2 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I'm honestly amazed that just happened.

Just when you think you've seen it all, ricky gets you again.

Why not?  Of all the moves he’s made, that made the most sense 

3 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Faster runner scores on a more shallow sac fly. did you forget how many outs there were ?

The difference between mendick and collins is probably near zero; the likelihood of Collins getting up again with he sox only having a 1 run lead is far greater than the chance that mendicks "speed" scores where collins doesn't.

Just now, fathom said:

Why not?  Of all the moves he’s made, that made the most sense 

I honestly thought Leury was bunting. Would've made more sense in that instance. 

Just now, fathom said:

Why not?  Of all the moves he’s made, that made the most sense 

Why? 

It doesn't mean much so hot worth discussing too much.

1 minute ago, SoxAce said:

You're acting like Collins is as slow as Jimenez or Abreu. 

Well Mendick is faster and a run is a run. Unless game goes into extra innings why not pinch run there?

6 minutes ago, BackDoorBreach said:

Yes, yes he is.

I thought Parkman has already admitted he could’ve been wrong about Collins after he went back down to AAA, changed his stance, and started to tear it up?

Well there is a comment I will save after the game since I did mention the "what if" when Marshall came in.

2 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

The difference between mendick and collins is probably near zero; the likelihood of Collins getting up again with he sox only having a 1 run lead is far greater than the chance that mendicks "speed" scores where collins doesn't.

Oh you mean like .1 to .3 seconds on a play doesn't make a difference ever ? Give me a break.

1 minute ago, Moan4Yoan said:

I thought Parkman has already admitted he could’ve been wrong about Collins after he went back down to AAA, changed his stance, and started to tear it up?

He did.

Eloy approaching 800 OPS, he is finishing strong.

3 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

I thought Parkman has already admitted he could’ve been wrong about Collins after he went back down to AAA, changed his stance, and started to tear it up?

He's changed his mind so much about players when he says his "hot takes" it's hard to keep up. 

2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Oh you mean like .1 to .3 seconds on a play doesn't make a difference ever ? Give me a break.

Ok.

Great win! (even for the tank crew, this was a hell of a game).

Ballgame!

So I take it the Sox have not lost a game yet when leading after 7 innings?

Eloy with a sick game.  Cease got screwed but at least he didn’t take the L.

11 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

I thought Parkman has already admitted he could’ve been wrong about Collins after he went back down to AAA, changed his stance, and started to tear it up?

That's called "getting ahead of it".

He got called out after Collins start raking and tried to change his position.  Because apparently 20 something year olds with long swings are unable to shorten up.

Edited September 4, 20196 yr by BackDoorBreach

10 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Eloy approaching 800 OPS, he is finishing strong.

30 and 75 isn't a stretch

4 minutes ago, BackDoorBreach said:

That's called "getting ahead of it".

He got called out after Collins start raking and tried to change his position.  Because apparently 20 something year olds with long swings are unable to shorten up.

True, but Collins did make a big change.  He is crouching much more in his stance which shrunk his strike zone a bit and it’s also helping him lay off the high heat.  This change along with his already amazing patience will hopefully lead to continued success.  I’m sure Parkman is happy to be wrong.

The funny thing is we still don’t know if he can catch on a consistent basis because he hasn’t had the opportunity but his bat looks like it has potential.

Edited September 4, 20196 yr by Moan4Yoan

This team really could explode next year with the right off-season moves. Several players look primed to go nuts.

Just now, Moan4Yoan said:

True, but Collins did make a big change.  He is crouching much more in his stance which shrunk his strike zone a bit and it’s also helping him lay off the high heat.  This change along with his already amazing patience will hopefully lead to continued success.  I’m sure Parkman is happy to be wrong.

Right, but it was silly in the first place to write him off because of a mechanical issue.  It was something easily fixable.

1 minute ago, Sarava said:

This team really could explode next year with the right off-season moves. Several players look primed to go nuts.

prayers up fam.

4 minutes ago, Sarava said:

This team really could explode next year with the right off-season moves. Several players look primed to go nuts.

Unfortunately firing Ricky aint one of them.

28 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

MEN-DICK! MEN-DICK! MEN-DICK!

WOMEN-VAGINA! WOMEN-VAGINA!

1 minute ago, BackDoorBreach said:

Right, but it was silly in the first place to write him off because of a mechanical issue.  It was something easily fixable.

It's not like Parkman was ever the 1st one on Soxtalk to think a prospect had no chance at being a productive major league player. Look how many think Rutherford will never make it or any of the Sox OF prospects.