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Laroche has a career OPS+ of 77 vs LHP. I'd really like to see Robin not bat him 5th against LHP.

at least Jose and Avi don't look clue less so far this year.

Let's win a f***ing game and see some decent pitching and defense huh.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 03:56 PM) Yeah in football. I dunno man usually I'd be all like whatever 3 of 162 but ya know...the games count in april too and the Sox already are -3 to the Royals and in the basement of the central. With so much parity 0-3 in the division is just icing on the cake and now they have to play 4 better than the Royals the rest of the way to win it. Not ideal.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 04:22 PM) I know I'm in the minority, but I'm encouraged by what I've seen so far from the Sox, even with a possible 0-3 start. What is encouraging other than maybe Avi?

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:37 PM) really abysmal, for a team that has started slow traditionally. Of course, when we've started fast it usually meant we were a playoff team. Oh well, probably doesn't mean anything, shouldn't overthink it. I dunno not only did they lose they lost in pretty much the exact way everyone worst cased before the season. Offense is solid but not elite and this pitching and defense? Hell this is with the top of the rotation, granted sans Sale.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:27 PM) The pen has been terrible. High pitch counts, too much action, no Ks. Ventura is the same amateur he's been for the last 3 seasons. But he's friend of JR and Williams and he's a hero, and that's what's important. The move to Micah followed by Duke to Perez was pretty head scratching. Also, Duke should probably pitch the 8th if he's not primaly a LOOGY.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:27 PM) It is a game. I dont mind strutting around the bases. Thats expected. The curtain call however on game 2 is a bit much. def agree there. stupid nobody was calling for it I bet the vets razz him for it as they should.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) I can see people getting upset. It still looks like the Sox of 2014 playing games 163, 164. +1 You want optimism for the home opener? f***ing win tmr or at least show some f***ing life. Last year the team showed life early and died late so whatever but show us something.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:24 PM) The second game was "close", but i'm about 17 runs in 2 games. key word: "close" and yea, that pitching tho. To a Royals lineup that is OK but certainly not close to the league's toughest.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:22 PM) Its bush league. Now in the Merionette park little league you celebrate every home run like its the last one on the planet, these however are pros who play 162 games. Its game 2. it's a kid's game and why not show some emotion and flair dude had a great game. good on him. I'd like our guys to pickup their f***ing games to his level.

only real positive is some of the offense today. f*** this s*** man. it's early but what a s***ty way to start the year two games where in the end it wasn't close.

pretty good pitch to hit there.

QUOTE (Condor13 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:17 PM) Is flowers this bad at calling a game or are our pitchers just unable to locate a stinking first pitch fastball Good f***ing question considering it's been a staple of cooper era teams. At this point I'm all f***ing for calling up Rodon in a month, put Noesi in the pen (cause Danks won't benefit from it at all) and go from there.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:16 PM) Why not? It's a game winning home run? Good job, Putnam. Disgraceful. That uppercut by Cain was hilarious. He just teed off. Yea that was a HR derby swing. Talk about looking for it over the plate and absolutely getting a cookie. Jesus the Sox BP can throw some meatballs.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:15 PM) Just remember....we won the offseason. come on this stinks but 2 games

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:15 PM) When we walk them off at the Cell. One of our guys should walk on their hands from 1st to 2nd, run backwards to 3rd, and then do a belly flop on home plate after the team dusts off the plate. Then do the presser right there. ur avatar is the best thing I'm watching.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:12 PM) Hanger. And Cain clowns his way into the dugout. why not he clowned the sox today.

This stinks.

man how nice would it be to have a manager that talked to and would consider using the closer in this situation. I have no doubt Joe Maddon would. Not many would but Robin never. Doesn't get much higher leverage than on the road tied in the 8th against a division opponent. That said, the pitchers have to pitch at some point. Throw strikes.

nice play melky.

Hawk very excited over that 2-0 strike. Hey, I was too.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:05 PM) What's the mood of this thread. Tie games late on the road normally equal heartbreak. Yes, I'm hoping for the reverse jinx here. p.s. Eaton was out by a mile stealing. Is he even considered a basestealing threat? on the road in KC??? wtf do you think the mood is lol

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:04 PM) Too bad this kid got hurt last year. Think how much better he would be with 500 more PA under his belt. Yea it sucks but you know maybe it was for the best it convinced him to finally get in excellent not just "ok" shape. He looks great. Keep it up kid. Avi is an easy guy to root for and as Hahn always says sometimes progress isn't linear. His fielding will never be much more than adequate but if you hit 300/350/500 in today's game and run the bases that's 3-4 WAR.

Avi is a stud if he keeps pulling line shots. He could hit 300 easily.