Just now, Kyyle23 said:

I just don’t like anything Tanner Banks does on the field.  He might be a nice guy and all but every time I watch him pitch he gives up runs

I’m pretty sure I could hit some of these offspeed pitches 

1 minute ago, South Side Hit Men said:

That's the point. 29 other teams bring up a reliever for Seattle, and start a starting pitcher on Monday.

Bullpen games are fairly normal at this point, but the lack of pitching depth is still appalling

Just now, fathom said:

I’m pretty sure I could hit some of these offspeed pitches 

Stone lead the broadcast by saying his 92 mph fastball was almost unhittable because of deception.  He must have just forgotten the deception part  

Just now, Kyyle23 said:

Stone lead the broadcast by saying his 92 mph fastball was almost unhittable because of deception.  He must have just forgotten the deception part  

Statistically it might be…maybe throw it more than those hangers

1 minute ago, maxjusttyped said:

Bullpen games are fairly normal at this point, but the lack of pitching depth is still appalling

When Tampa does it, they have a plan and a few guys who are rested and give 2-3 innings. This is a result of poor starting pitching depth and a desperation move, similar to Hahn's Game 3 plan in Oakland.

AV slugging vs LHP lower than Andrew B ? 

2 minutes ago, pcq said:

After a while the Rangers will get tired from so much swinging. 

It's a bold strategy Cotton, lets see if it pays off for em. 

2 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said:

When Tampa does it, they have a plan and a few guys who are rested and give 2-3 innings. This is a result of poor starting pitching depth and a desperation move, similar to Hahn's Game 3 plan in Oakland.

And because the other starters struggle to go deep into games, the pen will continue to be overused.

Wonder if they will move Eloy down when his OPS is in the 600s.

Just now, fathom said:

And because the other starters struggle to go deep into games, the pen will continue to be overused.

Griffol rides SPs a lot harder than most managers. The Sox are 5th in innings covered by starters.

That was a gift with 2 strikes.

and Eloy promptly hits into a tailored made DP.

Just now, maxjusttyped said:

Griffol rides SPs a lot harder than most managers. The Sox are 5th in innings covered by starters.

Not lately, it’s been a lot of 5 inning appearances.  

So sick of the hands rolling over every AB for 3/4 lineup

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The few times per week Eloy actually elevates the ball are fun

Just now, fathom said:

Not lately, it’s been a lot of 5 inning appearances.  

Welcome to baseball in 2023

Pedro Grifail. 

the double play was shocking....

 

also spare us with the "since 2020" stats

seems to me we have been shitty this year against left hand starters.

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

Not lately, it’s been a lot of 5 inning appearances.  

Gonna get worse with guys like Frazier, Sheets and Eloy in RF and Burger playing 3B regularly.

Well, at least Clint Frazier was an awesome prospect 6 years ago

Outfield looking good tonight 

Ahhh Frazier....

Frazier should be next to go 

Just now, Soxfest said:

Frazier should be next to go 

Agree.

Frazier was always known for his excellent defense... not!