doesn't OAK stadium have..... plumbing issues?OAK postpones game due to rain, SF playing through said rain.
A little odd.
13 ERs actually, the guy is having a hard enough time on his own without you adding a couple extra.Texas blew a 5-1 lead to lose 8-7 to Seattle for the sweep.
Dyson blew it. Dyson's 2017 season to date is impressive:
4.1 IP
15 ERs
27.00 ERA
0-3
3 blown saves
He'll need to get in line behind himself for that distinction.CB Bucknor with one of the worst calls you will ever see
Just to note, Werth didn't swing during the AB so Bucknor called 3 of those pitches strikes.
http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/mlb/6665/tyler-thornburgWhat is allowable in this thread? I posted here so that others might know that that game is airing now. As for the answer to my question, I don't know. Has Thornberg been shut down? Do they know when he's coming back?
These two big nights brought Shaw's average up to a robust .237.Those who miss Travis Shaw: he just hit a 2-run HR, first inning against Hendricks, Cubs, at Wrigley. On MLBN right now. Last night Shaw hit two doubles and a homerun. And the guy we got for him---will he throw a pitch for the Sox this year?
.237/.297/.593. A .890 OPS mostly driven by slugging is still pretty good. I'm not a Shaw believer but he may provide more value than Sandoval by the end of the year.These two big nights brought Shaw's average up to a robust .237.
Maybe. If he does, it'll likely be marginal. But will he provide more than Sandoval + Thornburg, because that's the real decision the Sox had to make..237/.297/.593. A .890 OPS mostly driven by slugging is still pretty good. I'm not a Shaw believer but he may provide more value than Sandoval by the end of the year.
Yes. The reason I regret the trade so far is the lead-handedness of Sandoval. I thought the knock against Travis was that he couldn't hit. He has been hitting the same way Sandoval has, so far: home-runs, low average. If Thornburg ends up providing a lot of value this year I'll be as happy as the rest of you.Maybe. If he does, it'll likely be marginal. But will he provide more than Sandoval + Thornburg, because that's the real decision the Sox had to make.
No, the knock on Shaw is that he's a walking average MLB player, and you don't sweat league-average players, especially when you can trade them for valuable pieces and you already have another player under contract for that same position who could very possibly be average as well.Yes. The reason I regret the trade so far is the lead-handedness of Sandoval. I thought the knock against Travis was that he couldn't hit. He has been hitting the same way Sandoval has, so far: home-runs, low average. If Thornburg ends up providing a lot of value this year I'll be as happy as the rest of you.
Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. I'll be thrilled the very moment Thornburg starts making as much a contribution to the Red Sox as Shaw has to the Brewers. My biggest concern at the time of the trade was having to see Sandoval botching plays at third. So far, that fear has been realized. Maybe his hands will do his bidding better as the weather warms.No, the knock on Shaw is that he's a walking average MLB player, and you don't sweat league-average players, especially when you can trade them for valuable pieces and you already have another player under contract for that same position who could very possibly be average as well.
It's not that complicated, and frankly, I don't get your borderline unhealthy obsession with Shaw.
SEVEN of his 10 HR’s this season are against the Reds…..Thames with 2 homers already tonight. .379/.474/.924 with 10 homers and a 261 wRC+ through his 2 PA's tonight.
Steroids are amazing.Thames with 2 homers already tonight. .379/.474/.924 with 10 homers and a 261 wRC+ through his 2 PA's tonight.
I got that joke. My reverse jinx worked!Maybe he thought Harper was finished?
Is that 8 against the reds? i.e. more than anyone else has total...Thames homers again vs the reds.
Just a thought. But perhaps the reds should stop pitching to him.
If only Bryce Harper wasn't finishedWashington put up an easy 11 runs in the 7th against Colorado this afternoon. Their offense is pretty good.
The quick pitch on the third HR was a nice touch.The Dodgers were down 5-2 in the 9th, and just hit 3 HRs in the first 4 pitches of the inning to tie it at 5, back to back to back.
Watching part of the game today. I'd forgotten what it's like to root for a team that scores a lot of runs.Washington put up an easy 11 runs in the 7th against Colorado this afternoon. Their offense is pretty good.