July 9, 2024 - Athletics vs Red Sox
- Thread starter Mantush
- Start date
The As are 12-33 on the road, and the Sox are 20-23 at home. Not quite the same thing, I like our chances!
Series 30: A’s vs SOX
I wanted three. (I’m not apologetic),
but beating the Yankees was copasetic.
I thought we’d be good. (Though I’m not prophetic.)
but early on, it was just “Call the medic!”
So many injured. (Perhaps it’s genetic?)
Team doctors ran out of all anesthetic.
Mediocre at first (but not pathetic)
and lacking infielders who were balletic,
our favorite team could have become frenetic,
but instead, they chose something more poetic:
The Sox made some changes (not just cosmetic):
unleashing star players who are magnetic
and adopting a style that is kinetic.
It’s true hope and real fun. (far from synthetic.)
We enjoy winning. It’s our new aesthetic.
Earn A’s. Outplay Oakland. We’re more athletic.
I wanted three. (I’m not apologetic),
but beating the Yankees was copasetic.
I thought we’d be good. (Though I’m not prophetic.)
but early on, it was just “Call the medic!”
So many injured. (Perhaps it’s genetic?)
Team doctors ran out of all anesthetic.
Mediocre at first (but not pathetic)
and lacking infielders who were balletic,
our favorite team could have become frenetic,
but instead, they chose something more poetic:
The Sox made some changes (not just cosmetic):
unleashing star players who are magnetic
and adopting a style that is kinetic.
It’s true hope and real fun. (far from synthetic.)
We enjoy winning. It’s our new aesthetic.
Earn A’s. Outplay Oakland. We’re more athletic.
Joey Estes threw a ‘Maddux’ in his last start (complete game shutout on fewer than 100 pitches), but he’s been awful on the road this season.
Going to be hot and muggy all week in Boston. Good home run hitting weather against a staff that gives up a lot of them away from Oakland.
Going to be hot and muggy all week in Boston. Good home run hitting weather against a staff that gives up a lot of them away from Oakland.
- Jarren Duran (L) CF
- David Hamilton (L) 2B
- Tyler O'Neill (R) LF
- Rafael Devers (L) 3B
- Connor Wong (R) C
- Masataka Yoshida (L) DH
- Wilyer Abreu (L) RF
- Dominic Smith (L) 1B
- Ceddanne Rafaela (R) SS
I need this over a beat or instrumental of some kind, that rhyming is beautifully done
Estes is a rookie, and looking at his game log it’s pretty 50/50 whether hell toss a gem or just implode. My money is on the latter
Apologies if this was expected or covered, but why was Valdez sent down? Did the team just want an additional first baseman and sent him down for Jamie? I expected Valdez to last until Grissom returned
After tonight, they're scheduled to face 3 LH starters in a row. Valdez and Hamilton were a bit redundant.
Thanks, good to know. I knew of him as the 5’7 first baseman, didn’t know he played elsewhere
And his .973 OPS since the start of June didn't save him?
I think it's a temporary thing. As was pointed out, they're set to face a few lefties on this homestand. Valdez will be eligible to be recalled next Friday, so with the all star break in there, it could just be for these next six games.
I was just looking at the Oakland lineup, and it's not clear from that why they have lost so many games. Decent OPS, lotta homers. I guess it's the pitching?
Anyway, GEAUX, SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. I'm glad Devers is skipping the ASG. I hope it was an easy decision and he's not unhappy about it.
Anyway, GEAUX, SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. I'm glad Devers is skipping the ASG. I hope it was an easy decision and he's not unhappy about it.
Seems like they’re taking it slow and end of July seems about right? I’m shooting from the hip here if anyone would like to challenge that
I thought I was watching a Godzilla movie with the way the audio and video was out of sync when DOB was talking.
I really like Youkilis, but a hat in July? Come on, we all know you're bald, and we still like you.
There are not many series that MLB teams play that should be considered "must sweep", but this one seems about as close as one can possible come.
Find a way to go 5-1 into the break, solidify the wild card spot and maybe move into the 2WC, get everyone besides Duran a few days of rest, trade for a role starter and a good RP out of the excess second tier guys, and go to work down the stretch.
It starts with Bello, tonight.
Find a way to go 5-1 into the break, solidify the wild card spot and maybe move into the 2WC, get everyone besides Duran a few days of rest, trade for a role starter and a good RP out of the excess second tier guys, and go to work down the stretch.
It starts with Bello, tonight.
I don't follow the As so I shouldn't be surprised that I don't recognize anyone in their lineup.
