Oh man, that was a cookie and he missed it. 

4 minutes ago, Texsox said:

I also am from Chicago and live in Texas now and I approve of this opinion. 

I also am from Chicago and live in Texas now and I approve of this opinion. 

8 pitch inning is no Bueno, we don't have to swing at everything...

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

See Pirates game?  Your boy homered 

Jack Hammer?  Atta boy!

Neat how every time NBCSN shows a graphic to highlight how good a Sox pitcher has been, Carlos Rodon is always at the top of it.

That's essentially the same pitch Yaz got called out on last inning

2 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

Neat how every time NBCSN shows a graphic to highlight how good a Sox pitcher has been, Carlos Rodon is always at the top of it.

Of course he would leave and finally stay healthy. 

I completely understand the Sox decision to let him walk. 

Edited May 10, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman

Just now, Jack Parkman said:

Of course he leaves and finally stays healthy. 

Dude, it’s early May

Much better inning from Kopech. Nasty stuff. 

Jack is a great guy haha.

58 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

Engel should be playing every day in RF until Vaughn is back.

TLR loves lefty-righty matchups.

Just now, fathom said:

Dude, it’s early May

Yeah, I know. There's time, it's just shitty Sox luck. We're not allowed nice things. 

1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said:

Of course he leaves and finally stays healthy. 

Even if he doesn't, he's like a month away from being worth 22M just on a dollars to WAR perspective.

I predict Cleveland will not finish 3rd in mlb in runs scored.

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Of course he would leave and finally stay healthy. 

Last year he was going to wear down throwing like 30 inning total the 2 seasons prior. They should have managed the innings better instead of riding him early. Not that crazy to think he pitches more innings than last year.

Edited May 10, 20223 yr by Bob Sacamano

Cleveland sucks.

3 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Of course he would leave and finally stay healthy. 

I completely understand the Sox decision to let him walk. 

I still don't understand picking up the Kimbrel option over giving him the QO.

I'm not gonna cry over the fact that he is gone, but at least get yourself some compensation. If he takes it, then fine, you've got a huge upgrade over Velasquez. 

Edited May 10, 20223 yr by chw42

Kopech has the pure stuff to be a No 1 or 2 starter. He now just has to master his control as well as his emotions. That should come with experience. 

is he settling in yet

Chuck really needs to just go with a buzzcut at this point. Most men have to make that decision at some point.

Just now, chw42 said:

I still don't understand picking up the Kimbrel option over giving him the QO. 

They could have also kept Kimbrel and just signed Tommy Pham, but I'm not trying to derail the thread.

Just now, Bob Sacamano said:

Last year he was going to wear down throwing like 30 inning total the 2 seasons prior. They should have managed the innings better instead of riding him early.

They knew that they were letting him walk in May, so they decided to ride him as long as they could. They miscalculated. 

Jesus, what a rifle shot.

Just now, Heads22 said:

is he settling in yet

after the 5th no hit inning, I'll be inclined to say yes

1 minute ago, Heads22 said:

is he settling in yet

Like me on Masters weekend, yes.