Is is just me or does Santana give the sox the biggest fits out of all the teams he faces? It's almost a no hitter for this f*** everytime against us.

 

 

We have free swinging hitters with low OBP and high strikeout rates. Our long looping swings foul off pitches that should be hit into play, and completely miss the good pitches. We also dont shorten our swings up with 2 strikes at all no matter who we face. This is why crappy pitchers put up 5+ ks against this team.

 

Its a formula for a no hitter. I am actually surprised he hasnt no hit us yet.

Alright, El Duque, one more good pitch. 1-2 count...

 

HE GOT HIM!

 

Nice, Orlando...

Edited September 17, 200520 yr by CWSGuy406

two innings in arow the Ducke puts two runners on. This is not good

I won't take you up on that bet. In fact I might even counter your statement by saying we get no-hit through 8. The offensive display as been consistently inconsistent and for the most part pathetic

Or corpseball as it has been called here as of late. And a Big K for El Duque to get out of the jam.

We have free swinging hitters with low OBP and high strikeout rates.  Our long looping swings foul off pitches that should be hit into play, and completely miss the good pitches. We also dont shorten our swings up with 2 strikes at all no matter who we face.  This is why crappy pitchers put up 5+ ks against this team. 

 

Its a formula for a no hitter.  I am actually surprised he hasnt no hit us yet.

 

Don't forget very poor recognition of the strike zone with 2 strikes.

Ever since Santana became incredible during the 2nd half of the year last season, he's just dominated us.

 

And Santana is supposed to have a blister on his finger(s)! Man, the Twins are trying to kick the Sox out of the postseason. Well, let's see if they succeed, or we have the last laugh.

And Jones strikes out on pitch 71.

I hope McCarthy starts warming up soon.

It hasn't been pretty, but Duque has done his job so far. Ozzie can't leave him in for 100 plus pitches though.

71 pitches through 3 for El Duque but at least he is throwing strikes today.

Those Syracuse jerseys are awful.  At least the beautiful Pam Ward is doing the game :banghead

Pam Ward's the one that sounds like a man, right?

Well seeing he already has 71 pitches in three innings he won't be in there past the fifth!

Our right handers have a real tough time with offspeed stuff, which really makes us a bad matchup for Santana, who is already a bad matchup for anyone.

Pam Ward's the one that sounds like a man, right?

 

Yes. You just don't know how excruciating this is to listen to.

I hope McCarthy starts warming up soon.

He's got to, El Duque hasn't even gotten into the 4th inning and has already thrown 71 pitches.

I hope McCarthy starts warming up soon.

Thought he was starting for Freddy?

And Santana is supposed to have a blister on his finger(s)!  Man, the Twins are trying to kick the Sox out of the postseason.  Well, let's see if they succeed, or we have the last laugh.

 

Considering Santana pitched against the Indians both times they played this month, I'm not ready to get too concerned about this.

Thought he was starting for Freddy?

 

Garcia said he was fit to start last night.

El Dukee gives me the fits, but for the most part I really admire his ability to battle out of jams. He doesn't give in, but he burns himself out within 4 to 5 innings

Both.  But the MLB.tv feed is about ten second behind the radio broadcast, so it's sort of odd.

How are you watching it on MLB.TV?

El Dukee gives me the fits, but for the most part I really admire his ability to battle out of jams. He doesn't give in, but he burns himself out within 4 to 5 innings

 

I'd admire him more if he retires after this season and saves us nearly 5 million.

How are you watching it on MLB.TV?

Change your IP address.

4 pitches, 2 outs. Yeah, that's how to beat this guy I'm sure.

Garcia said he was fit to start last night.

 

He was fit last start also. How did that work out for him.

Was Iguchi's close to going out, or was it just the typical yahoo deep fly?