good dolphin wrote:
Paulino's failures were forseeable from the moment he was signed. He should have been backed up with at least one additional veteran starter signing.
yeah, like this Hammels guy the Cubs got.
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Thu May 01, 2014 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | May Is The Month To Make Noise |
I wrote in a thread a few weeks ago that if they make it out of this current tough stretch at .500 they can contend. I still believe it to be true and a winning weekend puts them exactly at .500. May is really the month to make hay. 18 of the 28 games are against below .500 teams. 10 are against last place teams. 16 are in Chicago. I think they really need to come out of this month 18-10. The difficulty is that they are throwing out a prayer on the mound 3 out of every 5 games at this point. They desperately need Sale to make it back on the mound early this month. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu May 01, 2014 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Agreed. Cleveland is really scuffling and then the play 3 out of 4 series against some of the worst teams in baseball (Cubs, Dbacks, Houston). Their offense should absolutely pulverize some of those pitching staffs. The dog days is a time where they can make noise as well. From August 1st thru September 14th they have 25 home games and just 14 road games. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Thu May 01, 2014 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Sale obviously needs to come back. You can live with him, Quintana, and Danks and then whatever you get from 4/5. Eaton needs to not miss any more time. The lineup is completely different and much worse without him at the top. The bullpen hasn't been as atrocious lately. They're getting overused but a lot of bullpens are. I'd like to see Webb get a shot at closing sooner rather than later. Lindstrom isn't that guy. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Thu May 01, 2014 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
FavreFan wrote: Eaton needs to not miss any more time. I like what he brings to the table, but I see many DL stints and nagging injuries for him. |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Sat May 03, 2014 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Erik Johnson made his first start at Triple A yesterday. 6 IP 3 H 0 ER 1 BB 6 K's The need to call him back up for his next start. |
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| Author: | RFDC [ Sat May 03, 2014 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
dropping 4 in a row as the month starts is not how you want this stretch to begin Carroll looks pretty good, hopefully he sticks around and they kick Paulino to the curb |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Sat May 03, 2014 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Maybe sox fans should examine the shortcomings of their GM instead of focusing on Theo. The pitching staff (starters and bullpen) is a joke and the line up is an injury prone mess. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Sat May 03, 2014 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Other than Abreu, this season is a total disaster. |
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| Author: | Walt Williams Neck [ Sun May 04, 2014 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
I never want to see Jordan Danks in a Sox uninform again...as a matter of fact fuck his brother too! |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Sun May 04, 2014 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Hatchetman wrote: Other than Abreu, this season is a total disaster. I would hardly say that. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Mon May 05, 2014 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
FavreFan wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Other than Abreu, this season is a total disaster. I would hardly say that. Well, let's see: #1 pitcher hurt (again) best reliever done with back surgery Starting 3B, 2B, CF all hurt Top pitching prospect sucks ass and got demoted "Top" 3B prospect you traded good young closer for is hitting in AAA the way Mike Olt is hitting in the majors (that's real bad) Stud young RF you traded Peavy for is done for year with torn up shoulder #5 pitcher lasted 3 starts before being put on DL with a phony injury If that is not a total disaster, what would you call it? |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon May 05, 2014 8:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Hatchetman wrote: ["Top" 3B prospect you traded good young closer for is hitting in AAA the way Mike Olt is hitting in the majors (that's real bad)? Conor Gillaspie hit a home run yesterday. 3B is covered for at least another 4 years. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon May 05, 2014 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Kirkwood wrote: The pitching staff (starters and bullpen) is a joke and the line up is an injury prone mess. The bullpen started off terribly, but had a 1.00 ERA over the last 3 weeks or something like that. Paulino was bad and it was a terrible decision to have him as the #2 starter. Not sure if thats on Hahn, or Ventura/Cooper. Sale is hurt, among others. Blame the GM for injuries? Real smart.Since April 16th, the Sox are 7-11, and they haven't won more than 2 games in a row yet this season. Its time for this team to go on a stretch of sustained success, and they have the opponents to do just that. They need to get 10 or 11 wins over their next 5 series. 3 of 4 from the Theo's, at least 2 of 3 from AZ, 9 game road trip to Oak, Hous, KC should be no worse than 5-4. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon May 05, 2014 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Paulino's failures were forseeable from the moment he was signed. He should have been backed up with at least one additional veteran starter signing. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Mon May 05, 2014 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
good dolphin wrote: Paulino's failures were forseeable from the moment he was signed. He should have been backed up with at least one additional veteran starter signing. yeah, like this Hammels guy the Cubs got.
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| Author: | bigfan [ Mon May 05, 2014 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Kirkwood wrote: Maybe sox fans should examine the shortcomings of their GM instead of focusing on Theo. The pitching staff (starters and bullpen) is a joke and the line up is an injury prone mess. Hahn did a good job to date. he played his cards well. The issue is that he has no cards left to play to make them better going forward. he really needs Davidson to be a MLB player, even though they have the 3B covered for the nexyt 4 years. I guess thats when CG dies? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon May 05, 2014 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
bigfan wrote: The issue is that he has no cards left to play to make them better going forward. False. Not sure what card(s) he can or can't play this year, but going into 2015 and 2016 he will make more moves. He'll also have $15mil more to work with next year with Dunn being off the books, and Danks being off the books in 2016. Maybe Hahn can trade Danks this year or next for prospects for a great trade.
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon May 05, 2014 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
bigfan wrote: Kirkwood wrote: Maybe sox fans should examine the shortcomings of their GM instead of focusing on Theo. The pitching staff (starters and bullpen) is a joke and the line up is an injury prone mess. Hahn did a good job to date. he played his cards well. The issue is that he has no cards left to play to make them better going forward. he really needs Davidson to be a MLB player, even though they have the 3B covered for the nexyt 4 years. I guess thats when CG dies? His value as the reigning AL MVP will be through the roof so I don't think the Sox can afford him. I agree that they really cannot afford to give up any of what little they have to make a move this year. They do, however, have the ability to give salary relief to another team, which we have seen, is a pretty strong negotiating chip. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Mon May 05, 2014 12:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
i'd be afeared of dealing Dunn and leaving Abreu totally naked in that lineup. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Tue May 06, 2014 7:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Hatchetman wrote: FavreFan wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Other than Abreu, this season is a total disaster. I would hardly say that. Well, let's see: #1 pitcher hurt (again) best reliever done with back surgery Starting 3B, 2B, CF all hurt Top pitching prospect sucks ass and got demoted "Top" 3B prospect you traded good young closer for is hitting in AAA the way Mike Olt is hitting in the majors (that's real bad) Stud young RF you traded Peavy for is done for year with torn up shoulder #5 pitcher lasted 3 starts before being put on DL with a phony injury If that is not a total disaster, what would you call it? Sale isn't hurt long. He'll be back soon. Bullpen has been much better lately, something like 2 ER in their last 30 IP. Alexei has been fantastic this year. Flowers and Viciedo have looked much better than previous seasons. Eaton is reckless but he's also better than most people predicted. Dunn is having a really good season so far. Quintana has been solid. The team is only a game under .500 so far and is an expected 70 win team. I wouldn't call this season a total disaster thus far. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue May 06, 2014 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
That Danks money is rough. Two more years. The season is not a total disaster. They are right where they were thought to be pre season after losing a real good young player for the year and another one for a long stretch They are a closer and 5th starter (two things you often find in your own organization) away from 85 wins, imo |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Thu May 08, 2014 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Erik Johnson's 2nd triple A start. 7.0 IP 5 H 2 ER 1 BB 4 K He better make his next start for the big club. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Thu May 08, 2014 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Keyser Soze wrote: Erik Johnson's 2nd triple A start. 7.0 IP 5 H 2 ER 1 BB 4 K He better make his next start for the big club. I thought Rienzo warming up in the 9th was an indicator that Johnson would be back |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Thu May 08, 2014 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
I hope so. Rienzo could be an effective reliever but he's not a starter. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu May 08, 2014 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
| Author: | Hawkeye Vince [ Thu May 08, 2014 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Danks has been his own worst enemy with walks. 21 in 42 innings is not good. Maybe trying to paint the corners too much? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu May 08, 2014 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Hawkeye Vince wrote: Danks has been not good. Fixed. I think I've come to JoeOrr's line of thinking with this. Maybe not quite as extreme...
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| Author: | THE INQUISITOR [ Sat May 17, 2014 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
good dolphin wrote: I think they really need to come out of this month 18-10. May 17th and 7-8 only need to go 11-2 That should be easy right GD? 1 @Houston 3 @KC 4 v Yankees 3 v Cleveland 2 V San Diego "Is that noise a whimper Whimperoo?" |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Sat May 17, 2014 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Why don't you grow a set of balls and post some original thoughts of your own rather coming here just to cash old checks like a little fuckin Caller Bob bitch. |
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| Author: | conns7901 [ Sat May 17, 2014 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May Is The Month To Make Noise |
Keyser Soze wrote: Why don't you grow a set of balls and post some original thoughts of your own rather coming here just to cash old checks like a little fuckin Caller Bob bitch. 
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