2 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

I only have so much rage in me these days. Gonna save it for at least a few more weeks.

fair enough! this is true. no reason to be raged over it; at this point, I just laugh at La Russa's overall thought process. Lineups don't mean all that much, unless of course you are sitting on of your better hitters 90 times in a season. 

gotta admit, it's also funny to see vaughn treated as some untouchable by Rick, but he can't even get into the home opener lineup vs a rookie pitcher lol.

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Also worth noting that despite being a RHP, Brash was tougher on lefties (.476 OPS allowed) than righties (.583 OPS allowed) last year

3 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Also worth noting that despite being a RHP, Brash was tougher on lefties (.476 OPS allowed) than righties (.583 OPS allowed) last year

Both ugly numbers...LOL.

At first I was like wtf....but Vaughn against that slider could be ugly.  On the other hand he needs to learn and he might only last 3-4 innings given it being his 1st start.

I also agree that having Grandal catch less this year (and more DH) is a good idea.  It just sucks we have 5 DHs on our team.

man i hate that lineup, where is Vaughn? play the damn man! 

5 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Also worth noting that despite being a RHP, Brash was tougher on lefties (.476 OPS allowed) than righties (.583 OPS allowed) last year

You stop it with your numbers and things

This guy has all of about 100 innings above low A ball. I don't really care how he pitched down in A+ and AA last year I'd expect the Sox to shell him.

The Braves last year didnt sit their players every 2-3 games to rest and they won the world series. 

3 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

This guy has all of about 100 innings above low A ball. I don't really care how he pitched down in A+ and AA last year I'd expect the Sox to shell him.

His stuff is really nasty. Might get shelled, but I'm excited to watch him pitch. 

11 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said:

YUP.  0/2 in starting vs a RHP.  

Considering the rest of the year won't be an even 50/50 split with RHSP vs. LHSP AV will get a lot of starts against RHP as he should. As the AB's pile up for both Vaughn and Sheets there will be more data to make an informed decision . If Vaughn shows significant improvement against RHP while Sheets takes a big OPS drop against them I will be all for Vaughn on an everyday basis. But it's fair to say neither one should be in RF but that's what happens when you have too many 1B DH types. Vaughn will definitely get more starts in the OF than Sheets will since he's proven himself competent in LF.

 

6 minutes ago, BFirebird said:

 Both ugly numbers...LOL.

At first I was like wtf....but Vaughn against that slider could be ugly.  On the other hand he needs to learn and he might only last 3-4 innings given it being his 1st start.

I trust Vaughn against a nasty slider from RHP more than I trust Jimenez or Abreu, personally. But that's also factoring in improvements from Vaughn that I'm confident, but not positive he has made yet

1 minute ago, Tony said:

His stuff is really nasty. Might get shelled, but I'm excited to watch him pitch. 

I bet he struggles to find the plate.

This has got to be in the running for worst three pitchers in Sox opening home series history. 

34 minutes ago, wegner said:

From a baseball standpoint, I am not really crazy about this lineup.

From a game thread standpoint, any opportunity to see more sophomoric humor at the expense our our new catcher's "transgressions" are welcome before the jokes get too old.

You mean like how “Beat it” by Michael Jackson is his walk up song

Whenever McGuire swings say "Nice stroke" 

 

1 minute ago, Tony said:

 

well dear god i hope we play him more.. 

2 minutes ago, Tony said:

 

So Tony wants to platoon him and the rest of the staff knows he is crazy.  Gee I wonder who wins.

3 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Whenever McGuire swings say "Nice stroke" 

I'd actually like him to cut down on his stroke and spank one into left.

1 hour ago, CentralChamps21 said:

Yesterday: Vaughn is way too valuable to trade for Montas.

Today: Vaughn needs to sit so we can get more lefty bats in the lineup.

Sample sizes only count when it's in favor of your favorite player.

Sheets' dad was hitting flyballs all winter. Gavin is now GG Sheets.

I remember when my dad did this and coach still would not put me in.

I hope Sheets gets the "big" hit today.

23 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

The Braves last year didnt sit their players every 2-3 games to rest and they won the world series. 

Process over Perfection

6 minutes ago, Tony said:

 

lol please just stop.

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

So Tony wants to platoon him and the rest of the staff knows he is crazy.  Gee I wonder who wins.

LOl you sure read a lot into "debated". There's a lot more to talk about with the lineup than just Vaughn. I would imagine keeping Grandal as healthy as possible while keeping him in the lineup and getting another LH who happens to be a really good defensive catcher was a good part of the debate too.

this man out here having heart to hearts in the 4th game of the season because he's making decisions that no one else agrees with. Gotta love a good old TLR story to stir up your opening day morning!