Guy has 11 hits in 117 PA and TLR thinks he’s the guy to bring in to bring home the run.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Quality at bat by Grandal there. I’ve seen five at bats tonight and they’ve been horrible.

So its your fault!!

I agree with the call to pinch hit. Collins had zero chance. Pretty bad AB, however. 

1 minute ago, Paulie4Pres said:

Grandal swinging at crap not even close....

He didn’t expect to be in there and was hardly warmed up, since LaRussa hasn’t made that PH move with the catchers so early in a game all season long.

Legit question is Grandal a down grade on defense to Collins?

 

Just now, caulfield12 said:

He didn’t expect to be in there and was hardly warmed up, since LaRussa hasn’t made that PH move with the catchers so early in a game all season long.

or you know montgomery is dominating and has filthy stuff.

 Tony must have thought they were in the NL and Collins was a P and decided to PH for him. 

lol kopech first two pitches just filthy.

Grandal has one of if not the best eye in the game. 

You never see him chase, let alone three times in a row. The curve ball must move like crazy.

99 for michael.

Hey this new guy has got great stuff too!!

Just now, GermanSoxFan said:

Grandal has one of if not the best eye in the game. 

You never see him chase, let alone three times in a row. The curve ball must move like crazy.

I think it's the release point must tunnel perfectly.

1 minute ago, ShoeLessRob said:

Legit question is Grandal a down grade on defense to Collins?

I like Collins game calling better.  Grandal is still a better framer though I think he’s been poor this year.  Defensively they both aren’t great back there. 

OOOOOO LORDY. 99 OK KOPECH.

HE GAWN.  No wonder hitters are getting owned, JFC.

Kopech doesn't look like a downgrade in stuff tonight

Kopech getting an extra 2-3 mph here.  Or hot gun.

1 minute ago, GermanSoxFan said:

Grandal has one of if not the best eye in the game. 

You never see him chase, let alone three times in a row. The curve ball must move like crazy.

His curve has been disgusting. No doubt.

3 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said:

Legit question is Grandal a down grade on defense to Collins?

Probably...

Need this game with Cole going tomorrow

kopech is fire.

Just now, Paulie4Pres said:

His curve has been disgusting. No doubt.

Pine tar!  Check his glove...just to break his concentration/rhythm.

No walks Mike

Field is such a joke. Can’t fall behind in the count though.