Anxious to see if McCann can get Lopez working a faster pace.  It would help I bet.

Thought maybe I was missing the game.  Slow down on your excitement ya'll.

1 hour ago, Lillian said:

He's there because he's the only left handed, power bat the Sox have. And you all wonder why I obsess over the need for a middle of the order, left handed bat. Well, that is your answer; so we don't have to watch Yonder's total ineptitude. This organization has long stated that it was a need, but they have not managed to find the right player. More ineptitude and it's getting pretty tiresome. And, the next impact bat, that will likely join this lineup is Robert, another RH hitter. I'm guessing that they are still hopeful that Alonso gets back to what he has been the last couple of years, which would be acceptable. But, I'm not holding my breath. In any case, at some point they will have to deal with the possibility that his option vests. 

Surely, you jest.  (and don't call me Shirley ). (Airplane, circa 1980)

Remember, over the winter, when the Phillies owner said he would spend "stupid money" to build a championship team?  Reinsdorf said something similar:  "I will spend money stupidly" .

They both delivered.

Edited May 29, 20196 yr by bubba phillips

1 hour ago, Lillian said:

He's there because he's the only left handed, power bat the Sox have. And you all wonder why I obsess over the need for a middle of the order, left handed bat. Well, that is your answer; so we don't have to watch Yonder's total ineptitude. 

Yet you didn't want Bryce Harper. I still don't understand that

1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said:

Yet you didn't want Bryce Harper. I still don't understand that

Actually, I stated several times, that I preferred Harper to Machado. Nevertheless, neither one of them are living up to their contracts, It's early, but it isn't looking good.

4 minutes ago, Lillian said:

Actually, I stated several times, that I preferred Harper to Machado. Nevertheless, neither one of them are living up to their contracts, It's early, but it isn't looking good.

From what I remember, you did prefer Harper to Machado but also preferred neither, if given the choice. Correct me if I'm wrong though 

1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said:

Yet you didn't want Bryce Harper. I still don't understand that

That being said, the Sox decision to not sign either Harper or Machado looks pretty wise at this point. 

Harper: .232/.449/.807 111 wRC+

Machado: .266/.439/.788 110 wRC+

Is that worth $300M? 

For reference:

Moncada: .278/.478/.811 117 wRC+

Abreu: .255/.505/.812 112 wRC+

Alright we can't sweep and get back to -2 under .500 without winning today.  SO LET'S WIN TODAY!

Lopez coming out at 97 with a little command for once.

Early heat from reynaldo

Nevermind, he's missing right down the middle again.

Hey! Defense!

Lopez out of the 1st inning unscaved is already a step up.

He is throwing strikes and not nibbling.  Good sign if you want to go 6 or more innings.

3 hours ago, SoxAce said:

I don't know why Ricky doesn't leave Tilson in the leadoff spot. 

Theres yer answer. Leadoff hit for Leury and they just showed a graphic where he is in the top 5 of most successful leadoff hitters currently in the league.

10 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Alright we can't sweep and get back to -2 under .500 without winning today.  SO LET'S WIN TODAY!

Would this be the first sweep of the season?

Jason talking about Garcia being 4th in the league with 50 hits for leadoff hitters.  Gets his 51st while Jason was talking.  Pretty good for a guy we don't talk much about.

YOYOOOOO

MONCADA!!

There we go Yoan. Get hot again. 

Edited May 30, 20196 yr by Jack Parkman

YOAN BOMB!

6 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

Lopez out of the 1st inning unscaved is already a step up.

Throwing only 13 pitches is also an excellent start.

Yooooooo

Beautiful. Just flipped it out there.

Yoan Bomb!