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Post by vermontsox1 on May 8, 2023 7:26:31 GMT -5
5/9 Red Sox (RHP Nick Pivetta, 2-2, 4.99, 30.2 IP, 34K:12BB) @ Braves (RHP Charlie Morton, 3-3, 3.38, 34.2 IP, 32K:15BB) 7:20 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 5/10 Red Sox (RHP Brayan Bello, 1-1, 5.71, 17.1 IP, 19K:6BB) @ Braves (TBD) 7:20 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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radiohix
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Post by radiohix on May 8, 2023 10:00:21 GMT -5
Just give me a split here and I’ll be a happy camper.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on May 8, 2023 13:57:30 GMT -5
TBD is always a tough match-up.
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Post by seamus on May 8, 2023 15:40:57 GMT -5
I just hope they got Bello a nice manicure on the off day.
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Post by Guidas on May 8, 2023 16:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by rhswanzey on May 8, 2023 16:13:12 GMT -5
I agree, a split is just fine, but they can certainly afford to be aggressive with pen usage and quick hooks, with the off day Thursday followed by only six games, one started by a pitcher not currently on the roster.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 8, 2023 16:22:24 GMT -5
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Post by gregblossersbelly on May 8, 2023 16:57:07 GMT -5
TBD is always a tough match-up. Ya just don’t know whether he’s got his good stuff or not. |
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Post by ericmvan on May 8, 2023 19:43:40 GMT -5
Casas now with a .561 xwOBA (and .393 wOBA) in his last 4 games / 16 PA.
That ranks 6th out of 282 guys with 10+ PA in those 4 days. (Point of that is to establish how much variance there is in a sample this small.)
Solid chance he's turned a corner.
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Post by chrisfromnc on May 9, 2023 5:29:50 GMT -5
Just got tickets to Wednesday’s game. I’m excited to see Bello.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 9, 2023 6:29:50 GMT -5
Just got tickets to Wednesday’s game. I’m excited to see Bello. Do tell. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 9, 2023 6:45:24 GMT -5
A thought just occurred to me. We have no switch hitters in Boston or close to Boston. I don't recall any other time that was the case.
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on May 9, 2023 7:56:35 GMT -5
A thought just occurred to me. We have no switch hitters in Boston or close to Boston. I don't recall any other time that was the case. Mondesi |
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Post by lonborgski on May 9, 2023 8:15:17 GMT -5
A thought just occurred to me. We have no switch hitters in Boston or close to Boston. I don't recall any other time that was the case. Mondesi That's where my mind went when I read phils' post; was about to confirm that my thought was correct, but I trust freddy! |
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on May 9, 2023 9:41:48 GMT -5
That's where my mind went when I read phils' post; was about to confirm that my thought was correct, but I trust freddy! I guess in theory, Tyler McDonough would be the other candidate if he ends up being a homegrown version of Brock Holt |
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Post by tjb21 on May 9, 2023 11:13:41 GMT -5
That's where my mind went when I read phils' post; was about to confirm that my thought was correct, but I trust freddy! I guess in theory, Tyler McDonough would be the other candidate if he ends up being a homegrown version of Brock Holt TMD was high on my list of intriguing minor leagers coming into last season. Hopefully he continues developing. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 9, 2023 13:04:20 GMT -5
The dark horse guy for me is Scott. Improved efence caught my eye.
Yeah, forgot about Mondesi.
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Post by yuchangclan on May 9, 2023 14:42:38 GMT -5
Whenever the Red Sox play in ATL, I always think of this moment:
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Post by yuchangclan on May 9, 2023 14:45:57 GMT -5
The dark horse guy for me is Scott. Improved efence caught my eye. Yeah, forgot about Mondesi. In your defense, it’s easy to forget about a guy who’s never played a game for the organization(and doesn’t seem as if he WILL play any time soon). |
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Post by incandenza on May 9, 2023 14:48:05 GMT -5
Whenever the Red Sox play in ATL, I always think of this moment: I think of Kiké's reaction when Arroyo hit a grand slam there in 2021, which was hilarious but I haven't ever been able to find a clip of it. |
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Post by cdj on May 9, 2023 15:10:17 GMT -5
Verdugo 9
Yoshida 7
Turner DH
Devers 5
Duran 8
Hernandez 6
Casas 3
Valdez 4
McGuire 2
Smells like runs
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Post by dirtywaterinla on May 9, 2023 15:13:21 GMT -5
The dark horse guy for me is Scott. Improved efence caught my eye. Yeah, forgot about Mondesi. In your defense, it’s easy to forget about a guy who’s never played a game for the organization(and doesn’t seem as if he WILL play any time soon). The lack of substantial updates surrounding Mondesi has been immensely frustrating. Latest report was that he was seeing doctors in Boston last week about being cleared for games, but there hasn't been any results revealed to what they said. Doesn't bode well for seeing Mondesi anytime soon. At this point, I think there's a better chance Chang comes back before him... |
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Post by julyanmorley on May 9, 2023 15:16:33 GMT -5
Mondesi is pretty much the most fragile player in baseball. The Royals were talking about just giving him a part time schedule forever no matter what. Can't be too surprised by this
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 9, 2023 15:16:47 GMT -5
In your defense, it’s easy to forget about a guy who’s never played a game for the organization(and doesn’t seem as if he WILL play any time soon). The lack of substantial updates surrounding Mondesi has been immensely frustrating. Latest report was that he was seeing doctors in Boston last week about being cleared for games, but there hasn't been any results revealed to what they said. Doesn't bode well for seeing Mondesi anytime soon. At this point, I think there's a better chance Chang comes back before him... I think his 60 day expires sometimes around May 30th. Others would have a more definitive date. I view no news as good news. your milage may vary. |
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Post by dirtywaterinla on May 9, 2023 15:18:45 GMT -5
The lack of substantial updates surrounding Mondesi has been immensely frustrating. Latest report was that he was seeing doctors in Boston last week about being cleared for games, but there hasn't been any results revealed to what they said. Doesn't bode well for seeing Mondesi anytime soon. At this point, I think there's a better chance Chang comes back before him... I think his 60 day expires sometimes around May 30th. Others would have a more definitive date. I view no news as good news. your milage may vary. Eh, I feel like if he was healthy, we'd at least be hearing reports that he was gearing up for a rehab assignment seeing his 60 day stint is done at the end of this month as you said. |
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