nothing like a sacrafice groundball to short .... oh you mean thats not what we wanted ..

I swear, I have never seen Jackson look good when he pitches. We have let him get away with some massive hangers.

Any chance Lexi and Beckham switch stops in the lineup?

 

The idea of Beckham getting more pitches to hit and more fastballs is exciting considering at the bottom of the lineup, there is no protection.

 

To answer your question. No. That won't happen. Unfortunately.

 

 

The idea of Beckham getting more pitches to hit and more fastballs is exciting considering at the bottom of the lineup, there is no protection.

 

To answer your question. No. That won't happen. Unfortunately.

It's not like Alexei's been bad in that spot.

 

Getz and Beckham together are probably moving up in the order real quick next year.

It's not like Alexei's been bad in that spot.

 

Getz and Beckham together are probably moving up in the order real quick next year.

 

You guys really have Gordon penciled in at 3B next year?

Man are Toronto and Tampa ever playing a burner today.

I think we, Sox fans, have the obligation to come up with a clever nickname for Getz to go along with that of the “Bacon Slayer” Gordon Beckham. This nickname, of course, is to be used in conjunction with the awesome hit and run combo they seem to be forming.

I know he's putting up good numbers, but when is the last time Jermaine had an RBI on a ball hit to right?

They are walking Jim. Make them pay Paul.

I think we, Sox fans, have the obligation to come up with a clever nickname for Getz to go along with that of the "Bacon Slayer" Gordon Beckham. This nickname, of course, is to be used in conjunction with the awesome hit and run combo they seem to be forming.

 

The wing man

It's not like Alexei's been bad in that spot.

 

Getz and Beckham together are probably moving up in the order real quick next year.

 

Beckham has a much higher OBP than Alexei. He sees more pitches, takes a walk, is hard to strikeout, has a high contact rate and looks to be a high average, line drive type hitter. He would be dangerous in the 2 hole. Where as Alexei has a hard time hitting breaking pitches, doesn't walk, and has a medicore OBP.

Damn it another hard hit ball straight to Raburn.

ANOTHER liner caught.

345 just aren't giving us anything right now. The good news is; that won't last. The bad news is we really need these games.

Liner right at them...ugh!

You guys really have Gordon penciled in at 3B next year?

 

Unless Getz is traded... most likely

At least the Twins keep crapping their shorts.

Beckham has a much higher OBP than Alexei. He sees more pitches, takes a walk, is hard to strikeout, has a high contact rate and looks to be a high average, line drive type hitter. He would be dangerous in the 2 hole. Where as Alexei has a hard time hitting breaking pitches, doesn't walk, and has a medicore OBP.

Beckham has a slightly higher OBP than Alexei, and a decent chunk of that is where their batting averages currently sit (beckham's is slightly higher but is trending down). Beckham is taking 1 walk per 10 AB's, Alexei's taking 1 walk per 11.5 AB's this year.

 

Long Term, I want Beckham hitting 3rd. For now, Alexei in the 2 hole works for me. Alexei's #'s since he moved in to the 2 hole are even better. Higher OBP in that spot than Beckham. Exact same walk rate as Beckham since he moved in to the 2 spot.

9-2 LAA over MIN in the 4th just for some added bonus...

Beckham has a slightly higher OBP than Alexei, and a decent chunk of that is where their batting averages currently sit (beckham's is slightly higher but is trending down). Beckham is taking 1 walk per 10 AB's, Alexei's taking 1 walk per 11.5 AB's this year.

 

Long Term, I want Beckham hitting 3rd. For now, Alexei in the 2 hole works for me. Alexei's #'s since he moved in to the 2 hole are even better. Higher OBP in that spot than Beckham. Exact same walk rate as Beckham since he moved in to the 2 spot.

Are you seriously saying that you think Alexei is a better 2 hitter than Beckham?

Gavin having issues with his control. Looks like he lost command of his curve again.

Well that's pretty much a double.

Rack um up! Nice turn by Getz.

Rack EM UP

let's add to the lead now!