vilehoopster

I get it and I bang my head against the wall at a ton of what Colson does. But I don’t get everyone complaining only about him instead of Mune or Braden or . . . others?

Tell me again how good of an eye Teel has at the plate.

There is a very good chance the Sox will allow Cleveland to win the division having a losing record.

Let’s look for a positive here: There is no longer be any question that Sandlin should be pitching in Castillo’s spot the rest of the year. No reasonable reason we should see Castillo again.

One thing I love about the Sox bullpen: they are awesome at striking out the guy AFTER they fail to get the guy they needed to get out.

I’m saying it now, but might start a thread with this after the game. Yes, plenty of blame to go all around, all parts of the Sox players and organization. Also, the Sox would not have been in 1st place at all without Vargas. But, if the Sox don’t win the division/ make the playoffs, the blame goes on Vargas more than anyone else, not even close. His inability to hit RISP the 30/ 40 days is horrible.

Prove me wrong Vargas. Nope!

It is no exaggeration to say, right now, that Mune’s bat is every bit as bad as any of the terrible bats the Sox were putting out there during that 121 loss season. I can’t really remember names: Amaya and whoever. But Mune is that bad now.

When is the last time Vargas got a hit with men on base? I can’t remember one. Has it happened in September?

Swing the damn bat!! I know someone just said this, but I’m pissed. They have given the Sox Soooo many chances the last few innings.

This is not true. Pirates are playing well now, and the Sox bats are terrible right now. A month ago, the Sox win this series whether in Chicago or Pittsburgh. A couple months ago when the Sox had their home field magic going, they sweep these guys easily. Just, right now, it’s two teams going different ways.

I would be surprised if both Mune and Colson didn’t end the season batting below .200.

I agree. Where? What fight?

It’s to the point where the last player I want up with RISP is Vargas. Never situational hits, just going for a homer every time. I’d much rather have Colson up with RISP than Vargas.

Early in the year, Stoney said he didn’t want Meidroth swinging for home runs, but instead doing what got him to the majors: taking pitches and walks and making contact. Then he hit those homers, like around the Boston series, and his power seemed real and helpful, and Stoney stopped staying that. But now Stoney is looking very correct. During September Meidroth is killing the Sox with whiffs, it seems especially with RISP.

One of the worst at bats of the year there by Meidroth. Just pathetic!

Have to be done with Castillo for the year. For the year! He’s more than bad. Schriffen just told us where he’s at: in 5 of his 6 starts with the Sox, he has not given the Sox any reasonable chance to win. Think about that: Five out of six with no chance for the Sox to win. Sit him down for the season. Sox can worry about him over the winter, but for now, do everything to win the division. And sitting Castillo is an obvious step towards winning it.

I also am very down on Mune, more so. I don’t want him moved down in the order; I want him taken out of the order. We’re trying to win the division. Sox can’t be trying to make Mune happy so they can resign hm. He is killing the Sox right now and has been for over a month.

Am I the only one who is not that fired up to resign Mune, and certainly not for the $200 million or so it’s gonna cost. I don’t know and he certainly could turn it around, get hot, and change my mind. But it has now become a looong wait for him to break out this slump. I still say the most amazing thing about Mune is how is he drawing all these walks. He’s batting .094 his last 15 games (.155 for his last 30 games). Just throw it down the middle of the plate hard. He can’t hit it.

I agree with you. I think he’s ready to help.

Does anyone wonder how Mune’s is drawing so many walks. He’s batting under .100 the last couple weeks or so. Just throw it down the middle of the plate until he starts to heat up some.

Are the Sox outfielders having trouble seeing the ball off the bats. It’s seems like Peters and Antonacci have had some clearly late jumps.

I really, really, really would like to see the return of good/ dominant Sean Burke tonight. If he could get that form back, and keep it, it would all but assure the Sox winning the division.

I agree. Has anything come of that, of a major league umpire calling a foul ball, an obvious strike, of him calling it a ball and later insisting it remain a ball? Has the league commented? What did Venable have to say post game?

I don’t get why people are still complaining about Colson. I’d much rather have him up (RISP or not) than Mune. Early in the year I was thinking the Sox could never afford to resign Mune. He’s making himself very affordable in the last, at least, month.