JUSTgottaBELIEVE

And not just that but also to keep Grandal’s legs fresh. Don’t understand why he’s catching the day game after a night game.

Ha. But joking aside, McCann must be getting rather annoyed riding the pine while sitting there with the fourth highest OPS on the team, which is also nearly 300 points higher than EE.

I thought catchers don’t catch a day game after a night game?

Barring injury, it doesn’t appear the organization has interest in promoting Vaughn until late next spring. Also, I wouldn’t say 2/$20M after this season is big money (assuming Boston eats half). Historically, EE has not performed well in the playoffs while JDM has.

I realize he’s had a terrible start to the season and he’s paid handsomely the next two seasons but I wonder if the Red Sox would consider dumping JDM just to shed some of his salary? EE + low level prospect for JDM + cash. Doubtful I know but I’d love a trade like that for a proven playoff performer.

Which reminds me of that time long, long ago...

Yep. The entire play is in front of Grandal. No excuse.

You were the first on it and I completely agreed with you last season.

But is it?

You guys are finally seeing the light, yes!

McCann will be sorely missed next season

I know it’s the Pirates but are some posters still arguing SSS and that McCann catching Giolito doesn’t make a difference? It’s obvious to anyone watching this season (and last) that Giolito is a different pitcher with McCann.

25/33 strikes

Then wait until next season

Nah

Lol. Typical RR. He’s going to ride this dude into the playoffs even if he’s still below the Mendoza line.

You wouldn’t think it would be this hard to find a viable DH. Thankfully we already have an in-house solution in McCann/Grandal (whoever isn’t catching that day).

Said that yesterday. No way he should have been playing yesterday with how he looked. Also said sometimes managers need to save players from themselves.

EE will be one and done so if the organization thinks Vaughn gives them a better chance to win over the next 5 weeks+ then give him a shot. Probably would be good for the kid to get some playoff experience too.

Hate using closers in non-save situations

Contreras has been stealing more strikes with his little league framing

From what I’ve seen tonight, Moncada should not be playing

Yep

Great. Grandal at DH tonight. Problem solved.

I imagine Moncada said he felt good yesterday too.