11 minutes ago, Southwest Sider said:

I am not a proponent of attempting to injure another teams player to rile up your team. I would argue that deliberately rolling over the 2nd basement is even more "fake tough" than the chicken wing, because at that point you're being very irresponsible with your baseball moves. We don't need to be actually dirty, just enough to ruffle some feathers.

The take out slide is an accepted part of baseball. Elbows the crotch are not. At that point you are just asking to get one of your guys hurt for not even a real baseball play.

4 minutes ago, Bill The Boy said:

Fear not, Paulie, slumps and bad breaks can shift in an instant; honestly I think they're going to be fine!

I hope you're right. This team has done this s%*# my entire life though. Hard to be excited after the last 5 years of disappointment and letdowns.

If Gonzales was at 3B as he usually is, I doubt he catches that liner. He’s 6 inches shorter than Triolo.

27 minutes ago, Bill The Boy said:

Fear not, Paulie, slumps and bad breaks can shift in an instant; honestly I think they're going to be fine!

Pirates are also the last team we want to play now. They have underperformed their X w-l record due to a shaky bullpen but they are starting to catch fire.

Been a really fun season and really tough 2nd half watch. Both things true. I am super busy at work of course this week which isn't helping my mood towards the Sox. Anyways, go Sox. Hopefully we can avoid a complete collapse.