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Post by vermontsox1 on Aug 2, 2024 8:28:16 GMT -5
8/2 Red Sox (RHP Kutter Crawford, 6-8, 3.60, 122.1 IP, 117K:29BB) @ Rangers (TBD) 8:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 8/3 Red Sox (RHP Tanner Houck, 8-7, 2.79, 129.0 IP, 116K:33BB) @ Rangers (TBD) 7:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 8/4 Red Sox (RHP Nick Pivetta, 5-7, 4.47, 90.2 IP, 112K:22BB) @ Rangers (TBD) 2:35 pm ET, NESN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2024: As the disclaimer has always said, in the past, we have been very liberal in moderating the Gameday threads. They're meant to be a lot less formal than other threads on the forum, so to moderate them the same way would be silly. However, we do ask posters to maintain a certain level of decorum in these threads, and we plan on moderating the Gameday threads a little more actively this season. In particular, we ask that posters refrain from being overly repetitive with their posts (if you've made your point, let it go), refrain from monopolizing the discussion (if you are making more than a couple posts in a row, you probably need to slow down a little bit), and of course, follow the Ground Rules ( link). The point is to make these threads worth participating in and fun for all posters, from our long-time fixtures to people just signing up today. -The Management
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 2, 2024 8:59:27 GMT -5
All our best rotation guys need to do is to defeat this TBD guy three times!
Seriously - just one day off but I am chomping at the bit to get back to Boston baseball.
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Post by asm18 on Aug 2, 2024 9:07:08 GMT -5
Per the Dallas Morning News:
“Right-hander José Ureña will start Friday’s series opener against Boston, manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday. The Rangers are still undecided on a pitcher for Saturday, but will “honor” Thursday’s off day to give Nathan Eovaldi an extra day of rest. Eovaldi will start the series finale on Sunday.”
Ureña is a bulk innings guy so it seems like it might be a bullpen game for Texas tonight.
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Post by LoneStarSox on Aug 2, 2024 10:22:20 GMT -5
Aside from Heaney, all their actual starters are righties. Conceptually that should prove helpful. Hopefully the lineup can continue getting on base...now if only we could solve our RISP woes of late.
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on Aug 2, 2024 10:57:08 GMT -5
All our starters are on 5 days rest and with Garcia arriving, the pen is best it can be for now. Hopefully Kenley is OK or even better is not needed !
Keep the series win streak going !!
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Post by greenmonster on Aug 2, 2024 12:37:59 GMT -5
All our best rotation guys need to do is to defeat this TBD guy three times! Seriously - just one day off but I am chomping at the bit to get back to Boston baseball. TBD = Their Best Dude
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Post by blizzards39 on Aug 2, 2024 12:47:34 GMT -5
Aside from Heaney, all their actual starters are righties. Conceptually that should prove helpful. Hopefully the lineup can continue getting on base...now if only we could solve our RISP woes of late. And we wont face heanry. Or Scherzer. Id say saturday prob Lorenzon. Asuming they dont need him friday. We realy need these 1rst 2
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Post by incandenza on Aug 2, 2024 12:57:02 GMT -5
Aside from Heaney, all their actual starters are righties. Conceptually that should prove helpful. Hopefully the lineup can continue getting on base...now if only we could solve our RISP woes of late. And we wont face heanry. Or Scherzer. Id say saturday prob Lorenzon. Asuming they dont need him friday. We realy need these 1rst 2 I think we're more likely to face Lorenzen next Wednesday than this Saturday.
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Post by blizzards39 on Aug 2, 2024 13:17:20 GMT -5
And we wont face heanry. Or Scherzer. Id say saturday prob Lorenzon. Asuming they dont need him friday. We realy need these 1rst 2 I think we're more likely to face Lorenzen next Wednesday than this Saturday. Ya. My bad. Forgot that trade. Not sure who throws.
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Post by 1toolplayer on Aug 2, 2024 15:09:17 GMT -5
Aside from Heaney, all their actual starters are righties. Conceptually that should prove helpful. Hopefully the lineup can continue getting on base...now if only we could solve our RISP woes of late. And we wont face heanry. Or Scherzer. Id say saturday prob Lorenzon. Asuming they dont need him friday. We realy need these 1rst 2 Guessing we'll see Cory Bradford in some bulk capacity, just came back on Tuesday after a lengthy absence, but was stellar his first 3 starts before getting hurt.
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Post by soxin8 on Aug 2, 2024 15:54:09 GMT -5
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Post by pappyman99 on Aug 2, 2024 16:11:03 GMT -5
Excited to see if Sogard can settle 2B a bit
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Post by asm18 on Aug 2, 2024 16:49:54 GMT -5
Three cheers for the Old Guy Relievers
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Post by LoneStarSox on Aug 2, 2024 17:28:17 GMT -5
Three cheers for the Old Guy Relievers huge
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Post by mparker on Aug 2, 2024 18:07:10 GMT -5
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Post by asm18 on Aug 2, 2024 18:24:01 GMT -5
Uhhhhhhh I am not a doctor and I don’t play one on TV, but are we sure this guy should be on a rehab EDIT: I guess she followed up by saying, “Doctors told him there’s no real remedy for it, so it will “just take time and tolerance.”” I mean… okay then
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Post by blizzards39 on Aug 2, 2024 18:27:31 GMT -5
Uhhhhhhh I am not a doctor and I don’t play one on TV, but are we sure this guy should be on a rehab And hes not in the lineup today. This could easy be a month. Or season ending.
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Post by puzzler on Aug 2, 2024 18:27:38 GMT -5
Uhhhhhhh I am not a doctor and I don’t play one on TV, but are we sure this guy should be on a rehab To be honest, I don't think you can take anything Casas says about himself at face value.
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Post by keninten on Aug 2, 2024 18:29:54 GMT -5
Casas seems to do anything to get attention. Hope my speculation is wrong.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Aug 2, 2024 18:41:14 GMT -5
Casas seems to do anything to get attention. Hope my speculation is wrong. What do you expect him to do when a reporter asks him a question, exactly? “Triston, how do you feel?” “Sorry, I don’t want that kind of attention”
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Post by keninten on Aug 2, 2024 18:48:42 GMT -5
Casas seems to do anything to get attention. Hope my speculation is wrong. What do you expect him to do when a reporter asks him a question, exactly? “Triston, how do you feel?” “Sorry, I don’t want that kind of attention” It`s not just about one question. I`ve been thinking this for awhile.
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Post by asm18 on Aug 2, 2024 18:56:27 GMT -5
I gotta be honest, I’m less concerned about whether Casas is an attention whore or a liar compared to whether him continuing to swing a bat will cause his ribs to explode. That’d be a great postgame question for Cora
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Post by keninten on Aug 2, 2024 19:02:58 GMT -5
I`m not trying to disparage Casas. I was an "attention whore" when I was young plus an alcoholic. Now that is some bad shit. Casas being an entertainer makes him more entertaining. It`s just some peoples personality.
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Post by benogliviesbrother on Aug 2, 2024 19:08:46 GMT -5
I`m not trying to disparage Casas. I was an "attention whore" when I was young plus an alcoholic. Now that is some bad shit. Casas being an entertainer makes him more entertaining. It`s just some peoples personality. One day at a time, buddy. Best wishes.
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Post by puzzler on Aug 2, 2024 19:09:43 GMT -5
I gotta be honest, I’m less concerned about whether Casas is an attention whore or a liar compared to whether him continuing to swing a bat will cause his ribs to explode. That’d be a great postgame question for Cora I think you're all making this a bigger deal than it is. I mean Casas doesn't have a clue what it feels like to be shot or stabbed. Secondly, the cartilage isn't growing back. Just because something hurts doesn't mean you're risking injury more than if it isn't. The way I read it, he could be pain free and risk a rib injury by swinging the bat. So he either will or he won't.
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