southsider2k5

Interesting balk call.

He's been one who has seemed to recognize his slump and been a bit more wiling to take what the defense and pitchers give him.

I'll take .333 with RISP every day.

Oh hay it is Approachable Day according to my Hallmark calendar.

And that wasn't a particularly hittable pitch either.

I am just glad he finally told them it was OK to walk and hit today.

Avoid Parkman for the time being.

If it were just the hitting, sure. But the relief pitching and defense have also been a dumpster fire this year.

Nice job by Meninchino to have Robert make those adjustments finally.

The obvious response is to leave longer.

7 runs? We are done for the week guys, take it easy!

Much better approach for Luis the last two times up.

Which is probably still a playoff team.

I know it will soon be forgotten, but that is why you run on Benny.

So you expected a collapse, without actually expecting a collapse.

I mean sure, if the Sox truly collapse, trade anyone and everyone. Personally I would rather see them fire the manager, but we all know that isn't going to happen.

You are the one telling me you knew this was going to happen though.

And if these are your expectations, why are you so upset that this is what is happening? You can't have it both ways.

Even if you want to adjust and say that this incrediblely awful start for the entire team is the new normal, they are still putting up .500 results. The Twins were awful last year. Try again. Also, if that is your expectations, why are you so upset about these results?

The expectations for both franchises going forward couldn't be more different, but sure.

Back from the dead?

That the manager has lost this team.

It wouldn't be the worst choice.

No one actually believes that.

Or players who refuse to adjust?