Just now, baseball_gal_aly said:

He is only good when he can top out in triple digits. 96-97 won't cut it for him. 

And it’s not shocking that starting would cause his fastball to suffer.  Anyone who saw him pitch since his second year here knew this was coming.

Next time you’re attempting to make a reliever into a starter, don’t have him go all out with no regards his first few starts.  I’m sure the injury is coming soon.

Just now, fathom said:

And it’s not shocking that starting would cause his fastball to suffer.  Anyone who saw him pitch since his second year here knew this was coming.

The first two starts he made he was sitting at 98 and topping at 100 and that worked. Lost 1-2 mph and suddenly became a gascan. 

Fastball is too hittable. Dude needs to be a reliever. At least the Sox can get something for him. 

1 minute ago, baseball_gal_aly said:

He is only good when he can top out in triple digits. 96-97 won't cut it for him. 

Wasn't his third start on short rest or something insane because they didn't have a fifth starter?

7 minutes ago, fathom said:

Crochet as a starter has quickly turned into a disaster

It’s almost like the fact he’s only averaged like 30 IP per year the last 6 year DOES matter.

Edited April 25, 20241 yr by Bob Sacamano

The Sox haven't won a game yet when they didn't score first. Flush ir, reflect and learn. This mid lower end pocket is tough.

PILDONG

Just now, Quin said:

Wasn't his third start on short rest or something insane because they didn't have a fifth starter?

No. Pretty sure they added a bullpen game or had a rainout.

Just now, Quin said:

Wasn't his third start on short rest or something insane because they didn't have a fifth starter?

IIRC he got full rest for all of them. 

They’re about to be 3-21 and no changes have been made. It’s so crazy

Kevin Pillar is unironically our best outfielder.

1 minute ago, Dick Allen said:

The Sox haven't won a game yet when they didn't score first. Flush ir, reflect and learn. This mid lower end pocket is tough.

Reflect TO learn*

1 minute ago, Bob Sacamano said:

No. Pretty sure they added a bullpen game or had a rainout.

 

1 minute ago, baseball_gal_aly said:

IIRC he got full rest for all of them. 

I am glad I asked!

1 minute ago, baseball_gal_aly said:

IIRC he got full rest for all of them. 

Yep

KORDONG

Just now, Bob Sacamano said:

Yep

But they could have given him extra rest 

Woooo

Lee is going to be a nice fucking player.

Anyways everyone already knows this but Korey should be playing no fewer than half the games at catcher, at worst, but should be playing at least 2/3 of the games

1 minute ago, Quin said:

Kevin Pillar is unironically our best outfielder.

And Korey Lee is undeniably our best catcher right now.

2 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

It’s almost like the fact he’s only averaged like 30 IP per year the last 6 year DOES matter.

Nah see he's got all of these invisible innings that no one saw, he's fine.

El Caballo!

Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

Lee is going to be a nice fucking player.

He may be great or he may be awful, but catchers tend to take a little time. He looks like a major league player at the moment.

Korey Lee has as many HR as Maldonado hits. After almost a month.

Edited April 25, 20241 yr by Bob Sacamano

Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

Lee is going to be a nice fucking player.

Love that Stone is like "this is why the Sox were enamored with him."

I wonder who was enamored with him Steve. Say it.