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I really like Burger. As a loudmouth fan I was vocally against drafting him. I like his hitting style. Not the greatest third baseman at all defensively but I would think he could improve. My apologies to King Burger. He's hitterish and I like the way he looks on closeups on TV, like a real ballplayer.

Some peeps with four vaccinations have gotten covid. I still respect Cease as much as I did before. And I'm three times vaxxed not looking forward to any monkeyvaxx or further covid vax.

-- Did the USA really send that 40 billion to Ukraine? I ask because to me, a non military expert, it seems painfully obvious Russia ultimately is going to win battle in Ukraine whenever it decides the war has raged long enough. We all know the Russians have the capability of winning that war in a second if they truly wish to do so. I am thinking that if u are just going to give 40 billion away .... use it here. Lots of people here could use some cash (homeless, people who can't afford fuel for their cars, etc.). -- Why is it politically incorrect to say Ukraine is losing the war? -- Finally why are people not talking about the potential for WWIII springing up more and trying to get Russia to settle diplomtically with Ukraine? Also China seems awfully mad at the USA's saying it would defend Taiwan. Russia hates us and their leader could toss a bomb or two our way at any time if they get irritated enough.

Joe Crede baby! Love me some Crede.

Is Tony really this bad? I know some people have said this regarding weird things some older politicians have said. Tony has had a horrible year so far but is he physically and mentally this bad off? Does he really hide in the corners of the dugout? Yikes.

Yet you had to be happy the team pulled this one out and won it for Tim A. I agree this team is pathetic but the wins usually have some joyful moments in them. The team blows but winning 3 of 4 vs. Cubs was nice.

I wish people who hate on the USA daily would read this sentence. The U.S. gets criticized so much. Today I would like to say thank you to the families of all our soldiers who didn't come home from all the various wars and conflicts. Truly thank them.

On a warm day and a normal ground ball, TA suffers what ptatc is saying normally is 8-12 week injury. And obviously the type of injury that could return at any time. Sox can't replace TA effectively with anybody on the current roster. Eloy is still a ways away. Obviously Sox need Eloy and Burger and Yoan in the lineup every day. Jose is going to have to get white hot and Vaughn is going to have to hit like an All Star. Little surprised this team is incapable of hitting home runs in the age of lift and pull. I'd say if Mendick/Leury are the replacements for TA, team will be absurdly bad on the road and .500 at best at home. No chance in hell this team makes the playoffs if Tim is out 4-12 weeks.

Is Eloy going to tear that hammy even worse once he resumes full time status? Seems like it's not gonna be pretty on the next tear. These well built athletic specimins just seem like their body parts are going to explode at any time. Eloy is 6-4. Winfield was 6-6 and didn't get hurt all the time. Dye was 6-4 and didn't get hurt all the time. Call them up and get them to send over their training regimen.

Great win. Went into church when score tied. Glad to see Sox won and Burger got the big hit. This team does blow but even the most critical fan has to be happy the team didn't give up today. The resilient victory was nice to see.

Disagree. The Sox have made good contact on many of their grounders right into the shift. Why not hit it where they ain't? Are u kidding with the insult? You can't go calling people names. It's not right on a fine Sunday. Since I'm obviously ruining your day, that's my last post in this thread. Have a nice day. Peaceout.

We need an expert to weigh in. It sure seems like the Sox's best athletes are the ones that get hurt a lot. Maybe we need somebody with experience training basketball phenoms and track phenoms to stretch our guys.

Do all teams hit into shifts like the Sox do? Quite sad and perplexing. When you make contact as an MLB player, why not steer the ball into the vacant area. "Hit it where they ain't," used to be a mantra that worked.

I just thought the same thing. Seems like the Sox's great athletes have bodies conducive to these type injuries. WTF.

Really? That would suck, suck, suck.

I'm not even mad anymore, just sad for Tim He is a truly exceptional ballplayer. Maybe it's a cramp.

If Cease keeps pitching well, Sox might win this one. Oh wait, 54 pitches so far. He'll probably only go 5 2/3 or 6.

I like Burger. That said, just another guy that just hit right into the shift.

Good play by pitcher, but he woulda been out anyway. There was a huge hole between first and second, but shift.

What's it like at the ballpark today? Wat you eating and drinking? Is it a glorious day?

I read the ESPN.com version and Tony didn't say anything bad. The main part about him. ... "La Russa reiterated his respect for Kapler's intentions but thinks his form of protesting is disrespectful to servicemen and women. "Some of their courage comes from what the flag means to them and when they hear the anthem," La Russa said. "You need to understand what the veterans think when they hear the anthem or see the flag. And the cost they paid and their families. And if you truly understand that, I think it's impossible not to salute the flag and listen to the anthem." The Giants' manager said today he may not protest on Memorial Day BTW. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34005391/san-francisco-giants-manager-gabe-kapler-suspend-protest-national-anthem-memorial-day BTW if the Giants manager is going to speak negatively about the USA, other sports figures have the right to counter his points and point out some positive things about the USA. Free country. I think Tony should resign cause his team is grossly awful but I don't mind him standing up for the military and saluting those who gave their lives for our freedom. Peace out.

To a certain extent. My eye test tells me that they let cookies go by A LOT and swing at crap. It's truly like Murphy's Law. I saw some meaty pitches from the Cubs tonight that the Sox just let go by.

I bought the hype cause seriously, on paper, Eloy, Robert, TA, Moncada, Abreu, the various catchers Sox have had, to go with Cease, Kopech, Gio, Lopez (he was supposed to be a stud as u recall), and overrated bullpen guys really looked like a dynasty on paper. Eloy, Robert, Abreu, Moncada in itself was a dandy foursome to dream about.

One of the worst losses of the year considering the big crowd, anemic bats, bad coaching at 3B, bad managing in terms of Harrison in the lineup and leaving Cueto in. Sox don't care. No sense of urgency. They figure they'll beat Minnie like a drum in head to head contests the rest of the season. Sox got a day off yesterday. Gee the rest really helped.

Sox hitters all need a do over on the season cept for TA. What a sick routine high fly ball there by Sheets.