Dick Allen Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) You want a team concept, have Moncada hit the ball to the right side. You could tell after the first pitch his bunting acumen is about as good as Paulies time from home to first. Team concept is putting players in positions to succeed. Edited July 23, 2017 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 01:44 AM) You want a team concept, have Moncada hit the ball to the right side. You could tell after the first pitch his bunting acumen is about as good as Paulies time from home to first. Team concept is putting players in positions to succeed. Agreed completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Tanking ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 What did Hawk say about two bunt attempts? I am stuck with KC feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 02:46 AM) What did Hawk say about two bunt attempts? I am stuck with KC feed. He said Yoan has a good baseball face. The last two games have been some of Hawk's worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The bunting with Yoan was a bad decision. Your six hitter is up with two men on and you're going to have him bunt? I understand implementing a system, a style but that was just a bad move. It helps Yoan in his development to get opportunities to swing with men on, not bunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Melky 4-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 02:50 AM) The bunting with Yoan was a bad decision. Your six hitter is up with two men on and you're going to have him bunt? I understand implementing a system, a style but that was just a bad move. It helps Yoan in his development to get opportunities to swing with men on, not bunt. But why is that the system? That's ridiculous in the AL in our park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 02:51 AM) Melky 4-4. Easily could have had a cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Coop has to be so disgusted with his pitching. To be fair, the bullpen is probably absolutely taxed because our starters are awful. But, man. Usually we are known for our pitching. Not used to it. Melky 4-4. I almost want him to stay on the team just to watch a player who is actually entertaining and can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (Scoots @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 08:52 PM) Coop has to be so disgusted with his pitching. To be fair, the bullpen is probably absolutely taxed because our starters are awful. But, man. Usually we are known for our pitching. Not used to it. Melky 4-4. I almost want him to stay on the team just to watch a player who is actually entertaining and can play. The bullpen is also loaded with Charlotte Knights, who weren't exactly a juggernaut in the IL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Ding-Dong Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 08:36 PM) Years ago, I criticized Kenny for trading Holmberg to D-backs; I take it all back. Tbf, Holmberg has been pretty solid up until this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 07:50 PM) The bunting with Yoan was a bad decision. Your six hitter is up with two men on and you're going to have him bunt? I understand implementing a system, a style but that was just a bad move. It helps Yoan in his development to get opportunities to swing with men on, not bunt. Yeah, Yolmer has been slumping...you don't want to put the RBI opportunity in the hands of catchers or Engel, either. Oh well...that's probably why Renteria was cut loose, but Maddon tries to get cute all the time, too. The big difference is that he has the talent to overcome it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Ding-Dong Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 08:39 PM) All that does is make you look like a goon. If you take a liner to the face, that monstrosity won't help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 08:51 PM) Easily could have had a cycle yeah if he wasn't hot dogging on the first hit it would be a double and his double could've been a triple if he hustled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 No doubt Maddon gets a lot of credit for being different. But he lost with s***ty players. The thing is I am sure Renteria wants to win these games. There will be plenty he has no chance, so when he does, learning how to win is part of the process. That said, with the minor league bullpen the Sox now have, and Pelfrey not long for the game, you have to play for the big inning even if Moncada actually had a clue how to bunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insp Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 First draft pick here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I legit feel bad for fellow Sox fans that want them to win this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yolmer is so smooth and graceful on defense. Very similar to Alexei in a lot of ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 09:01 PM) I legit feel bad for fellow Sox fans that want them to win this year No use living in that fantasy, have to look at the big picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 What an eye. Couldn't be more impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Could be Cleveland up by just 1/2 over MN and KC after tonight. Blue Jays just blew gift-wrapped opportunity to win, now in extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 GREAT at bat by Moncada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yoan with that 80 grade patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 03:12 AM) GREAT at bat by Moncada. Can't believe he didn't fall for the quick pitch changeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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