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120 pitches obviously isn't something they're going to allow him to do every time. But every once in a while when the stress innings are low, it shouldn't be a big deal.

The Sox were ahead of the Royals 13 days ago. Royals 16-3 the last 19. Best record in the AL against teams in their own division, and every team plays 8 of the last 10 series in the division. http://www.espn.com/mlb/standings/_/view/w...rd/group/league A six-way tie for the second wildcard would be cool.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 09:40 PM) ONly 120 pitches for Sale in this critical August series. Is anyone in the dugout or front office on planet earth? 120 pitches is what good starting pitchers should be able to do every 5th or 6th day.

Brian Anderson hit two off Felix 11 years ago tonight. Ah, the good ole days.

The interleague Monday-Thursday (2 home/2 away) vs "rival" results from this season. 41-19 in favor of the AL teams. 4-0 Indians (Reds) 3-1 Orioles (Nationals) 3-1 Red Sox (Braves) 3-1 Blue Jays (Phillies) 3-1 Tigers (Pirates) 3-1 Royals (Cardinals) 3-1 Astros (D-backs) 3-1 Angels (Dodgers 3-1 A's (Giants) 3-1 Mariners (Padres) 3-1 Rangers (Rockies) 2-2 Yankees (Mets) 2-2 White Sox (Cubs) 2-2 Twins (Brewers) 1-3 Rays (Marlins) Congratulations to the Marlins for being the only NL team to win 3 out of 4. The Rays were the only AL team not win a home game; the White Sox were the only AL team not to win a road game. Every other interleague 2- or 3-game series is 106-102, in favor of the AL. 147-121 total, with 32 left.

Ligue Park at Cominsky Field by da Jewels

I'll just be referring to it as "at home" or "the park". It's a terrible name with no easy nickname. Take the money, and let that be the end of it.

Hansen was once thought of as a 1-1 guy. He's succeeding at a level that he's too good for, but he is succeeding, so no reason not to be optimistic. The easy thing to do with every prospect is wait until they're dominating at AA, but that's no fun.

Mariners blowing a late lead. One game back in the 2nd wc. Crusher if they don't come back. Give up 4 in the 9th. Lose 7-6. Gut punch.

Wow, that's great. Hope this guy is for real and stays healthy. Could just fly through the system next year.

Aaron Sanchez sent down. It's time for baseball to get creative in regards to roster rules.

Nice play for Eaton

Shades of KC. Bullpen is trash.

The MLB schedule is now 75% complete. Playoffs right now: AL- Orioles at Red Sox, winner plays the Rangers Blue Jays at Indians NL- Cardinals at Dodgers, winner plays the Cubs Giants at Nationals AL Second Wildcard--remaining records for a 6-way tie at 86-76: Bal 19-22 Sea 21-20 Det 22-18 NY 24-17 KC 24-16 Hou 24-16

More likely- Sale 20 wins or Shields 20 losses? I know!

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 19, 2016 -> 09:43 PM) I'm buying into theory they want to replace Robin with Renteria but don't want to do it now and see team play awful under him the rest of the way Yeah, probably true. Once the Sox won 3 of 4 in Boston, it was over making a change (even though they blew the last game).

Still 25% of the season left. Robin can still go now as far as I'm concerned.

Good start for Holmberg. And Leury is at .346. How has he not made it up once with all of the injuries this year?

Adams was moved up to AA for no apparent reason. I kind of put him and Michalczewski in the same boat...young for the level, so let's see how they do there next year and not worry about it too much.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 19, 2016 -> 08:30 PM) If you were a DBacks fan I think you would say the same thing. So bottom five is good enough?

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 19, 2016 -> 08:29 PM) He looked good in the first inning Did he? Who f***ing cares?

Shields can't be with the Sox in February. He's toast.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 19, 2016 -> 07:54 PM) I wonder how Hahn will try to blame KW for acquiring Shields I don't know how we're supposed to know what's going on behind the scenes one way or the other. One thing we know is Rick Hahn doesn't have autonomy when it comes to building this roster. Take Kenny out of the equation, then you can blame Hahn all day long.

Just looked at the Birmingham lineup and Lawrie isn't there.

Agreed. Bad year for Fulmer. He's more suspect than prospect. In my humble opinion, his whole delivery needs to be broken down and built back up if he's ever going to be a 32 start, 200 inning guy. I don't see that now at all.