Avi is still young though and hasn't had a full year in the majors. Give the man time and not just get rid of him, he isn't the problem with this team

 

Actually he's one of the biggest issues, as he has turned into a player that can't utilize any of his ability on the field

He has no plate discipline. He just goes up hacking. I would be ok with that if he could make f***ing contact.

Let's see if Greg enlivens this thread. Seriously, when are some people going to join me on the Danks bandwagon?? The guy is a decent pitcher, folks. It's NOT his fault he has the huge contract. Every fricking night he pitches he gives it his all. He's actually becoming one of the bright spots on this gawdforsaken team. He's ripping nobody off! He battles. Five innings, no runs vs. St. Louis!

Actually he's one of the biggest issues, as he has turned into a player that can't utilize any of his ability on the field

 

The thing is, we can't go right out and sell him either, because then he immediately comes off as a damaged good. If we try to move him (which I'm not against) it's unusual how we'd have to try and include him.

 

Also, Danks is now our best pitcher. Suck it, Soxtalk.

The thing is, we can't go right out and sell him either, because then he immediately comes off as a damaged good. If we try to move him (which I'm not against) it's unusual how we'd have to try and include him.

 

Also, Danks is now our best pitcher. Suck it, Soxtalk.

 

Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix.

Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix.

 

Probably a better way of putting it. It would still be odd form to sell someone that fits his general mold from someone in our position, though.

I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby.

I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby.

 

Fact he had two strikes makes it no issue, as he's just trying to make contact

One of the biggest issues? lol

 

Alexei-Sanchez-Flowers-LaRoche are much bigger issues then Garcia.

 

Garcia is one of the last players I want to give up on with this team.

I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby.

 

I'm pretty sure if he thought he could do it, he would. He's not trying to be awful.

Avi Garcia sucks but he needs at least another 500 PA before the Sox sell on him. '16 doesn't look like a contender anyways.

Fact he had two strikes makes it no issue, as he's just trying to make contact

True, but why can't he steer it to the left side? Easy answer. He doesn't want to.

Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix.

The bigger concern is that our scouting continues to identify these guys as valuable.

 

It took me about 3 games to realize I didn't think either Viciedo or Avi had much of a chance.

 

 

I'm pretty sure if he thought he could do it, he would. He's not trying to be awful.

He's not trying to be lousy, I agree. However, there are ways to adjust your stance through work. He needs to remake his offensive approach now that his power has sagged.

Our hitters miss more cookies ... Flowers right there. I guess it's cause they are lousy hitters.

Year of boring ass baseball at the Cell in 2015. I can't imagine anyone paying to see this rest of the year.

I didn't realize Avi stinks. I'm not being sarcastic. I trust you guys who have given up on him. It's a shame because he "looks" like a player, a hitter. Very sad if he's another Viciedo.

Speaking of Dayan ... how's he hitting in the minors? Is he making a decent comeback?

How come you guys don't root for Danks like I do? Not trying to be a dick, just wondering. He seems to be a likeable guy to me. And I can GUARANTEE you he leaves it all on the field.

At least Viciedo hit for power, Avi doesn't do anything well.

12 consecutive scoreless for Danks since the AS break.

 

Something looks odd about his beard today. Either his beard looks longer than normal or his face looks thinner.

The bigger concern is that our scouting continues to identify these guys as valuable.

 

It took me about 3 games to realize I didn't think either Viciedo or Avi had much of a chance.

 

The scouts for professional players have made way too many mistakes the last 7 years or so.

At least Viciedo hit for power, Avi doesn't do anything well.

 

That is why Viciedo got a long leash.

Speaking of Dayan ... how's he hitting in the minors? Is he making a decent comeback?

Not good. He's hitting .214/.277/.330/.607 so far over 100+ PA in the PCL, a notorious hitter's league.

Not good. He's hitting .214/.277/.330/.607 so far over 100+ PA in the PCL, a notorious hitter's league.

He is done

How come you guys don't root for Danks like I do? Not trying to be a dick, just wondering. He seems to be a likeable guy to me. And I can GUARANTEE you he leaves it all on the field.

 

I root for all of them. I don't think people have a lot of faith that he'll ever be what he was before the injury. That being said, he has shown some flashes this year of being serviceable, with his performance being a lot more acceptable if he was being paid like a fifth starter.

 

Sanchez now hitting .202. Wouldn't mind seeing how he played SS if we move Alexei, and call up Micah.