Quentin would be the optimal 2nd hitter right now.

 

Swisher

Quentin

Thome

Konerko

Dye

Pierzynski

Crede

Cabrera

Uribe

 

With his ability to take pitches, and make adjustments I would pencil him in for future 3 hole hitter. This is the type of guy that could be a monster in the 3 hole.

I'd believe it. Masset hits 94 when he's got his stuff, which he did. And Thornton has hit 98 before, albeit rarely.

could be the controlled weather too, Sox haven't had many decent days to play yet

You guys have a point about leaving Quentin in the 6 hole or so. I was thinking more along the lines of getting the .225 average or so of our first 3 hitters up for Konerko and Dye.

I'd believe it. Masset hits 94 when he's got his stuff, which he did. And Thornton has hit 98 before, albeit rarely.

 

perhaps, though i haven't seen either of them hit those speeds all year until tonight

i watch the gun readings religiously every game

Morneau K. Nice.

 

allright Matt, keep the Ks coming

Nice 5th Matt, come on Sox.

perhaps, though i haven't seen either of them hit those speeds all year until tonight

i watch the gun readings religiously every game

I agree not this year, but both did it in previous years, as I recall.

 

sweet 1-2-3 by Thorton, nice job. didn't through a ton of pitches, should have another one in him!!

perhaps, though i haven't seen either of them hit those speeds all year until tonight

i watch the gun readings religiously every game

Also, keep in mind they have been pitching out in the cold most of the year so far.

 

twinkies gun had masset throwing 94mph out of the stretch, and has thornton throwing 97mph

 

seems a little juiced

maybe the fan was on

Hopefully Thorton will be in to face Nick "Lew Ford" Punto

With his ability to take pitches, and make adjustments I would pencil him in for future 3 hole hitter. This is the type of guy that could be a monster in the 3 hole.

Agreed, but he would need a nice bat to protect him at the 4th spot. I actually think Swisher at the 2 hole is better suited for him, with Quentin behind him then Thome.

I would rather see Contreras hit than JD right now

Wow, Thome with a line drive base hit to left - that's a rarity.

 

Nice hit.

 

In regards to the question about speed in the outfield compared to other teams, yeah we're relatively slow.

 

But not as bad as the outfield of Lee, Everettt, Ordonez about 4 years ago.

Quentin would be the optimal 2nd hitter right now.

 

Swisher

Quentin

Thome

Konerko

Dye

Pierzynski

Crede

Cabrera

Uribe

Not with Carlos' power. I'd go:

Swish, OC, Quentin, Thome, Kong, Dye, AJ, Crede, Uribe.

Adds some more OBP and power in the top 1/3 of the order while improving the bottom 1/3.

Agreed, but he would need a nice bat to protect him at the 4th spot. I actually think Swisher at the 2 hole is better suited for him, with Quentin behind him then Thome.

Well, "my realistic with trade" lineup would be:

 

Roberts

Swisher

Thome

Konerko

Dye

CQ

Crede

A.J.

OC

 

Pipe dream, I know, but I guess possible!!

 

With that 1-2-3 clicking they would drive the pitch count up for the starters quickly

Agreed, but he would need a nice bat to protect him at the 4th spot. I actually think Swisher at the 2 hole is better suited for him, with Quentin behind him then Thome.

 

Quentin

4th Spot

Swish is how I have it in my mind. *** In a few years

 

The 2 hole is where you want your best contact hitter. A guy who can take a pitch, not strikeout a lot, and hit to the right side.

Edited April 30, 200817 yr by southsideirish71

Dye hits one hard to Young, and again, he catches it.

 

Seems like the Sox are hitting Blackburn well, the hits just aren't falling in yet.

 

I would rather see Contreras hit than JD right now

 

Contreras would've put that ball 20 rows in, haha.

Come on Joe, an insurance run would be nice here

Come on Joe, an GO AHEAD run would be nice here

 

Come on Joe, an insurance run would be nice here

lol, or the lead run!! Geez, it's only wed!!

Well, "my realistic with trade" lineup would be:

 

Roberts

Swisher

Thome

Konerko

Dye

CQ

Crede

A.J.

OC

 

Pipe dream, I know, but I guess possible!!

 

With that 1-2-3 clicking they would drive the pitch count up for the starters quickly

 

Agreed. Roberts would be the perfect fit for this team's needs. Get it done KW!