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RedSox 3.0
Jul 25, 2021 15:59:10 GMT -5
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Post by ZenMaster on Jul 25, 2021 15:59:10 GMT -5
The center field bleachers are covered for day games so the batters have an even background to see the ball. They only het used on night games (if I recall correctly). They did not cover them for day games until sometime in the late 90s or 2000s.
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Post by wheelie on Jul 25, 2021 16:33:30 GMT -5
Anyone check up on MB
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RedSox 3.0
Jul 26, 2021 14:07:34 GMT -5
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Post by ZenMaster on Jul 26, 2021 14:07:34 GMT -5
I tried to get him to concede but he’s sticking with his team as one would expect.
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Jul 29, 2021 11:59:27 GMT -5
Hi All: MB is back for his 25-game report. I am sorry I am not participating in the Covid debates (beyond done w that) or the Lift Stuff (dont care at all, sorry Mach/DickC)....but baseball...now that is of interest to me. Here is my report:
Yanks
Negatives: -Team is 12-13 last 25 -Team has hit into more DP than another team -Horrible at hitting w RISP -one of lowest scoring teams in MLB -Bottom (3) in runs scored -(4) of the most devastating loses I have seen in my 45 years of watching NYY baseball.... -Yanks have gotten ass kicked by Sox....if we were even .500 this would be a totally different story -For some reason, we have had more Covid issues than any other team despite being 90% vaccinated, tough break -Not an excuse but we have been playing with a AAA line up for 1/3 of the season...again, not excuse...all teams deal w injuries....and other BS....just pointing out the negatives
with that said...
Positives: -We are still in the race, only 2.5 back of Oakland for WC -Beat Tampa 2 in a row, we never win in Tampa...5-3 this year. Going for the sweep today with Cole on the mound. Sox fans, you can at least say thank you -Yanks are buyers, incredible pick up in Joey Gallo, + fielder, can play all (3) OF position, plus 1B. Left power bat, much needed at Yankee Stadium and in our right line up. He strikes out a ton but is on base 38% of the time and has 24 HRs....and apparently he is a great clubhouse guy. We didnt give up any of our top prospects and Gallo is ours through next year. Best part, Texas is paying most of his salary. Enough on Gallo -Expect more moves, Brian Cashman is definitely not done. Max Kepler? Max Scherzer? Could be...stay tuned -#1 starter coming back as is Corey Kluber...nothing like having starting pitching depth down the stretch -We are the NYY, we always are in it...
I could do a Sox summer as in depth, but I will leave it at this....they have played incredible, way better than I thought. (that will probably cost me $1000, but happy to make the donation)....Sale is coming back, huge lift for them. Devers is day to day, doesnt sound serious. For the most part, Sox have avoided injuries, getting incredible production out of guys like Renfroe, Verdugo....a few young guys providing lots of energy. They havent had a bad streak all year...but we are now in the final 60+ games...can they keep it up?
Enjoy the next month, see you in late August
MB
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Post by oldtimer on Jul 29, 2021 13:13:31 GMT -5
I've actually watched the Sox a bit this year. They must be OK as I swore off baseball several years ago out of boredom. Now the only unwatchable Boston team is the Celtics.
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Jul 29, 2021 17:49:05 GMT -5
Well Sox fans, sorry Yanks didnt sweep. Cole gets knocked around...but Yanks pick up another veteran and power lefty bat, welcome to the NYY Anthony Rizzo.....see you in 25 games.
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Post by Machski on Jul 30, 2021 8:38:40 GMT -5
Well Sox fans, sorry Yanks didnt sweep. Cole gets knocked around...but Yanks pick up another veteran and power lefty bat, welcome to the NYY Anthony Rizzo.....see you in 25 games. Fixed this post location for ya MB 😉. I get it, you're a bit out of practice lately 😝 Sox pickup Schwarber from Nats, great another injured outfielder. Just what we needed (not!). Will have to see how this pans out. Dodgers appear to have taken on the mantle of THE EVIL EMPIRE grabbing Scherzer AND Trea Turner!! They are acting like the Yankees once did (although the Yankees have been much more active buying than I thought they would). Have a feeling Henry is still clamping the purse mostly closed for Sox. Isn't he wealthy enough???
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Post by Machski on Jul 30, 2021 19:40:46 GMT -5
Weak moves by Sox, sad to see Chavis sent away. JH wants to hold on to his money is what we know now. Bloom was brought here to run the club like Tampa with a bigger budget, but not to exceed it. At least that is the appearance now.
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Post by ZenMaster on Jul 31, 2021 9:17:38 GMT -5
Wasn’t expecting much trade deadline maneuvering by the Sox and they delivered. Not sure they gain a lot from what they did do, but no big loss either. The biggest move they could make is promoting Sale, which is coming. Now they just need to figure out how to beat the Rays.
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Post by Machski on Jul 31, 2021 14:34:58 GMT -5
Wasn’t expecting much trade deadline maneuvering by the Sox and they delivered. Not sure they gain a lot from what they did do, but no big loss either. The biggest move they could make is promoting Sale, which is coming. Now they just need to figure out how to beat the Rays. That starts with pitching and Martin Perez is not the answer there.
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Post by Machski on Aug 4, 2021 4:43:30 GMT -5
Hate to say it, but the next two games for the Sox are almost must wins. Getting lucky a bit that TB list too last night. But the next series North of the border is going to be tough, they need to finish the back 2/3 of Tigers with wins. Or Sale and Schwarber may be too late.
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Post by ZenMaster on Aug 4, 2021 5:19:40 GMT -5
There are a little slide for the first this season, no need to panic Mach.
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Post by Barker on Aug 4, 2021 6:06:28 GMT -5
GNR took over Fenway last night while the BoSox are on the road. Big shift of gears tonight as the Piano Man takes the stage
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Post by Machski on Aug 4, 2021 7:42:43 GMT -5
There are a little slide for the first this season, no need to panic Mach. Granted Big Bats are ok, but injuries are starting to mount, younger guys are not producing at the dish at same rate they were earlier and starting pitching is definitely fallen off a cliff from earlier. Do you disagree Zenny the balance of the Detroit series is really must win?
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Post by ZenMaster on Aug 4, 2021 8:06:06 GMT -5
There are a little slide for the first this season, no need to panic Mach. Granted Big Bats are ok, but injuries are starting to mount, younger guys are not producing at the dish at same rate they were earlier and starting pitching is definitely fallen off a cliff from earlier. Do you disagree Zenny the balance of the Detroit series is really must win? It is only the first week of August, so no these are not must games. They do need to turn it back around obviously, but there is still 2 months to go.
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