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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jun 26, 2021 1:08:17 GMT -5
It's interesting that Clint Frazier is actually having a worse year than Dalbec and the reverse psychology of wanting to see him come up in critical situations.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 26, 2021 5:39:24 GMT -5
Always happy to see German throw a clunker.
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Post by patford on Jun 26, 2021 8:00:25 GMT -5
Barnes is returning to Earth and it may be time to move him out of the closer role. Barnes has always been Barnes and there is no reason to think he will ever be anything else. He's good but has never thrived in high pressure situations and isn't what would be called a horse. He's a pitcher whose usage must be carefully managed because his efficiency drops off when he's not got sufficient rest.
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Post by Guidas on Jun 26, 2021 8:13:13 GMT -5
His spin rates were better last night, and tonight looks closer to last night than the previous two games, but he's definitely been a different pitcher the past two weeks. Numbers tailed down a bit over the rest of the inning, he landed in between last night and the previous two games. Here are his last 10 games, including tonight. May 29th, June 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, 24th, 25th: Fastball
2361 2390 2457 2327 2409 2383 2142 2232 2390 2305 Curve
2225 2231 2261 2279 2258 2276 2051 2084 2171 2112 Thanks! I find this stuff fascinating. I also already thought of a way where the Sox pitchers can cheat and not get caught, which means they probably have too.
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Jun 26, 2021 8:31:10 GMT -5
Surprised no one mentioned the outstanding play of Devers at third base. Given the complaints about his defense he really countered that in this game. Plus, in 5 years teams will be k’ing 20 batters per 9. Won’t need more than 3-4 gloves😀
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Jun 26, 2021 12:21:58 GMT -5
Barnes is returning to Earth and it may be time to move him out of the closer role. Barnes has always been Barnes and there is no reason to think he will ever be anything else. He's good but has never thrived in high pressure situations and isn't what would be called a horse. He's a pitcher whose usage must be carefully managed because his efficiency drops off when he's not got sufficient rest. If Barnes ain't an MLB closer, every team must have a $14 million Mariano clone. Barnes is 16 for 19 Sox won 2 of 3 games with his blown saves. A blown save does not equal a loss
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Post by coachmac on Jun 26, 2021 12:39:11 GMT -5
Barnes is returning to Earth and it may be time to move him out of the closer role. Barnes has always been Barnes and there is no reason to think he will ever be anything else. He's good but has never thrived in high pressure situations and isn't what would be called a horse. He's a pitcher whose usage must be carefully managed because his efficiency drops off when he's not got sufficient rest. If Barnes ain't an MLB closer, every team must have a $14 million Mariano clone. Barnes is 16 for 19 Sox won 2 of 3 games with his blown saves. A blown save does not equal a loss
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Post by Oregon Norm on Jun 26, 2021 13:46:55 GMT -5
Renfroe is returning to career batting norms so far this season. That and the rocket launcher make him a very nice addition. 2020 was such an anomaly, what with all of 60 games and the protocols, that it's not surprising he had difficulty getting it in gear. Looks as if he's back in a groove.
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Post by greenmonster on Jun 26, 2021 14:34:32 GMT -5
Barnes is returning to Earth and it may be time to move him out of the closer role. Barnes has always been Barnes and there is no reason to think he will ever be anything else. He's good but has never thrived in high pressure situations and isn't what would be called a horse. He's a pitcher whose usage must be carefully managed because his efficiency drops off when he's not got sufficient rest. If Barnes ain't an MLB closer, every team must have a $14 million Mariano clone. Barnes is 16 for 19 Sox won 2 of 3 games with his blown saves. A blown save does not equal a loss A more meaningful way to look at it might be how has Barnes fared prior to and after the sticky stuff rule enforcement. For me he looks like a completely different pitcher. That is just my observations and I don't know if it is supported by the data. But it is the main reason I am nervous about Barnes going forward. In fairness, he was so good early in the season that he had to come back to earth at sometime so perhaps that is all it is.
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Post by Guidas on Jun 26, 2021 14:45:09 GMT -5
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Post by voiceofreason on Jun 26, 2021 15:00:56 GMT -5
Renfroe is returning to career batting norms so far this season. That and the rocket launcher make him a very nice addition. 2020 was such an anomaly, what with all of 60 games and the protocols, that it's not surprising he had difficulty getting it in gear. Looks as if he's back in a groove. Renfroe #1 in MLB with 11 assists, next closest 8. The runners will figure it out, don't challenge the cannon!
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Post by cdj on Jun 26, 2021 16:13:18 GMT -5
Connor Wong szn
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Post by marrcus on Jun 26, 2021 17:02:16 GMT -5
Here's hoping Wong has bit of beginner's luck and RS get a hit (or 2) from the 7,8,9 spots. No 0-12 garbage.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jun 26, 2021 17:23:17 GMT -5
Probably a bad sign for Marwin that Chavis has started three straight games.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 26, 2021 18:08:08 GMT -5
If loving Wong is Wrong, I don't wanna be right.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 26, 2021 18:14:19 GMT -5
Let's Go !!!!
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jun 26, 2021 18:18:19 GMT -5
Probably a bad sign for Marwin that Chavis has started three straight games. I think it's worse for Franchy who didn't get another opportunity.
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Post by Guidas on Jun 26, 2021 18:20:11 GMT -5
Good Lord, this umpire is worse than last night’s blind monk.
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Post by soxinsf on Jun 26, 2021 18:25:14 GMT -5
Probably a bad sign for Marwin that Chavis has started three straight games. I think it's worse for Franchy who didn't get another opportunity. Could be the kiss of death. Didn’t Danny start three in a row?
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jun 26, 2021 18:41:33 GMT -5
I love seeing Gleyber Torres thrown out at 1b on slow grounders to 3B.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 26, 2021 18:43:34 GMT -5
I love seeing Gleyber Torres thrown out at 1b on slow grounders to 3B. That was an excellent play by Raffy.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jun 26, 2021 18:47:29 GMT -5
I love seeing Gleyber Torres thrown out at 1b on slow grounders to 3B. That was an excellent play by Raffy. Eduardo Nunez would be proud.
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Post by manfred on Jun 26, 2021 18:51:20 GMT -5
Hunter better do it, cause there is a bit of a drop after him.
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Post by geostorm on Jun 26, 2021 18:51:45 GMT -5
Surprised that no one whispered in Joe Davis' earpiece, after he went on about Betts/Verdugo, during AD's 1st AB as if it was a 1-1 trade, that one of the other pieces in that deal was actually starting behind plate....
...iirc, had another shot to set that straight, when Red Sox INF DEF introduced, but, don't think he even mentioned his name...
...perhaps when he gets an AB? (am I Wrong...did I miss a reference to Wong?...and his tie to Betts deal?)
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Post by geostorm on Jun 26, 2021 18:52:41 GMT -5
(+ AC mentioning pre game Wong & Eovaldi live in HOU area and work out with each other?....allowing AC to give CV a day off + keep him aligned w/ ERod, for tomorrow)
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