BaconOnAStick Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hey Sox split hte DH, which is what they really needed to do. Pressure is on CLE to beat both Sale and Quintana, they're the ones playing catch up not the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 That game was...very underwhelming. Oh well. We can't really complain about a split. Just win with Sale and Q. 3/4 is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:42 PM) Avila looks so weak this year. No bat speed at all and cannot hit anything moving down. Very disappointing offensive production from the catchers this year. Didn't get the signing at the time. I understand his incremental defensive appeal, but I don't think it's worth his horrid offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Didn't get the signing at the time. I understand his incremental defensive appeal, but I don't think it's worth his horrid offense Wieters accepted the QO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:43 PM) That game was...very underwhelming. Oh well. We can't really complain about a split. Just win with Sale and Q. 3/4 is fine. 3/4 is only fine?? You seem hard to please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 No bats in Game Two. We look like a .500 team (that could mean an 8 over .500 team when all is said and done since we are 8 over). Team just doesn't have the offense this year. s*** happens I guess. Our home struggles are disappointing of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Navarro has offensive capabilities, he's just slow as s***. I have more faith in his offense than Avila's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 24, 2016 -> 04:42 AM) Hey Sox split hte DH, which is what they really needed to do. Pressure is on CLE to beat both Sale and Quintana, they're the ones playing catch up not the Sox. Catch up? Trust me, it's too early to be scoreboard watching, way too early. That's absurd any pressure in on Cleveland. They have a great manager who knows how to handle early season games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:48 PM) Navarro has offensive capabilities, he's just slow as s***. I have more faith in his offense than Avila's. It's a shame they aren't one player. One has a better bat, the other a better glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Catch up? Trust me, it's too early to be scoreboard watching, way too early. That's absurd any pressure in on Cleveland. They have a great manager who knows how to handle early season games. Games in May count just as much in the standings as games in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 We are in first place folks! Good night and let's when tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:50 PM) It's a shame they aren't one player. One has a better bat, the other a better glove. Then you would have traditional useless backup catcher who just has to play because the number one needs a day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) My thoughts on the double header: Glad the team got a split. Zach Duke...not good. Eric Johnson...four A player at best, not good. His ship has sailed, he gets ZERO more chances in my book. Try some other stiff. Sox offense against a pitcher who came in with an ERA OF ALMOST EIGHT...brutal, absolutely impotent. Flat out bad. Hope Sale can keep winning tomorrow. Mark Edited May 24, 2016 by Lip Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 24, 2016 -> 04:50 AM) Games in May count just as much in the standings as games in September. Yes but there's absolutely no "pressure" on Cleveland. It's this early. The Sox are not playing like a very good baseball team. Again, Cleveland has a great manager. They're not feeling any pressure, certainly not against the Sox in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Johnson just got optioned back to Charlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ May 24, 2016 -> 04:54 AM) My thoughts on the double header: Glad the team got a split. Zach Duke...not good. Eric Johnson...four A player at best, not good. His ship has sailed, he gets ZERO more chances in my book. Try some other stiff. Sox offense against a pitcher who came in with an ERA OF ALMOST SEVEN...brutal, absolutely impotent. Flat out bad. Hope Sale can keep winning tomorrow. Mark Too bad, but Johnson is one of those "change of scenery" candidates. He could get his act together once we give up on him and dump him. Maybe he'll always struggle, but sometimes a change of scenery does wonders. I'd actually let him finish the season as No. 4 starter. This team isn't contending if Rodon doesn't suddenly turn into Sale/Q. Our hitting blows and our pitching is good, but again, Rodon needs to become the Rodon he'll be two years from now -- dominant, not just good. Edited May 24, 2016 by greg775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:56 PM) Johnson just got optioned back to Charlotte. Wonder who is coming up? Another pitcher? Shuck? Hayes? Coats? Bourgeois? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ May 23, 2016 -> 09:54 PM) My thoughts on the double header: Glad the team got a split. Zach Duke...not good. Eric Johnson...four A player at best, not good. His ship has sailed, he gets ZERO more chances in my book. Try some other stiff. Sox offense against a pitcher who came in with an ERA OF ALMOST SEVEN...brutal, absolutely impotent. Flat out bad. Hope Sale can keep winning tomorrow. Mark Well that guy actually did a great job. He knew the Sox couldn't get around on his fastball even if it was straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxforlife05 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:58 PM) Too bad, but Johnson is one of those "change of scenery" candidates. He could get his act together once we give up on him and dump him. Maybe he'll always struggle, but sometimes a change of scenery does wonders. I'd actually let him finish the season as No. 4 starter. This team isn't contending if Rodon doesn't suddenly turn into Sale/Q. Our hitting blows and our pitching is good, but again, Rodon needs to become the Rodon he'll be two years from now -- dominant, not just good. He'll be dealt to a NL team and be a #4/5 starter for years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I hope it's someone who can help the team haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxforlife05 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 23, 2016 -> 11:11 PM) I hope it's someone who can help the team haha. I'll do EJ + a low level prospect for Bruce. The Reds are decimated at SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 23, 2016 -> 11:13 PM) I'll do EJ + a low level prospect for Bruce. The Reds are decimated at SP EJ can probably do OK in the NL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 On paper, not a bad deal. Give the two Reds a chance to get the Sox into the playoffs. I'd either do that or just let Johnson keep starting games until he finally has a good outing. He can't be this bad, can he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 23, 2016 -> 11:15 PM) EJ can probably do OK in the NL. EJ has no stock at this point. Doubt we can get Bruce with him as the main piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (greg775 @ May 23, 2016 -> 10:42 PM) On paper, not a bad deal. Give the two Reds a chance to get the Sox into the playoffs. I'd either do that or just let Johnson keep starting games until he finally has a good outing. He can't be this bad, can he? Oh yes he can. Not sure if this is right but by my count in ten starts by someone other than Sale,Q,Latos or Rodon that pitcher still has yet to win a game. (Danks, Johnson, Gonzalas) Also 18 runs scored in the last seven games with seven of them coming in a single game! Mark Edited May 24, 2016 by Lip Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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