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Post by cutz on Sept 8, 2021 21:45:02 GMT -5
I HOPE Santana buys Renfroe the Beer & Steak dinner next time.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Sept 8, 2021 21:49:16 GMT -5
Chapman looks like dog crap.
Just airmailed it 6 feet over the batter's head to the back stop on a 3-1 count. One of the worst pitches I've ever seen.
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Post by taiwansox on Sept 8, 2021 21:59:10 GMT -5
Yankees pitching coach ejected arguing a strike right there, 3-pitch K to Voit lol
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Post by taiwansox on Sept 8, 2021 22:04:20 GMT -5
Yankees lose!!!
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Post by soxfansince67 on Sept 8, 2021 22:04:46 GMT -5
Well, folks - we just jumped over the MFY. Good way to head out on a road trip. Lets savor this on the off day!
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Post by TearsIn04 on Sept 8, 2021 22:09:31 GMT -5
Good stuff from the MFY game:
- Vladie rounding third after his 9th inning HR off of Chapman and giving the crowd the "shhhhh" signal with his finger over his mouth. - Suzyn Waldman on the radio: "It's like someone turned a spigot to shut off the offense." - The Jays CFer ending it with a great sprawling catch on the warning track in left center.
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Post by reasonabledoubt on Sept 8, 2021 22:15:16 GMT -5
Everyone remembers the final play, but the Robles vs Margot AB (8 pitch, full-count strikeout) just before that was huge!
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Post by Don Caballero on Sept 8, 2021 22:21:27 GMT -5
Guys, we might have to watch out for the Blue Jays. Unlike the Yankees and A's, they're a pretty fantastic team and they just swept those 2. 2 games back from us, shit's real.
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Post by taiwansox on Sept 8, 2021 22:25:44 GMT -5
I hope Berrios doesn’t pitch like he’s still a Twin tomorrow. He must not know what it’s like to win as a visitor at Yankee Stadium (let’s hope that changes tomorrow!)
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Post by reasonabledoubt on Sept 8, 2021 22:26:29 GMT -5
Guys, we might have to watch out for the Blue Jays. Unlike the Yankees and A's, they're a pretty fantastic team and they just swept those 2. 2 games back from us, shit's real. They have another game tomorrow with the MFY, but the way this series is going a sweep is definitely possible. I think you are right though - they have gotten hot at the right time (10-1 since 8/28). And then next they have 4 in BAL, Fri-Sun. They will remain hot for at least through the weekend.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Sept 8, 2021 22:30:48 GMT -5
Box score error. They show Richards with the win. Should be Renfroe.
(Save too)
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Post by incandenza on Sept 8, 2021 22:58:48 GMT -5
Oh my good dear sweet baby Jesus did we need that win.
New opinion, just formed: the walkoff outfield assist is the most exciting play in baseball.
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Post by incandenza on Sept 8, 2021 23:07:32 GMT -5
Guys, we might have to watch out for the Blue Jays. Unlike the Yankees and A's, they're a pretty fantastic team and they just swept those 2. 2 games back from us, shit's real. Yeah, mostly agree, but... No one has ever wanted to admit the Red Sox are as good as they are and no one ever wants to admit the Blue Jays are not the juggernaut that they seem like they ought to be, but the two teams are real mirror images of each other. Powerful offenses, strong starting rotations, shaky defense... The Red Sox had the edge most of the season in the bullpen department but now it's a weakness for both. The Jays are hot right now but they've also had consistency problems - they've won 10 of 11 but prior to that they lost 10 of 14.
If it comes down to it, though, the best starter between the two teams pitches for the Red Sox. I would like our chances in a wild card game.
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Sept 8, 2021 23:09:59 GMT -5
Cancel your plans for going to NYC for the wildcard. Get your passport ready for an Ontario trip
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Post by jkfer98 on Sept 8, 2021 23:53:55 GMT -5
Oh my good dear sweet baby Jesus did we need that win. New opinion, just formed: the walkoff outfield assist is the most exciting play in baseball. Anyone remember when Darnell McDonald nailed a guy at home against Toronto to end a game about a decade ago? Saw that in person and have to agree - the buzz leading up to the play in the park is incredible.
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Post by grandsalami on Sept 9, 2021 0:02:08 GMT -5
Oh my good dear sweet baby Jesus did we need that win. New opinion, just formed: the walkoff outfield assist is the most exciting play in baseball. Anyone remember when Darnell McDonald nailed a guy at home against Toronto to end a game about a decade ago? Saw that in person and have to agree - the buzz leading up to the play in the park is incredible.
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Post by grandsalami on Sept 9, 2021 0:17:51 GMT -5
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Sept 9, 2021 0:17:54 GMT -5
Philsbosox stole my thunder. I was about to say that Renfroe should be credited with the win and save.
The Sox won a crucial game thanks to two ex-Rays, Nate Eovaldi's necessary 7 shutout innings and Renfroe's all around heroics.
I didn't tune in for good until the 8th after Taylor allowed an infield single with 2 outs. I got nice and agitated after the Sox bullpen allowed the go ahead run to score with two outs.
And when it looked like the Sox wasted a leadoff baserunner in the 8th....well thankfully Renfroe made that all go away.
But then I wondered who Cora would have pitch the 9th?
All I can say is I hope they never have to do that again. After Robles blows away the first two batters, that ball that Santana should have held to a single when he dove....I had visions of another inside the parker.
I mean if Renfroe's throw skips past Dalbec and Robles you're looking at another 4 base fiasco but instead Renfroe threw the ball perfectly - you can't throw it any better. Nice tag by Dalbec - and boy is the idea of Devers trying to turn a DP at 2b scary.
And to make the night even better, the Sox finally moved ahead of NY for the home field wild card position. Nice to see the Yankees fall to earth after their streak. Hopefully Toronto has one more win in them and fades away again until they play the Yankees again.
I think the Jays have straightened out their pen for the most part. Less Dolis and now they have Romano, Cimber, Richards, and somebody else I'm forgetting doing a good job out of the pen and they brought up a young catcher who is absolutely raking - just what that lineup needed, another scary bat.
One last thing....I know Burks isn't exciting to listen to, etc, but wow...tough crowd. He's a rookie in this role. I try not to jump on these athletes making the transition to analyst. Sometimes it just takes time to grow into the role and learn to improve just like a lot of us do in our jobs. These guys didn't go to broadcast school. They're learning on the job. I remember when Remy started and he says it all the time - how terrible he was when he started. But at some point he grew comfortable and learned on the job and I think he makes a lot of good points, at times can be prescient....I'm just saying it takes time. Give the new guys a chance to learn and grow. Maybe they surprise you and become good to listen to. I know one thing...it's hard to be like Eck. He's always had an expansive vocabulary as Bill Lee said Eck knows more words that aren't in the dictionary than are in the dictionary. Eck was a natural, but a lot of these guys just aren't so I cut them a little more slack.
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Post by incandenza on Sept 9, 2021 0:28:09 GMT -5
Ha, Encarnacion was safe there - the right foot got in as Varitek, who is evidently a redwood trunk, spun him all the way around his planted foot.
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Post by cdj on Sept 9, 2021 1:33:35 GMT -5
Ha, Encarnacion was safe there - the right foot got in as Varitek, who is evidently a redwood trunk, spun him all the way around his planted foot. Lol that was my thought watching the video. No replay back then fortunately
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Post by vokuhila on Sept 9, 2021 1:49:36 GMT -5
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Post by jimoh on Sept 9, 2021 5:23:07 GMT -5
I’ll see your Darnell McDonald and raise you a Jose Tartabull throwing out Ken Berry at home in late September of 1967 in the first pennant race in almost two decades.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Sept 9, 2021 6:25:07 GMT -5
I’ll see your Darnell McDonald and raise you a Jose Tartabull throwing out Ken Berry at home in late September of 1967 in the first pennant race in almost two decades. I know Tartabull gets a ton of credit for that throw because he had a lollipop arm, but really that whole play was made by Elston Howard. He's the guy who made that play work. The throw was a high rainbow that Howard leapt up for, brought down, and made the swipe play just in time. Howard couldn't hit anymore at that point, but they had just acquired him from the Yankees, and that might have been the play of the season.
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Post by voiceofreason on Sept 9, 2021 7:26:24 GMT -5
Silver linings, the covid outbreak and subsequent taking over of the 1st WC spot could have the Sox looking good come the playoffs. They play fewer games than everyone else between now and then and have an easier schedule. Some guys who are out due to covid really needed a break, especially Barnes. Hopefully they don't struggle with any after affects. So they could go into the playoffs a little bit more rested than NY or TBay.
Chicago is tough and their big 3 starters have been banged up a little but they have the luxury of resting them or maybe those nagging injuries could linger. Houston seems to be having some clubhouse issues with some guys speaking out negatively. TBay has been on such a tear for so long they could be looking at the law of averages popping up at the wrong time.
So at this point the playoff chances are looking good and who knows what happens when you get in, anything can happen. Like the Sox bats come alive at just the right moment.
How about that cheap pickup out there in rightfield, Hunter is a player.
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Post by greatscottcooper on Sept 9, 2021 7:28:44 GMT -5
Silver linings, the covid outbreak and subsequent taking over of the 1st WC spot could have the Sox looking good come the playoffs. They player fewer games than everyone else between now and then and have an easier schedule. Some guys who are out due to covid really needed a break, especially Barnes. Hopefully they don't struggle with any after affects. So they could go into the playoffs a little bit more rested than NY or TBay. Chicago is tough and their big 3 starters have been banged up a little but they have the luxury of resting them or maybe those nagging injuries could linger. Houston seems to be having some clubhouse issues with some guys speaking out negatively. TBay has been on such a tear for so long they could be looking at the law of averages popping up at the wrong time. So at this point the playoff chances are looking good and who knows what happens when you get in, anything can happen. Like the Sox bats come alive at just the right moment. How about that cheap pickup out there in rightfield, Hunter is a player. I was thinking about this the other day. Sox could easily get hot and make a run to thru the WS and win a ring. I would end up looking back and thinking "I'm really glad they went through their struggles in August and not at the end of the season". Meanwhile teams like the Yankees who got REALLY hot might end up looking back and thinking they peaked too soon.
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