1 minute ago, Heads22 said:

I wouldn't be surprised if he has control/command issues throughout his career simply due to his size/mechanics

Exactly, and you could see it with his velocity dipping that inning.

This is just set up for a walkoff eloy granny. 

That was ball four to Moncada, but I'm OK with him hacking at it if he liked it.

Just now, fathom said:

Exactly, and you could see it with his velocity dipping that inning.

That being said, he's literally the last guy to b**** about this year. 

3 good AB's for Moncada today despite the pop out there

AJ, aside from talking about Lucas' mechanics, isn't a terribly impressive color commentator.

Just now, Heads22 said:

That being said, he's literally the last guy to b**** about this year. 

Couldn’t agree more. I’m disappointed in how he performed vs Cubs but thrilled overall with what we’ve seen this year.

3 minutes ago, Heads22 said:

I wouldn't be surprised if he has control/command issues throughout his career simply due to his size/mechanics

I'd get the tape out and show him over and over his delivery when it's smooth. There have been games he's poetry in Randy Johnson motion.

Would anybody mind if I applauded Jose for his 2-for-3? I love Jose Abreu.

Just now, greg775 said:

I'd get the tape out and show him over and over his delivery when it's smooth. There have been games he's poetry in Randy Johnson motion.

I hope they consider just telling him to stop doing what he's doing wrong. 

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Couldn’t agree more. I’m disappointed in how he performed vs Cubs but thrilled overall with what we’ve seen this year.

The way he's pitching, it may be scary if he starts the all star game.

1 minute ago, Heads22 said:

AJ, aside from talking about Lucas' mechanics, isn't a terribly impressive color commentator.

No chemistry with Kaspar

Just now, greg775 said:

The way he's pitching, it may be scary if he starts the all star game.

He’s not starting the Allstar Game.  Don’t worry.

1 minute ago, greg775 said:

Would anybody mind if I applauded Jose for his 2-for-3? I love Jose Abreu.

Jose is the man!

Just now, greg775 said:

The way he's pitching, it may be scary if he starts the all star game.

He’s not starting 

Lester awful last 4 on the road, against Sox no issue tonight 

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2 minutes ago, greg775 said:

Would anybody mind if I applauded Jose for his 2-for-3? I love Jose Abreu.

Do you, Greg.

1 minute ago, Heads22 said:

I hope they consider just telling him to stop doing what he's doing wrong. 

My favorite game-thread trope is when people exclaim "Just throw strikes!" Like the pitcher is actively trying to throw balls instead.

Just now, Soxfest said:

Lester awful last 4 on the road, Sox no issue tonight 

This is an extremely poor lineup against LHP.  It’s kind of amazing they’ve played as well as they have against LHP of late.

Just now, Soxfest said:

Lester awful last 4 on the road, Sox no issue tonight 

The lineup still is a black hole at the bottom. Anderson is missed in the lineup.

1 minute ago, Soxfest said:

Lester awful last 4 on the road, against Sox no issue tonight 

Amazing how that works.  Hopefully, the Sox get an all new coaching staff in the offseason .

1 minute ago, greg775 said:

The way he's pitching, it may be scary if he starts the all star game.

This is just one game. He was really good in the 5 inning rain delayed game. He will be just fine 

 

 

Just now, DirtySox said:

My favorite game-thread trope is when people exclaim "Just throw strikes!" Like the pitcher is actively trying to throw balls instead.

Well that's the same message pitching coaches give them. And in post game interviews pitchers always say they just need to throw strikes. 

1 minute ago, DirtySox said:

My favorite game-thread trope is when people exclaim "Just throw strikes!" Like the pitcher is actively trying to throw balls instead.

I wish they'd try to win, damnit.

Just now, fathom said:

This is an extremely poor lineup against LHP.  It’s kind of amazing they’ve played as well as they have against LHP of late.

Its been an amazing run of facing LHP, to be honest.

1 minute ago, Heads22 said:

The lineup still is a black hole at the bottom. Anderson is missed in the lineup.

And the fact for some reason they can’t get an actual DH.  Jay and Tilson being in the same lineup against LHP is funny.