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I think its plenty realistic . The ball isn't invisible , the plate isn't invisible. The hitters do it and have to swing a bat to hit the ball. All an ump has to do is follow its path. Just put a microchip in the ball to follow its path if it's so hard for a person to do it. Or use cameras . The technology exists. I have no idea how sophisticated pitch FX on game day is or any of the tech stuff on telecasts but i'm sure if MLB consulted with the right people it could easily be done and a lot cheaper than paying umps salaries and for their travel. The hardest part probably would be calculating the low and high zones for each hitter . Maybe do measurement on the players like when you buy a tailored suit then factor in how those measurements change in your normal batting stance.

I blame umpires. Sure catchers are bad at framing but its not all on them. Umpires just suck. Their job is to call a strike when its a strike after all it crosses the plate before the catcher catches it. If umps have to rely on a catchers mitt to tell if its a strike then go to robots.

Beautiful win. Sox staff the last few weeks is much better.

You can't tell anything based on 1 game. Come on now ! Give him a chance to have a body of work up here.

Meet Gaby DiMarco https://www.mlb.com/cut4/meet-gabby-dimarco-the-fan-who-caught-the-foul-ball-in-her-beer/c-279997458

Have the Sox had a 3 game winning streak this year ?

Unlike the green traffic light meaning you have to go the green light in baseball means go at your own discretion if you so desire. And in case there is any confusion considering your baseball novice status when Nokona (above) says hit 3-0 he means when the hitter has 3 balls and no strikes on him which usually means the pitcher may groove a pitch right down the heart of the plate which is a pretty good pitch to hit really hard which you have to weigh against the possible walk (base on balls) you may get in that situation.

I know you said "like" Arenado but who else is like him ? Maybe the Sox just buy Arenado since he'll be a FA soon enough anyway.

Just have to keep in mind that there are a lot of posters here all with different opinions on talent and baseball in general. I think I know baseball pretty well but I find myself at odds many times over different things and how the game is played now. I try really hard not to be stuck in the past about how to value players but it does seem like the Rod Carew type of player is not appreciated much anymore and it'll take some time for everyone to come around on Madrigal if it happens at all since he has a long way to go . I'm a big believer in his hitting tool set and then you throw in his defense, his base running, his baseball IQ, work ethic and leadership and there's a good chance everyone will end up liking the kid a whole lot.

Half the board here probably in mourning over another win. Go look at the game thread the last few pages after the Sox took the lead hardly any posts . Nothing to whine about and nothing to cheer for,

Prepping for surgery ?

I get the concern but whats next ? Don't dive for fly balls ? Don't try to run down long fly balls because you might run into the wall ? Gotta let guys with talent use it and whatever happens happens.

Looks more like 275 to me.

Pitching defense and timely hitting . That's how you win games.

Shields probably fixed himself.

All right nice win !

Ha only fair that I get you after you got me

1 plus an option year isn't it ?

I've obliterated Castillo from my mind, Yes you are correct .

Many here favored keeping Narvaez over Smith in the spring I would imagine because of his OBP . Can't be sure if he looked that bad catching last year but he does have a whole different group of pitcher to handle. Could be guys like Robertson and Kahnle and Swazak were just easily to catch and were much more consistent with their command.

That a boy Nate .

OK Nate one more and might not have to face Rosario and Escobar in the 9th

That was the bad Timmy there

Just goes to show you how much walks are (over)valued ?

Yees ! Good job Jace !