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Post by redsox04071318champs on Mar 31, 2019 10:25:23 GMT -5
I have to admit - when Bogaerts was at the plate with runners on 1st and 3rd and 2 outs in the 9th, I was thinking maybe then would be a good time to lay a bunt down the 3rd base line. That 3b was totally frazzled by then - 3 consecutive errors?! The last thing that guy probably wanted was another ball coming his way, especially a do or die play.
Obviously the starting pitching has been atrocious. Guess that's the remnants of deep October and mostly limited spring training, plus E-Rod was nibbling as he is prone to do.
Their offense really hasn't clicked either yet, but it's early. Obviously starting 1-3 isn't exactly a death knell, but it would behoove them to not start digging any holes for themselves. Seattle is not a very good team, and if they can come out 2-2 they should probably be thankful given how poorly they've played in the very, very early going.
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Mar 31, 2019 11:06:47 GMT -5
I love that this just gets repeated as fact.
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Post by Don Caballero on Mar 31, 2019 12:19:15 GMT -5
I hate rumor stuff like this. It's entirely pulled out of the author's ass, there's not a hint of evidence about anything and it's frankly disrespectful towards Xander and the Indians/Astros.
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 14:24:15 GMT -5
Really need Rick to go 6 or more innings today. *stating the obvious*
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:05:59 GMT -5
Another soft tosser. Ugh. We cant hit these kind of pitchers
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Post by soxfansince67 on Mar 31, 2019 15:15:24 GMT -5
Another soft tosser. Ugh. We cant hit these kind of pitchers I can remember back to Tommy John...junk ball pitchers always seem to screw up our hitters.
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:17:14 GMT -5
Another soft tosser. Ugh. We cant hit these kind of pitchers I can remember back to Tommy John...junk ball pitchers always seem to screw up our hitters. Almost like facing a knuckleballer.... everyone is used to velocity now every night... you see a guy that throws junk and it messes you up. Off to a good start... hope we hit this guy
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:19:32 GMT -5
That Seattle defense.....
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Post by soxfansince67 on Mar 31, 2019 15:21:44 GMT -5
Situational hitting, Mitch.....awful.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Mar 31, 2019 15:23:31 GMT -5
Seems like Mitch or Nunez are winding up with big key ABs lots so far this season
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:25:14 GMT -5
Nunez with the 2 rbi. nice
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Post by soxfansince67 on Mar 31, 2019 15:25:15 GMT -5
Ah...reverse jinx works for 1st time this season
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:27:19 GMT -5
Ah...reverse jinx works for 1st time this season Yep. Defense helped of course. last 2 RBI both unearned
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 15:33:16 GMT -5
Why is Benintendi not playing? Did he get hurt?
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Post by kevfc89 on Mar 31, 2019 15:40:00 GMT -5
Why is Benintendi not playing? Did he get hurt? could just be he's bad against lefties so it was a good time to give him a day
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:43:14 GMT -5
Why is Benintendi not playing? Did he get hurt? AC said he was going to get a day off on the trip anyway... so why not make it today since he got banged up last night and facing a tough lefty for him. He is available to PH and will play tomorrow
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:47:06 GMT -5
Here we go again Are they stealing signs? That good of hitters? Lack of ramp up for our pitchers?
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 31, 2019 15:49:33 GMT -5
Why is Benintendi not playing? Did he get hurt? He did hit a foul ball off his knee last night.
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Post by kjkramer on Mar 31, 2019 15:57:18 GMT -5
Rick is pitching pretty well They just seem to be on everything from all our pitchers crazy
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Post by soxfansince67 on Mar 31, 2019 15:58:47 GMT -5
Too many pitches again. Should not have lost that big dude. Limiting pitches in ST proving an issue so far.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Mar 31, 2019 15:59:32 GMT -5
is there a reason why Price was scheduled for the 5th game of the year ? Not that it matters, I just didn't hear anything. I mean, we can say our starters are pitching terribly, but Seattle is doing something right.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Mar 31, 2019 16:09:07 GMT -5
is there a reason why Price was scheduled for the 5th game of the year ? Not that it matters, I just didn't hear anything. I mean, we can say our starters are pitching terribly, but Seattle is doing something right. Yes health issues set him back
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 31, 2019 16:09:59 GMT -5
is there a reason why Price was scheduled for the 5th game of the year ? Not that it matters, I just didn't hear anything. I mean, we can say our starters are pitching terribly, but Seattle is doing something right. Yes health issues set him back I think I remember hearing he was sick.
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Post by bosox on Mar 31, 2019 16:10:26 GMT -5
Just popping up those soft pitches.
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Post by kevfc89 on Mar 31, 2019 16:13:19 GMT -5
JD, wow
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