fathom

Amazing that all the coaches have kept their jobs this year.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:10 AM) How is Schuck not a better option at DH than LR at this point? I mean isn't it obvious this guy is struggling? Screw it, let Micah Johnson DH. He'd bring much more to the table offensively than LaRoche right now. Would also get him some much needed experience while also allowing him to get some time in the field.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:09 AM) How in God's name did Yadier Molina get a triple at USCF? Avisail didn't contribute to it at all? Well, that's five blown saves. Waiting for comparisons to Addison Reed with that stat... Just perfectly placed down the RF line. Nothing Avi could have done.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:05 AM) I wonder if he's had this batting stance his whole career. It seems a really ridiculous approach to hitting the baseball. With the defense putting all their defenders on the side of the field he hits the baseball, he's not going to get many hits besides ones over the fence. Yep, same stance. He's always been someone that looks awful when he strikes out due to his stance/follow-through. His bat speed has obviously diminished due to his age. There were some warning signs last year I believe, as I'm pretty sure he led the majors in most home runs that barely left the park (of course, Abreu was 2nd).

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:59 AM) LaDunn another stellar night. I'm sick of hoping for our DH named Adam to retire after the season so the Sox save money.

Ha, LaRoche freaking sucks. You know it's bad when if you could void the contracts for LaRoche, Melky and Robertson, you absolutely would and let them sign elsewhere.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:56 AM) This absolutely should be Soto facing Siegrist. Scratch that, had no idea about Siegrist's splits

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:56 AM) Avi drops one in there. Hits like that show he does have potential. I'm not in the Avi sucks category yet. He's a good breaking ball hitter

This absolutely should be Soto facing Siegrist.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:51 AM) Is it bad that I don't even care if the Sox lose anymore? More losses just guarantee better draft position next year and hopefully it'll make the Sox become sellers that much fast. This team obviously won't make the playoffs, so they might as well start selling off pieces. And to a team in front of the Cubs, as well.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:49 AM) But Kenny will be, as long as JR has his 05 ring At least Kenny has shown he can field a competitive team. Hahn has made a lot of good moves in theory, but way too many underachievers.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:46 AM) Year 1 of the Great 3 Year Plan. If they keep this up, Hahn won't be around by year 3.

The team really came out of ST and the ASB strong

Sick piece of hitting there. Robertson seems to get burned on his fastball so much more than his curve.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:33 AM) Tough crowd. I've waited and waited and except for Heads, no positive comments about Danks. You guys have proven you are one, tough set of message board fans. I have players I despise, but I give credit when it's due, like saying Melky had a nice slash hit tonight for the RBI. Danks pitched great tonight....happy?

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 03:28 AM) Apart from everything else and every other bit of evidence in the universe, you'd think we were the better team if you watched these four games. Maybe not better, but definitely comparable ability.

So who will take Danks' spot in the rotation after he's traded in the next ten days for a top prospect?

The lineup the Pirates are putting on the field the last few days is awful. If they don't make a trade soon, the Cubs/Giants are going to pass them for the WC.

Looking ahead to the postseason, the Cardinals probably need another bat to help them against LHP. They've struggled overall vs LHP this year, and it's very likely they'll get either the Cubs (Lester and maybe Price/Hamels) or Giants (Bumgarner) in the NLDS

WTP

Hey nice swing Jose

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:47 AM) Would you agree that Tyler's batting style is probably more sustainable for a nice average than Phegley? Just based on the eye test if nothing else? No idea, but Phegley had superior minor league numbers

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:34 AM) He's not going to play SS full time over Rondon though. Rondon is a defensive wizard. Rather see what Alvarez can do, as Rondon is just too awful offensively to be a legit prospect

And the worst hitter on the Cubs roster delivers a 2 out RBI off Chapman. They have no business being in this game, and they are likely going to win

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:29 AM) The bigger concern is that our scouting continues to identify these guys as valuable. It took me about 3 games to realize I didn't think either Viciedo or Avi had much of a chance. The scouts for professional players have made way too many mistakes the last 7 years or so.