footlongcomiskeydog Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Bad AAA pitchers usually make bad MLB pitchers [/quote Yep. Way too many AAAA players on this Sox squad. This team has absolutely no chance at leapfrogging 5 other teams for the second wildcard unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 09:00 PM) Give it up Ventura has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Wonder how many of the bullpen pitchers we've used this year will still be pitching in the majors in 2018? Robertson and Jones. That might be it. Duke, maybe. He'll be looking for a new contract then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 See this too often with our bullpen guys. We are trailing but still in it but they give up a couple extra runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footlongcomiskeydog Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 10:00 PM) I look forward to watching the Sox game all day and then I just get aggravated watching them. And with JR and Hahn in charge, there doesn't seem to be any hope they will get any better any time soon. Sometimes it sucks being a Sox fan. Hope is in short supply on the South Side and things won't get better anytime soon it appears. It's July 1 and the Sox are already completely out of the picture to win the Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 09:04 PM) See this too often with our bullpen guys. We are trailing but still in it but they give up a couple extra runs Yep, you always have the feeling late in the game that if they could hold them right here they'll come back and get 'em but then the bullpen gives up a few more runs and the game is out of reach. Frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 02:55 AM) What was that bat flip by Valbuena all about That should be a fineable offense. WTF. A bat flip? I was shocked. QUOTE (Footlongcomiskeydog @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 02:57 AM) Sox look like they just want to get back to the hotel and crash. Challenging will just delay the inevitable shut out anyway I guess. Too many games like that in the Robin era. The bats are dead; the team is dead. QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:00 AM) Give it up Why Elrockin? Robin definitely should have challenged that. It was close and a helluva effort by Saladino. p.s. Lawrie is so much better than Beckham. I will give him credit. he does try pretty hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footlongcomiskeydog Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 10:01 PM) Wonder how many of the bullpen pitchers we've used this year will still be pitching in the majors in 2018? Robertson and Jones. That might be it. Duke, maybe. He'll be looking for a new contract then. Putnam and Jennings will still be around. Just maybe not on the Sox. Fat Albers and Purke will be selling SUVs or Life Insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:04 AM) See this too often with our bullpen guys. We are trailing but still in it but they give up a couple extra runs Glad there's one part of the team that even ElRockin calls out. The best fan in Sox history agrees our pen blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Garcia forgot they were working on him hitting the ball in the air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I still can't believe Hawk is only doing road games. Man, he's a glutton for punishment. Even good teams tend to play .500 at best on the road. And even bad teams have some exciting memorable moments at home. Our team is built to have a lot of anemic road efforts. And with a shaky bullpen even the games you lead turn into sloppy adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofDickeyKerr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I look forward to watching the Sox game all day and then I just get aggravated watching them. Jeeze man; quit torturing yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:10 AM) Glad there's one part of the team that even ElRockin calls out. The best fan in Sox history agrees our pen blows. I shocked myself too. But, I take that as a compliment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofDickeyKerr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I still can't believe Hawk is only doing road games. Man, he's a glutton for punishment. Even good teams tend to play .500 at best on the road. And even bad teams have some exciting memorable moments at home. Our team is built to have a lot of anemic road efforts. And with a shaky bullpen even the games you lead turn into sloppy adventures. Hawk must hate being in his house. Only possible explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) This team just looks lost and dead offensively. No consistency. I want them to win as much as anyone else, but I think it's time to start being realistic. This team will probably float around .500 for the rest of the season. Edited July 2, 2016 by Scoots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:00 AM) I look forward to watching the Sox game all day and then I just get aggravated watching them. And with JR and Hahn in charge, there doesn't seem to be any hope they will get any better any time soon. Sometimes it sucks being a Sox fan. I am with you but my thought is each game is a new game and it's even 0-0 when the game starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Sox will still win the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 09:18 PM) I am with you but my thought is each game is a new game and it's even 0-0 when the game starts Same here. That's what keeps me coming back night after night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 09:20 PM) Sox will still win the series. Glad to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB2.0 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Well - Gonzalez was great. 7 IP. 2 ER. Exceptional, actually...for a #5. Team has to hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I figure when all is said and done 80-82. Just hope they don't get swept this weekend. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:14 AM) I shocked myself too. But, I take that as a compliment I'm serious when I call you the best fan ever. WIsh I could be like El Rockin. Optimistic and not bitter. QUOTE (Scoots @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:16 AM) This team just looks lost and dead offensively. No consistency. I want them to win as much as anyone else, but I think it's time to start being realistic. This team will probably float around .500 for the rest of the season. Rinse repeat of last season. Team will hang around .500 then hit a helluva tailspin after the break and dat will be dat. I'd say team upside: .500. Possible downside: As many as 8-10 under .500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB2.0 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Bottom line is whether they're a few under or right at 81 wins...It's not enough. I hate that Shields trade more and more every day. We needed a bat EVERY DAY....NOT A 34 y/o 1 out of 5 who we can argue over...did he go over a "+" inning in a loss? And he's $22M for 2 more f***ing years. Clownshoes. Edited July 2, 2016 by CB2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (CB2.0 @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 10:51 PM) Bottom line is whether they're a few under or right at 81 wins...It's not enough. I hate that Shields trade more and more every day. We needed a bat EVERY DAY....NOT A 34 y/o 1 out of 5 who we can argue over...did he go over a "+" inning in a loss? And he's $22M for 2 more f***ing years. Clownshoes. Trading for James Shields is not preventing them from acquiring a bat lol Johnson and Tatis wouldn't be enough to bring in a big enough bat to help this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain54 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 1, 2016 -> 09:36 PM) If Hahn still has the job, that is. I'm sure they will find a promotion for him SOMEWHERE in the organization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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