30 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said:

Baseball sucks

Yeah, and Lopez is showing that he was smoke and mirrors, and why xFIP is a thing. Honestly, the Sox have one MLB caliber pitcher right now and that is Rodon. Hopefully this teaches everyone a lesson about penciling in a prospect who comes up and starts out hot with shitty peripherals.  

One swinging strike all game on the fastball for Lopez. That's ridiculous

Great play by Engel.

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Yeah, and Lopez is showing that he was smoke and mirrors, and why xFIP is a thing. Honestly, the Sox have one MLB caliber pitcher right now and that is Rodon. Hopefully this teaches everyone a lesson about penciling in a prospect who comes up and starts out hot with shitty peripherals.  

I thought it was a joke but he literally has the worst xFIP for any qualified starter.  He really needs to throw more fastballs above the belt.

In nearly 2 years of the rebuild, not a single prospect or acquisition has turned the corner as a major leaguer, with the possible exceptions of Covey and Fry.

We're looking at 2023 at this rate.  Good for the org's sacred cows, I supposed.

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by GreenSox

Just now, GreenSox said:

In nearly 2 years of the rebuild, not a single prospect or acquisition has turned the corner as a major leaguer, with the possible exceptions of Covey and Fry.

We're looking at 2023 at this rate.

Way too early on Covey...let's see how well his velocity holds up as innings increase.  Promising metrics though for him.  

Ricky, stand up for Yoan for once. Pitch was 6 inches off the plate.

10 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Honestly, the Sox have one MLB caliber pitcher right now and that is Rodon. 

Oh, did we suddenly cut Soria, Jones, Covey, Avilan, Fry, and Cedeno?

Moncada fucked over by the umps again. Did he say something to them that was disparaging as that was clearly ball four. 

Just now, Jose Abreu said:

Oh, did we suddenly cut Soria, Jones, Covey, Avilan, Fry, and Cedeno?

I meant starter. Sorry. Jury is still out on Covey. 

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

Nice job by Renteria sticking up for him. The hosing of Moncada has gotten ridiculous. 

Ricky finally sticks up for Moncada...

 

Ricky got tossed.

Just now, fathom said:

Nice job by Renteria sticking up for him. The hosing of Moncada has gotten ridiculous. 

His 9.5% walk rate should be 11.7% at least, by my math 

Rick woke up finally

11 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

In nearly 2 years of the rebuild, not a single prospect or acquisition has turned the corner as a major leaguer, with the possible exceptions of Covey and Fry.

We're looking at 2023 at this rate.  Good for the org's sacred cows, I supposed.

2023 is fine with our fans' new mantra "Wait til next year." Rebuilding is gloriously fun for many.

6 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Oh, did we suddenly cut Soria, Jones, Covey, Avilan, Fry, and Cedeno?

Jones is just another guy because of injuries. I don't even feel sorry for Nate since he never adjusted his ridiculous pitching delivery. PTATC please study his windup and release point and tell me he's not a disaster injury wise. I'll buy you a 12 pack someday for your help on this matter!

1 minute ago, greg775 said:

2023 is fine with our fans' new mantra "Wait til next year." Rebuilding is gloriously fun for many.

Stop

2 minutes ago, greg775 said:

2023 is fine with our fans' new mantra "Wait til next year." Rebuilding is gloriously fun for many.

Moncada has probably lost 10-15 points of average and 25-35 points of OBP with as many times as he's been rung up on pitches that were clearly ball four in full counts. All I'd ask Renteria is what took him so long to stand up for Moncada?

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Stop

Have you been reading the Abreu threads? Fans salivating over some more unknown names to acquire for him? I'm just pointing out the absurdity of it all.

Just now, greg775 said:

Have you been reading the Abreu threads? Fans salivating over some more unknown names to acquire for him? I'm just pointing out the absurdity of it all.

Dude seriously just shut the fuck up (worth a potential ban).

3 minutes ago, greg775 said:

Have you been reading the Abreu threads? Fans salivating over some more unknown names to acquire for him? I'm just pointing out the absurdity of it all.

Speaking of absurdity...

Bruce Rondon sucks. I was glad they took a flier on him but damn is he bad. I don't know why, but he's bad. 

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

22 minutes ago, fathom said:

I think what's taken place in the majors and minors this year has slowed that talk a lot.  Instead of getting free agents to supplement the core, it seems more now they need a guy to lead the rest of the core.

I just don't see how they will be able to compete in 2020 without bringing in a couple big fish FA. This season is looking like a lock for 100 losses and next year is all about development as well so another 100 loss season isn't out of the question either.