Balta1701 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ May 6, 2012 -> 03:28 PM) Right now, it's pretty easy for opposing managers to bring in lefty relievers to get ADA and Dunn out. By having to use Lillibridge at 3b cause Morel sucks, it's really negating Ventura's options. That's why getting someone who can back-up at 3rd base for Morel and sending down Escobar is pretty critical right now. QUOTE (fathom @ May 6, 2012 -> 03:32 PM) Regardless of the outcome today, anyone who doesn't think this is a rebuilding year just needs to see who we're putting on the mound today. This is a big outing for Santiago here, as if he struggles in middle relief, then you think about sending him to the minors to stretch out until Thornton is dealt. I like how in the first post, we need to get someone who can be an immediate upgrade over Morel to win games, and in the 2nd post, it's a rebuilding year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 People b**** about umpires in the MLB, but then you can turn on the Bulls game and see how referees can completely alter the outcome in favor of one team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 6, 2012 -> 07:33 PM) I like how in the first post, we need to get someone who can be an immediate upgrade over Morel to win games, and in the 2nd post, it's a rebuilding year. I think I was supporting your thoughts on Morel with what I said. I don't like using Lillibridge (especially against RHP) to take away at bats from Morel. Trying to use Lillibridge as a band aid at 3b just throws everything else into a state of disarray. If you're going to not use Morel, then have it be someone who's not Escobar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Alexei is good at baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nice job on Avila there Hector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Great pitching to Avila. Avila did not expect Hector to throw a fastball strike there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hector mixing it up... I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He keeps pitching in such an order that the batters look surprised by fastballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (JoshPR @ May 6, 2012 -> 07:40 PM) Hector mixing it up... I like it He needs to ditch the screwball and work on a slider/change-up combination. Hitters aren't even flinching at the screwball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 C'mon Hector!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'll pretend we were just trying to get to the lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Where in the hell is he throwing that last pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ May 6, 2012 -> 03:41 PM) He needs to ditch the screwball and work on a slider/change-up combination. Hitters aren't even flinching at the screwball. I think he tips the screwball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Phew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thank goodness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 f*** yeah!!! Let's get some f***ing runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Need some runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Seems like one of those games that if it was the Sox stranding all those runners, it would be such a matter of time before opposition hits a 2 run homer. Get someone on for PK this inning and let him get a fastball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 The way Hector is pitching is exactly the way pitchers that struggle to adjust to relieving pitch. He may adjust, but this is what it looks like. Had we known Sale was going to sure up the end of the ballgames I don't see any way we wouldn't want Santiago starting right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 6, 2012 -> 08:42 PM) I think he tips the screwball. There's that, and also that it doesn't really seem to have a lot of movement to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ May 6, 2012 -> 03:44 PM) The way Hector is pitching is exactly the way pitchers that struggle to adjust to relieving pitch. He may adjust, but this is what it looks like. Had we known Sale was going to sure up the end of the ballgames I don't see any way we wouldn't want Santiago starting right now. I'd have said the same thing about Zach Stewart too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 f***ing Benoit...brace yourselves for a 30 minute inning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 6, 2012 -> 02:45 PM) I'd have said the same thing about Zach Stewart too. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Brent has no idea what an offspeed pitch looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ May 6, 2012 -> 02:47 PM) Brent has no idea what an offspeed pitch looks like maybeee he recognized the 1-2 pitch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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