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Post by redsox04071318champs on Aug 1, 2019 18:13:46 GMT -5
Yes, the pen Kelly and Kimbrel gap was not adequately dealt with, but of course, hindsight is easy. And DD did come with a reputation for depleting farm systems and weak pens. But this season can't be pinned any one thing. It is just an unfortunate mix of many. I miss Dan Duquette. And Kerrigan. So you're the one
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Post by kjkramer on Aug 1, 2019 18:20:29 GMT -5
I think the tone set in Spring Training is a very serious issue. They were basically shut down in ST and then expected to just flip a switch on opening day. It does not work that way in sports. How many times have you seen a superior team destroying another team at halftime in the NFL or NBA and shut it down mentally at half time thinking "we have this"..... and then the inferior team comes out and makes a run against them and getting back in the game and often winning it? It happens a lot. I fully expect it to be honest. Once you "gear down mentally " it is often hard to mentally ramp back up. You lose the edge..... Rocky had to go back to his roots to get that edge back... to get the Eye of The Tiger Back. This team has to have an event.... something... to try to get it back. S ports is WAY MORE mental than most people can imagine. This team never got that edge to them that you get in Spring Training. I do not think they can. A team shake up and new blood might do it but how now? I also believe the pitching problems are a result of Spring Training and not being ramped up as they are used to and getting that edge. You need a common trigger to flip that switch and ignite the inner fire and get in fight or flight mode..... it is my preworkout shake for me every workout day... I flip a switch mentally that I could never describe. I have to believe that players flip their switch in ST through whatever works for them... many did not have that. I would love to know if Devers, X, Edrod, and Vazquez did anything different than the team. What do they have in common? I bet there is something there because only those 4 really came to play and they are the reason I watch the games every day... every inning still. The rest of them depress me. Let the hungry kids play..... Devers, X, Marco, Chavis, Edrod, Holt, Travis, Vazquez, Darwin, etc. Bring up a few guys... ready or not... as a statement (Dalback, Feltman, Houck, Chatman, etc). Light a fire. Have Big Papi limp in from the hospital and RIP them a new one in the clubhouse... something... that fire is not lit... effort is there... talent is still the best in MLB.... the fire is not there and that is significant.... as a result of ST to me I agree with this in particular, and have been railing against their spring training prep since...well, spring training. The Dodgers played as long and their pitchers threw virtually as many pitches. The Astros played only five fewer games and they dove into spring just like everyone else. Athletes, and pitchers in particular, are creatures of habit. To create routines, habits and an atmosphere that was half-assed from the outset creates patterns. Sure, these guys are professionals, but there's a lot of truth to "you practice as you play." These guys did, and for at least their first five weeks of the season, they played as they practiced. I don't see this as a hangover or a coincidence. I see it as a failure of management and leadership by the front office and the coaching staff. Look at Atlanta vs NE superbowl.... Atlanta shut down and were celebrating in their heads and then saw NE coming and wanted to turn it back on and gave max effort but it doesnt work that way.... boom
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Post by station13 on Aug 1, 2019 18:25:25 GMT -5
Groundhog day - Choi lead-off double. Guy need brush back.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 1, 2019 18:27:08 GMT -5
BOOM!
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Post by station13 on Aug 1, 2019 18:27:25 GMT -5
Ding Dong, X mark the spot.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 1, 2019 18:28:12 GMT -5
Love it when Xander pulls those bombs!
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Post by station13 on Aug 1, 2019 18:32:29 GMT -5
betts with 100 runs score now. Nobody else in baseball is at 90.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 1, 2019 18:34:11 GMT -5
betts with 100 runs score now. Nobody else in baseball is at 90. A true testament to how good the offense is.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 1, 2019 18:44:43 GMT -5
Let's give it right back....argggh
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 1, 2019 18:50:31 GMT -5
Keystone Sox night?
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 18:52:40 GMT -5
Well. This isn't good. There will be many critical posts if this keeps up.
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Post by atzar on Aug 1, 2019 18:53:44 GMT -5
Good play by AB and Chavis, but the fact that Choi didn't score is indefensible.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 1, 2019 18:55:29 GMT -5
52 pitches in 2 innings by our major acquisition. Good grief.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 18:57:05 GMT -5
I don't think folks are giving the proper weight to the Farrell Fired Factor in calculating why last years team is outperforming this years.
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Post by atzar on Aug 1, 2019 18:58:45 GMT -5
52 pitches in 2 innings by our major acquisition. Good grief. Eh, he wasn't a major acquisition. He was our only acquisition, but that doesn't make him major. We gave up very little for him and expect very little from him - all we really need is for him to be a better 5th starter than TBD was over the first half of the season. That said, we do need him to be better than this.
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Post by manfred on Aug 1, 2019 19:02:33 GMT -5
Home late. Came to see supportive words for hardworking home squad in their moment of need.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 1, 2019 19:12:10 GMT -5
Really wish this team sold. Worst case scenario happened. They got hot at the wrong time.
Kudos to Dave for at least not buying into this turd of a team.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 19:13:08 GMT -5
Xander.....your awesome !!!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 19:17:15 GMT -5
Really wish this team sold. Worst case scenario happened. They got hot at the wrong time. Kudos to Dave for at least not buying into this turd of a team. Come on brother, that is a little harsh. Boys are trying, just not going their way. Can happen in baseball, just like life. Wouldn't have it any other way....I am a Red Sox fan, just like you !!!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 19:20:16 GMT -5
when you look at Andrew Cashner's career stats, you can come away decidedly unimpressed.
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Post by Smittyw on Aug 1, 2019 19:25:49 GMT -5
Benny Hustle
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 19:27:17 GMT -5
Here we go !! The season hangs on winning this inning.
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 1, 2019 19:27:53 GMT -5
Biggest surprise of the season: Sam Travis may actually be a major league player.
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Post by orion09 on Aug 1, 2019 19:28:49 GMT -5
No idea how long it will last, but I'm very happy to see Travis playing well.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 1, 2019 19:32:33 GMT -5
Buzzard you know what. Damn !!!
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