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Post by chrisfromnc on Oct 28, 2018 21:38:23 GMT -5
Bradley in defensively for Benintendi now? Or in for JDM?
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Post by ianrs on Oct 28, 2018 21:38:32 GMT -5
This game feels like a dream come true. Truly a magical team.
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Post by bosox on Oct 28, 2018 21:39:41 GMT -5
If Pearce could hit right-handers, he'd be awesome.
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Post by telson13 on Oct 28, 2018 21:39:58 GMT -5
Turning back the clock to old fashioned baseball: Buster Olney Verified account @buster_ESPN ELIAS: David Price started Game 2 on Wednesday and pitched in relief in Game 3 on Friday He will be the first pitcher to start Ws games no more than four days apart while also pitching in relief between those starts since Jack Billingham did so for the Reds against OAK in 1972. Seriously, he’s gonna win MVP tonight. This has just been an amazing year, and I’ve gotta believe the most likely goat turns out to be the real-world hero. That’s how these guys are rolling in 2018. Sure looks like it’s gonna be Price or (maybe?) Pearce. God, I love this team. What a great bunch of players, a fantastically bold and innovative...and engaging...manager, and excellent coaching staff. Idk what the locker room is like, OT how much they hang out outside of work, but they sure seem like family. Just an amazingly likable, incredibly high-performing group. If they can finagle some extensions and navigate the upcoming salary crunch with a few astute moves and some luck with the farm (The Evolution has 16 K in 8 ip in the AFL, for example), this could be a legit dynasty. I’ve gotta hope, and I believe, that the players themselves who are looking at their next contracts, will realize that money doesn’t buy happiness, and real fulfillment comes from being a part of something greater than oneself. I know if I were playing on that team, I’d take less $ to ride the championship train to the end of the line. This team looks more and more like the ‘96-‘00 Yankees every day. I can genuinely see them winning 3-4 titles together if the core of Betts-Bogey-Beni-JBJ-JDM-Price-Sale-Rodriguez stays basically intact. I have a really good feeling about Devers making adjustments and guys like Chavis, Darwinzon, Mata, Feltman, Lakins, Houck, maybe even Groome and Dalbec, working in some significant contributions over the next 2-5 years. They have some tough choices coming up, but boy, does the culture of that team look transcendent.
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Post by manfred on Oct 28, 2018 21:40:06 GMT -5
Cock-a-doodle-dooooo!!!
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Post by jchang on Oct 28, 2018 21:40:11 GMT -5
Brady gave butler the car, but kept the trophy
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Post by wcp3 on Oct 28, 2018 21:41:18 GMT -5
I’m beginning to think Pearce was a good acquisition.
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Post by mobaz on Oct 28, 2018 21:41:26 GMT -5
MVP*ce. Covers both.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 28, 2018 21:41:30 GMT -5
Sometimes, I remember Hanley was on the team this year....😁
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Post by Canseco on Oct 28, 2018 21:41:53 GMT -5
Give me Bradley for Martinez, please. One pitch at a time, boys. Let’s go.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 28, 2018 21:42:24 GMT -5
Pearce or Price for MVP?
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Post by caseytins on Oct 28, 2018 21:42:34 GMT -5
Brady gave butler the car, but kept the trophy I was under the impression that Malcolm Butler cheated on Belichik's daughter-in-law, not Giselle. I could be wrong..
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Post by tizzle on Oct 28, 2018 21:42:36 GMT -5
Calling it boys, co-MVP Pearce and Price. How do you pick just one? They've both been so huge for us. I'd vote Co-MVPs, but if I had t pick one, I say Price. two of the 4 Wins were his performances of 2 runs or less. Throw in a scoreless (short) relief appearance. Have to give him the slight nod. And love the sentimental angle to it as well.
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Post by cutz on Oct 28, 2018 21:43:07 GMT -5
Give me Bradley for Martinez, please. One pitch at a time, boys. Let’s go. ^^^This right here>One pitch at a time^^^
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Oct 28, 2018 21:43:25 GMT -5
Brother, glad to see you posting right now !!!! I came back for the last 3 innings here. Time to celebrate the Sox on a historic run here.
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Post by theburn on Oct 28, 2018 21:43:46 GMT -5
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Post by telson13 on Oct 28, 2018 21:44:09 GMT -5
"Boston Sports Info @bostonsportsinf 2h2 hours ago Joe Kelly has the 10th best career post season ERA for a relief pitcher in MLB history (min 20 IP - 80 qualify) 24.1 IP - 1.11 ERA - 0.90 WHIP 4 BB - 19 K 4 BB??? Had to fend off anti-Joe Kelly people all year like mosquitoes in the Amazon Where did you all go?" Boy, I was ready to let him go via FA in August, but idk. For a reasonable deal, he might really be worth it. He’s had stretches of dominance (the first two+ months of this year), and his personality certainly works in the Bean. There have been some good signs in his peripherals, and...how many times have we said this?...the stuff is there. Maybe he’s found his niche?
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Post by tizzle on Oct 28, 2018 21:44:37 GMT -5
Why is Bradley not in the game?
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Post by kevfc89 on Oct 28, 2018 21:44:46 GMT -5
why isnt Bradley in for JD?
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Post by cutz on Oct 28, 2018 21:45:45 GMT -5
DAMN IT..............NO WALKS.............You're up 4 runs
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Post by libertine on Oct 28, 2018 21:46:35 GMT -5
Price is done. What a start. Kelly coming in...
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Post by wildsox on Oct 28, 2018 21:46:46 GMT -5
No WALKS!
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Post by greatscottcooper on Oct 28, 2018 21:46:49 GMT -5
If someone told me Kelly would be coming into the game at this point a month ago I’d call them a crackhead.
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Post by kingofthetrill on Oct 28, 2018 21:47:00 GMT -5
I'm not sure what part of that graphic surprised me more. That Mariano Rivera had 141 IP in the playoffs or that Chad Bradford played on the Sox.
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Post by bosox on Oct 28, 2018 21:47:07 GMT -5
Awesome start for Price!
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