fathom Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 This is just set up for a walkoff eloy granny. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 That was ball four to Moncada, but I'm OK with him hacking at it if he liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 good AB's for Moncada today despite the pop out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 AJ, aside from talking about Lucas' mechanics, isn't a terribly impressive color commentator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Would anybody mind if I applauded Jose for his 2-for-3? I love Jose Abreu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Heads22 said: AJ, aside from talking about Lucas' mechanics, isn't a terribly impressive color commentator. No chemistry with Kaspar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Just now, greg775 said: The way he's pitching, it may be scary if he starts the all star game. He’s not starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Lester awful last 4 on the road, against Sox no issue tonight Edited July 7, 2019 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, greg775 said: Would anybody mind if I applauded Jose for his 2-for-3? I love Jose Abreu. Do you, Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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