Vaughn is ok in the outfield.  That one was on La Russa for having him play back so much.

Just now, Capn12 said:

I expect the organization to not do stupid shit, like put a DH/1B in LF AND RF, but....here we are.

But I get what you're saying.

All I'm saying is I'm putting the blame on the FO, not Vaughn. It's simply not fair to him. You're asking him to play a brand new position at literally the highest level there is. Do I think he'll get better? For sure. But in the meantime, I don't know how anyone can expect anything other than a disaster, because playing major league baseball is VERY fucking hard. 

This falls on the FO. 

3 minutes ago, pcq said:

Vaughn and TA have to step up because the rest of the lineup seems inept.

Like Jake Burger?

3 minutes ago, Tony said:

Again, he's playing a position he shouldn't be. He's literally playing spots for the first time (maybe ever?) 

He didn't register a single start in the OF in college or the minors. I don't know what people expect here? 

nobody is mad at vaughn, hes not an OF

 

2 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

You've seen the bullpen, everyone not named Graveman, right?

Ruiz and Tanner Banks?

Dylan Cease was absolutely awesome today. 

Just now, Tony said:

Dylan Cease was absolutely awesome today. 

.086 xBA all day

Jose needs to eat that one instead of getting out of the way.

Just now, Tony said:

Dylan Cease was absolutely awesome today. 

Really a shame to give up 2 runs when he had shutout stuff.

Just now, fathom said:

.086 xBA all day

In fairness I think that's the actual team BA for the Royals. This team is terrible.

Really heartless at bat for Abreu.

2 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said:

Ruiz and Tanner Banks?

True, those 2 should be mentioned with Graveman. I'm glad Cease got out of it, but the pen now has to get us through 3 innings with a 1 run lead....not great, and I'm almost afraid to watch the 8th.

Just now, fathom said:

Really heartless at bat for Abreu.

Maybe it's dawning on him that this is the last year for him in a Sox uniform?

Would like to see TLR go with the hot hands in the bullpen like Banks and Ruiz for the seventh and eighth, especially if Liam is unavailable.

Abreu looks washed.

2021's offensive "Cinderella" story had a burger named after him. 2022's version is a real Burger.

What an offensive inning.

Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

Abreu looks washed.

As does Grandal (yet we know he’s streaky)

Hope I’m wrong, but the Sox look like the bats are done for the day and the bullpen will no doubt give it up. This team just has terrible body language. Again, hope I’m wrong. Prove me wrong!

Not being able to light up Grienke is disheartening. 

Who's coming in?

Ruiz in high leverage? Hold on to your seats.

Just now, Spumoni said:

Ruiz in high leverage? Hold on to your seats.

I'd take him over Bummer right now.

Just now, Spumoni said:

Ruiz in high leverage? Hold on to your seats.