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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 1, 2021 20:27:07 GMT -5
Richards' process hasn't looked very good the last few starts. He's all over the place and it's probably gonna catch up with him tonight.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 1, 2021 20:27:15 GMT -5
been great to see Richards and Pivetta get some innings...even pitch well. But they both still walk too many guys. Maybe with today's game of 3 true outcomes, walking guys won't be as penal, but i am not holding my breath on that.
However, i don't trust guys to be good in the long run who are walking 4.5/9.
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 1, 2021 20:29:06 GMT -5
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 1, 2021 20:34:15 GMT -5
this had the makings of a series that could go bad. Let's hope we can find some of that comeback mojo and try and get out Houston with a win. 2 wins would feel like 3 for me.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 1, 2021 20:36:11 GMT -5
could the Devers fastball issue just be a byproduct of him looking for offspeed. I cant imagine it is a bat speed kind of thing. He may have to adjust to looking for heat
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Post by unitspin on Jun 1, 2021 20:36:14 GMT -5
Huh. This guy is kinda nasty. How is that delivery legal? Just thinking the same thing. Lol
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Post by manfred on Jun 1, 2021 20:37:42 GMT -5
How is that delivery legal? Just thinking the same thing. Lol I don’t see a problem. With no one on, you have a lot of leeway.
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Post by cdj on Jun 1, 2021 20:38:45 GMT -5
Obsessed with this guys delivery, I dig it
It’s like he’s an animal trying to court a partner. Smooth Jazz Garcia
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Post by incandenza on Jun 1, 2021 20:45:22 GMT -5
And you don't see a different lesson you might glean from your overeagerness to run Richards out of town that you might apply to a starter with a proven track record whose xERA/FIP/xFIP are all two runs lower than his ERA? some of those peripherals have to based on his good start to the season. Honestly, he has really regressed from the start of the season. That is where the anxiety comes from. He has proven to be an above average ML pitcher, so we gotta hope he gets back there. In his last 4 starts:
0-4, 8.69 ERA 3.78 FIP 3.37 xFIP 11.44 K/9 3.20 BB/9
It's just bananapants insane that half this board wants to take one of the team's most reliable starters out of the rotation, or like send him to AAA, because he's had ridiculously bad luck in a 4-game stretch.
I'm not just reading off the fangraphs page either - I've seen most of these games, and he's looked basically fine to me: lots of Ks, lots of weak contact, and two of the dinkiest home runs I've seen in my life.
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Post by Guidas on Jun 1, 2021 20:45:57 GMT -5
They’re going to squander this, aren’t they?
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Post by cdj on Jun 1, 2021 20:48:35 GMT -5
Need contact Marwin.
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Post by cdj on Jun 1, 2021 20:49:57 GMT -5
Thanks for that Marwin
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Post by soxfaninnj on Jun 1, 2021 20:50:58 GMT -5
I’ll take it
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 1, 2021 20:52:14 GMT -5
some of those peripherals have to based on his good start to the season. Honestly, he has really regressed from the start of the season. That is where the anxiety comes from. He has proven to be an above average ML pitcher, so we gotta hope he gets back there. In his last 4 starts:
0-4, 8.69 ERA 3.78 FIP 3.37 xFIP 11.44 K/9 3.20 BB/9
It's just bananapants insane that half this board wants to take one of the team's most reliable starters out of the rotation, or like send him to AAA, because he's had ridiculously bad luck in a 4-game stretch.
I'm not just reading off the fangraphs page either - I've seen most of these games, and he's looked basically fine to me: lots of Ks, lots of weak contact, and two of the dinkiest home runs I've seen in my life.
yeah...i didn't say sent him to AAA...i said that was an option other than phantom DL....just to be clear. He isn't pitching well...you can throw in all the saber peripherals that says he has been unlucky, but he and Cora both admit he isn't pitching well.
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Post by cdj on Jun 1, 2021 20:52:24 GMT -5
This guy is Steve Trachsel reincarnated when runners get on, I walked away for like 5+ min and one batter had hit
Human rain delay
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 1, 2021 20:54:04 GMT -5
They need to get the squander sox thing in the rear view mirror. Yikes.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 1, 2021 20:59:28 GMT -5
Wow - Benny with a grand salami tonight. nearly at .300.
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Post by incandenza on Jun 1, 2021 21:10:09 GMT -5
In his last 4 starts:
0-4, 8.69 ERA 3.78 FIP 3.37 xFIP 11.44 K/9 3.20 BB/9
It's just bananapants insane that half this board wants to take one of the team's most reliable starters out of the rotation, or like send him to AAA, because he's had ridiculously bad luck in a 4-game stretch.
I'm not just reading off the fangraphs page either - I've seen most of these games, and he's looked basically fine to me: lots of Ks, lots of weak contact, and two of the dinkiest home runs I've seen in my life.
yeah...i didn't say sent him to AAA...i said that was an option other than phantom DL....just to be clear. He isn't pitching well...you can throw in all the saber peripherals that says he has been unlucky, but he and Cora both admit he isn't pitching well. No, I didn't mean you - but it's been suggested. Anyway, the phantom DL scheme is just as crazy. Like, what problem do you want him to fix in side sessions or whenever when he has peripherals like this?
I'm not saying he's been an ace. He's just pitched like a 3.50-4.00 ERA guy, which is what he's been for years now. That's what the peripherals say, that's what my eyeballs say... And my eyeballs are definitely not the best-trained around here, so if someone wants to go a little deeper than "he's stunk" I'd welcome it! Maybe there's something more going on! But so far no one's even tried to analyze whatever the problem is supposed to be. They just say he's stunk.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 1, 2021 21:10:55 GMT -5
Well, we are getting to see where the offense comes from when JD, Xander and Raffi go cold. (or where it doesn't come from)
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 1, 2021 21:10:55 GMT -5
Another at bat of nothing but fastballs to Devers. He's swinging through 91mph in the heart of the zone like he's Chavis or Dalbec.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jun 1, 2021 21:11:15 GMT -5
I have to admit I'm a little worried about this Devers fastball thing.
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Post by congusgambler33 on Jun 1, 2021 21:12:08 GMT -5
It seems to me that if you don't swing at so may pitches out of the zone you would get more of the barrel on the ball. but thats just me.
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 1, 2021 21:13:26 GMT -5
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Post by manfred on Jun 1, 2021 21:23:07 GMT -5
Holy cow. I get Richards has been productive of late, but I cannot wait for him to be in the rearview mirror. I would just as soon watch Perez. I know he's giving you an ulcer, but the Cardiac Kid goes 6 strong innings. Just 2 runs. It is brutal viewing.
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Post by soxfaninnj on Jun 1, 2021 21:32:39 GMT -5
this would a great time for a blast Marwin
Add: or roll one over to second thats cool too
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