radiohix
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'At the end of the day, we bang. We bang. We're going to swing.' Alex Verdugo
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Post by radiohix on Apr 23, 2019 15:52:06 GMT -5
I'm more annoyed with the offense. Bullpen gonna bullpen but let's not ignore that 3 hits in 8 innings aint cutting it. True for this 23 games start (I refuse to use the term "this season" because it's still way too early lol) but Boyd is one of the hottest pitchers in the AL right now and even last year's squad was mediocre vs LHP so I get the poor showing to day.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Apr 23, 2019 16:04:44 GMT -5
How many games has not having a closer cost the Red Sox? 1? They didn't have a lead today, so how does Kimbrel help? Edit: Sorry, they had a lead in the 3rd inning that they gave up by the 5th. More like a closer or even a good reliever pushes other players down, helps rest guys, etc. Like if Brasier or Barnes pitch instead of Brewer today. Like Kimbrel allowed you to use Barnes, Kelly and Brasier In the 6-8 innings. While also not doing things like using guys three days in a row.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Apr 23, 2019 16:07:10 GMT -5
How many games has not having a closer cost the Red Sox? 1? They didn't have a lead today, so how does Kimbrel help? Edit: Sorry, they had a lead in the 3rd inning that they gave up by the 5th. More like a closer or even a good reliever pushes other players down, helps rest guys, etc. Like if Brasier or Barnes pitch instead of Brewer today. Like Kimbrel allowed you to use Barnes, Kelly and Brasier In the 6-8 innings. While also not doing things like using guys three days in a row. I would tend to agree; however, they don't have a set closer to begin with so Brasier and Barnes are available whenever. Now, I guess you could still argue that you'd still go to both before Brewer, but the team genuinely seemed to like Bewer since when they got him so I'd imagine he'd still get his chances.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Apr 23, 2019 16:12:46 GMT -5
More like a closer or even a good reliever pushes other players down, helps rest guys, etc. Like if Brasier or Barnes pitch instead of Brewer today. Like Kimbrel allowed you to use Barnes, Kelly and Brasier In the 6-8 innings. While also not doing things like using guys three days in a row. I would tend to agree; however, they don't have a set closer to begin with so Brasier and Barnes are available whenever. Now, I guess you could still argue that you'd still go to both before Brewer, but the team genuinely seemed to like Bewer since when they got him so I'd imagine he'd still get his chances. Brewer types are fine for a back of the bullpen role, like Hembree had for years. Not late innings of close games until he proves himself. Yet even with like 30 bullpen arms, that is what we got.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Apr 23, 2019 16:13:19 GMT -5
Have we gotten rid of Gas Can Hembree yet? Just read about the game...was out kayaking...and very glad I was!
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Post by jimed14 on Apr 23, 2019 16:59:41 GMT -5
They should just sell off everyone now. Before game 2?
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Post by jimed14 on Apr 23, 2019 17:01:37 GMT -5
How exactly is the bullpen supposed to function well when just about all of them have pitched 2-3 games in the last 4 days not including the doubleheader today. They need better starting pitching.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Apr 23, 2019 17:07:02 GMT -5
Yeah Boyd has been pretty good this year, so you can give them kind of a pass on this one. The bullpen however gave up 5 runs in 4 innings and gave you no chance essentially.
Now the Sox weakest link has finally shown it's face. During the past 4 losses, the Sox bullpen has given up 7 runs in 6 innings against Baltimore. 4 runs on 3 innings in New York. 4 runs in 2 innings against New York. Now 5 runs in 4 innings against Detroit.
Even during the 3 wins in Tampa, they blew 2 saves. Gave up 3 runs in 3 1/3 in the second game. They've had one scoreless appearance in the past 7 games and had one really good game against Tampa Bay during game 3 of the last game against them.
The bullpen has had 2 good games out of the last 7 games. That's horrible. They're not even giving this team a chance to win in half of these games.
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Apr 23, 2019 17:07:17 GMT -5
The Hembree fan club has terminated all activity.
So many new AAA arms, so little imagination.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Apr 23, 2019 17:27:19 GMT -5
Poyner has been optioned to AAA.
Travis Lakins gets the call up.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Apr 23, 2019 17:35:42 GMT -5
They should just sell off everyone now. Before game 2? Ideally.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 23, 2019 18:06:44 GMT -5
Sweeps in doubleheaders are statistically tough (i think). Not going to worry about today, if we win tonight. I am officially worried about Sale. I don't know how or why it happened, but i am concerned he will never be the same pitcher again. That was likely to be over the course of the contract, but this early I feel bad for everyone at this point.
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Post by incandenza on Apr 23, 2019 18:14:56 GMT -5
Sweeps in doubleheaders are statistically tough (i think). Not going to worry about today, if we win tonight. I am officially worried about Sale. I don't know how or why it happened, but i am concerned he will never be the same pitcher again. That was likely to be over the course of the contract, but this early I feel bad for everyone at this point. Harsh taken on a 10 K game!
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Post by chrisfromnc on Apr 23, 2019 18:18:22 GMT -5
Great throw by Vazquez to get the runner going to second. Love the strong arm.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Apr 23, 2019 18:25:23 GMT -5
Great throw by Vazquez to get the runner going to second. Love the strong arm. His arm looks pre Tommy John surgery now. He has thrown out the last 4 runners to run on him now.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 23, 2019 18:26:52 GMT -5
Sweeps in doubleheaders are statistically tough (i think). Not going to worry about today, if we win tonight. I am officially worried about Sale. I don't know how or why it happened, but i am concerned he will never be the same pitcher again. That was likely to be over the course of the contract, but this early I feel bad for everyone at this point. Harsh taken on a 10 K game! Could be. just waiting for the old Sale to come back. Jittery.....but I thank you for pointing that out.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 23, 2019 18:27:47 GMT -5
I am calling for 15 runs tonight.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Apr 23, 2019 18:28:41 GMT -5
Hot take with 2 on and no outs in the first...
They’re gonna score at least eight tonight.
edit. Nice job, Christopher, reinforcing that you’re one of the three dumbest posters on this message board.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 23, 2019 18:32:00 GMT -5
Hot take with 2 on and no outs in the first... They’re gonna score at least eight tonight. Ooops !!!
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Post by kevfc89 on Apr 23, 2019 18:32:55 GMT -5
force out and a dp
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Post by station13 on Apr 23, 2019 18:33:36 GMT -5
Man this team plays as bad as they look. 1-2 on and no out they hit into DP.
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Post by congusgambler33 on Apr 23, 2019 18:40:59 GMT -5
Their launch angle is going straight into the ground. Now 4 DPS in the 2 games so far.
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Post by jimed14 on Apr 23, 2019 18:44:06 GMT -5
Xander just looks lost at the plate.
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Post by kevfc89 on Apr 23, 2019 18:48:55 GMT -5
Jackie just looks lost at the plate
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 23, 2019 18:48:57 GMT -5
Jackie is just cursed at this point.
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