Nice hit by Vaughn, bring in Engel for him

Robert is still grimacing on swings. 

2 minutes ago, oldsox said:

High sliders way to often.  Wish he could still throw in high 90s.

Pitchers have to learn to pitch without their best stuff. Kopech is still in the learning process of his pitching just as Cease was for a while. He's also still in the building up his arm stage too.  Once both things are at their peak you could see better MPH , another pitch and , better command. There's no doubt the season is taking a physical toll on him at this point.

How did Cleveland end up with 6 at home against KC to end the year? Was this the original schedule or are there make up games included.

Bottom line the Sox just waited too long to get serious about this thing. I blame a lot of this on TLR and his giving too many games away with terrible lineups. This group needed a constant fire lit under their butts and TLR was not the right Manager for that job.

 

Just shut Robert down for the year for pete’s sake 

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

Robert is still grimacing on swings. 

Yep, clearly not 100 pct. He looks better than 10 days ago but still looks way off.

1 minute ago, brijames1957 said:

How did Cleveland end up with 6 at home against KC to end the year? Was this the original schedule or are there make up games included.

Bottom line the Sox just waited too long to get serious about this thing. I blame a lot of this on TLR and his giving too many games away with terrible lineups. This group needed a constant fire lit under their butts and TLR was not the right Manager for that job.

 

MLB just took the first series of the year and put them at the end of the year. 

Just now, fathom said:

Yep, clearly not 100 pct. He looks better than 10 days ago but still looks way off.

I hope they hit Schopp this weekend. He's basically ruined Robert's season with that bullshit he pulled. 

Woah Yaz swung on 2-0.

2 minutes ago, brijames1957 said:

How did Cleveland end up with 6 at home against KC to end the year? Was this the original schedule or are there make up games included.

Bottom line the Sox just waited too long to get serious about this thing. I blame a lot of this on TLR and his giving too many games away with terrible lineups. This group needed a constant fire lit under their butts and TLR was not the right Manager for that job.

 

ESPN did a job on Tony tonight.

Pollock really should be on 3rd base. 

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

I hope they hit Schopp this weekend. He's basically ruined Robert's season with that bullshit he pulled. 

This x 10000

1 minute ago, oldsox said:

ESPN did a job on Tony tonight.

How so?  I didn’t see it.  Thanks 

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3 minutes ago, superchops70 said:

Just shut Robert down for the year for pete’s sake 

Do you think he will hurt the team the rest of the way or himself ? Both ?

Play him live and die with your best. Do we really need to see the Pollock , Vaughn , Sheets OF more ? Engel is trashed.

Twins pulled Joe Ryan in the 9th of a no hitter at 106 pitches. At least let him attempt it...

Edit: it was the 8th but still. 

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Did the Sox pinch run for Grandal ?

Probably the best outcome for Romy vs this guy 

Just now, fathom said:

Probably the best outcome for Romy vs this guy 

This guy must be really hard for righties to hit. 

Doesn't look like it I rather have a single mean 2 runs than one.

1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Do you think he will hurt the team the rest of the way or himself ? Both ?

Play him live and die with your best. Do we really need to see the Pollock , Vaughn , Sheets OF more ? Engel is trashed.

Him swinging so hard, yet one-handed, absolutely seems like a serious injury waiting to happen.

2 minutes ago, JTB said:

How so?  I didn’t see it.  Thanks 

Mike Wilbon on PTI.  Said Sox were biggest under achievers in baseball, and if Francona were their Manager, Sox would be way ahead.

Fantastic job by Elvis

Hell of a job by Elvis. Lefty vs. this guy has a much better chance. 

That’s a fantastic AB by Andrus.  

Interesting AB here