he must have shown the coaching staff some new stuff over these last two series. Gotta think something about the match-up where they wanted a LHP with certain stuff. Someone online said Sale insurance but if so, you'd just go with Velazquez or Johnson. Edit: Now coming out, LHH hit for like no power against him. It is true that team really never had that lefty specialist. There was a LOOGY on the three prior World Series Red Sox teams, but look at how that played out: 2004 had Embree (who was really a setup man) and Myers (who didn’t play in WS). 2007 had Okajima (really a setup man) and Javy Lopez (who did not record an out in in the WS). 2013 Breslow (3 games, 1 out recorded) and Franklin Morales (did not pitch in WS). Felix Doubront was big in that series, but in long relief. So, while the three prior WS winners actually had LOOGYs, they were rarely used and not a factor in the series. I’m not advocating for fighting the last war, but I’d say that the left handiness of Pomeranz is not a reason to put him on the roster.
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Post by KB24 on Oct 23, 2018 10:06:23 GMT -5
Pomeranz has been crushed in his past two postseasons and that's when his fastball velocity was actually over 90 mph. Combined 5 2/3 innings with a 9.53 ERA, 3 HR allowed, and a WHIP over 2. Color me excited!!!
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Post by manfred on Oct 23, 2018 10:18:30 GMT -5
I don’t think Pomeranz sitting where Workman sat is something to get too worked up over.
If Sale and Price give us 6+ in games 1 & 2, then Brasier, Barnes, and Kimbrel are the only relievers who matter.
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Post by Guidas on Oct 23, 2018 10:29:59 GMT -5
I don’t think Pomeranz sitting where Workman sat is something to get too worked up over. If Sale and Price give us 6+ in games 1 & 2, then Brasier, Barnes, and Kimbrel are the only relievers who matter. Well, and Eovaldi and Porcello, who've been stout outta the pen.
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Post by KB24 on Oct 23, 2018 10:42:10 GMT -5
I don’t think Pomeranz sitting where Workman sat is something to get too worked up over. If Sale and Price give us 6+ in games 1 & 2, then Brasier, Barnes, and Kimbrel are the only relievers who matter. I certainly agree with this but I still think the coaching staff should make every attempt to construct the strongest 25 man roster, top to bottom. I'm sure that is what they feel like they are doing but it's easy to question Pomeranz's addition to the roster over someone like Workman, Poyner, Brian Johnson, etc. And they obviously felt as though Wright wasn't healthy enough to be an asset in the series even after what seemed like a successful bullpen on Sunday. Every situation needs to be considered and the stakes are too high to throw away a roster spot just because you think your top 3-4 relievers will be strong enough to get the job done. What if they aren't? In that case I'd personally feel better not having to make the call for Pomeranz after what he's shown year to date.
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Post by manfred on Oct 23, 2018 11:01:52 GMT -5
I don’t think Pomeranz sitting where Workman sat is something to get too worked up over. If Sale and Price give us 6+ in games 1 & 2, then Brasier, Barnes, and Kimbrel are the only relievers who matter. I certainly agree with this but I still think the coaching staff should make every attempt to construct the strongest 25 man roster, top to bottom. I'm sure that is what they feel like they are doing but it's easy to question Pomeranz's addition to the roster over someone like Workman, Poyner, Brian Johnson, etc. And they obviously felt as though Wright wasn't healthy enough to be an asset in the series even after what seemed like a successful bullpen on Sunday. Every situation needs to be considered and the stakes are too high to throw away a roster spot just because you think your top 3-4 relievers will be strong enough to get the job done. What if they aren't? In that case I'd personally feel better not having to make the call for Pomeranz after what he's shown year to date. I agree with this, but I don’t think the alternatives you mention are better on their face. Workman is a mediocre righty, and they seem to want a lefty. Poyner is, well, awful. Johnson has been better than Pom, but he is also a different pitcher, a lot of contact and baserunners. If Pom is right (a HUGE if) he is a big strikeout guy. Pomeranz is almost certainly not to reach it, but he has the highest upside.
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Post by humanbeingbean on Oct 23, 2018 11:05:06 GMT -5
Don’t worry, Pomeranz is just the designated innings eater once we put up 10 spots in the first few innings every game!
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Oct 23, 2018 11:07:16 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups.
The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7.
On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team.
I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz.
Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me.
No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from.
He's a big loss.
To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games.
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Post by terriblehondo on Oct 23, 2018 11:20:27 GMT -5
Well I have to say I never even gave Drew a thought as to him being on being on the Roster. I assume Wrights knee did not respond good to his side session.
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Post by 07redsox on Oct 23, 2018 11:26:00 GMT -5
Going into this series now that we know the roster composition I'm pretty concerned about the matchups. The Dodgers' abundance of LH starters means a lot of Nunez, Kinsler, and Pearce, only the last of which I see as a positive. Basically Devers and Holt are pretty much neutralized for a lot of the series. So basically we'll see Kinsler, Nunez, and Leon in Game 1 (or Vazquez in Game 2) batting 6-7-8 with JBJ batting 9th and he's not as good against lefties as he is righties. I think the Sox could struggle to score runs this series. I think their best lineup normally is when Devers, Pearce, and Holt are in the lineup as 5-6-7. On the plus side for the Sox, Sale and Price put the Dodgers in a similar situation but once they're in LA it's less of an issue for them. Plus the Sox will not feature their best OF defense in LA, which takes away from a big strength of the team. I don't think the Dodgers' bullpen is lights out but they have some good relief arms and the Dodgers lefties will present issues for Barnes, Brasier (in particular), and mystery starter. I was hoping E-Rod could be heavily involved but they will use Pomeranz. Pomeranz replaces Workman on the roster but Workman was going to be used in low leverage relief. I anticipate we'll see Pomeranz against Joc Pedersen and other lefties late in the game in higher leverage relief and that worries me. No Wright means that if the starter needs to be replaced in the 5th or 6th they don't have a strong bridge so they have to use Barnes and Brasier earlier and/or stretch them and use the starter as a reliever which could weaken the starter for his next start. A healthy Wright alleviates that issue and with Wright he's tough to hit regardless of what side of the plate the hitter is from. He's a big loss. To win, the Sox need to take both games to start off at Fenway. They need Sale and Price at the top of their games and to go deep into the games.I feel like that is what many were saying/feeling in the ALCS as well. If it were that easy to predict then playing the games would be pointless to begin with. I definitely share your concerns regarding Wright not being on the roster. I was looking forward to seeing some of the Dodgers off balance with him coming in for relief. Either way I know we all are incredibly excited and can't wait for it to start. Let's play ball!
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Oct 23, 2018 11:28:04 GMT -5
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