Rounding_Third

If you read through my posts today, they are more about TLR's age and post game exhaustion than about the play so far.

This has the potential of turning into a very ugly & embarrassing season, especially for TLR. I wouldn't be surprised if he's been praying on the plane for a rainout tomorrow.

Then how many "that's on me" post games is it gong to take?

Not saying that he's given the opportunity to resign, saying he just does it on his own because he realizes that he just can't do it physically anymore. Last night he came so close to nodding off in the presser. His eyelids have had lead weights on them on every postgame presser I've seem so far, including today. TLR 10 years ago would have been fine. From what I've seen of him so far this year, he's a tired old man. Today's huge pitching mistake(s) is just the tip of the iceberg. When someone's that tired all the time, mistakes follow. It's gonna get ugly, some big ones are inevitable.

If he's this worn out already, hopefully he realizes that he can't do it and decides to walk away and save others from as much embarrassment as possible.. Hopefully it happens much sooner than later; before the AS break at the latest. Hopefully before he pulls a Bevington.

He's gonna lose this team very soon,

His pressers are so friggin embarrassing! He can barely stay awake and seems annoyed that the questions are keeping him up. Makes me wonder how many times he's dosed off during the games. The lethargic play so far is a reflection of their drowsy manager.

The narrative I've heard throughout the Sox org is that Crocket's amateur career is as a starter. Baseball Ref contradicts this in a big way. So I painstakingly went though all of Tennessee's 2018 & 2019 box scores to verify and Baseball Ref is correct. His Tennessee bio also says he started 11 games in 2018. Their own 2018 box scores contradict that. as well. Of the 12 starts, he got pounded in about half of them and most were 6 innings or less. Some of those game stats overlapped. Most of his RP appearances were outstanding His moderately high career era is mostly a result of his starts. Over the two years, Tenn also had a few true SP's that had double Crochet's innings. What am I missing here with the SP narrative? At least at Tenn, don't know anything about his high school stats.

I don't see how extra TB surrendered would match TB gained with Vaughn in LF and Collins DH. Vaughn is slow, has no range, and a terrible arm. Teams will be taking extra bases on him all the time. Plus, his inexperience and hustle will lead to lots of chances for collisions with Robert. They'll be in the same vicinity a lot. All it takes is one. Also, Vaughn's bat will likely be affected. I can't believe that they'd actually go through with this.

Engel had a strong year at the plate and his defense is top notch

Engel is just as good or better.

Leury & Engel will fill in just fine. Mendick makes the team for sure now.

4 catchers shows how those 3 guys are playing their asses off! ...or maybe just need all 4 for fatigue factor. Doesn't change the fact they're all playing great!

Definitely keep Blackman in mirror in case situation warrants. If Vaughn & OF doing ok then no. Co is gonna want to move him, imo. Ditto on some creative finances ala Shields trade else no. Also, John Gray ($6m full season) would be a cheap rental if he's having a decent year (2022 FA). Can't have too many starters in 2nd half this year.

Cease getting squeezed a lot by ump.

Only 3 innings today and just 2 AB. Hope that was planned but seems very odd.

Yeah, you're probably right. Since both are out of options, Ruiz over Cordero. Cordero has been too inconsistent over his time with Sox. Ruiz has better upside and younger. More likely he would get claimed although they both probably would. If they go with Ruiz and he struggles, I wonder how long they'd stay with him knowing they'd lose him. Yeah, makes sense that Burr is sent down for now no matter how he finishes ST. If he deserves it, he'll get his chance before the year's out. Ruiz and/or Cordero could possibly bring some trade value. Nothing big but maybe some AAA or AA fills.

Burr still might have a shot, too. Very good minors career and has had his ST moments. With a good finish, he could sneak in,

grandal's knee

harrowing: acutely distressing. But thanks again for your vivid interpretations. When I first heard the Sox signed Lucroy, I read all I could about herniated neck disks, you clearly did not. i have also known 2 close associates who succumbed to lower back disk surgeries and know what they went through in the years leading up to it. I'm also aware about how disk surgery is the very last resort because of its dangers and difficult recovery. But thanks, doc! Especially the part of how you knew how he was feeling while he played with it for 3 years. That is incredibly perceptive of you!

He's on a minor league contract because he's been out of baseball for 2 years after a very harrowing and unusual injury. He's only sucked when healthy in the depths of your vivid imagination; one that believes I stated he was going to return to an all-star caliber player.

Oh for sure! Because that's what my post clearly said. Helloooo, anybody in there?

Why do you choose to categorize Lucroy as having a "5 year slump" while knowing that he played for 3 years ('17-'19) with an ever deteriorating herniated neck disk and 2 more years for surgery, recovery, & rehab. You clearly don't realize how bad a disk has to be to require surgery. The fact that he performed at a decent level for those 3 years is a testament to his grit. This is a completely new and different stage for him. His time spent with a herniated disk is over. The question is how does he perform with a repaired one. So far, so good, imo. I can't imagine how much respect he must have among his peers. Are pitchers that are recovering 12-18 months from TJ surgery in a "slump", as well? Shameful you reach so low to pump Collins!

ReyLo tonight vs Reds. Hopefully another strong outing.

Definitely a minor concern right now. Whomever earns buc, the others shouldn't be traded unless its an incredible offer. There's a few factors that could make a catcher-by-committee scenario not outside the realm of possibility. I'm not "doom & gloomin", just saying we have good catcher depth, let's keep it until the season plays out a bit.