fathom

Avi = slider-speed bat

Abreu!

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 09:20 PM) I hope they are just showcasing Sanchez for a trade. I'd be ok with him taking over Leury's role. He absolutely does not look like MLB starting caliber though

QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 09:19 PM) I can't figure out whether the Sox really like Sanchez more than Semien or if something else is going on - like they think they need to see Sanchez up close to decide if he's worth a shot next year and have already decided Semien will be up next year. I have to say, though, that would be some odd logic They like Johnson more than Sanchez or Semien, it definitely seems. Sanchez has been just as slappy as most of us thought he would be, as his ceiling looks very low.

Since their most recent promotions, Wilkins/Sanchez/Semien/Phegley have combined for 44 strikeouts and 1 walk

Avi's OPS is almost twice as high against LHP than RHP this season. Strange, as he was better vs RHP in the past.

It's frustrating they seem to be platooning Semien. Given the adjustment period he's had at new levels, they should be getting him as many at bats as possible.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 07:28 PM) Jeez, Wilkins is useless. Give it two years, he'll be in Japan hopefully making good money

How bad must the pitching in AAA be for Andy Wilkins to be as good as he was?

QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 07:31 PM) Given what Noesi has done after not being prepared as a starter, I'm really happy. I'm excited to see what he can do with an offseason of rest and preparation for a starter's workload. 2nd in the majors in home runs allowed...if he's anything higher than the 5th starter heading into next year, I'll be concerned

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 04:04 AM) Nice job blasting a gaping hole in ND's schedule strength, USC. And it looks like Arizona State might have lost their QB for an extended period of time

Gus alert on Fox

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 04:04 AM) Viciedo has 21 HRs this year, but if you translate it with everyday ABs, he'd have 24/25 As it stands, he's tied for 18th in the AL

I truly believe Viciedo should be back next year, as this team needs as much power as it can get.

Some cheap homers tonight.

The difference in BC's run defense from last week to this week is insane

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 03:52 AM) I wonder if Tank will be a star with the Orioles or somebody next year. It's possible, but you can't fault the Sox if he does

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 02:43 AM) Baez and alcantara both with nine homers.....soler's isn't playing very much....seem to be overly cautious with him Out for the wknd, wife giving birth

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 03:41 AM) In the draft pick race, this is a good one to lose anyway. It's not like a starting pitcher is getting screwed. It would be the perfect "tank" loss. Abreu, Avi and Semien all played well.

Leury Garcia has an OPS near .250 since the ASB

Avi trying to boost his value for fantasy projections heading into next season

Didn't know Semien had that type of power...just missed a line drive home run.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 13, 2014 -> 09:49 PM) It is also a game that was scheduled with less than a days notice. Of course...I'm also not sure if the hitters on both teams got the notice.

This is as empty as I've seen the park in a long time

If story is true and pics are legit, I can't see how the Vikings keep him. NFL should suspend him indefinitely.