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QUOTE (fathom @ May 16, 2015 -> 08:05 PM) Late in the game, of course Putting in Shuck is the equivalent of Olmedo for Alexei... Avi improving his defensive rating there.

Well, both teams trying to give each other the game but it's fittingly tied. Gillaspie....sigh. Good job by Avi to pick up Abreu at least.

http://pro.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2015-...d-runs-down-37m Mad Max performing around expectations...just that PP2 was 25-30% higher than what everyone predicted so its dominating the perception game. Amazingly, Paul Blart tumbles along profitably with like one positive review in the entire world. They'll undoubtedly greenlight a third one now.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 16, 2015 -> 07:42 PM) I hate Oakland. Those damn drums or whatever they are playing in the stands is beyond annoying. Not sure how anyone gets through a whole game listening to that Same as CLE. How'd u like to be married to the "drum guy?"

QUOTE (fathom @ May 16, 2015 -> 07:42 PM) Well, there are stats to judge base running now that illustrates how inept the Sox are. It still feels like this team is just as station to station as the glory days of AJ, Thome, Crede, Konerko, Dye, Dunn...

Seems all our pitchers average 100 pitches to get through 5. Of course, the defense hasn't helped much, either.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 16, 2015 -> 07:31 PM) Well, you don't put yourself in contention for worst base running team in history by playing the game correctly. DJ's excuse is most other teams are bad at this too these days. That the good teams make fewer mistakes (see Twins of 2001-2010 or Cardinals, albeit not today) and let their opponents beat themselves. Great analysis, lol. He's watched it game after game for 350+ games now.

Should be tied. Avi got a terrible read and then blew through McEwing's stop sign.

I think anyone would take 2/3 based on our history of horrors out there. This pitching match-up isnt favorable either, but o.co is a better stadium for a flyball pitcher like Danks..especially at night.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 16, 2015 -> 10:39 AM) I have once. Bo Aw, it is so nice that he can underachieve in relative obscurity while playing for the Astros. I'm sure his dad is happy that nobody cares he is hitting .230 He has still been a more valuable player than Melky for less money.

Baez, Schwarber, Vogelbach and Almora are all hot at the moment, too. Looks like Royce Clayton is having some financial problems...either that or he's trying to make a quick real estate profit in Malibu. http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate...0515-story.html

Six games over .500 would be their high point since 2009. Would be longest winning streak since 2011 (7).

Rizzo with eight now has more stolen bases than the entire Sox team. And hasnt been caught stealing 11 times, either. Crazy for a 1b to be on a pace for 30-40 steals.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ May 16, 2015 -> 08:11 AM) 1-866-SOX-GAME When did that start? It definitely wasnt in the 80s or 90s.

Just fortunate they werent facing one of the better teams with numerous offensive threats from the RH side. Other than the Mets and Angels (other than Trout), the perfect opportunity to give him some extra rest.

Rasmus much more comfortable in Houston... http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/rasmus-...d:outbrain:sold

Sox and Cubs both win today in inexplicable fashion. Crisp was hitting .031 and only one hit on the season.

There better be a good explanation about Robertson.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 15, 2015 -> 11:32 PM) Our SB percentage is pathetic, stop running please 7/18.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 15, 2015 -> 11:31 PM) Can't even steal off Phegley Never thought we'd see that sentence in a game thread.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 15, 2015 -> 11:28 PM) They were effectively trying to burn Petricka so they could burn Vogt by putting in Duke. Now, instead, Vogt is gaurenteed to get a L-R matchup when Robertson comes in unless Robin lets Duke start the 9th I guess against Canha? Robertson better throw all offspeed stuff to Canha...could hit for Burns as well. Except Davis and Muncy are the only backups.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 15, 2015 -> 11:26 PM) Whew...Ventura lives to see another day Almost out outmanaged again. Somehow Vogt would have hit a homer there...Duke and Melky looking like we bought them at apex value.

Now what? Luckily Eaton didnt have a Polanco moment there.

QUOTE (bmags @ May 15, 2015 -> 11:23 AM) Watched Locke last night. It was pretty good, but only for what it was. It ended and I was like "holy hell, the dude is literally just talking on a car phone the whole time". Sign of an excellent performance. Ryan Reynolds almost pulled it off in a casket...

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 15, 2015 -> 11:01 PM) Sogaard is a pint-sized piranha. Speaking of, where is Zobrist?