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Post by ramireja on Sept 5, 2021 21:25:31 GMT -5
9/6 Red Sox (LHP Chris Sale, 3-0, 2.53, 21.1 IP, 24K:5BB) vs. Rays (LHP Ryan Yarbrough, 8-4, 4.50, 134.0 IP, 104K:23BB) 1:10 pm ET, NESN, ESPN (out-of-market)/WEEI 9/7 Red Sox (LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, 11-7, 4.88, 132.2 IP, 156K:39BB) vs. Rays (RHP Drew Rasmussen, 1-1, 3.38, 56.0 IP, 63K:23BB) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 9/8 Red Sox (TBD) vs. Rays (LHP Shane McClanahan, 9-5, 3.76, 105.1 IP, 125K:33BB) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2021: 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 vokuhila on Sept 6, 2021 4:11:14 GMT -5
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Sept 6, 2021 7:12:47 GMT -5
Will be interesting how Sale does on 4 days rest.
With 5 off days remaining. He won’t have to do it rest of year if he pitches every 5th game.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Sept 6, 2021 8:42:37 GMT -5
Day baseball. How am I supposed to get my yard work done!
This is must see TV - Sale. Hoping we get our COVID kids back soon. Kiké soonest, it seems.
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Post by greatscottcooper on Sept 6, 2021 9:09:23 GMT -5
Ok, I know I’m not as baseball smart as Alex Cora but leading off with Motter is just dumb.
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Post by cdj on Sept 6, 2021 9:35:54 GMT -5
Motter 4
Schwarber DH
Renfroe 9
Martinez 7
Devers 5
Dalbec 3
Verdugo 8
Vazquez 2
Arauz 6
Probably fine batting Motter leadoff against a soft tossing lefty
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Post by incandenza on Sept 6, 2021 10:02:27 GMT -5
It's nice that with the Schwarber addition and Dalbec catching fire, they can put up a quite respectable lineup even with their SS, 2B, and CF all out. Like this is basically as good as the Yankees' everyday lineup.
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Post by vokuhila on Sept 6, 2021 10:09:31 GMT -5
So Scharber may get a chance to drive in a run instead of him being stranded on second...again...and again...and again...
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Post by jimoh on Sept 6, 2021 10:15:27 GMT -5
Get to know leadoff hitter Taylor Motter, 4+ minute interview Sept 2020.
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Post by bosoxnation on Sept 6, 2021 10:50:15 GMT -5
Cora refuses to let Verdugo bat 1st. It’s almost annoying at this point. He prefers to bat a guy who was just cut by another team and has had no success at the MLB level. WHY?
Verdugo
Renfroe
Schwarber
JD
Devers
would be my top 5 though this covid bs. We’re playing the FIRST PLACE TEAM and need a W!
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Post by jimoh on Sept 6, 2021 11:10:17 GMT -5
Pete Abraham
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Jose Iglesias, who was released by the Angels a few days ago, is at Fenway Park. Alex Cora did say there were a lot of moving parts.
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Post by greatscottcooper on Sept 6, 2021 11:13:03 GMT -5
Motter is going to go 3-5 with a HR.
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Post by cdj on Sept 6, 2021 11:16:06 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 41m Jose Iglesias, who was released by the Angels a few days ago, is at Fenway Park. Alex Cora did say there were a lot of moving parts. I’ll take him over Lopez and Motter and possibly Arauz |
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Post by cdj on Sept 6, 2021 11:16:52 GMT -5
Cora refuses to let Verdugo bat 1st. It’s almost annoying at this point. He prefers to bat a guy who was just cut by another team and has had no success at the MLB level. WHY? Verdugo Renfroe Schwarber JD Devers would be my top 5 though this covid bs. We’re playing the FIRST PLACE TEAM and need a W! I think today it’s because the lefty matchup The thing is Motter doesn’t hit righties or lefties much better than Verdugo hits lefties this season lol |
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Post by incandenza on Sept 6, 2021 11:20:01 GMT -5
Cora refuses to let Verdugo bat 1st. It’s almost annoying at this point. He prefers to bat a guy who was just cut by another team and has had no success at the MLB level. WHY? Verdugo Renfroe Schwarber JD Devers would be my top 5 though this covid bs. We’re playing the FIRST PLACE TEAM and need a W! I don't get Motter at leadoff either, but I wouldn't put Verdugo there against a lefty. He has a 44 wRC+ and .261 OBP against lefties this season, and 80/.310 for his career.
I'd probably go with Schwarber. .380 OBP against lefties, and you wouldn't necessarily be wasting his power - only 3 of his 29 homers have come against lefties. (His career numbers point in a similar direction.)
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Post by taiwansox on Sept 6, 2021 11:47:38 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 41m Jose Iglesias, who was released by the Angels a few days ago, is at Fenway Park. Alex Cora did say there were a lot of moving parts. I’ll take him over Lopez and Motter and possibly Arauz Does anyone have any idea what’s up with Iglesias’ defensive numbers this year? Way down across the board, maybe injury related or overall decline? Either way definite upgrade over what we have currently |
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Sept 6, 2021 11:51:21 GMT -5
Cora refuses to let Verdugo bat 1st. It’s almost annoying at this point. He prefers to bat a guy who was just cut by another team and has had no success at the MLB level. WHY? Verdugo Renfroe Schwarber JD Devers would be my top 5 though this covid bs. We’re playing the FIRST PLACE TEAM and need a W! You weren't impressed by his walk and throw out at 1B? |
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Sept 6, 2021 11:53:41 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 41m Jose Iglesias, who was released by the Angels a few days ago, is at Fenway Park. Alex Cora did say there were a lot of moving parts. Worked for Travis Shaw. Bring em back! |
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Post by cba82 on Sept 6, 2021 11:53:49 GMT -5
Over/Under on when Iglesias gets the Covid? I say Wednesday.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Sept 6, 2021 12:02:18 GMT -5
Ok, I know I’m not as baseball smart as Alex Cora but leading off with Motter is just dumb. Motter finding out fast that if you make a dumb mistake on the field, AC will reward you the next day with a chance to redeem yourself, rather than punish you. |
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Sept 6, 2021 12:04:47 GMT -5
Cora refuses to let Verdugo bat 1st. It’s almost annoying at this point. He prefers to bat a guy who was just cut by another team and has had no success at the MLB level. WHY? Verdugo Renfroe Schwarber JD Devers would be my top 5 though this covid bs. We’re playing the FIRST PLACE TEAM and need a W! I think today it’s because the lefty matchup The thing is Motter doesn’t hit righties or lefties much better than Verdugo hits lefties this season lol Yeah, Verdugo has the 4th worst wRC+ (44) vs. LHP of all qualifying hitters in both leagues.
Strangely enough, Christian Vasquez is 5th worst (45).
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Sept 6, 2021 12:07:17 GMT -5
Sox are 4-0-1 in their last five series.
Three big series coming up, two on the road. If they win two of three of those series, they'll be in good shape.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Sept 6, 2021 12:08:42 GMT -5
Will be interesting how Sale does on 4 days rest. With 5 off days remaining. He won’t have to do it rest of year if he pitches every 5th game. In order for Sale to be lined up to pitch on Tuesday 10/5/21, he would need to have 4 days rest for most starts with 5 days for two starts (incorporating the many off days). That also puts him in the MFY series. |
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Post by soxfansince67 on Sept 6, 2021 12:13:41 GMT -5
Iglesias now...it is dizzying sorting the wizardry managing additions, roster movements, etc in these COVID days. Wow.
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Post by cdj on Sept 6, 2021 12:14:04 GMT -5
Always walk Wander
Michael Feliz is apparently up too
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