5 minutes ago, brijames1957 said:

Something has to be done with this roster. Too many guys who can't work a count and just get on base. Burger, Sheets and Grandal are bringing nothing. 

Burger is at least playing an adequate third and holding his own for someone basically in indie ball just a couple of years ago.

When do we accept that this is just who they are? I’m tired of the “warm weather” narrative, won’t the other teams also hit better in warmer weather? 

Supposed  to really warm up next week with highs around 80. If some of these guys don't start hitting you have to make some moves. That includes replacing the hitting coach. Once Lynn comes back the pitching will be there. 

Look forward to how this offense looks on the next homestand, our first series OF THE SEASON with game time temps over 65.  I know the cold is a shitty excuse but I just can't help to think these dudes are sick and tired of being cold every damn game.  For anyone who has played baseball, playing in the cold, especially hitting, fucking sucks.  It's not fun, the ball doesn't carry, and the wind/dryness makes your eyes water while waiting for a pitch.  

3 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said:

When do we accept that this is just who they are? I’m tired of the “warm weather” narrative, won’t the other teams also hit better in warmer weather? 

Other teams have been in warm weather.  It's different just visiting town and you run into a cold series than it is every damn game, a month into the season, has been cold.  These dudes have been given zero opportunity to loosen up over the course of a warm weather series.

Not Schreiber...we couldn't pick this guy up at all yesterday. 

Being mediocre is worse than just sucking 

Edited May 7, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman

Another barrel for an out.

AJ Pollock needs to go. 

I love Benetti but just cause a game is close doesn't make it a great game.

This game blows.

Just now, chw42 said:

Another barrel for an out.

Should it be concerning he’s getting the barrel to it and still is getting no distance on it

If Pollock doesn't wind up having a nice season, it's another blight on Sox advance scouts. Sox rarely seem to acquire guys who end up producing.

Just now, fathom said:

Should it be concerning he’s getting the barrel to it and still is getting no distance on it

It's only based on exit velo and launch angle. They don't care what distance it is. On a day like today with the wind blowing in, none of the barrels that have >30 launch angle are gonna go that far unless you have a EV above 110. 

I find it strange that they seem to refuse to work the count and take a walk.

Just hate it every time Robert runs hard to first.  

Time for a Grandal bomb and victory.

It's gonna be up to Sheets again. 

Awful effort by Story

Cmon Sheets, your turn. No need to try to hit a bomb here. Base hit baby.

Just now, greg775 said:

Time for a Grandal bomb and victory.

Yazmanian Devil speed.

Harrison or Mendick 

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

It's only based on exit velo and launch angle. They don't care what distance it is. On a day like today with the wind blowing in, none of the barrels that have >30 launch angle are gonna go that far unless you have a EV above 110. 

Or you hit it off that stupid left field wall.

Harrison???? Fuck off Tony 

You gotta pinch hit for Sheets here. 

This could be interesting at bat. Does Sheets have a prayer against a lefty?