Red Sox/MLB 2023 Regular Season VII - White Sox clean out the front office

[GatorMike]

What happened?

Let's put it this way... apparently, Wander thinks he should spend more time in the minors.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Let's put it this way... apparently, Wander thinks he should spend more time in the minors.

I read that he sat after a tough game, does not seem like much to me.

 

[DKH]

Tampa Rays reminds me of 2019 Patriots that started 8-0 with Brady last year and the Antonio Brown shit show

Losing McClanahan huge and Glasnow missed last start - he’s in Sale category for fragility but without first 7 years of HOF performance

Also what happened to Andrew Benintendi?

He’s hit 2 homers in over 400 at bats

I’m just flabbergasted what he became after 2018

There are theories and it’s just odd

He was very good on the WS run and was still cranking EBH in 2019 when he got hurt around late July

Sox knew something on or off or both and moved fast

I would have bet he was destined for stardom and multi All Star games

Let's put it this way... apparently, Wander thinks he should spend more time in the minors.

Yikes

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I wasn't looking forward to being in the same division as Wander Franco for the next 15 years but it looks like that problem might have just taken care of itself

The juxtaposition we get between baseball players and hockey players is astounding.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Also what happened to Andrew Benintendi?

We'll probably end up asking the same about Verdugo. At least as a hitter I think he's destined to be Benintendi 2.0

 

[DKH]

We'll probably end up asking the same about Verdugo. At least as a hitter I think he's destined to be Benintendi 2.0

Yah it’s definitely a bit concerning and seems it’s going in that direction

 

[Mione134]

I love your enthusiasm. However I have watched enough sports in my life to know “keep your fingers crossed” is not a fun way to watch

I never said keep your fingers crossed. I just said the Sox control their destiny. They themselves control what happens. And hope the other teams falter.

Gotta take care of business. Being 3 back in the WC is better than being 10.

There is hope here.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

If Sale and Story can stay hot they should have a decent chance, especially if Whitlock can perform well out of the BP.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Red Sox 2023 first round pick is 9-for-14 (.643) since promotion to High A

The Red Sox's 2023 first round pick is 9-for-14 with High-A Greenville. He is 12-for-21 in pro ball.

www.masslive.com

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I never said keep your fingers crossed. I just said the Sox control their destiny. They themselves control what happens. And hope the other teams falter.

Gotta take care of business. Being 3 back in the WC is better than being 10.

There is hope here.

You didn’t say, yes.

Just commenting on that way of watching

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

You didn’t say, yes.

Just commenting on that way of watching

How would you define your way of watching?

 

[Mione134]

You didn’t say, yes.

Just commenting on that way of watching

I watch whether the team has a chance or not. I'm a fan. They suck the life out of me and make me angry, but also entertain and make me happy.

If there is no hope? Why bother? Is rather be entertained by being on 3 back than watching annoyed being 10 back. Either way, I'm watching.

How people watch the game is none of my business.

 

[CDJ]

The team acknowledged it. Not good for Wander!

 

[Mr Cartmenez]

The O's and M's game / 9th inning has been magnificent. Mullins with the catch of the year. M's answered with a game tying HR.

To be honest, both teams deserve to make the post-season. The Mariners were smart enough to sell off a few pieces, but still haven't missed a beat since then.

I just wish MLB would put the ghost runner to rest. It's not a deserving end to a baseball game. Either make it a tie (after 9 or 12 Innings) or just go with the normal rules.

Edit: Mullins saved a HR and then hit a HR in the next inning. Very fitting. The O's are something else. I still think they made a mistake by not aiming higher at the deadline. Paxton was sitting there and they probably could have had Cease.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

How would you define your way of watching?

That I am not going to watch sports like it is a scratch ticket thinking this might be the one.

I watch whether the team has a chance or not. I'm a fan. They suck the life out of me and make me angry, but also entertain and make me happy.

If there is no hope? Why bother? Is rather be entertained by being on 3 back than watching annoyed being 10 back. Either way, I'm watching.

How people watch the game is none of my business.

Good. I am glad you enjoy

 

[CDJ]

The O's and M's game / 9th inning has been magnificent. Mullins with the catch of the year. M's answered with a game tying HR.

To be honest, both teams deserve to make the post-season. The Mariners were smart enough to sell off a few pieces, but still haven't missed a beat since then.

I just wish MLB would put the ghost runner to rest. It's not a deserving end to a baseball game. Either make it a tie (after 9 or 12 Innings) or just go with the normal rules.

Edit: Mullins saved a HR and then hit a HR in the next inning. Very fitting. The O's are something else. I still think they made a mistake by not aiming higher at the deadline. Paxton was sitting there and they probably could have had Cease.

Yeah now that the pitch clock exists they don’t need the ghost runner to shorten games

 

[quietbruinfan]

The O's and M's game / 9th inning has been magnificent. Mullins with the catch of the year. M's answered with a game tying HR.

To be honest, both teams deserve to make the post-season. The Mariners were smart enough to sell off a few pieces, but still haven't missed a beat since then.

I just wish MLB would put the ghost runner to rest. It's not a deserving end to a baseball game. Either make it a tie (after 9 or 12 Innings) or just go with the normal rules.

Edit: Mullins saved a HR and then hit a HR in the next inning. Very fitting. The O's are something else. I still think they made a mistake by not aiming higher at the deadline. Paxton was sitting there and they probably could have had Cease.

Nah Cease is not that good. He throws as hard as he can and tires after about four innings. They did fine with Flarehty.

 

[Mr Cartmenez]

Nah Cease is not that good. He throws as hard as he can and tires after about four innings. They did fine with Flarehty.

Yes, I am not entirely sold on Cease as a TOTR pitcher either and WSox probably asked for the moon. But Flaherty is not it, he's a good depth guy, but nothing more. Paxton was a perfect fit for them, I am convinved of that.

 

[CDJ]

Yes, I am not entirely sold on Cease as a TOTR pitcher either and WSox probably asked for the moon. But Flaherty is not it, he's a good depth guy, but nothing more. Paxton was a perfect fit for them, I am convinved of that.

I’m out on Cease for what he’ll cost, I think he’s a good pitcher but he’s not the ace some paint him as. White Sox allegedly wanted Bello which is laughable

 

[Mione134]

That I am not going to watch sports like it is a scratch ticket thinking this might be the one.


Good. I am glad you enjoy

I don't always enjoy. And I definitely don't watch thinking "this is it". If I can't find any joy with a sport I'm watching what's the point?

I have enough in my life that I deal with. I can't imagine watching a sport miserable.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

That I am not going to watch sports like it is a scratch ticket thinking this might be the one.


Good. I am glad you enjoy

I mean I laugh at it too when they suck but I don't watch in a narcissistic way.

 

[CDJ]

For the poopy pants gang I will #Boycott

 

[Johnnyduke]

I just wish MLB would put the ghost runner to rest. It's not a deserving end to a baseball game. Either make it a tie (after 9 or 12 Innings)

I think a lot of people would be apoplectic with ties in baseball. I wouldn't but I have no problem with the ghost runner. It's the same for every team, like a guy hit a leadoff double. I don't see the issue. With that said, I could get behind eliminating it now that there's a pitch clock and games are much shorter.

Poopy pants gang? That's what this thread has come to

 

[EverettMike]

I think a lot of people would be apoplectic with ties in baseball. I wouldn't but I have no problem with the ghost runner. It's the same for every team, like a guy hit a leadoff double. I don't see the issue. With that said, I could get behind eliminating it now that there's a pitch clock and games are much shorter.

Poopy pants gang? That's what this thread has come to

I would absolutely despise ties in baseball. I think it's bullshit we get them in the NFL in the modern era of high scoring offense. The only of the four professional North American sports I am okay with them is the NHL cause it's hard to score a goal. Otherwise, let's go.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I would absolutely despise ties in baseball. I think it's bullshit we get them in the NFL in the modern era of high scoring offense. The only of the four professional North American sports I am okay with them is the NHL cause it's hard to score a goal. Otherwise, let's go.

Hockey wins because of the point system.