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I was looking at this also. The fact is a team that goes 9-7 every 16 games would end up with 90 wins. If the Sox have a 9-7 stretch, there’s a not too small portion of the board that loses their mind.

Even if he’s not lined up to start a playoff game, he’ll make the roster. It's still important to have a guy who can potentially pitch multiple innings in the event of a starter getting injured, a blowout loss or extra inning game. Otherwise, there’s a possibility too many arms won’t be available in subsequent games.

Um, ok. Not sure what that has to do with me saying Rogan preached that COVID’s no big deal for a healthy person, and then he acted totally the opposite when he got it. He did what we should. He did the smart thing. But he told his 100s of 1000s of listeners no to worry. Anyway, I know you like to get the last word, so you can have it if you want. I won’t respond to your next nonsensical post. I promise.

Yep. Strep and COVID are exactly the same.

Why take any meds? Why quarantine away from his family? He’s said if you’re young and healthy, exercise, eat right - you don’t need to worry about it. I guess it’s different when he gets it.

Interesting to see when guys like Joe Rogan contract the virus, all of the bluster (anti-masks, anti-vaccinate, healthy people are ok, etc) becomes “give me all the drugs” and I’m quarantining so my family doesn’t get it.

Time to start the Terry Bevington for HOF discussion.

Totally agree. The footwork alone that’s required would tie Eloy in a knot. LF is the easiest position on the field.

It’s amazing how often Jeopardy players don’t go for the higher value clues even when they are way behind the lead. They still start with the first clue and try to work down the category.

Mike Aldrete was 25 in his 1986 rookie year. Steve Stone did not face him and give up 4 hits to him in the minors.

That is a nice slide. I’m always surprised at how poorly so many MLB players slide. So many potential ankle, hand and shoulder injuries from how bad they slide.

Did they ever explain why Engel was taken out? Is it just because L Garcia has to play every game?

Definitely too long to keep him off, but I think Liam is a guy who can pitch multiple innings/days in a row. The way TLR uses his pen, that makes Liam a perfect 7-8 guy on this team. This team. This year.

Feels like Kimbrel will end up being the 9th inning guy eventually. Might be better - Liam can be used more often and for longer if that’s the case.

Nobody comes into our cornfield and beats us!

The M&Ms jacket guy hardly ever pays attention to the game. It’s always annoyed me that he’s on screen for the majority of the game - standing up, looking backwards, etc. Pretty sure he’s moved his seats at the Sox park to behind the dugout, so not as prominently featured at home this year.

Yep. He needs his breaking stuff to break over the plate, not at the 58 foot mark. Hitters are just laying off. Also needs to work faster.

Seriously, speed it up Cease.

Nice to see our Cuban contingent (Abreu, Vaughn, and Eloy) hanging together in the dugout.

Player-manager L. Garcia.

One post before this, you suggested saving Liam. Who’s TLR supposed to pitch if not Tepera?

At some point (playoffs), our bullpen is going to need to get some high stress outs. They can’t expect a “clean” inning every time. TLR needs to know who he can trust with runners on.

Yep. I hate to have a sure handed guy out there. Much rather have a guy like Goodwin or Eloy out there so they can more quickly get to the ball that they will ultimately misjudge.

Don’t worry, that also happens.

One of your worst comments? No.