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QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 26, 2016 -> 10:06 PM) One thing with the throws - I saw a statinc or some stat place showed eaton last year had among the highest throwing velocity. He often throws it right in front of him. I'm wondering if him not needing to worry about hitting the mound on the throw home/being left handed in RF is just his sweet spot. But yes, all of his jumps. I love it. This team. What a surprise. His throws are definitely much improved, oddly enough the signing of Jackson has basically turned him into a mini Heyward.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 26, 2016 -> 09:52 PM) Just watching the video replays, looks like solid D again. Can't believe how fundamentally sound they have reverted into being. Really, really like Lawrie's 2b. I don't know if numbers will back it up but I'm thrilled with our IF which seemed like it could actually have been downgraded defensively. It was a very well played game defensively, everyone did their part. Eaton has become a truly elite defensive right fielder, I don't think this is a small sample size aberration, he's just unreal out there, makes it all look so easy.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 26, 2016 -> 09:42 PM) He really is amazing. His only weakness is perhaps a short temper coupled with bouts of wildness that accompany it but man, he's working four pitches easy every game it seems. Now that he has that little 90 fastball he can get so many more easy groundball outs. He's evolving from an elite thrower to an elite pitcher, it's incredible to witness and he's making it look so easy.

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Apr 26, 2016 -> 08:59 PM) Our Sox just keep rolling. A winning attitude is contagious and we're seeing that with this team. Avi, Zach, AJ, Dioner...these guys don't want to be "that guy" on this team and are starting to get some swag of their own. Chris is definitely pitching more to contact this season and, while maybe not as exciting as those 10-15 strikeout nights, it's been very effective. Love seeing this offense starting to click. I think those of us who voted for better than average records in the prediction polls were expecting more from the offense being we all knew the pitching would be solid....premature, but if this offense finds its rhythm we're looking at a ~95 win season. Chris Sale had 8 starts of 7+ IP with less than 110 pitches in 2015, he has accomplished this feat in each of his first 5 starts this season.

QUOTE (aryzner @ Apr 26, 2016 -> 08:57 PM) I've missed having this much fun watching the Sox. You forget after awhile just how much fun it is to follow a really good baseball team, I'm legitimately excited about every game.

I've said this maybe twice as many times this year compared to all of last but that was an incredibly enjoyable game. I love this team.

Haven't seen it confirmed on here but Gonzalez does have an option left, 1 was used in 2012 and another in 2014, so 1 remaining.

Avi looked genuinely afraid of that maniac.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 23, 2016 -> 05:43 PM) The Sox win again, so naturally we are talking about Avi. It's warranted, he's unbelievably terrible right now and killed several rallies today.

Melky Cabrera had a fantastic all around game.

That was a very enjoyable game.

Brett Lawrie is the poor man's JJ Watt of baseball: he legitimately tries super hard at everything and he desperately needs you to know it and that's cool as long as he's on your team and playing well. So yeah, I like Lawrie so far.

I love good Melky.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 06:47 PM) Norman to Washington. Him vs. Odell twice a year now. 5 years, $75M with FIFTY MILLION guaranteed. f*** that.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 05:48 PM) Brooklyn 99 is great That was a fantastic episode. The guess appearances have been crazy good this year, adding Jason Mantzoukas in a requiring role was almost unfair, perfect fit for the show. Oh and the reviews for the new season of Silicon Valley have been glowing, very much excited for its return. I just hope they do away with Suzanne Cryer's character, the Peter Gregory impression is not working.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 03:51 PM) Avi is 8th in baseball at swinging at the first pitch. https://twitter.com/baseball_ref/status/723608617275011083 2nd - out of zone swing% 8th - in zone swing% 3rd - total swing% 3rd - wiff% Basically he's swinging at everything, this tends to happen when you have no clue what you're doing at the plate and guess on every pitch. And on a semi-related note: Khris Davis has been unbelievably bad this year, his contact rates are significantly worse than any other qualified hitter. I know there was some mention of him in the offseason.

Carlos Rodon is really f***ing good.

It comes with hiring Theo. This is basically every Red Sox game during his reign, the teams are awesome but the pace makes their games unwatchable.

This game is a f***ing soap opera.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 8, 2016 -> 12:56 PM) That's what I said about half an hour ago in Elgin, then came the sleet. And now the heavens have opened and it's near whiteout conditions with sheets of sleet/snow.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 8, 2016 -> 12:39 PM) It's actually relatively nice out right now. That's what I said about half an hour ago in Elgin, then came the sleet.

Uribe's totally going deep today, it's inevitable. Hopefully the Sox are up 8 runs when it happens. PROFUNDO!

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 3, 2016 -> 09:44 PM) HRI is king of frozen pizzas This. They're fantastic.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 11:06 AM) I just can't get on board with the Chicago pizza snobbery. Sure, if I have a choice, I prefer my local Chicago pizza joints. But if I need a quick inexpensive meal, there's nothing wrong with some Papa John's. Pizza Lunchables and Mama Celeste are even cheaper and about on par with Papa John's.

Papa John's is taking over the world. Who the hell is eating this crap and why?