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Post by reasonabledoubt on Aug 18, 2021 20:21:01 GMT -5
Wait, why is Heaney allowed to go 3rd time through the order?
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Post by soxfaninnj on Aug 18, 2021 20:21:34 GMT -5
If that doesn’t sum up the second half I don’t know what does
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 18, 2021 20:21:53 GMT -5
Holy Shit ! That was a foot outside Hunter !!
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 18, 2021 20:22:02 GMT -5
THAT At bat describes the offense during this entire awful stretch. No patience, no strategy, no idea.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 18, 2021 20:24:47 GMT -5
Xander was jogging down the line. THE TEAM HAS QUIT.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 18, 2021 20:25:23 GMT -5
that is it boys...signing off. Can't watch this no more.
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Post by alexcorahomevideo on Aug 18, 2021 20:25:45 GMT -5
Xander was jogging down the line. THE TEAM HAS QUIT. Team is going to have a sick young roster in 2025 though...
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 18, 2021 20:27:03 GMT -5
Lol I loved how this team went down the crapper almost immediately after they changed their social media talking about how they kept the receipts. Well, no refunds.
I know it has nothing to do with on the field, but karma can be funny.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 18, 2021 20:28:48 GMT -5
Xander was jogging down the line. THE TEAM HAS QUIT. Team is going to have a sick young roster in 2025 though... I think Mata could be a nice long reliever/5th starter, Connor Seabold could really be a nice 4th starter, Duran and Duran being an average MLB OFer for that squad.
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Post by cdj on Aug 18, 2021 20:28:48 GMT -5
Relief ace Garrett Richards
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Post by greenmonster on Aug 18, 2021 20:29:11 GMT -5
Richards was solid
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 18, 2021 20:30:05 GMT -5
So - serious question - what do they do to clear the air? I think many of us here note that there has to be disappointment carryover from the (I won't use the phrase - there is a thread for that). These are well paid professionals - they have their pride. Does someone go nuts? Destroy the locker room? Throw shit? What can Cora do to wake them up - this is as baffling as it is embarrassing. And - sure - they can come back and win this. The game isn't over.
But the optics are not at all good. I am sure we would all want to have much shorter game threads because the team is clicking along.
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Post by station13 on Aug 18, 2021 20:30:55 GMT -5
Great plate discipline from this team on display.
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Post by soxinsf on Aug 18, 2021 20:31:46 GMT -5
If Perez stinks the place out, we can all blame Cora.
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Post by cdj on Aug 18, 2021 20:32:15 GMT -5
Can we please stop acting like this team is playing poorly because they saw the front office “do nothing” at the deadline? I mean ffs that’s some sports radio hackery
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Post by malynn19 on Aug 18, 2021 20:33:33 GMT -5
Yeah… this has the look of a team floating face down in a murky river. Never underestimate optics and perception of not believing in your players. This is the type of stuff that can happen. Yeah they got Schwarber who has been on the bench more than a top shelf acquisition should be. This sucks to watch. Andrew Heaney is a bum of the highest order. The ultimate JAG... I just read Xander say how happy and motivated they were getting Schwarber and Sale. And that no team got better than they did. But that was last week before playing Baltimore. SO I guess you would know what's going in the clubhouse with all the smoke and mirrors, I mean optics and perception.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 18, 2021 20:35:27 GMT -5
Can we please stop acting like this team is playing poorly because they saw the front office “do nothing” at the deadline? I mean ffs that’s some sports radio hackery Can you prove that it is NOT a factor?
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Post by reasonabledoubt on Aug 18, 2021 20:36:16 GMT -5
First loss on the bullpen, next loss on the hitters, this loss on the starter/defense. Total team contributions.
Anyone think winning a series against Texas and Minnesota is automatic?
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Post by cdj on Aug 18, 2021 20:36:19 GMT -5
Can we please stop acting like this team is playing poorly because they saw the front office “do nothing” at the deadline? I mean ffs that’s some sports radio hackery Can you prove that it is NOT a factor? Yeah they added the best hitter moved at the deadline, they added the best pitcher a week after the deadline, and they’re a bunch of grown ass professionals that understand that For the love of god GET OVER IT, its sports radio BS that has no basis in reality
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 18, 2021 20:37:10 GMT -5
Never underestimate optics and perception of not believing in your players. This is the type of stuff that can happen. Yeah they got Schwarber who has been on the bench more than a top shelf acquisition should be. This sucks to watch. Andrew Heaney is a bum of the highest order. The ultimate JAG... I just read Xander say how happy and motivated they were getting Schwarber and Sale. And that no team got better than they did. But that was last week before playing Baltimore. SO I guess you would know what's going in the clubhouse with all the smoke and mirrors, I mean optics and perception. Because someone on the team is going to say, "should have done more"? Them getting Sale back is not an acquisition. The Yankees are getting back Severino and Kluber.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 18, 2021 20:37:44 GMT -5
Can you prove that it is NOT a factor? Yeah they added the best hitter moved at the deadline, they added the best pitcher a week after the deadline, and they’re a bunch of grown ass professionals that understand that For the love of god GET OVER IT, its sports radio BS that has no basis in reality The best hitter who has barely played since they acquired him and is their 2nd DH. He has yet to field the position they acquired him for.
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Post by cdj on Aug 18, 2021 20:37:49 GMT -5
First loss on the bullpen, next loss on the hitters, this loss on the starter/defense. Total team contributions. Anyone think winning a series against Texas and Minnesota is automatic? tonight is also on the hitters too, a perfect blend of bad SP, bad defense, and no hitting
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Post by jmei on Aug 18, 2021 20:38:34 GMT -5
Let’s tone down some of the profanity. I know we’re loose with policing it on this thread generally and none of us is enjoying this game, but no need for some of the more gratuitous uses in the last couple pages of this thread. Thanks.
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Post by cdj on Aug 18, 2021 20:38:46 GMT -5
Ok boys derail another thread with your hackery if you must…..
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 18, 2021 20:39:41 GMT -5
Can you prove that it is NOT a factor? Yeah they added the best hitter moved at the deadline, they added the best pitcher a week after the deadline, and they’re a bunch of grown ass professionals that understand that For the love of god GET OVER IT, its sports radio BS that has no basis in reality I don't listen to sports radio. I have eyes. I've been watching sports for many decades. There IS an emotional/mental aspect to the game, even if you refuse to see it/admit it. They are human.
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