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QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 02:05 PM) I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything. Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht. And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them. I use them in a jokingly fashion all the time because why not. #shutupshipps

Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven.

Holland is the coolest dude ever, hope he continues to kick ass.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 07:58 PM) He had something to pitch for in the WBC. He has nothing to pitch for now. He figures he isn't going to be on the team by the end of the year and its not going to affect his income at all (option years are low enough they will be picked up as long as his ERA is below 5). It actually benefits him to pitch poorly as his new team will be able to hold onto prime prospects when acquiring him. People can say this is BS all they want, but motivation affects 100% of people in how they perform and he has none. Hahn handled this poorly and we'll unfortunately pay a price. People can say it's BS because it's 100 percent BS. If he has nothing to pitch for this year then he's had nothing to pitch for in the previous 4 seasons and shockingly he was still great.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 07:15 PM) Dane Dunning with a big game. He now has 21 K and no walks, in his 2 starts, over 14 innings. He will likely be promoted very soon. It looks like A ball is no challenge for him. Couple days late here.

I know he's a little bit older but Cooper has done nothing but produce since being draft. He's at least intriguing.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 06:55 PM) I mean he's not gonna hit .450 all year. His GB% is down to 45% and his FB% up to 31. Both career highs for him. Small sample size, but if it's a new approach/swing he's using, then it's working. Coincidentally, he's actually not hitting the ball as hard as previous years. His hard hit ball % is 10% lower than last year. But he's decreased his weak contact. Haha, by last I meant having a legit good season, I wasn't talking about having an insane season. This is good stuff though, definitely interesting.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 06:53 PM) I think the difference is in the past when he gets hot, he would seem to get a lot of cheap hits, couple of ducks over the 2B, etc. He is just crushing the ball right now. I don't know if the new swing plane is it, or what, but dayum. He had some stretches last year where he was destroying the ball too. Obviously not like this but he's had stretches before. We'll see.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 06:49 PM) Yeah I think we've seen Avi get hot for periods of 1-2 weeks, but I'm not sure if he's ever been this hot. I'll have to dig deeper into how he's hit so far. If he's lifting the ball more, it's a good turning point. His problem has always been hitting too many grounders. Definitely. Like you said, he's been hot before but definitely not THIS hot so that's at least eye opening. Still, I just don't expect it to last. I don't mean to be debbie downer here in the winner thread as it's definitely been fun to watch so far but I just don't expect it to last. Prove me wrong, Avi.

QUOTE (CyAcosta41 @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 06:46 PM) That does suck. But Sale is going to win it anyway. You know -- East Coast media bias. Very good point.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 06:44 PM) So...what if Avi's finally figured it out? That'd be awesome and I'll say that I highly doubt it's the case. I hope I'm wrong but I expect a fast and hard fall back to earth at some point in the next few weeks.

Kinda sucks that Holland, Shields and Robertson are going to steal Cy Young votes from each other.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 06:31 PM) David Robertson looks unreal right now. Just the ol' 18.00 K/9 and 0.00 BB/9. April 2015 all over again.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 05:37 PM) Davidson was gonna be the opening day DH and then he isn't because Asche had a good spring. I don't think anyone thought May would be opening day starter as well They played their way into spots with good springs because there is bad competition, it happens with literally every team. Especially in a year like this, it was going to happen. They're not putting too much stock in spring training at bats, they decided to give some guys who may have some upside but aren't top prospects a chance.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 05:16 PM) Yes they care way too much about hitting stats in ST No they don't. May is a half assed prospect that they were willing to give a shot to in a year like this because why not.

Anyone watch Rey today?

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 15, 2017 -> 02:46 PM) You don't play baseball games for the sole purpose of trading your players. Why don't we just enjoy baseball and root for the Sox for awhile You're allowed to enjoy baseball any way you want but so is everyone else.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 02:21 PM) He's played 10 games, that being said I'm rethinking the banner. The banner is great and all but we should have never gotten rid of the Dunn one. Can't replace greatness.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Apr 15, 2017 -> 04:52 PM) If he is truly that weak mentally, He's not. He's had 2 bad games, it happens. People are going to speculate any time something doesn't go completely right with him this year. This guy has proven time and time again that he can handle adversity, he'll be fine.

LeBron is LeBron so I know better than to count Cleveland out but I really don't think they're going to be able to flip this defensive switch like some people have thought would happen. Toronto or Boston might just come out of the east.

A rare boring pitching day for the minors.

Dave has blown 7 saves in an entire season before so seems likely he'll do that in the first half of this season.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 14, 2017 -> 11:25 PM) Nice win. Davidson's homer was nice as was his single late in the game. Really nice win. Covey pitched well as did the bench. Love it. Robertson was nasty. Don't stop now boys!!! Kinda crazy how nasty Dave is when he's locked in. It's April of '15 all over again.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 14, 2017 -> 11:17 PM) If the Sox are serious about this rebuild crap you trade him now. Immediately while he's this hot. Agreed. You just absolutely force a team into trading for him in the 2nd week of April. Anywho, I said it in the game thread but DRob continuing to be nasty is the best thing that could happen for this rebuild. If he can keep his numbers pretty great for a few months then he can really net us something good come June or July.

It'd be interesting if the Sox keep up a decent amount of success in the next few weeks if teams in the Q sweepstakes start to up their offer in worry that maybe the Sox aren't that bad and hang onto him for the year. Probably not but just throwing s*** out there.