poppysox

We should be proud of the guys for not rolling over and playing dead. They made a real game of it. I am very positive about our chances tomorrow.

As an old-time baseball fan I generally don't like change...but thanks to lousy umpiring I am anxious for the electronic calling of balls and strikes. It has gotten ridiculous.

Perfect!

It was a pleasure watching a game with a good fielding outfield and no EE. RR managed like he wanted to win it today.

That's right...we can beat any of them. Just play as we did a week ago.

Sox played better tonight with someone else calling the managerial shots.

Ricky won't be fired...not JR's style. He very well could be promoted...my hope.

All will be forgiven if we win the ALCS and/or WS Championship.

Good feeling about tonight's game. "When the going gets tough...the tough get going."

Moncada and Roberts might show up on occasion as well.

There is no GM that I am aware of that has done the extension game as well as Hahn IMO. His trades of Sale, Quintana, and Eaton were enhanced because of the extensions negotiated by RH.

Way to work that pitch count.

I choose EE. A .164 hitter is not fun to watch.

Madrigal is hitting .346 and people still say he will only be an average 2nd baseman. Doesn't walk enough and needs more power yada yada. Soxtalk is a tough crowd to please.

The other day when Anderson was wired for sound on the field he referred to Madrigal as Magical. That should end all discussion on the nickname issue.

If Ricky could pencil in McCann instead of EE this would be a nice lineup.

I often tune in the opponent's broadcast. Frequently they are talking up our "young powerhouse". Word is getting around.

I like Madrigal in the 2 nd spot. That will be his eventual spot in the order on an everyday basis IMO.

Best of 3 is scary no matter who you play IMO.

I am surprised Luis is still hitting .240. It has felt more like the .167 that EE has produced.

Yoyo and Robert have become automatic outs. Hope they get untracked soon or the playoffs will be short and sweet. Timmy and Jose have been doing all the work with Grandal, Eloy, McCann, and Madrigal pitching in on occasion. EE and Mazara shouldn't be in the lineup. We need one of those 10+ runs games to get us back on track.

My first reaction is there are some very good ballplayers on that list.

Bingo! Might as well start now letting people know who is the team to beat in the Central. The experts were picking us for third. Insulting!

I think Jose has motivated himself to set an example for the young guys. The lost weight and improved by leaps and bounds hitting and defense is something I have never seen in a lifetime of watching baseball. He has transformed himself from an aging player that most on this board wanted gone...into a legitimate candidate and probable favorite for the MVP. Self-pride is his motivator.

Have really enjoyed this shortened season...haven't missed an inning all year. Doesn't matter what inning it is or who is going to be at-bat. Every one of our guys can be the guy who does the damage. As you can probably guess...I won't be the least bit surprised to see us playing the Dodgers in the WS just like 59'. Pitching has me a little concerned but the addition of Dunning looks good and Cease and even Lopez are showing signs. Bummer would be huge if we get him back next week. Abreu and Anderson have put up a couple of all-time WSox years and Madrigal has justified my faith in what he would bring to the team. I certainly don't see any team we can't beat with a little good luck and of course...need to get and stay hot.