Rowand44 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 25, 2008 -> 07:11 PM) Morgan has brought up a very astute point regarding Jose Contreras telegraphing his fastball when he drops sidearm. 90% of the time that is all he's throwing from that arm slot and I'm surprised we haven't seen him throw more changeups out of that spot (to at least ensure hitters have to stay honest). For the most part he hasn't gotten too sidearm happy, but I've noticed it a bit more from him tonight. Luckily he's had pretty damn good command as well as velocity. He's really looking good. His forkball is just nasty again as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 25, 2008 -> 05:13 PM) His forkball is just nasty again as well. Thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 nooooooo bad baserunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 That was dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Smooth move, ex-lax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Uh....Cabrera??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 25, 2008 -> 09:17 PM) That was dumb. it was pointless....the ball was like a foot from the 2b...why even bother going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I am speechless on how stupid that was. You have an offense that is struggling, you get into scoring position and then pull that stunt. Dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Why exactly were Cabrera's teammates slapping his hand? That was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Who's been the bigger bust? OC or Swisher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 25, 2008 -> 07:18 PM) I am speechless on how stupid that was. You have an offense that is struggling, you get into scoring position and then pull that stunt. Dumb. Now CQ has to bat with the bases open. Looks like he has to do everything again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 OC finally gets a nice hit, and then shows terrible instincts to go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick0984 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Give him a break, if he's safe from a bad throw and we're all praising his hustle. Trying to get to 3rd for a possible sac fly situation is a big deal. Turned out bad yes, but I like the aggressive nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 26, 2008 -> 01:18 AM) Who's been the bigger bust? OC or Swisher? Swisher, considering that Sweeney is playing decent and he's locked up for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'd love to know how many hits the Sox have averaged in the first 5 innings of games this season. It can't be more than 3 or 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ May 25, 2008 -> 07:21 PM) I'd love to know how many hits the Sox have averaged in the first 5 innings of games this season. It can't be more than 3 or 4. Want to vomit, check out the writeup Jim did over at soxmachine.com on how Weaver Santana's us. His work against the rest of the league, and his work against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ May 25, 2008 -> 07:21 PM) I'd love to know how many hits the Sox have averaged in the first 5 innings of games this season. It can't be more than 3 or 4. Not exactly hits, but the past few games we have been getting guys on base in the first inning....than Thome comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?autocom=chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Nasty. Whenever I watch Lackey, he looks hittable to me. Obviously easy for me to say sitting in my lazy boy. Edited May 26, 2008 by Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 25, 2008 -> 05:18 PM) I am speechless on how stupid that was. You have an offense that is struggling, you get into scoring position and then pull that stunt. Dumb. Technically with an offense struggling I expect the team to be additionally agressive on the basepaths. Not saying it was the smartest of all moves given that the middle of the order is due up, but had he not hesitated to begin with he would have been safe at 3rd. Still, I'd prefer not to run ourselves out of things. On the bright side, it was the 2nd straight AB where OC hit the ball HARD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 25, 2008 -> 05:18 PM) Who's been the bigger bust? OC or Swisher? Swisher by a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Q of course base hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ May 25, 2008 -> 05:19 PM) OC finally gets a nice hit, and then shows terrible instincts to go for it. He's made his career by having good instincts but any player that is agressive will ocassionally make an agressive mistake. s*** happens, if he consistently made stupid mistakes thats one thing, but this is a guy that consistently makes good agressive decisions and he's widely regarded as one of the smartest baseball players in the game for a reason. CQ with a hit. His mini slump looks to be ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ May 25, 2008 -> 07:24 PM) http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?autocom=chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 After seeing the replay of the OC blunder, if he didn't hesitate for that nano second, he would of made it to 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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