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Post by incandenza on Aug 20, 2024 20:26:33 GMT -5
Hamilton needs to get hot again. When he's on the bases it's game changing. Hotter than a 170 wRC+ in August before today?
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 20, 2024 20:28:17 GMT -5
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Post by bosoxnation on Aug 20, 2024 20:29:55 GMT -5
Hamilton needs to get hot again. When he's on the bases it's game changing. Hotter than a 170 wRC+ in August before today? Holy smokes that's been quiet no? I feel dumb now thanks lol
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Post by bluechip on Aug 20, 2024 20:30:52 GMT -5
Pivetta is not going to get much of a contract this offseason, unless he really goes on a crazy run in September.
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Post by bosoxnation on Aug 20, 2024 20:31:08 GMT -5
Devers is 1 homer away from 200 career home runs. Could of been a grand slam!
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 20, 2024 20:31:10 GMT -5
Red Sox bullpen acquisitions I heard have something like a combined 9 ERA and Priester has looked like ass in SSS in AAA. This team should have sold. It was painfully obvious the implosion was coming. Another wasted season. They were never going to sell at the deadline. They would have been blasted by both local and national media if they did. And rightfully so. Because they're doing so well? Like the last 2 years? That's such bs.
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Post by entrylevelhitman on Aug 20, 2024 20:31:50 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but OB asking "can you be a mini Altuve?" is hilarious.
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Post by incandenza on Aug 20, 2024 20:32:51 GMT -5
Hotter than a 170 wRC+ in August before today? Holy smokes that's been quiet no? I feel dumb now thanks lol I thought he had been good the last couple of weeks but I'll admit 170 was higher than I was expecting!
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Post by bosoxnation on Aug 20, 2024 20:33:54 GMT -5
Pivetta is not going to get much of a contract this offseason, unless he really goes on a crazy run in September. Hes pitching in the AL east and has been extremely consistent. 4.56 era 4.53 era 4.04 era and 4.5 this year. That's a solid #5 starter if we didn't have an atrocious bullpen we would probably appreciate him more.
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Post by grandsalami on Aug 20, 2024 20:34:05 GMT -5
They were never going to sell at the deadline. They would have been blasted by both local and national media if they did. And rightfully so. Because they're doing so well? Like the last 2 years? That's such bs. Yah no. Explain to me what they tell the media if they actually sold. Put your pretend GM hat on.
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Post by nomar on Aug 20, 2024 20:37:58 GMT -5
I’d bring Pivetta back for 2 or 3 years but no longer than that. He’s solid and eats innings (relative to most modern SPs). If some team values him too much than I’d let him walk.
I think he might not have a choice but to accept a QO if he gets it, so I’m not so sure the Sox will offer it.
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 20, 2024 20:39:02 GMT -5
Am I the only one who would love to see the numbers Casas would put up in a healthy season?
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Post by LoneStarSox on Aug 20, 2024 20:41:05 GMT -5
Angels are slapping the ball around against the Royals in the 6th and are now up 5-2 with 2 men on and 1 out. Need this W here to get a full game back!
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Post by bluechip on Aug 20, 2024 20:41:42 GMT -5
NESN ‘s lousy director/greed impacts the viewing experience again. Late to come back when the second pitch of the inning is the the excitement.
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Post by LoneStarSox on Aug 20, 2024 20:45:08 GMT -5
Yankmees just squandered in the bottom of the 8th. You love to see it.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 20, 2024 20:48:29 GMT -5
Enough Nick. Please.
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Post by asm18 on Aug 20, 2024 20:50:58 GMT -5
They haven’t had Kyle Tucker for ANY of these games
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 20, 2024 20:55:01 GMT -5
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Post by bettsonmookie on Aug 20, 2024 20:57:08 GMT -5
Giolito + Kutter + Pivetta is terrifyingly HR prone. Pivetta's spot needs to be upgraded significantly.
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Post by atzar on Aug 20, 2024 20:58:36 GMT -5
Frustrating game in several ways, but I do always enjoy watching Duran run circles around other professional athletes.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 20, 2024 20:58:59 GMT -5
Duran is so fun to watch.
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Post by bettsonmookie on Aug 20, 2024 21:00:39 GMT -5
Duran is so fun to watch. Tonight's game is going to put him over 7 bWAR
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 20, 2024 21:02:46 GMT -5
Members of our current active staff I would like to see back next year is sadly very short
Houck Bello MAYBE Kutter (too dinger prone, can't go deep enough) Slaten
That, folks, is about it.
Maybe Pivetta if he is the pen. Martin if he still has something in the tank. Maybe Sims depending upon what he shows the rest of this season.
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 20, 2024 21:03:36 GMT -5
Giolito + Kutter + Pivetta is terrifyingly HR prone. Pivetta's spot needs to be upgraded significantly. Corbin Burnes would be a nice get this off season.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 20, 2024 21:04:53 GMT -5
And here it is - our first Weissert moment since he was Woo'd
The new and improved Weissert, it seems!
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