SoxFan1

PODS-POWAH!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:37 PM) I really liked his curve, and think he should use it a little more. He didn't quite have it tonight though. It was very inconsistent. Threw some good ones, but also left a ton high or out of the zone. The one thing he didn't do is throw any cookies.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) I don't know how anyone could possibly complain about this outing from Torres in his debut. When's the last time we got a Q.S. from a guy making his ML Debut? Ed Walsh?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) Agreed...did he give up both homers on the same cutter? No. Burrell's homer was just an inside fastball that wasn't inside enough. Gross' HR was on a cutter that didn't cut enough.

He's done well enough (so far) to deserve a win. Our offense has just been asleep all night.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:30 PM) We have nothing to lose with the way the bullpen has been going. Let him stretch it out as much as he can. Have them ready, but no reason to pull him yet. Well then...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:28 PM) Might be time to get the pen up. Torres has been up in the zone with a lot the last 2 innings, and it would be nice to get him out with a good start under his belt. We have nothing to lose with the way the bullpen has been going. Let him stretch it out as much as he can. Have them ready, but no reason to pull him yet.

We've gotta have on of the sexiest 7-8-9's in the league right now with Quentin/Getz/Beckham.

I thought that was way gone.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:04 PM) Well I never said you had to like it, but it's true. If you say so.

New avatar.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 07:48 PM) Sorry I had dibs on him a long time ago. Not a chance.

I think CQ's foot is ok.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 07:41 PM) i know its not the right thread but dexter carter is having a nice start again...5 IP 4 H 1 BB and 6 K with 0R My other man-crush.

If Quentin is getting hits up the middle, then that's a great sign. His timing is getting there.

We're not helping him out by not making Shields work AT ALL.

Way to pitch over it. Now gather yourself in the dugout and relax.

He's gotta take a breath out there.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 07:29 PM) I hate L. Diaz. That's a blatant strike. Ya, if he's going to take away the knee-high pitches, then that's not good. I like that Torres isn't afraid to use his secondary pitches.

Shields gets the low pitch but Torres doesn't, nice.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 07:22 PM) We haven't even seen the sharp slider you and I witnessed in the AAA All-star game If he's smart/crafty, he'll save it for the 2nd or 3rd time the lineup comes around.

Shields has only really thrown 1 strike. That uncharacteristic of him. Get to him early.

Jack Egbert is to Heads as Carlos Torres is to SF1. Beckham 14 for his last 25! Wow.

Hey, not a bad inning there. Nicely done. Now let's get him a lead.

If he keeps the ball down and in the strike zone, he'll be just fine.