SoxAce Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 09:23 PM) If he wasn't a high pick, he would probably be searching for another organization sooner rather than later Do you still like him as a closer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 02:37 AM) Do you still like him as a closer? Not at all, don't think his stuff will improve a lot out of the pen. I think Cease is the closer in two years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Buxton definitely looks good against AAA pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 10:24 PM) I don't get why people are so impatient. He sucks, but it really is not an issue for us to try him as a reliever next year. It's not like we're trying to contend or we have a packed bullpen or anything. The risk is nonexistent. Worst case scenario, he sucks and we lose more games, and get a better pick. If you can't get guys out, you can't get guys out. Doesn't matter what inning you come into the game. Unless there's drastic change in the off season he's getting pretty close to a lost cause. As someone else pointed out, he's had little to no success above A ball and he will be 24 before next season. If he wasn't a top 10 pick he wouldn't crack our top 30 prospect list. Edited August 22, 2017 by TheFutureIsNear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 08:39 PM) Not at all, don't think his stuff will improve a lot out of the pen. I think Cease is the closer in two years I'll take Zack Burdi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) I love that swing Edited August 22, 2017 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Delmonico continues to rake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 best swing in baseball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Nicky Delmonico continues to make KATOH look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 09:42 PM) If you can't get guys out, you can't get guys out. Doesn't matter what inning you come into the game. Wade Davis couldn't get guys out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 "I would have thought Pedroia's would be bigger than Mauer's.... career" whew lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't like unloading on any player especially one of our current or former highly touted prospects, but I am having a hard time seeing Fulmer as a major league pitcher. He has not been able to develop a controlled delivery, something that is necessary for getting rhythm and consistency on the mound. He doesn't even look good out there. Very disappointed seeing this tonight after all the inning he has thrown down in the minors. I just did not see any progress at all. no poise on the mound, no control. I hope I am wrong, but it looks like picking him in the first round was a major mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Delmonico incredibly has been robbed of a few hits in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Gotta say I was really surprised that they let the poor guy miss spots and get slammed so much before coop came out. Kevin should have gone to the mound when he almost hit the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) I love all the excuses for the Sox. He was rushed. We should have lost 2 more games so we could have taken who we really wanted. How bout the fact our system does not develop players??? I'd prefer keeping Carson on the big league team the rest of the year just to work with Cooper. Cooper who is arguably the BEST pitching coach can watch him, assess him and tell him what the f*** he needs to do in the offseason to reach his potential. No minor league coach can help Fulmer. It's Cooper and Cooper is the BIG LEAGUE pitching instructor. Cmon Sox ... don't send the kid back down. Have Cooper work with him for gawd sakes. Edited August 22, 2017 by greg775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Man I love Delmonico. He swing SO hard. Looks like he has a major clue up there. Hope it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 We got a good butt kicking in game two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 11:34 PM) I love all the excuses for the Sox. He was rushed. We should have lost 2 more games so we could have taken who we really wanted. How bout the fact our system does not develop players??? I'd prefer keeping Carson on the big league team the rest of the year just to work with Cooper. Cooper who is arguably the BEST pitching coach can watch him, assess him and tell him what the f*** he needs to do in the offseason to reach his potential. No minor league coach can help Fulmer. It's Cooper and Cooper is the BIG LEAGUE pitching instructor. Cmon Sox ... don't send the kid back down. Have Cooper work with him for gawd sakes. Great post Greg! I do wonder if maybe guys are being brought up too soon and also afraid to send them back down for a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) I'm beginning to have my doubts about Mr. Fulmer given his control issues and his overall pitching motion. Edited August 22, 2017 by Lip Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 04:53 AM) I'm beginning to have my doubts about Mr. Fulmer given his control issues and his overall pitching motion. But Coop needs to work with him, right? It may be his only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 10:48 PM) Wade Davis couldn't get guys out. http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...&position=P Look at the early career of Davis and then compare it to Fulmer and explain to me how your post makes sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 12:51 AM) Great post Greg! I do wonder if maybe guys are being brought up too soon and also afraid to send them back down for a week or two. I think every player is different. Delmonico is hitting better in the majors than he did in AAA. I do think starting pitchers need some time in AAA. But we are seeing positional players jumping from AA to majors and having success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 07:03 AM) I think every player is different. Delmonico is hitting better in the majors than he did in AAA. I do think starting pitchers need some time in AAA. But we are seeing positional players jumping from AA to majors and having success. Think the ball is tighter in the majors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 09:59 PM) I don't like unloading on any player especially one of our current or former highly touted prospects, but I am having a hard time seeing Fulmer as a major league pitcher. He has not been able to develop a controlled delivery, something that is necessary for getting rhythm and consistency on the mound. He doesn't even look good out there. Very disappointed seeing this tonight after all the inning he has thrown down in the minors. I just did not see any progress at all. no poise on the mound, no control. I hope I am wrong, but it looks like picking him in the first round was a major mistake. I watched the Fulmer implosion. First inning was great. First hitter up in second inning (Vargus?) kept fouling off pitches after pitch, finally getting his walk. Those were good pitches. Then finally the walk, and it was all over. If I could sense it watching on TV, I'm sure the Twins could, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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