Paulie4Pres Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Why do the Sox hitters take the first two pitches almost EVERY SINGLE at bat? Seriously. The best pitch to hit is almost always the first pitch, and I'd be willing to bet 75% of the first pitch strikes that the Sox take, are fastballs. We take fastballs right down the heart of the plate on the first pitch, when we're supposed to be a good fastball hitting team? Then we chase the offspeed crap after we're down 0-2 every at bat...... Just lol @ this team. They're going nowhere. START SWINGING THE BAT FOR f***'S SAKE. Go out and WIN the game, don't wait for the other team to LOSE the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Why is he swinging at a 3-0 pitch that's outside and high, not low in his happy zone. Everyone is pressing. They HAVE to fire Greg Walker or I will have no hope of this team every making the post-season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) gotta give it to the Twins,their philosophy is don t give us home runs and they know that we can t score without the long ball,lol Edited September 26, 2008 by MexSoxFan#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 This team doesn't believe in scouting the opposition. They believe in playing cards or wearing bibs or fornicating blow-up dolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 06:30 PM) If anyone knows a twins fan, call them and tell them to check out the no no going and jinx the hell out of it will do, im sure farmer is doing it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 3-0 with 2 outs is exactly when you are allowed to swing at that pitch. What have the Sox done this series with runners on base that makes you think all of a sudden if we just get a runner on first with 2 outs we are going to some how get them in? Griffey got a fastball, he got under it. He worked the count and swung at his pitch, nothing more you can really ask of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 07:30 PM) What the f*** Griff? I hope he did that without a call and gets his ass benched. It's a little late in the season for a Griffey benching to have any effect on this team. Even if Griffey was benched, he still wouldn't use Anderson, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Young a career .398 hitter vs. CWS. Guess it just went down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 06:32 PM) It's a little late in the season for a Griffey benching to have any effect on this team. Even if Griffey was benched, he still wouldn't use Anderson, lol. Yeah and we would have to see Owens useless self playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 2 down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) How did they score in the first? Gavin's stuff doesnt look too bad tonight. Edited September 26, 2008 by kjshoe04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 07:32 PM) 3-0 with 2 outs is exactly when you are allowed to swing at that pitch. What have the Sox done this series with runners on base that makes you think all of a sudden if we just get a runner on first with 2 outs we are going to some how get them in? Griffey got a fastball, he got under it. He worked the count and swung at his pitch, nothing more you can really ask of a player. The quoted part is dead on accurate. I agree with this. The idea was fine, he just didn't get it done. The fact is this team is used up, full of over-the-hill players...after the season ends it's time to cut the cord...playoffs or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie4Pres Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 07:29 PM) Luckily your not our GM, because Griffey is one of the only damn players on the Sox who has shown up. Its not his fault that the Sox are playing him in CF, they just refuse to sit DYE who has been the real problem. I'm not blaming Griffey. I'm blaming KW/Ozzie. How many other teams would have Griff starting in CF in the major leagues? ZERO. If you want to ride Griff because he's hot, YOU SIT THOME, AND HAVE GRIFF DH, AND THROW BA IN CF. We are beating ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Gavin's got a great look in his eye, he's going to fight tonight. Now only if the 8 guys behind him had the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 06:31 PM) Why is he swinging at a 3-0 pitch that's outside and high, not low in his happy zone. Everyone is pressing. They HAVE to fire Greg Walker or I will have no hope of this team every making the post-season again. I don t think it s Walker s fault,we just got too many swing for the fences type players,old too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 26, 2008 -> 12:33 AM) Young a career .398 hitter vs. CWS. Guess it just went down a bit. We deserve that for the stupid pitch we had Garcia throw at him in his major league debut. Since when was Ozzie the enforcer for Major League Baseball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 07:34 PM) how did they score in the first. Gavin's stuff doesnt look too bad tonight. Bloop single, sac, ground rule double...the Mauer ball was hit good, but otherwise Gavin has been solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 07:33 PM) Yeah and we would have to see Owens useless self playing. To be honest, this is the perfect park for Jerry Owens. Really wouldn't mind that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Sep 26, 2008 -> 12:34 AM) I don t think it s Walker s fault,we just got too many swing for the fences type players,old too How's it not Walker's fault that all of our hitters seem unaware that when the Sox have a man on base, the Twins pitcher will throw first pitch offspeed pitch? DJ was saying this all last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 07:34 PM) How did they score in the first? Gavin's stuff doesnt look too bad tonight. Bloop hit just out of the reach of OC, then a double just over Griffey's head. Same old story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Floyd looks good, the offense will get it done for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Where will the bunt or infield single end up with this at-bat? Gork shot? Dunker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Sep 25, 2008 -> 06:35 PM) Bloop single, sac, ground rule double...the Mauer ball was hit good, but otherwise Gavin has been solid. the ball mauer hit would ve been caught by anderson,owens and even swisher i believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Ducksnort double. This is one predictable movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I don't care what anyone says, they get some of the cheapest f***ing hits I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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