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Post by caseytins on Jul 24, 2020 12:02:42 GMT -5
Eovaldi pitching against Milone. Just wanted to get this thread started. Not sure if the lineups have been posted yet. The 16 game playoff gives us a chance!!
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Post by nomar on Jul 24, 2020 12:21:19 GMT -5
I’m just happy I can watch TV again.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 24, 2020 12:29:40 GMT -5
Good to be back.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 24, 2020 13:08:01 GMT -5
7/24 Red Sox (RHP Nathan Eovaldi) vs. Orioles (LHP Tommy Milone) 7:30 pm ET, NESN/WEEI
7/25 Red Sox (LHP Martin Perez) vs. Orioles (RHP Alex Cobb) 1:35 pm ET, NESN/WEEI
7/26 Red Sox (RHP Ryan Weber) vs. Orioles (LHP Wade LeBlanc) 1:35 pm ET, NESN/WEEI
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Post by incandenza on Jul 24, 2020 13:56:37 GMT -5
Torn between following the Red Sox this season and just following Mookie on the Dodgers. I suppose Devers' facial expressions will probably keep me in the fold.
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Post by fenwaydouble on Jul 24, 2020 14:24:04 GMT -5
Torn between following the Red Sox this season and just following Mookie on the Dodgers. I suppose Devers' facial expressions will probably keep me in the fold. The lesson of the Mookie saga for me is that we should treasure the time we have with great players. Who knows how long Xander, Raf, and AB will be here? I couldn't throw away a season of them to watch somebody else's guy.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jul 24, 2020 14:38:08 GMT -5
Been waiting a long time for this thread. I need a sports distraction more than I can ever remember. I honestly don’t care if the 2020 Sox stink (I prefer that they’re super). I’m glad to be watching baseball.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jul 24, 2020 14:58:03 GMT -5
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 24, 2020 15:00:42 GMT -5
Benintendi LF, Martinez DH, Devers 3B, Bogaerts SS, Pillar RF, Vázquez C, Chavis 1B, Bradley Jr. CF, Peraza 2B. Eovaldi P
LFG
Also, always gotta reply to that song with this one. (Also I'll never forgive Terry Cashman for the abomination of a song he wrote for opening day 2005 to play while they raised the pennant...)
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Post by Coreno on Jul 24, 2020 15:13:33 GMT -5
I know they've been hitting JDM 2nd, even though I think he and X should be flipped, but Pillar 5th?
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2020 15:42:54 GMT -5
I know they've been hitting JDM 2nd, even though I think he and X should be flipped, but Pillar 5th? I agree with X and JDM needing to be flipped. My beef is with Verdugo being the guy who gets platooned with Pillar. I mean, did the Red Sox really trade Mookie Betts for a platoon OF? We've seen how futile JBJ is against lefties, why can't Pillar platoon with JBJ instead? I would hope sooner or later Verdugo is an everyday player.
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Post by cdj on Jul 24, 2020 17:10:04 GMT -5
we’ve made it
Baseball. Strange baseball, but still baseball
Blessed
I’ll continue to not look at the pitching staff so I can maintain this feeling of gratitude
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Post by cdj on Jul 24, 2020 17:11:05 GMT -5
I know they've been hitting JDM 2nd, even though I think he and X should be flipped, but Pillar 5th? I agree with X and JDM needing to be flipped. My beef is with Verdugo being the guy who gets platooned with Pillar. I mean, did the Red Sox really trade Mookie Betts for a platoon OF? We've seen how futile JBJ is against lefties, why can't Pillar platoon with JBJ instead? I would hope sooner or later Verdugo is an everyday player. I think it’s just a respect thing to JBJ to give him the start on opening day If it continues to happen I will not be pleased since Verdugo hit lefties just fine
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Post by caseytins on Jul 24, 2020 17:17:11 GMT -5
I agree with X and JDM needing to be flipped. My beef is with Verdugo being the guy who gets platooned with Pillar. I mean, did the Red Sox really trade Mookie Betts for a platoon OF? We've seen how futile JBJ is against lefties, why can't Pillar platoon with JBJ instead? I would hope sooner or later Verdugo is an everyday player. I think it’s just a respect thing to JBJ to give him the start on opening day If it continues to happen I will not be pleased since Verdugo hit lefties just fine I like the lineup a lot. My only concern is with Chavis at 1B. I would prefer Moreland, despite the L/L matchup.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2020 17:57:14 GMT -5
I agree with X and JDM needing to be flipped. My beef is with Verdugo being the guy who gets platooned with Pillar. I mean, did the Red Sox really trade Mookie Betts for a platoon OF? We've seen how futile JBJ is against lefties, why can't Pillar platoon with JBJ instead? I would hope sooner or later Verdugo is an everyday player. I think it’s just a respect thing to JBJ to give him the start on opening day If it continues to happen I will not be pleased since Verdugo hit lefties just fine Hope you're right. (I think you are).
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 24, 2020 18:26:15 GMT -5
The Red Sox complete me.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 24, 2020 18:29:02 GMT -5
Evoldi the opening day starter. What a difference a year and 3 months can make. Let's go Nate !!!
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Post by cheers on Jul 24, 2020 18:31:51 GMT -5
Ahhh gameday thread, how I've missed thee. Thanks to all that put this together for us. I am grateful for the distraction. Play ball.
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Post by caseytins on Jul 24, 2020 18:34:21 GMT -5
Pillar!!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 24, 2020 18:34:45 GMT -5
Nice Pillar !! Mookie who ?
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Post by caseytins on Jul 24, 2020 18:37:39 GMT -5
Keep staying away from Iglesias
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Post by caseytins on Jul 24, 2020 18:39:56 GMT -5
Keep staying away from Iglesias Well done
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jul 24, 2020 18:40:34 GMT -5
Can I call him “Cy” Eovaldi?
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Post by Guidas on Jul 24, 2020 18:40:38 GMT -5
Great start!
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Post by nomar on Jul 24, 2020 18:40:52 GMT -5
I hate to jinx him but he’s got a perfect game going
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