2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Isn’t it the job of a HOF manager to have guys come out ready to play? If he’s bad at strategy isn’t everyone supposed to be motivated and focused? 

I've never seen a manager make a team better at hitting a baseball. 

 

5 minutes ago, soxfan49 said:

And then you retracted and then you started again and then retracted and now here you are again

Meh. I just want people to STFU. My opinion has never changed. 

Edited April 21, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman

Want to feel like Eloy has been a bust so far?  The prospect rankings from a few years ago had him behind Ohtani, Acuna and Tatis.

I do understand the worries about Eloy but I'm not quite there yet as I think last year is a bit tough to judge.  That said, if he's still looking like ass by the all star break I'll jump aboard the worry train.

1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Menechino is a good hitting coach. Also... MLB hitting coaches just really don't mean all that much. This is on Eloy.

They're there to get fired when the team stops hitting the ball. But hey, the team has stopped hitting the ball so.....

1 minute ago, Rowand44 said:

I do understand the worries about Eloy but I'm not quite there yet as I think last year is a bit tough to judge.  That said, if he's still looking like ass by the all star break I'll jump aboard the worry train.

His stance is just awful. Starting to feel that way with Robert also.

1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Menechino is a good hitting coach. Also... MLB hitting coaches just really don't mean all that much. This is on Eloy.

Too many guys have taken massive leaps (and started hitting the ball in the air more) after joining the Dodgers for me to think that's the case. Or whatever the heck the Giants have been doing the last few years. I do think hitting coaches/hitting development makes a meaningful difference for a few teams, at least. Most probably don't move the needle much either way though, I would agree.

 

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

Want to feel like Eloy has been a bust so far?  The prospect rankings from a few years ago had him behind Ohtani, Acuna and Tatis.

His career wRC+ is like 2 bad weeks from being below Madrigals

Sheets is horrible

not that I want him back, but Zach Collins would be the 2nd best hitter on the Sox so far

Just now, soxfan49 said:

Sheets is horrible

His swing looks worse this year 

Plesac is throwing some of the worst change-ups I've ever seen

9 minutes ago, fathom said:

Too late to trade Eloy for a lefty bat with control?

Too late now, but wasn't too late when I first suggested it:

 

Burger Woof

Just now, fathom said:

not that I want him back, but Zach Collins would be the 2nd best hitter on the Sox so far

He'll regress big time shortly.  But yes, he's been great so far.

Does anyone have faith that they're going to score today? 

Is this team just awful on the road? Seriously wtf is this?

Burger facing righties is just not a good scenario 

Get well soon Yoan.

This team is incapable of hitting hard fly ball with anyone on-base

Just now, JoeCredeYes said:

Is this team just awful on the road? Seriously wtf is this?

Haven’t exactly been good at home

Hasley's going to be batting 3rd tomorrow

Just now, fathom said:

Burger facing righties is just not a good scenario 

You think that Yoan/Burger should platoon? It seems like a decent idea to me. Moncada is pretty bad against LHP. 

Btw, Escobar has an OPS near 1.100