MLB is so messed up. The Sox and Cubs are in the playoffs and on regular TV in Chicago, you can watch every playoff game except theirs.

I don't like using Smith in the first simply because it takes him out of the equation later in the game. If he goes two strong and then the bulk guy gets them 5, that's cool but that's not how this seems to work for them.

2 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said:

I don't like using Smith in the first simply because it takes him out of the equation later in the game. If he goes two strong and then the bulk guy gets them 5, that's cool but that's not how this seems to work for them.

Agreed. I would have gone Sandlin to start with Hagen the short leash today-thursday for 2 innings each.

46 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

MLB is so messed up. The Sox and Cubs are in the playoffs and on regular TV in Chicago, you can watch every playoff game except theirs.

Genuine question: how the hell do I watch these games?

Edit: I guess I do get NBCSN. Didn't even know I had it. This is indeed ridiculous, though.

Edited 47 minutes ago47 min by 35thstreetswarm

22 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said:

I don't like using Smith in the first simply because it takes him out of the equation later in the game. If he goes two strong and then the bulk guy gets them 5, that's cool but that's not how this seems to work for them.

A strong start is important (Hagen gives you a good chance for that). It gives our lineup a chance to jump ahead.

If you've got Xfinity internet, you may have Peacock for free without even knowing. Don't know if that still is a thing or not since I haven't had Xfinity in a while but just tossing that out there.

Edited 28 minutes ago28 min by Bob Sacamano

8 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

If you've got Xfinity internet, you may have Peacock for free without even knowing. Don't know if that still is a thing or not since I haven't had that in a while but just tossing that out there.

I still do. No idea if anything has changed.

Suppose Hagen goes 1-2-3 in the first. I will be most curious to see what happens next. I expect there to be a gaggle of righties after Yordan in the batting order. Do the Sox try to get 2 or 3 innings from Hagen, or do they just transition to the bulk righty of their choosing once the dragon (Yordan) is slayed?

Off topic but I don’t care:

Just watched (again) that Mune locker room celebration video “One-Hundred!!” It is pure joy, pure joy, especially for those of us who watched and suffered through the 121 loss season.

And I always liked Brooke Fletcher, but after that interview, getting drenched while she’s working yet celebrating with them; she is so genuine; now I love her.