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5/5-5/7 Red Sox @ Phillies Series Thread
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Post by vermontsox1 on May 4, 2023 8:55:24 GMT -5
5/5 Red Sox (LHP Chris Sale, 2-2, 6.75, 29.1 IP, 35K:10BB) @ Phillies (RHP Zack Wheeler, 3-1, 3.86, 32.2 IP, 41K:11BB) 7:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 5/6 Red Sox (RHP Corey Kluber, 1-4, 6.44, 29.1 IP, 27K:12BB) @ Phillies (LHP Bailey Falter, 0-5, 5.01, 32.1 IP, 22K:7BB) 7:15 pm ET, FOX/WEEI 5/7 Red Sox (RHP Tanner Houck, 3-1, 5.34, 32.0 IP, 29K:13BB) @ Phillies (RHP Taijuan Walker, 2-2, 6.91, 28.2 IP, 29K:17BB) 1:35 pm ET, NESN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2023: 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 thegoodthebadthesox on May 5, 2023 7:21:30 GMT -5
Feels like the first series we’ve had relatively good luck with opposing starters (No Nola or Strahm)
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Post by bellhorndingers21 on May 5, 2023 7:58:20 GMT -5
Custody of Noah Song Series.
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Post by scottysmalls on May 5, 2023 8:03:09 GMT -5
If the Phillies weren’t cowards Song would be activated and pitch against the Sox. /s
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Post by radiohix on May 5, 2023 8:18:50 GMT -5
Feels like the first series we’ve had relatively good luck with opposing starters (No Nola or Strahm) Zack Wheeler is a top 5 pitcher in baseball. |
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Post by cdj on May 5, 2023 8:26:45 GMT -5
Feels like the first series we’ve had relatively good luck with opposing starters (No Nola or Strahm) Zack Wheeler is a top 5 pitcher in baseball. wish we still had Franchy for that one |
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Post by pappyman99 on May 5, 2023 8:29:40 GMT -5
My comments are on Yoshi are the exact opposite now. It’s looking very good for him and us, but I have to wait until at least June to judge him or anyone, and even that’s a bit early.
He’s got an amazing eye, don’t have to wait on that.
Duran just looks different at the plate, for calm, relaxed, and not scared.
Casas….. he looks completely lost to the point I think AAA will help him. It’s like he isn’t seeing the ball at all.
Tapia, was a great low key signing for the bench. Hope he sticks with us.
When Brasier released?
The Phillies will be tough. Their lineup is coming together, and I can see Wheeler being very tough on a lineup like ours
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Post by cdj on May 5, 2023 8:46:40 GMT -5
hopefully we get a couple cracks at Kimbrel this series, he’s been ROUGH
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 5, 2023 9:16:51 GMT -5
Harper is returning from TJ, hopefully it'll take him 3 more games to get rid of the rust.
Interestingly, Yoshida is a Brice Harper fan. The BH and 34 in his Instagram name are for Bryce. (per the Athletic)
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Post by seamus on May 5, 2023 10:04:58 GMT -5
My comments are on Yoshi are the exact opposite now. It’s looking very good for him and us, but I have to wait until at least June to judge him or anyone, and even that’s a bit early. He’s got an amazing eye, don’t have to wait on that. Duran just looks different at the plate, for calm, relaxed, and not scared. Casas….. he looks completely lost to the point I think AAA will help him. It’s like he isn’t seeing the ball at all. Tapia, was a great low key signing for the bench. Hope he sticks with us. When Brasier released? The Phillies will be tough. Their lineup is coming together, and I can see Wheeler being very tough on a lineup like ours Casas just has two consecutive good games, going 4-for-10 with only 1 strikeout and several hard-hit outs. Gotta give him a chance to see if that can get him going. Aside from that, I think it's clear that he needs to get used to squaring up big league pitching - it's not command of the strike zone that's doing him in right now. The only way he's going to make the leap is if he's actually facing that which he needs to overcome. |
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Post by incandenza on May 5, 2023 10:18:08 GMT -5
Casas has a 16-game on-base streak going, and a .383 OBP/98 wRC+ over the last 11 games despite barely missing out on a homer that would've been gone under any other conditions. Can't say I agree that "it's like he isn't seeing the ball at all."
I know things haven't completely come together for him, but I'd stick with him as long as he keeps getting on base at least.
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Post by 07redsox on May 5, 2023 10:20:27 GMT -5
Going to the game tonight and taking my son to his first baseball game! Hopefully the good times continue (for the Sox and Celtics who will be right next door).
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Post by ematz1423 on May 5, 2023 10:21:26 GMT -5
My comments are on Yoshi are the exact opposite now. It’s looking very good for him and us, but I have to wait until at least June to judge him or anyone, and even that’s a bit early. He’s got an amazing eye, don’t have to wait on that. Duran just looks different at the plate, for calm, relaxed, and not scared. Casas….. he looks completely lost to the point I think AAA will help him. It’s like he isn’t seeing the ball at all. Tapia, was a great low key signing for the bench. Hope he sticks with us. When Brasier released? The Phillies will be tough. Their lineup is coming together, and I can see Wheeler being very tough on a lineup like ours Casas just has two consecutive good games, going 4-for-10 with only 1 strikeout and several hard-hit outs. Gotta give him a chance to see if that can get him going. Aside from that, I think it's clear that he needs to get used to squaring up big league pitching - it's not command of the strike zone that's doing him in right now. The only way he's going to make the leap is if he's actually facing that which he needs to overcome. He's also reached based safely in I believe I counted 16 games in a row. While his raw numbers are still ugly right now, he's putting up fine ABs making pitchers work. As you said two good games in a row now with good results. I really don't think he's "lost" at the plate right now, as you said he's got a good command of the zone just seems to me he needs to tweak his approach just a bit to start squaring balls up more consistently. I agree I'm fine giving him plenty more leash, I'd probably be fine with giving him until June to see if his results start improving. Perhaps revisit at that point if he's still scuffling. |
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on May 5, 2023 10:23:10 GMT -5
Feels like the first series we’ve had relatively good luck with opposing starters (No Nola or Strahm) Zack Wheeler is a top 5 pitcher in baseball. I think that’s too strong but even if it were objectively true I’d rather face 1 good pitcher than 3, so it doesn’t even really affect my point. |
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Post by julyanmorley on May 5, 2023 10:24:09 GMT -5
Casas needs to get hot quick because he's not surviving Duvall's return unless there's another injury
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Post by GyIantosca on May 5, 2023 10:39:25 GMT -5
Let’s get an extra cameraman just for Song.
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Post by patford on May 5, 2023 11:46:30 GMT -5
Let’s get an extra cameraman just for Song. Isn't Song still at the Complex? |
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Post by carmenfanzone on May 5, 2023 11:48:25 GMT -5
Casas needs to get hot quick because he's not surviving Duvall's return unless there's another injury If Casas goes down for Duvall who plays 1st when Turner needs a breather? I think Duval would replace either Refsnyder or Tapia. I believe Dalbec would be the candidate to replace Casas and he isn't hitting great right now either. I think you have to give Casas a fairly long lease as long as he is playing good defense and the team is winning. |
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Post by patford on May 5, 2023 11:55:53 GMT -5
Let’s get an extra cameraman just for Song. What is going on with Song? Wasn't he placed on the 15 day IL on April 1 ? He's not on the Phillies roster so where is he? If he's not on the 15 or 60 day IL doesn't he have to be on the Phillies MLB roster? |
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Post by notstarboard on May 5, 2023 11:57:51 GMT -5
Casas needs to get hot quick because he's not surviving Duvall's return unless there's another injury If Casas goes down for Duvall who plays 1st when Turner needs a breather? I think Duval would replace either Refsnyder or Tapia. I believe Dalbec would be the candidate to replace Casas and he isn't hitting great right now either. I think you have to give Casas a fairly long lease as long as he is playing good defense and the team is winning. It's been a while for him, but Duvall plays first too. 263 career innings there with decent defense over that sample. |
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Post by scottysmalls on May 5, 2023 12:00:13 GMT -5
If Casas goes down for Duvall who plays 1st when Turner needs a breather? I think Duval would replace either Refsnyder or Tapia. I believe Dalbec would be the candidate to replace Casas and he isn't hitting great right now either. I think you have to give Casas a fairly long lease as long as he is playing good defense and the team is winning. It's been a while for him, but Duvall plays first too. 263 career innings there with decent defense over that sample. Kiké and Arroyo also both have MLB innings at first. Though I would rather not put Arroyo there. |
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on May 5, 2023 12:04:56 GMT -5
Let’s get an extra cameraman just for Song. What is going on with Song? Wasn't he placed on the 15 day IL on April 1 ? He's not on the Phillies roster so where is he? If he's not on the 15 or 60 day IL doesn't he have to be on the Phillies MLB roster? Song IL-15 |
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Post by cba82 on May 5, 2023 12:13:04 GMT -5
So nice that we no longer need to bat the pitcher in these NL parks.
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Post by scottysmalls on May 5, 2023 12:16:08 GMT -5
With the Celtics also playing in Philly tonight and Sunday a great opportunity for the city of Boston to assert its superiority.
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on May 5, 2023 12:19:16 GMT -5
With the Celtics also playing in Philly tonight and Sunday a great opportunity for the city of Boston to assert its superiority. Should've been happening with Toronto the last few days, to... |
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