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Vaughn is bad (and i can't project that he'll get better - not fair to him) - but Madrigal can't possibly stay this bad and no reason he can't at least be league average. No one else is bad and Robert is special out there. By the way - Engel is one of the better defensive outfielders as well - so when you get him back - you have far better depth and better options for defensive replacements too. So yeah - the defense has been atrocious - but I see plenty of reasons it should improve. Damn - thought Leury found the gap on that one.

No - I don't think 2021 has even been bad. Pretty decent shot they will be .500 by end of the night. You all are overreacting by a few of the Sox relievers blowing leads and pourous defense. There is plenty of positives from this season too - including Kopech, Rodon, Crochet, Yermin, Collins, etc. And while there are negatives - I'm not giong to assume Abreu will suck (not after 5 games)...and I always think Robert has the talent to be a star (regarless of being messed up)....Vaughn - same thing, yeah he's not good now...but that has no bearing on whether he'll be real good in the long run...potentially good even this year. Note: Vaughn just stroked that - had a good take earlier and did exactly what you should on that double.

My theory - slow gun.

Or the gun is off. The velocity for the righties yesterday was a couple MPH low. Kopech looked harder than the 94-96 he was throwing. Maybe gun is picking up lefties a bit more than the righties? It happens sometimes.

I do. I don't judge the team on a 5 game sample size - I judge it based upon the talent and capability to win. Baseball is 162 - the overreaction is terrible. They blew some games and played horrible ball to the Angels - who are 4-3 and don't look that bad.

That was a total meatball Gio just threw.

The only concerning part of this inning is Lucas. Vaugn - meh; Collins - meh; Madrigal D - concerning...but no way should he be this bad. Gio being all over the place w/low velocity - worrisome.

No - not true at all. The defense is bad and there is a lot more left in this game. This team is still good...very good.

Yeah - that was bad form on the block. This is just comical. I've said for a long time - this club's defense is absolutely brutal and it is showing up in high form right now.

I don't disagree with you there. I hope Lucas is okay.

Its back to - he is playing super tight. And you knew as soon as Madrigal messed that up it would come back. Have any of his errors not bit this team.

I don't disagree with that - I'm just saying people ripped his last season when yes, his defense wasn't great, but he hit .340. .340.

IT was terrible last year too.

Well - he got hate last year and hit .340. So the only way he doesn't get hate is if he hits .400 (I think). But his fielding has been terrible this season - so that I agree with. I think his bat will be fine - but no - he will probably never ever be a special player, but I certainly think he can be an above average 2nd baseman - that just isn't all that crazy valuable.

He's playing so tight right now. It doesn't get any easier than that DP.

No - he is definitely in a funk.

Collins looks the part too. Hitting ball well and on that HR he stayed back and creamed it. When you combine that with his propensity to draw a walk - I think he's going to pan out too.

Bummer. Hope it isn't serious.

Very nice - got the runner over. Vaughn - knock Yoan in here. Short and quick.

Unfortunately - I don't think Carter Jr. was changing his play with the Bulls. His only chance was a change of scenery, imo.

2 Straight for the Bulls - both vs. potential playoff teams. Albeit - Nets were down a couple stars. Either way - turnovers are down last few games (tonight not so much - 20 on the game)...defense much improved and 2 wins. Hopefully this is a better indication than the first handful of games...especially knowing how hard it is with all the interchangeable parts. I'd still say we still have a super limited sample size...but it sure is nice that they have won the last two.

At least Mariners let you buy in sets of 2. For Angels - you were forced either 4 or 5 tickets (depending on the section). So for us - it was my kids plus my vaccinated dad. Figured that was a win win - my wife got a break - and kids got quality time in with grandpa for first time in a while. On your other point - I do admit - part of me feels bad for at least establishing my favorite teams to my kids. I kind of think- wouldn't they be better off being a fan of the Dodgers/Lakers haha.

So the game I saw in Anaheim - it was such a pleasant experience. Bought tickets for $30bucks (+$10M more in additional fees - those fees are ridiculous - as I bought from the box office). Had the entire row to myself - which when you have a 5 and 7 year old who likes to stand up from time to time to stretch their legs and/or dance - its great. No one directly behind...no one directly in front....so I didn't have to tell my kids to sit down. I could put my feet on the chairs and no one could sit in the wrong seats because every seat not available for sale was zip tied. So you could pick an open section of 4 seats but not skirt the social distancing rules in place. I honestly would have paid double for the experience...mainly cause I am one of those people who hates crowds. The food at the concessions was awful - but that is an Angel stadium issue. Ordering from my phone and just walking up to pick up the food - that was pleasant and made the concession line move 2 to 3 times faster. Other than the Sox blowing it in the 8th - was a truly pleasant experience and I can't comment for other teams - but in general felt fairly safe and it was so freaking nice to watch a ball game.

Well said - spot on.

Rodon Kopech Yermin Grandal Wohooo