I said it before, but everyone understood this team would struggle to win 75 games this season, and it’s all part of plan. So far, guys like Shields, Gonzalez and the bullpen have performed as expected..bad.

 

What did people think 85+ losses was going to look like?

 

Going to a lot of 7-5 and 8-6 losses this year.

I said it before, but everyone understood this team would struggle to win 75 games this season, and it’s all part of plan. So far, guys like Shields, Gonzalez and the bullpen have performed as expected..bad.

 

What did people think 85+ losses was going to look like?

 

Meet your skid stopper-Carson Fulmer

I said it before, but everyone understood this team would struggle to win 75 games this season, and it’s all part of plan. So far, guys like Shields, Gonzalez and the bullpen have performed as expected..bad.

 

What did people think 85+ losses was going to look like?

Still kind of hard to accept in the game moment lol.

481 feet good lord

Do you expect Lopez and Giolito to be bad too? Then, you're right. That one will be in orbit for the foreseeable future. Wow Avi.

 

I expect them to be around 1-3 WAR. They are young starters and probably aren't going to ace the league in their first full season. The other three guys are going to suck ass and probably be below replacement.

Not sure where you stand with Fulmer, but he's gotta prove to me that he can start. I am not a believer. Sometimes he can barely get out of the first inning. Not even sure if he can be a reliever sometimes.

 

That's exactly where I stand. Said it two years ago I felt Sox crippled his development rushing him (also not a fan of them slowing down his delivery. Had a Lincecum like start). I don't believe he's even a reliever with his control. I hope he proves me wrong and then some.

Holy s*** 116.7? That's insane.

Davidson back to his bad habits.

Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I’ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won’t even be close.

 

Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn’t suck? I called that one a while ago.

That's exactly where I stand. Said it two years ago I felt Sox crippled his development rushing him (also not a fan of them slowing down his delivery. Had a Lincecum like start). I don't believe he's even a reliever with his control. I hope he proves me wrong and then some.

 

His stuff is also overrated. Doesn't seem to have any plus pitches now

Please take Matt Davidson out of the cleanup spot.

Davidson back to his bad habits.

 

Looks good to me. Screwed by the ump there

Garcia hit that one to god damn Quebec

Please take Matt Davidson out of the cleanup spot.

Ya move him down.

Looks good to me. Screwed by the ump there

 

late on high fastballs constantly the last two games.

Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I?€™ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won?€™t even be close.

 

Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn?€™t suck? I called that one a while ago.

As a hitter, yeah he's not very good. As a fielder, he can still pick it and throw it. He has his moments. Saladino that is.

Edited April 4, 20188 yr by Scoots

late on high fastballs constantly the last two games.

 

Happ does that to a lot of people

Looks good to me. Screwed by the ump there

 

Arguably should've walked twice. At least he looks miles better than last year.

Not too sure why we bothered resigning Gonzalez and his 5.39 SIERA/5.65 xFIP. Would have preferred just to do what the Twins did with Pineda and throw one of the Guererro-type fringe prospects at the 5th starter slot and see if something stuck.

Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I’ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won’t even be close.

 

Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn’t suck? I called that one a while ago.

I wish I would disagree but f***, there’s something about Moncada that concerns me. It just feels like with every 433 foot HR into 25 mph winds in KC he has 3-4 rough games at the plate. I really, REALLY want to be wrong.

If MiGo, Shields and Danny Farquhar are involved, and “the core” is still producing positive results, we should all be happy.

 

Yea I agree.

Garcia hit that one to god damn Quebec

Probably will be the longest Sox HR of the year .Not many go that far in game. I

2/4 “balls” were strikes. WTF

Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I?€™ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won?€™t even be close.

 

Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn?€™t suck? I called that one a while ago.

I'm not sold on Kopech as a starter. Don't think his change will end up being viable. I do think Kopech will be a hell of a closer. I'm higher on Moncada as a hitter than I am on Kopech as a pitcher. Moncada will probably k 150 times in a season, but I expect him to be Cano with speed eventually. He has too good of an eye for the Zone to not hit eventually. Moncada absolutely crushed some balls in KC that were held in the park by wind and cold weather. Let's not overreact to small sample sizes. Moncada will be fine.

Edited April 4, 20188 yr by Jack Parkman

If MiGo, Shields and Danny Farquhar are involved, and “the core” is still producing positive results, we should all be happy.

 

Bingo.