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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 20:47:07 GMT -5
Guardians beat Pittsburgh Astros beat KC on a walk off by Altuve after Hader blew the save in the 8th Twins beat Jays Seattle over Angels 7-2 in the 4th
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Post by rhswanzey on Aug 30, 2024 20:47:31 GMT -5
Sounds like the thread’s consensus is Bailey Horn as a third lefty should be the call up, but he won’t be eligible on Sep 1. That’s the inference from the Bernie 2nd inning consternation, no? Not sure folks would be thrilled with burning Martin/Slaten with a four run lead, either?
EDIT: oops I missed that Booser began a rehab assignment. Whew, he will be a huge help.
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Post by cdj on Aug 30, 2024 20:48:37 GMT -5
Sounds like the thread’s consensus is Bailey Horn as a third lefty should be the call up, but he won’t be eligible on Sep 1. That’s the inference from the Bernie 2nd inning consternation, no? Not sure folks would be thrilled with burning Martin/Slaten with a four run lead, either? Zack Kelly then. Bernardino for a 2nd inning is not the answer, cmon now It bit them in the ass and caused them to use both Slaten and Martin tonight.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 30, 2024 20:49:01 GMT -5
I am thinking Hendicks and Story will ultimately be the roster expansion players in Sept. Maybe not Sept 1 exactly. Essentially, yes. Booser will definitely be the pitcher this Sunday, then I hope Winck gets optioned when Hendriks is ready. The question is the position player. Grissom? Valdez? Maybe a secret 3rd thing? *cough* Campbell *cough* Story starts his rehab Sunday, Sox would be crazy to call up Campbell since he doesn't need Rule 5 protection this year. With Hill and Booser as lefties, I'd rather option Bernardino when Hendricks is ready.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 30, 2024 20:49:11 GMT -5
Great win!
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 20:51:20 GMT -5
Roster expansion thoughts - bring up Valdez and Grissom, send down Gasper. Add Booser.
The Hendriks and Story additions can be dealt with when they are ready.
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Post by dcsoxfan15 on Aug 30, 2024 20:52:44 GMT -5
Luis Guerrero and Penrod have to be added to the 40 man this off-season. I’d DFA Heineman and Horn, send Winck down, and bring those two up so we can see what we’ve got with them. Both have looked solid recently.
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 30, 2024 20:55:18 GMT -5
Roster expansion thoughts - bring up Valdez and Grissom, send down Gasper. Add Booser. The Hendriks and Story additions can be dealt with when they are ready. Grissom started to hit and swing looked better this week. Still.....
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 30, 2024 21:01:29 GMT -5
Roster expansion thoughts - bring up Valdez and Grissom, send down Gasper. Add Booser. The Hendriks and Story additions can be dealt with when they are ready. Grissom started to hit and swing looked better this week. Still..... The WooSox were 5 hit tonight, Grissom had 2 of them. I'd keep Gasper over Valdez. Valdez is the next Dalbec. I'd bring up Grissom, make him the everyday 2Bman and Booser. When Hendicks and Story are ready, I'd option Bernardino and Sogard.
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Post by ematz1423 on Aug 30, 2024 21:05:24 GMT -5
Grissom started to hit and swing looked better this week. Still..... The WooSox were 5 hit tonight, Grissom had 2 of them. I'd keep Gasper over Valdez. Valdez is the next Dalbec. Calling Valdez the next dalbec is wild to me. Dalbec has shown 0 ability to hit ML pitching Valdez has shown some ability to do so.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 21:06:18 GMT -5
Zoomed up to 23% chance at the playoffs. We just gotta keep winning. eventually we should get some help.
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Post by dirtdog on Aug 30, 2024 21:08:32 GMT -5
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Post by dcsoxfan15 on Aug 30, 2024 21:17:54 GMT -5
The Blue Jays seem very uninterested in helping us tonight
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 21:19:31 GMT -5
Hader just gave up a 2 run bomb to tie it 2-2 KC and Hou tied in the 9th
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Aug 30, 2024 21:20:53 GMT -5
Essentially, yes. Booser will definitely be the pitcher this Sunday, then I hope Winck gets optioned when Hendriks is ready. The question is the position player. Grissom? Valdez? Maybe a secret 3rd thing? *cough* Campbell *cough* Story starts his rehab Sunday, Sox would be crazy to call up Campbell since he doesn't need Rule 5 protection this year. With Hill and Booser as lefties, I'd rather option Bernardino when Hendricks is ready. Outside of the 3 run HR tonight, Bernardino has looked better as of late. Meanwhile, Hill is your long man and I wouldn’t shocked if he takes Criswell’s spot the way he’s been pitching. Winck has been insufferable and ineffective. He’s the one imo.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 21:29:21 GMT -5
Altuve walked it off - KC loses. It's a bit of help.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 30, 2024 21:31:25 GMT -5
The WooSox were 5 hit tonight, Grissom had 2 of them. I'd keep Gasper over Valdez. Valdez is the next Dalbec. Calling Valdez the next dalbec is wild to me. Dalbec has shown 0 ability to hit ML pitching Valdez has shown some ability to do so. Maybe you forgot about Dalbec's first year ? Also Dalbec had some defensive value, Valdez is a defensive disaster.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 30, 2024 21:33:54 GMT -5
Story starts his rehab Sunday, Sox would be crazy to call up Campbell since he doesn't need Rule 5 protection this year. With Hill and Booser as lefties, I'd rather option Bernardino when Hendricks is ready. Outside of the 3 run HR tonight, Bernardino has looked better as of late. Meanwhile, Hill is your long man and I wouldn’t shocked if he takes Criswell’s spot the way he’s been pitching. Winck has been insufferable and ineffective. He’s the one imo. To me, the issue is a lot of games on consecutive days continuing. Winc could spot start.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 30, 2024 21:37:26 GMT -5
Altuve walked it off - KC loses. It's a bit of help. Royals injuries are mounting. They just lost their 1B and middle of the order bat, Vinnie Pasquantino to a broken thumb.
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Aug 30, 2024 21:39:58 GMT -5
Outside of the 3 run HR tonight, Bernardino has looked better as of late. Meanwhile, Hill is your long man and I wouldn’t shocked if he takes Criswell’s spot the way he’s been pitching. Winck has been insufferable and ineffective. He’s the one imo. To me, the issue is a lot of games on consecutive days continuing. Winc could spot start. I think that’s gonna be Hill though in a couple weeks.
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Post by dcsoxfan15 on Aug 30, 2024 21:40:00 GMT -5
I hate the Blue Jays. Maybe Houston will bring the Royals back down to a conceivably catchable spot
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 21:40:26 GMT -5
Toronto lays down to the Twins - 2-0. No help there.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 30, 2024 21:51:04 GMT -5
To me, the issue is a lot of games on consecutive days continuing. Winc could spot start. I think that’s gonna be Hill though in a couple weeks. Love Hill but that seems like a lot to pile on a 44 year old pitcher that hasn't pitched in a year. Stranger things have happened though and on that I hope you are right.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 22:06:56 GMT -5
Tanner is 2nd in the AL in Quality Starts. 19 out of his 27 starts. Yet, only 8 wins, and 17 decisions. Cause - combo of a bad pen and offense not scoring for him (he has some games of each).
Gilbert is first in the AL - 21 QS out of 27 games - but Seattle's lack of offense leaves him with just 7 wins.
In contrast, Lugo (KC) also has 19 QS but 14 wins, 22 decisions.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 30, 2024 22:08:49 GMT -5
Last stat of the day - Verdugo batted 9th and was 0 for 3 with 3 Ks. Yikes. .209-1-5 in August.
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