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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 4, 2023 14:33:44 GMT -5
Joey Chestnut won again.....the most dominant athlete ever !!
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Post by manfred on Jul 4, 2023 14:34:34 GMT -5
I am not a huge Wong believer, but I admire how much power he has in a compact little frame. Easy pop.
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Post by incandenza on Jul 4, 2023 14:35:47 GMT -5
Only 1 guy has balls ? LOL. You Fools....the intranet never forgets. Radio !! ha. May 6, 2022 8:16:16 GMT -4 radiohix said:I would’ve kept him in AAA to build his trade value because he’s not a starter on club with playoffs aspirations imo.Nomar. ha !! Aug 8, 2022 at 10:40am greatscottcooper said: Is it too late to move him back to 2nd? I’d wager that he’s no good there eitherIncandenza....what was your feeling on the player. ha Aug 9, 2022 at 12:47pm One thing with Duran I keep thinking about is how he got onto top-100 lists, and even made it into the top 50 one or two places, about a year ago. That seemed crazy high to me, and I reeeally wanted them to trade him if that was actually how he was valued around baseball. I suspect it wasn't, but it's something I would love to know.I'd try to dump him this offseason as a controllable "change of scenery" candidate. When a guy makes Verdugo look like the calm outfielder, it's time to move on.take it easy fellas, just passing the time until we get the lead today. ha. Oh I am on record multiple times saying that I was completely and consistently wrong about Duran. In fact I was low on him even when he did look like a top prospect, as you can see here. I fully own it and am very happy about it!
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Post by terriblehondo on Jul 4, 2023 14:36:16 GMT -5
Yes but it looks like he will have 8 wins and lower his ERA by the end of the day. Sign me up for 6 innings and 1 run every fifth day. I will pencil him in to the Sox rotation right now. If I buy a lottery ticket and win, will you hire me to manage your finances? No the guy I have doing that is working out just fine.
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Post by soxfaninnj on Jul 4, 2023 14:36:19 GMT -5
I would have kept duran in, that was overmanaging
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Post by greenmonster on Jul 4, 2023 14:39:19 GMT -5
apparently sitting Duran tomorrow wasn't soon enough. Lets pinch hit for him
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 4, 2023 14:39:58 GMT -5
I would have kept duran in, that was overmanaging he can ruminate when he is watching the Sox next season. "I wish i would have not overmanaged my hottest hitter..............."
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Post by taiwansox on Jul 4, 2023 14:43:11 GMT -5
Hamilton is pretty bad but Iâm still torn between him and Kiké at SS lol
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Post by incandenza on Jul 4, 2023 14:44:59 GMT -5
If you're complaining about bringing in Refsnyder to face a lefty, I don't think you've been paying attention to what Refsnyder's been doing to lefties for a year and a half now.
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Post by Guidas on Jul 4, 2023 14:45:57 GMT -5
I would have kept duran in, that was overmanaging I don't care if he's facing a cannon on auto-reload, you don't sit a guy as hot as Duran unless he's hurt or needs a rest.
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Post by Guidas on Jul 4, 2023 14:46:16 GMT -5
If you're complaining about bringing in Refsnyder to face a lefty, I don't think you've been paying attention to what Refsnyder's been doing to lefties for a year and a half now. So bat him for someone else.
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Post by manfred on Jul 4, 2023 14:48:45 GMT -5
You are also down 6-1. Why not see how Duran does? Even if RR drives in the run, you’re down 4. I say show Duran you believe in him.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 4, 2023 14:49:03 GMT -5
If you're complaining about bringing in Refsnyder to face a lefty, I don't think you've been paying attention to what Refsnyder's been doing to lefties for a year and a half now. counterpoint. your losing 6-1, wait for the better opportunity, if it shows up at all. Duran has earned his chance at this point.
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Post by greenmonster on Jul 4, 2023 14:49:47 GMT -5
If you're complaining about bringing in Refsnyder to face a lefty, I don't think you've been paying attention to what Refsnyder's been doing to lefties for a year and a half now. Not complaining about bringing in Refsnyder, but rather pinch hitting for your Hottest hitter. Four left handed hitters in a row that Refsnyder could have hit for. Why the guy that is the hottest hitter?
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Post by notstarboard on Jul 4, 2023 14:50:01 GMT -5
With a dry infield that's back to back infield hits. Darn.
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Post by terriblehondo on Jul 4, 2023 14:52:02 GMT -5
I will say that the only way for a lefty to learn to hit lefty pitching is to get reps. So I think you do need to get Duran some reps. This game and the way he has been hitting lately I would try to get him some reps.
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Post by greenmonster on Jul 4, 2023 14:52:13 GMT -5
With a dry infield that's back to back infield hits. Darn. Do they still count if they don't meet the required EV?
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Post by scottysmalls on Jul 4, 2023 14:54:55 GMT -5
I would not have PH’d for Duran there given the situation
That said guessing at psychological implications is usually not worthwhile, sure Duran could take it as a sign they don’t believe in him, but maybe that motivates him or focuses him and he is even better for it. Or maybe it puts him on tilt. One doesn’t seem so much more likely to me
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 4, 2023 14:58:17 GMT -5
if only he hadn't pinch hit for Duran, we would be a 3 run jack away from tying it. off to play tennis, fellas. praying for a miracle when i get back. Enjoy the Fireworks tonight, where ever you are !! Late.
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Post by incandenza on Jul 4, 2023 14:59:54 GMT -5
If you're complaining about bringing in Refsnyder to face a lefty, I don't think you've been paying attention to what Refsnyder's been doing to lefties for a year and a half now. Not complaining about bringing in Refsnyder, but rather pinch hitting for your Hottest hitter. Four left handed hitters in a row that Refsnyder could have hit for. Why the guy that is the hottest hitter? Because he's been the worst of the four against lefties.
And listen, I'm not knocking Duran. I love what he's doing. But Refsnyder deserves some shine too - he's third on the team in WAR/PA!
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Post by scottysmalls on Jul 4, 2023 15:00:36 GMT -5
Is Duvall against a righty a better option than Casas vs a lefty? Maybe but it’s not obvious to me
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Post by Guidas on Jul 4, 2023 15:14:05 GMT -5
This game not withstanding, Trout's out for 6-8 weeks and they just tanned Toronto's butts (again). Time to make their move so they can be in the thick of it and buyers on July 31.
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Post by terriblehondo on Jul 4, 2023 15:17:13 GMT -5
With a dry infield that's back to back infield hits. Darn. Do they still count if they don't meet the required EV? Just wondering do the Stats guys have any appreciation of someone who shortens their swing to just punch the ball to an open field to drive in a run?
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Post by cdj on Jul 4, 2023 15:29:27 GMT -5
We’re all out on Garza, right?
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jul 4, 2023 15:29:29 GMT -5
Just blow it up already. This isn't working.
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