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Post by scottysmalls on Jul 28, 2024 20:47:59 GMT -5
Feels like the Dom Smith PH was trying to get too cute and be able to use all of Smith, Yoshida, Abreu for PH at some point.
I think it was dumb but it probably won’t matter anyways
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Post by wildsox on Jul 28, 2024 20:49:18 GMT -5
They need a spark. They know exactly what they are getting with Westbrook, Weissert etc. If it’s not trades then give the Yorkes etc. a look
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 28, 2024 20:50:05 GMT -5
Double digit Ks again - that was #10
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Post by dirtdog on Jul 28, 2024 20:50:57 GMT -5
Pain.
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Post by pd on Jul 28, 2024 20:51:24 GMT -5
the beatings will continue until morale improves... Reading this thread sure won't help.
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Post by notstarboard on Jul 28, 2024 20:51:45 GMT -5
I don’t see how you can justify spending prospect capital on this team at this point. Waited too long and the moments past. Schedule is a gauntlet and every single pitcher has hit a wall. Spend your resources this winter. Counterpoint: NYY, KC, and Minnesota are all mid, returning guys like Casas should make a difference, and we're 1 GB of a Wild Card spot despite finding a way to lose nearly every winnable game since the All Star Break.
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Post by soxinnj on Jul 28, 2024 20:54:02 GMT -5
Good teams get runners in from 3B w less than 2 outs. Tonight the Sox struck out while the Yankees hit sac flies.
In my opinion, this game was lost when HR, HR, 3B to lead off the 4th only resulted in 2 runs. They were deflated, the Yankees slowly chipped away and added more while the Sox continued to not get the job done.
Until they stop being content striking out so much, they will be in trouble. And the defense isn’t helping.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 28, 2024 20:55:40 GMT -5
Season falling apart right around the trade deadline
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Post by thelpc on Jul 28, 2024 21:00:04 GMT -5
I hope they drill Chisholm his next AB against us
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 28, 2024 21:00:28 GMT -5
Relieving may just not be Criswell's thing.
This game is screaming for Dom to save the day
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Post by asm18 on Jul 28, 2024 21:02:18 GMT -5
The Yankees were 11-24 in their last 35 games (second worst in baseball over that stretch) coming into this series. It’s almost like teams have funks and it is legal to get out of them over the course of 162 games…
We are gonna be 1 game out of the playoffs with two months to go, they will likely add pieces over the next 48 hours, and Triston Casas starts a rehab assignment next week. People have been leaving this Red Sox team for dead since the spring training - like sorry if I’m not ready to join the folks waving white flags
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Post by markm7 on Jul 28, 2024 21:05:14 GMT -5
The Yankees were 11-24 in their last 35 games (second worst in baseball over that stretch) coming into this series. It’s almost like teams have funks and it is legal to get out of them over the course of 162 games… We are gonna be 1 game out of the playoffs with two months to go, they will likely add pieces over the next 48 hours, and Triston Casas starts a rehab assignment next week. People have been leaving this Red Sox team for dead since the spring training - like sorry if I’m not ready to join the folks waving white flags Unless Breslow trades for 6 relievers and another RH OF they’re screwed
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Post by asm18 on Jul 28, 2024 21:08:30 GMT -5
The Yankees were 11-24 in their last 35 games (second worst in baseball over that stretch) coming into this series. It’s almost like teams have funks and it is legal to get out of them over the course of 162 games… We are gonna be 1 game out of the playoffs with two months to go, they will likely add pieces over the next 48 hours, and Triston Casas starts a rehab assignment next week. People have been leaving this Red Sox team for dead since the spring training - like sorry if I’m not ready to join the folks waving white flags Unless Breslow trades for 6 relievers and another RH OF they’re screwed There is more testicular fortitude in that clubhouse than among armchair GM’s on the internet. They’re gonna be fine
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Post by soxinnj on Jul 28, 2024 21:08:45 GMT -5
And I know it has nothing to do with the result, but the Yankees should be embarrassed that Jazz Chisholm is wearing a Miami Marlins belt as part of his uniform today and not a navy blue one like everybody else.
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Post by markm7 on Jul 28, 2024 21:10:43 GMT -5
Unless Breslow trades for 6 relievers and another RH OF they’re screwed There is more testicular fortitude in that clubhouse than among armchair GM’s on the internet. They’re gonna be fine I trust the lineup especially once Casas and Grissom are back everyday, I trust the rotation outside of Pivetta, but that bullpen is sunk and they have no chance with that
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Post by thelpc on Jul 28, 2024 21:11:12 GMT -5
Sell
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Post by blizzards39 on Jul 28, 2024 21:13:15 GMT -5
I can’t wait until we trade a bunch of prospects only to watch this team still miss the playoffs. Absolutely nuts after watching this team post ASB thinking they should be buyers. This is loser attitude. Will always be a loser if you think that way.
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Post by dirtdog on Jul 28, 2024 21:14:21 GMT -5
Turns out that allowing 8.5 runs per game during that stretch isn't conducive to winning. Shocked I tell you.
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Post by blizzards39 on Jul 28, 2024 21:17:03 GMT -5
Good teams get runners in from 3B w less than 2 outs. Tonight the Sox struck out while the Yankees hit sac flies. In my opinion, this game was lost when HR, HR, 3B to lead off the 4th only resulted in 2 runs. They were deflated, the Yankees slowly chipped away and added more while the Sox continued to not get the job done. Until they stop being content striking out so much, they will be in trouble. And the defense isn’t helping. Good teams also prevent this from happening. Its baseball. Comes in ebbs and tides, ups and downs. Overall Sox still in good shape. All of teams around us also have holes. Definitely the pen Needs some reinforcements, but that said, controlling emotions is a very important part of the game. We on this board are surely not good at it.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 28, 2024 21:18:16 GMT -5
Some concerning things the last few days - mental errors (little Raffy last night), actual errors and terrible plays that aren't called errors, and the continuing concern of too many Ks and too many men left on base - esp with a well under sub .200 BA with risp.
Kutter and Houck's recent starts are concerning. The pen - beyond concerning. WEWCD (what else will Craig do?)
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 28, 2024 21:25:49 GMT -5
Someone needs to turn off that big-ass .500 magnet - Sox are now only 6 games over. It is dragging us back down!
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jul 28, 2024 21:25:58 GMT -5
There was no joy in Mudville but it's always darkest before dawn.
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Post by foreverred9 on Jul 28, 2024 21:26:40 GMT -5
Bernie, Horn, and Booser this week:
- 5 appearances for Booser, 4 for Bernie and Horn - 55 PAs, 1 SB (4.3 batters per appearance) - 10.1 IP, 11 ERs (9.58 ERA) - 17 hits in 44 ABs (0.386 BA) - 11 singles, 5 doubles, 1 HR (0.568 SLG) - 7 walks, 1 HBP, 8 Ks, 3 SFs (0.455 OBP)
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Post by dirtdog on Jul 28, 2024 21:26:45 GMT -5
Some concerning things the last few days - mental errors (little Raffy last night), actual errors and terrible plays that aren't called errors, and the continuing concern of too many Ks and too many men left on base - esp with a well under sub .200 BA with risp. Kutter and Houck's recent starts are concerning. The pen - beyond concerning. WEWCD (what else will Craig do?) Pitching staff in general has hit the wall and it appears to be made of cinder blocks filled with cement.
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Post by soxinnj on Jul 28, 2024 21:42:56 GMT -5
Good teams get runners in from 3B w less than 2 outs. Tonight the Sox struck out while the Yankees hit sac flies. In my opinion, this game was lost when HR, HR, 3B to lead off the 4th only resulted in 2 runs. They were deflated, the Yankees slowly chipped away and added more while the Sox continued to not get the job done. Until they stop being content striking out so much, they will be in trouble. And the defense isn’t helping. Good teams also prevent this from happening. Its baseball. Comes in ebbs and tides, ups and downs. Overall Sox still in good shape. All of teams around us also have holes. Definitely the pen Needs some reinforcements, but that said, controlling emotions is a very important part of the game. We on this board are surely not good at it.
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