Balta1701 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: This is who Tony pulled Kimbrel for with 2 outs on Friday. Now Ruiz is in, no Kopech, no Kimbrel. Moncada lets one through. After burning Hendriks last night, I can't complain about this bullpen usage tonight. I didn't like how they burned Kopech last night, but this one even I can't hang on LaRussa. Kimbrel shouldn't pitch 2 innings every time out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just now, reiks12 said: At what point does this team feel embarrassed? I’m trying to remember when they really started to cool off from the good start they had. Maybe the Brewers series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, reiks12 said: At what point does this team feel embarrassed? Same formula as last year. Beat up on crap teams. Lose to good teams and then hope to catch lightning in a bottle in the playoffs. Remember anything can happen...until its required to play quality baseball against quality opponents. Then the wheels come off the bus.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 over under: 1.5 strikeouts next inning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG23SoxFan Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, South Side Hit Men said: The Sox have a chance to win. Who does Tony put in? Put in Kimbrel? No it's not a save situation. Kopech? No, it's not a save situation. Ruiz, the low man on the totem pole? Why of course. Right now I am not sure any choice out of the bullpen is any better than anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I don't see this team scoring enough runs and pen holding leads to win in playoffs right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Approaches just make contact not hit the ball to the frgging moon always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Pasqua Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, mmmmmbeeer said: Scouting report against the Sox pen is clearly wait for the heat and go the other way. Just every game, we see teams doing it. Need to attack the top of the zone with the heat more often and throw more breaking balls for strikes instead of chases.  We need a catcher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 We've been playing like the 3rd best team in this division for more than two months now. I can't envision this team sniffing a title this year unless they wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, mmmmmbeeer said: He's pitched B2B multiple times this season. He’s done it twice this year. They don’t want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, southsideirish71 said: Same formula as last year. Beat up on crap teams. Lose to good teams and then hope to catch lightning in a bottle in the playoffs. Remember anything can happen...until its required to play quality baseball against quality opponents. Then the wheels come off the bus.  I don't think they can beat anyone now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just now, SonofaRoache said: We've been playing like the 3rd best team in this division for more than two months now. I can't envision this team sniffing a title this year unless they wake up. They’re tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 If this team doesn’t have at least a 3 run lead heading into the late innings, they are almost guaranteed to lose.  Loser mentality.  Horrible offensive approach.  Bullpen that routinely shits down their pantaloons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOFHurt35 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, chw42 said: Ruiz trying to ruin Bummer's ERA even more. I swear he's probably the reason Bummer's ERA is 1.5 runs higher than his xERA. Bummer is deserving of it. Fuck him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marqhead Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, RG23SoxFan said: Right now I am not sure any choice out of the bullpen is any better than anyone else. Yep. Doesn’t matter, no one can get the job done on a consist basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I'm predicting Robert pops out, Vaughn strikes out, and Leury grounds out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijames1957 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 This team has been going through the motions for weeks. Maybe they need this division race to tighten up so they will wake the **** up and start competing at a high level. If they think they can just turn it on come playoff time they are going to get swept in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: After burning Hendriks last night, I can't complain about this bullpen usage tonight. I didn't like how they burned Kopech last night, but this one even I can't hang on LaRussa. Kimbrel shouldn't pitch 2 innings every time out. Agreed he shouldn't start the inning, but why didn't Bummer have the same leash like Kimbrel (one runner) or Kopech (two runners)? And once the run is allowed, wouldn't you want Kimbrel or Kopech in to try to keep it at one? Ruiz or Wright are literally the lowest options. Tony refuses to go to his best late if the score is 1 run behind, many times he doesn't like using them in a tie game since they can't get a precious hold or save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Gordon Beckham..."Jose has had such tremendous at bats"...K looking. "Bummer has looked great lately"...3 straight hits. Why does Stoney take a whole week off in the middle of a season? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Starting pitching has given up 3 runs in 20 innings. While the pen has given up runs the defense sucks. Leury misplayed the line drive then poof game over.....iced by Moncada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, mmmmmbeeer said: Scouting report against the Sox pen is clearly wait for the heat and go the other way. Just every game, we see teams doing it. Need to attack the top of the zone with the heat more often and throw more breaking balls for strikes instead of chases.  Which is even more maddening when you look at how Tony is calling shifts…they’re playing the 2B up the middle while righties go the other way.  It makes absolutely no sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Deep Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Sorry boys this is a deasass team that can't hit in clutch and pitch in late innings. They will be done early in playoffs. Not a receipe for a playoff run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Approach... Approach.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 there we go robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 This offense puts up good numbers statistically, but they don’t know how to win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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