Harry Chappas Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 This is why baseball is awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Fantastic game all around. Couldn't be happier for Carlos. Also couldn't be happier that Abreu didn't tear some tendons trying to save the perfecto in the 9th! Was it just me or was Perez taking that HBP pretty bush league? It's not a situation you see often so I'm not sure there are necessarily "unwritten rules" regarding what's bush league and what isn't. No doubt the slider was digging in at his feet but I really didn't see any effort to get out of the way. My first reaction was that Lynn should throw at him tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, fathom said: Seems like he’s using the change and curve to get ahead in the count this year but doesn’t want to use it with two strikes I did notice that. I guess they thought if he missed with the slider, it wouldn't be a hittable pitch. Most of his change ups he threw for strikes in the zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 when Mercedes hit that bomb I think we all felt like the Sox had this game in the bag, at least I did. dude is a freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 minute ago, mmmmmbeeer said: Fantastic game all around. Couldn't be happier for Carlos. Also couldn't be happier that Abreu didn't tear some tendons trying to save the perfecto in the 9th! Was it just me or was Perez taking that HBP pretty bush league? It's not a situation you see often so I'm not sure there are necessarily "unwritten rules" regarding what's bush league and what isn't. No doubt the slider was digging in at his feet but I really didn't see any effort to get out of the way. My first reaction was that Lynn should throw at him tomorrow. Perez even tried to sell it a bit after. Cause Eddings didn't immediately call the HBP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Happy night. I held out in the promise of Rodon in the rotation, but definitely lost a lot of hope after the last injury. I felt like the organization had moved on from him even before the 2020 return, and I probably had at that point as well. I liked that the Sox got him back for this season as a roster option, and this is all just great to see. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Look at Ray Ray Run Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, mmmmmbeeer said: Fantastic game all around. Couldn't be happier for Carlos. Also couldn't be happier that Abreu didn't tear some tendons trying to save the perfecto in the 9th! Was it just me or was Perez taking that HBP pretty bush league? It's not a situation you see often so I'm not sure there are necessarily "unwritten rules" regarding what's bush league and what isn't. No doubt the slider was digging in at his feet but I really didn't see any effort to get out of the way. My first reaction was that Lynn should throw at him tomorrow. Guy did nothing wrong, and even was kind of cool about it post game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, chw42 said: Perez even tried to sell it a bit after. Cause Eddings didn't immediately call the HBP. Getting hit in the foot by a ball going 85+mph doesn't feel good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I'M HERE FOR THIS EPIC POST THREAD! A FEW DRINKS IN! LETS GOOOOOOOO! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 what was Rodons shoulder injury? I remember when it happened but don't remember what it was specifically, I just thought elbow+shoulder? dude is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Zack Collins work behind the plate can not go unnoticed. The guy called a remarkable game for Rodon. Couldn't be happier for him. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 btw MLB Network right now Pedro Martinez told Carlos it's an honor to talk to him ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Guy did nothing wrong, and even was kind of cool about it post game. On the one hand, these guys are all serious competitors and no one wants to be embarrassed. If you have a chance to break up a no-no or perfect game, the instinct is to do it. On the other hand, it's an 8-0 game, the opposing pitcher is chasing history, and, instead of using talent to beat him, you take a weak HBP to the foot that could have been avoided? I don't know. I lean toward it being little, if any, better than bunting to break up a no-no. What'd he say post game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, mmmmmbeeer said: On the one hand, these guys are all serious competitors and no one wants to be embarrassed. If you have a chance to break up a no-no or perfect game, the instinct is to do it. On the other hand, it's an 8-0 game, the opposing pitcher is chasing history, and, instead of using talent to beat him, you take a weak HBP to the foot that could have been avoided? I don't know. I lean toward it being little, if any, better than bunting to break up a no-no. What'd he say post game? Took that last sentence to mean it's a bummer but I wasn't trying to get hit. If you don't recognize the pitch you're probably not gonna move your back foot. Seems hard to believe he didn't know it was a perfect game lol but you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Say what you want, but bunting to break up a perfect game is absolutely epic. Sucks if it happens to your team, but it takes balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) I seem to remember a game when I was younger where Jerry Hairston broke up a no hitter late and some people at Sox park booed him. I remember being upset that they would boo a Sox player for getting a hit. If you want a no hitter, then get Jerry Hairston out dammit. Just like Carlos got Luplow out for a 4th time tonight. Edited April 15, 2021 by wegner mispell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Such an awesome game to watch with both my kids by my side. Glad to see #3 overall pick Carlos is back and my prediction of him going on a Liriano like tear is becoming a reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I can’t stop watching the last out. What a game. Carlos was dominant all night. Collins called a great game. Abreu’s play was amazing. Mercedes is not human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) Jimmy Garapolo was also in the building so that’s fun. Just bumped into that guy Edited April 15, 2021 by mqr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 +18 differential now, good for 2nd in AL and 4th in MLB. It hasn't been a great start, but given the injuries and the mistakes I think the talent is still evident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I thought off of spring training that Rodon should have been ahead of Cease in the rotation. If this is the new Carlos Rodon, he'd have to be in the top 3. I hope he's going to be fine all year, because what he's throwing will play very well. I think the Sox should even extend him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) Jose risking his health to slide in there and protect the Perfect is what team sports is all about. You know that guy has done nothing but shut me the fuck up about his performance since he signed the extension and he is the soul of this club. He makes you proud to be a Sox fan. Edited April 15, 2021 by chitownsportsfan 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: +18 differential now, good for 2nd in AL and 4th in MLB. It hasn't been a great start, but given the injuries and the mistakes I think the talent is still evident. Just need the offense and the bullpen sharpness to be there. The Sox have been in every single game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: +18 differential now, good for 2nd in AL and 4th in MLB. It hasn't been a great start, but given the injuries and the mistakes I think the talent is still evident. Seems like whenever there is a tough loss the people of soxtalk turn that gamethread into a hyperbolic chamber with enough negative energy to fry Miss Cleo's chakra receptors, and the Sox follow it up with a ridiculously good performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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