Dick Allen

QUOTE (Quin @ Jul 24, 2017 -> 11:18 AM) Keep him for now. A new AG can fire Mueller, Sessions can't. If he uncovers something or is getting really close, Mueller is going to be fired anyway. Obviously I could be wrong, but I think there is no way he survives long enough to see Trump's taxes. But if Mueller ever gets fired, all hell is going to break loose. If Trump has done nothing wrong, I don't know why he is so worried.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 24, 2017 -> 10:43 AM) Unless Moncada goes 0-18 with 16 ks and 2 GIDP They would still be the prettiest strikeouts and greatest GIDPs probably ever.

Trump now referring to Sessions as "beleaguered". Can't understand why he isn't going after Hillary. He does realize he was the one who hired him, I would think. What happened to all the dogs Trump promised to put on crooked Hillary after he won the election? For a guy so concerned with "fake news", it's actually been his specialty for over 30 years. Why not fire Sessions? I don't think democrats would make a stink this time.

Pelfrey has the lowest ERA in the Sox rotation. Couple that with the bullpen, add subtracting Swarzak, there is no hope of this team even if you want them to win of not getting a top 3 pick in the draft. The losing mission is already accomplished. 2 or 3 game winning streaks will almost be miracles.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jul 24, 2017 -> 01:05 AM) I just think we all need to pray that the US always remains in charge so we can always print the money. That's the only way the assistance programs don't end up killing our very way of life. Isn't it really that simple? IF it is that simple, you'd think the liberal people would want the biggest mightiest military with shark lasers to protect the off-the-rails spending. But that goes against peace and love and globalism. Tough situation, stuck in a bit of hypocrisy. Fortunatley for them, that issue isn't in the public realm...yet. What's clearing dragging down America is making the filthy rich pay taxes, and making sure the poor have health care. The best way to build up the middle class and lower class is instead of giving them breaks directly, give them to the rich so they can pass them down. It works really well.

Why not beat the Cubs? What's the deal with the draft picks? The Sox don't have to finish 25 games behind the second worst record. Beat the Cubs, help them not make the playoffs. The losses will continue, but they will win some games. Look at the roster. Besides, if the second or third pick isn't good enough to pick an impact player, then losing for draft picks makes very little sense.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 05:15 PM) To avoid the s*** talking from Cubs fans at work.. I agree with you. Not only that but make it harder for them to get to the postseason. That and keeping the cup.

They are on a 64.8 win pace and will win some games along the way. Might as well be against the Cubs. I think they probably already have guaranteed Seth Beer being available when they next draft.

Bad baserunning cost the Sox a run. I can't wait until the Sox have smarter players.

More bad baserunning.

I hope they trade Swarzak before his arm falls off.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 10:33 AM) Madrigal is the "poster child" for my "pet peeve," regarding choking up. Why a player his size would want to have his hands, way down on the knob of the bat, makes no sense to me. He is not going to hit much for power, so why not just become an elite contact hitter. He obviously has talent and is highly regarded, but a guy like that could probably be significantly better, with the enhanced bat control, which choking up affords. Hardly anyone ever does it anymore, not even with 2 strikes on them. Aluminum bats are a bit different and he did hit .380.

He still makes some great plays. The ability is there. It seems to me he is trying to make every play look spectacular. Even when he has plenty of time to set himself and make a throw he seems to be throwing on the run from a crazy angle. This is a guy with the physical ability to make tough plays look routine, I don't know if it is his friends death, trying to live up to the contract, or just some sort of slump, but I think it can be corrected. All the tools are there for him to be successful. Whether he ultimately uses them properly is the question IMO. There are going to be bumps along the road for most, if not all of these prospects.

This guy is a lock to be a Sox target. 4 bunt hits in a game. Right up Ricky's alley. He does look like Pedroia at the plate. http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ss...bunting_to.html

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 09:33 PM) Of course, but even when he had his 60% strikeout rate in his short stint last year his O-Swing% was well below the league average. I just think it is wishful thinking blaming his minor league k rate on umpires. He is going to k a lot IMO. Doesn't mean he wont be a star.

Reality has been punching Yolmer and Hanson right in the face recently.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 09:25 PM) Has Moncada swung at a single pitch outside the strike zone in his three games? Crazy that he strikes out so much even though he never chases. I don't know if he has,but his strike out rate would indicate he does swing at bad pitches on occasion.

A couple of injuries a couple of trades and the bullpen is minor league.

I wonder if Renteria would have had the Big Hurt bunt during his MVP years.

No doubt Maddon gets a lot of credit for being different. But he lost with s***ty players. The thing is I am sure Renteria wants to win these games. There will be plenty he has no chance, so when he does, learning how to win is part of the process. That said, with the minor league bullpen the Sox now have, and Pelfrey not long for the game, you have to play for the big inning even if Moncada actually had a clue how to bunt.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 08:52 PM) Coop has to be so disgusted with his pitching. To be fair, the bullpen is probably absolutely taxed because our starters are awful. But, man. Usually we are known for our pitching. Not used to it. Melky 4-4. I almost want him to stay on the team just to watch a player who is actually entertaining and can play. The bullpen is also loaded with Charlotte Knights, who weren't exactly a juggernaut in the IL.

You want a team concept, have Moncada hit the ball to the right side. You could tell after the first pitch his bunting acumen is about as good as Paulies time from home to first. Team concept is putting players in positions to succeed.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 08:33 PM) Well, at least Moncada hasn't struck out. No errors. Bunting is more understandable hitting RH against Alexander. The hits will come eventually if he keeps making solid contact. It is not understandable.He has never done it.

Might be time for Ricky to go back to the mound.

This is really starting to become unwatchable. Even one one the few joys, Moncada at the plate they have him try to bunt.