ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:37 PM) who cares as long as he gets the job done in save situations. That's what his role is. He's going to implode really soon, to ignore these trends is simply wishful thinking. You don't keep throwing a guy out their to close games, if he's going to let people on-base and give up hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 yes, it's Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:37 PM) It will be interesting. Do you go with Thornton or Putz against Jaso, who's a switch hitter. I'd probably go with Thornton and then bring in Putz against Longoria. On second thought, with Pena lurking, I'd just take my chances with Matty. I don't like Pena coming up against Putz at all, just has a bad vibe/feeling to it. Jaso's a lefty. It should be Thornton 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:37 PM) who cares as long as he gets the job done in save situations. That's what his role is. he barely got the job done against the indians the other night giving up what 3 runs in the ninth? I've seen far too many games like this from him this year....his stats says it all i dont care if he's only blown one save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Alright, bring it home Matty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:37 PM) Hell of a play by Longoria. DAGUMIT. I miss the days of Crede making anything that went by him an out. Why couldn't he be left handed and healthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:37 PM) who cares as long as he gets the job done in save situations. That's what his role is. Top of the 9th inning of tied home ballgames is also a closer's role and Jenks has blown 2 of those on the young season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Is anyone as shocked as I am that AJ is "leading the league" in least amount of strikeouts this year? He has only 9 K's in 143 AB......Pierre is 3rd with only 13 K's in 191 AB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sin city sox fan Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I hope Bobby is warming up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 GAS, Jaso caught looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 This retiring the first batter of a save opportunity feels weird to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 HE GAWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 i really wish we had another reliable lefty in the pen because thornton should be this teams closer hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:40 PM) This retiring the first batter of a save opportunity feels weird to me. It's the third one that's a problem with Bobby. Longoria base hit to RF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 He is so damn good at baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I hope Thornton does not have memories of what happened a couple years ago. I think Pena was the culprit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:40 PM) Is anyone as shocked as I am that AJ is "leading the league" in least amount of strikeouts this year? He has only 9 K's in 143 AB......Pierre is 3rd with only 13 K's in 191 AB. Nah, he swings at everything and tends to put it on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon_44 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:38 PM) It's Matt. Probably Putz if he gets in trouble. i'd leave Thornton in and go with Jenks if needed. Why throw Putz in a close situation? If he blows it and your closer is available, all you're doing is asking for trouble.If he saves it, all you have is controversy. Jenks has done nothing in save sitautions to warant not being out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:38 PM) I also like Alexei hitting 2nd. Don't know why to be honest, but I have always thought that is where he can do the best. Ya he was good last year at that spot. .281/.343/.422/.765 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hawk with another random moment of actual baseball analysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:40 PM) Is anyone as shocked as I am that AJ is "leading the league" in least amount of strikeouts this year? He has only 9 K's in 143 AB......Pierre is 3rd with only 13 K's in 191 AB. AJ and Juan are usually right around the league leaders in lowest K%. This should be a shock to no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:42 PM) Nah, he swings at everything and tends to put it on the ground. yeah and alot of first pitch outs as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Is Thornton's fastball velocity down quite a bit? He always used to be 96-97, now he's at 93-94-95. Wonder if it's the arm/shoulder/wear & tear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Castro playing mind games with Pena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:42 PM) AJ and Juan are usually right around the league leaders in lowest K%. This should be a shock to no one. It's a shock to me considering how bad AJ is hitting. I realize he doesn't K too much, but with how bad he has looked, I can't believe he is only at 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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