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Post by soxfaninnj on May 21, 2022 16:51:45 GMT -5
Bobby gonna come thru here
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Post by bosoxnation on May 21, 2022 16:52:34 GMT -5
With guys on 1st and 3rd no outs the last player I want to see at the plate is Bobby and that hurts to say.
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Post by jimed14 on May 21, 2022 16:53:17 GMT -5
What is wrong with their manager leaving that pitcher in for that long?
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Post by bosoxnation on May 21, 2022 16:54:55 GMT -5
What is wrong with their manager leaving that pitcher in for that long? Managers want their SP to go 5 innings so badly, especially with the lead so they can get the W. This happens ALOT.
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Post by jimed14 on May 21, 2022 16:57:09 GMT -5
What is wrong with their manager leaving that pitcher in for that long? Managers want their SP to go 5 innings so badly, especially with the lead so they can get the W. This happens ALOT. Red Sox had a xBA of .423 when he took him out. lol
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Post by jimed14 on May 21, 2022 16:58:56 GMT -5
Well since only results matter, how freaking clutch was that Dalbec hit? Unbelievable hitting. And terrible pitching by Romo.
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Post by Guidas on May 21, 2022 17:00:44 GMT -5
What more does Duran need to prove? I love JBJ but he’s a late inning defensive replacement/4th OF now. Bring Duran up and give him a minimum of 300 ABs before declaring success or failure.
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Post by benzinger on May 21, 2022 17:03:03 GMT -5
How come Verdugo was pulled? Bad luck?
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 21, 2022 17:17:01 GMT -5
It's a game thread Jim, based on the emotion of the moment. It is all about the game in front of our face, hence the name gamethread. Not sure why you can't distinguish the difference between the two different issues. It's the same conversation in every thread. The forum has chased all the stat guys like Eric Van away.I hate interjecting myself into this, but if that is true, that is on Eric Van, not anyone else. There are hundreds of threads on this site, anyone of those threads is capable of handling whatever stats members want to post. It is a slippery slope when you take a game thread, which is quite literally about the game being played that night, and say that is needs o be filled with posts about stats that are more interesting to a certain group of people. That is what a lot of this site has turned into as it is, what more real estate is needed ?
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Post by jimed14 on May 21, 2022 17:21:06 GMT -5
It's the same conversation in every thread. The forum has chased all the stat guys like Eric Van away. I hate interjecting myself into this, but if that is true, that is on Eric Van, not anyone else. There are hundreds of threads on this site, anyone of those threads is capable of handling whatever stats members want to post. It is a slippery slope when you take a game thread, which is quite literally about the game being played that night, and say that is needs o be filled with posts about stats that are more interesting to a certain group of people. That is what a lot of this site has turned into as it is, what more real estate is needed ? That's not what I said at all. And this whole thing started before the game. But Dalbec sure is heating up so at least we have that!
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Post by julyanmorley on May 21, 2022 17:21:12 GMT -5
Positive vibes people
The team is on a winning streak and came back from 4 runs down to tie it today.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 21, 2022 17:21:40 GMT -5
Tuned in....we need to keep this train rolling. Close this out !!
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Post by jmei on May 21, 2022 17:22:31 GMT -5
I hate interjecting myself into this, but if that is true, that is on Eric Van, not anyone else. There are hundreds of threads on this site, anyone of those threads is capable of handling whatever stats members want to post. It is a slippery slope when you take a game thread, which is quite literally about the game being played that night, and say that is needs o be filled with posts about stats that are more interesting to a certain group of people. That is what a lot of this site has turned into as it is, what more real estate is needed ? That's not what I said at all. And this whole thing started before the game. But Dalbec sure is heating up so at least we have that! Let’s all move on. Thanks.
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Post by manfred on May 21, 2022 17:27:19 GMT -5
Is it crazy to think the Sox have the advantage in a bullpen battle?
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 21, 2022 17:41:25 GMT -5
does it seem like Bobby is stepping in the bucket during his at bats ? would like to see a more closed step to the pitcher
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Post by redsox43 on May 21, 2022 17:46:37 GMT -5
For all the stuff Dalbec gets, Verdugo has the same bWAR. They are both closing in on Travis Shaw. They are also both bottom 5 in the AL. Having two of the most worthless players in your lineup not so great. Very fair point, I guess personally I give Verdugo a bigger break than dalbec based off his history. He's still young and has 2.5 years or so of solid production on his resume whereas dalbec basically has a month. But I shouldn't take Verdugo out of my sights either as one of if not the biggest problems of this lineup so far this year. He's been awful when they just need him to be average to slightly above. No excuses. Verdugo is a really good outfielder. Adds value outside of his bat. The league would value Verdugo if the Sox traded him.
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Post by kevfc89 on May 21, 2022 17:47:09 GMT -5
Is Schreiber our best reliever?
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Post by manfred on May 21, 2022 17:49:11 GMT -5
Is Schreiber our best reliever? Strahm has been awesome, too.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 21, 2022 17:49:28 GMT -5
Very fair point, I guess personally I give Verdugo a bigger break than dalbec based off his history. He's still young and has 2.5 years or so of solid production on his resume whereas dalbec basically has a month. But I shouldn't take Verdugo out of my sights either as one of if not the biggest problems of this lineup so far this year. He's been awful when they just need him to be average to slightly above. No excuses. Verdugo is a really good outfielder. Adds value outside of his bat. The league would value Verdugo if the Sox traded him. yeah. i think it is just general frustration that the results aren't there from the home crowd. He has already had some big moments for our nine. Great pitching !!
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Post by sarasoxer on May 21, 2022 17:49:59 GMT -5
Is Schreiber our best reliever? That was one helluva n' inning. Wow! Ks the first guy with a 3/4 rising FB, falls behind the next guy 3-0 then comes back to K him on a frisbee, then easy grounder...Beautiful!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 21, 2022 17:50:39 GMT -5
Bottom of the order damage....then bring in Barnes for the Save.
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Post by kevfc89 on May 21, 2022 17:52:24 GMT -5
Franchy!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 21, 2022 17:54:22 GMT -5
Here we go again. you are like 2-3 minutes ahead of me. I don't mind ! Go Franchy !! i still haven't seen what you saw. LOL
edit. I just saw it. Ha.
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Post by redsox43 on May 21, 2022 17:54:32 GMT -5
Barnes warming. What can go wrong? Lol
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Post by sarasoxer on May 21, 2022 17:57:12 GMT -5
Barnes warming. What can go wrong? Lol Oh yee of little faith....🙏
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