JUSTgottaBELIEVE

Exactly like the Sox? Did you miss the part about ZERO World Series titles for the Padres? Absolutely nothing to envy about the Padres franchise and their history (or lack thereof).

Nah. The padres haven’t won anything in their franchise history. Zero World Series trophies and two pennants in 53 years of existence.

Huh? How many titles have those 3 orgs won over the past two decades?

If Lance Lynn doesn’t hurt his knee, his ERA is half what it is today.

He’s been incredible

This is the most efficient game I’ve seen from Kopech all season. Great to see.

I agree

For a guy that many thought would wear down due to lack of innings and workload, I’m sure not seeing it as we enter August. Kopech bringing the heat.

The Giants won 3 titles in the 2010s. Can’t put them in the same category as the Padres who have won zero and only two pennants in franchise history.

It’s amazing how active they are and yet still haven’t won anything lol

Caulfield is pumped

I agree with you. I honestly don’t see the need for a SP. RP and OF are far bigger needs.

Hasn’t bothered Cueto at all this season

I’d rather go Montas if they’re going that route (assuming he’s actually healthy). At least you get him for next season too. Of course, Castillo would have been the real gem but that ship has sailed.

They really need Kopech in the rotation, though, now and in the playoffs. He’s their 3rd best starter after Cease and Cueto.

So he’s basically Kyle Schwarber but younger, much cheaper, more flexible defensively, and cost controlled longer. People here should love him and I’m not opposed to the idea either.

Meh. Similar ERA and WHIP for Cueto and Rodon this season. There’s been no discernible difference in their results this season to date for stats that matter, considering you don’t win baseball games based on who strikes out the most batters.

Who needs Rodon when you have Cy Cueto instead

Kicks our ass? Sox rock LHP. Bring it on.

In this scenario, who do you move to the bullpen? Do they make Lance Lynn the most expensive reliever in MLB?

He’s been better than pretty good since moving to the bullpen. An ERA and WHIP of near 1 since the move. Lopez has also been excellent since moving to the bullpen.

With health uncertainty of several Sox relievers, they really need to add a reliever maybe two. Givens and Mantiply would be great. I don’t think they need another SP personally. Martin can swing to a starting role if needed.

Good thing the Sox aren’t under .500 then!

Considering 100 is average, I’d say it’s been average. In spite of all the injuries, that’s not as bad as many let on. Now that they’re finally getting healthy (hopefully Robert returns next week), let’s see what they can do.

The offense hasn’t been as good as expected BUT when you factor in all the injuries I’m surprised that the team has a collective 99 wRC+. This is with major contributors from last season’s team missing significant time - Moncada, Grandal, Robert, Eloy (Eloy didn’t contribute much last season but did the year before). The biggest issue with this team, something that NO ONE predicted, has been the decline of Lynn and Giolito - the consensus top two starters heading into this season. A combined 8.3 fWAR last season compared to 1.0 fWAR so far this season. If those two get back on track, this team coasts to a division title.