3 minutes ago, ptatc said:

He didn't throw many sliders comparatively.  You have to wonder if his elbow is bothering him.

I suppose fatigue is just not being able to snap things off as when you were stronger. He just can't recover to the point of feeling strong and fresh. The slider is probably the pitch that puts the most stress on his arm. If he can throw the change effectively he can be effective too.

 

Just now, Tnetennba said:

 

All this for a cool $3 million. 

Without going back in the thread did Rodon look good? The numbers look good, but how did his fastball look? 

How active do you think the Sox will be in free agency this off season? Would they try to sign a Semien or Story? 

1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

I suppose fatigue is just not being able to snap things off as when you were stronger. He just can't recover to the point of feeling strong and fresh. The slider is probably the pitch that puts the most stress on his arm. If he can throw the change effectively he can be effective too.

Possible too.

2 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

 

Just now, ShoeLessRob said:

Without going back in the thread did Rodon look good? The numbers look good, but how did his fastball look? 

Struggled to hit 93 a few times.  Sat around 90-91.

Just now, brijames1957 said:

How active do you think the Sox will be in free agency this off season? Would they try to sign a Semien or Story? 

I'm sure a lot people will react cynically to this, and I get it, but the Sox had the 4th highest payroll in baseball in '06. There is precedent for Jerry spending *after* the team had success. I don't think it's pie in the sky thinking to expect them to seriously go after one of those 2 players. Especially when Nightengale (fwiw) was linking them to Story at the trade deadline.

2 minutes ago, hi8is said:

 

It's possible, damnit!

He Gone 

4 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

 

If they hang on it's the 1st time all season at 23 games above .500 I believe .

Tim Timmons is the HP ump tonight. The ump that TA apparently made contact with. 

8 minutes ago, fathom said:

That’s fine if they make a big addition at 2B.

Gavin Lux

Aquino has 0 chance against Kopech if he executes his pitches.

Is it just me or is TA fielding some of these ground balls weirdly? 

4 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said:

Without going back in the thread did Rodon look good? The numbers look good, but how did his fastball look? 

FB topped out at 93 bottomed out at 88 . Threw the change up as much if not more than the slider. He showed he had a good game plan and knows how to pitch. But if you are looking fpr signs of the fresh Rodon  that guy is gone.

He Gone 

Just now, maxjusttyped said:

Aquino has 0 chance against Kopech if he executes his pitches.

Got him with 100 right down the middle.

1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Gavin Lux

I know you mentioned him, makes a lot of sense. Crochet for Lux, who says no?

KOPECH IS READY FOR OCTOBER

6 minutes ago, chw42 said:

All this for a cool $3 million. 

Noah Syndergaard earned $9.7m prorated last year and $9.7m full this year, to rehab and pitch one inning yesterday.

Not a bad gig.

Just now, fathom said:

I know you mentioned him, makes a lot of sense. Crochet for Lux, who says no?

Sox cant get rid of more young pitching. If they get rid of anyone it'll be Kimbrel.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

I know you mentioned him, makes a lot of sense. Crochet for Lux, who says no?

The Sox.  They love him.

TIM!