Yesterday at 05:51 PM1 day It's amazing how much they've changed his entire delivery: Not a perfect angle, but you can still see the dramatic changes.
Yesterday at 06:47 PM1 day 1 hour ago, 35thstreetswarm said:That little roundhouse kick at the end of every pitch -- never saw that beforeSeeing it more and more as guys seek max extension. Need a super compact and coordinated lower half of the delivery. Easier for some than others, like Noah for example is all over the place lower half and leads to leaving a lot of balls up and outside to RHB especially.
20 hours ago20 hr 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:Let him force the issue. This season is found money, no need to rush the guy.Much easier to work on swing plane down in AAA than coming up into a pennant race. I certainly hope we stay in contention all year but it's more likely we fade and he can come up with little pressure in August or so and get a cup of coffee before breaking with club next year in what we'd expect will be the first contending year should offseason go well for us and league.Can't believe I just typed that but in a world where the payroll would jump to 170 million next year adding 10 WAR on paper would be easy either by taking on money or FA signings or both.
19 hours ago19 hr Author 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:Let him force the issue. This season is found money, no need to rush the guy.f*** that. Call him up.
19 hours ago19 hr 11 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:Much easier to work on swing plane down in AAA than coming up into a pennant race. I certainly hope we stay in contention all year but it's more likely we fade and he can come up with little pressure in August or so and get a cup of coffee before breaking with club next year in what we'd expect will be the first contending year should offseason go well for us and league.Can't believe I just typed that but in a world where the payroll would jump to 170 million next year adding 10 WAR on paper would be easy either by taking on money or FA signings or both.Disagree that its more likely we fade.Have you looked at the competition in the AL Central and AL WC race?Sox may not be perfect they have a chance every night with that lineup. 50/50 playoff team.
19 hours ago19 hr 21 minutes ago, Bonemer, I Hardly Know Her said:Disagree that its more likely we fade.Have you looked at the competition in the AL Central and AL WC race?Sox may not be perfect they have a chance every night with that lineup. 50/50 playoff team.welcome new poster.
19 hours ago19 hr The biggest hole in the bottom of the line-up is not with the RFer but at catcher. Not sure how long that Teel's rehab is going to take but it is maddening to see so many ABs given away by Romo and Quero. They have both run into one here and there, but more often than not, they kill rallies.
18 hours ago18 hr It’s pretty safe to say the Sox should go shopping at the mall store for catchers and outfielders before infielders
18 hours ago18 hr Author 1 hour ago, wegner said:Can he pitch?He used to throw 96 MPH as a pitcher. Let's give it a shot.
17 hours ago17 hr On 6/7/2026 at 11:41 AM, Lillian said:Let's hope that those in charge have the best ability to determine when Braden is ready for the promotion. That said, if he's ready, it's fun to think about the following potential line up, after the All Star break:LF Antonacci!B Murakami3B VargasSS C. MontgomeryC TeelRF B. Montgomery2B GonzalesDH Pereira / BenintendiCF PetersOn 6/7/2026 at 11:41 AM, Lillian said:Let's hope that those in charge have the best ability to determine when Braden is ready for the promotion. That said, if he's ready, it's fun to think about the following potential line up, after the All Star break:LF Antonacci!B Murakami3B VargasSS C. MontgomeryC TeelRF B. Montgomery2B GonzalesDH Pereira / BenintendiCF PetersNo way Id take Meidroth out of lineup in favor of Pereira/Benintendi. Given Munetaka's weak defense, I'd put him at DH and keep Meidroth at 2b
17 hours ago17 hr 7 minutes ago, 46DidIt said:No way Id take Meidroth out of lineup in favor of Pereira/Benintendi. Given Munetaka's weak defense, I'd put him at DH and keep Meidroth at 2bJust don't know if he's one of those players that needs to be on the field to produce AND help lead the team.Gonzalez is a weaker fielder and hasn't been much of a power source...at least yet.
16 hours ago16 hr 1 hour ago, ron883 said:He used to throw 96 MPH as a pitcher. Let's give it a shot.As long as you have a plan.
3 hours ago3 hr 15 hours ago, tray said:The biggest hole in the bottom of the line-up is not with the RFer but at catcher. Not sure how long that Teel's rehab is going to take but it is maddening to see so many ABs given away by Romo and Quero. They have both run into one here and there, but more often than not, they kill rallies.They could send Romo down unless he's out of options. But he was DFA'd earlier this year and wasn't claimed so I have no idea if they'd have to do it again or his options status changes. Michael Turner is 27 left handed and hitting very well (.337 BA & .988 OPS in 26 games) in Charlotte but would need a 40 man spot . Not sure of defense but the movement on pitches at the MLB level makes a lot guys with good defensive reputations in the minors look bad in the majors until they learn their pitchers.
3 hours ago3 hr A perfect day would be seeing Braden Montgomery called up and Andrew Benintendi DFA. One can hope.
3 hours ago3 hr The voting for the upcoming home stand is about to take a leap! Its at 10% now.Before the All-Star break is at 19%. Technically right if true just not as pinpoint as this homestand.I was on record as saying some time in June. If this is true as it likely is. Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside
3 hours ago3 hr It's still a little early for that. His xwoba in Charlotte is significantly worse than his actual woba so there seems to be some work to be done. I'm glad he is taking more walks now and has brought his K rate down. Needs to cut down on groundballs and get to more of the power. It shouldn't be too long but this might be a bit early.
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