Boston Red Sox vs. Blue Jays - Sept 10 to 12

[Orgfiller]

Wow Drury, outstanding play.

[Ex Player]

speaking of, this guy has had some kind of nice run. since Aug 2nd: 11 starts (opening), 20.1 ip, only 5 ER

Excellent numbers, but small sample size

[Abomination]

Thornton used two of the grips Buchholz uses tonight.

[Barkerfan23]

Thorton topped put 91?

[wk680]

Excellent numbers, but small sample size

 

Absolutely but nice job nonetheless and much helpful to a team with a shambles of a starting rotation.

[glory]

 

Having vetrins around can come in handy.

[Krylian]

Thorton topped put 91?

 

He had 25 pitches 92mph or higher. Topped out at 94.6.

[Bobthe4th]

He's been more of a spot starter

 

That’s what a utility player is for.

[Bobthe4th]

Bosox look so demotivated. Almost like they can see 4 years of losing on the horizon. Thanks Dombrowski.

 

The Red Sox haven’t had more than 2 losing seasons in a row for 25 years. They’ll just sign some free agents and release some deadweight if they aren’t a playoff team again in the next couple of seasons.

[Ex Player]

That’s what a utility player is for

Occassionally yes, but this season he has started 104 of 111 games he's played in. What I meant was keep him on the team for next few years as a late inning defensive player when trying to protect a lead, or a spot starter when someone gets injured or just needs a rest.

 

He also doesnt become a FA until 2023

[Ex Player]

This basically means any results or stats occured against us since the 2nd week of the season is meaningless cause we have been out of it all year along with like 10 other teams. KC, BAL, MIA, DET havent looked motivated all year lmao...so any games vs those teams should be discounted or discredited lol

Lol @ comparing September to ST. The reason why people might "discount" either of those is due to small sample size, ST is like a couple of weeks vs. guys trying their hardest to crack the MLB club, many of them prospects or career minor leaguers, while September historically has a bunch callups who may or many not perform well for a limited period. Thornton has a full season of data available so a good September can only be a plus and definitely counts

All I'm saying is the Sox would have been a lot more motivated a month or 2 ago when they were still in the WC hunt. They were 8 games off the pace when the game started and clearly out of it, so less motivated IMO.

 

OTOH Thornton is a lot more motivated since he's trying to stay with the team next year.

Thats why I read a little less into these September performances

 

Having said TT threw a great 5 innings and I hope he keeps it up.

I have also previously stated this: https://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/9052-GDT-Toronto-Blue-Jays-vs-San-Diego-Padres-5-24?p=1362938&viewfull=1#post1362938

[DigitalRock]

Vladdy "Ground Ball" Guerrero.

[Barkerfan23]

Vladdy "Ground Ball" Guerrero.

 

Seems to me this is an easy one for the hitting coach no?

 

You cant teach bat speed, strike zone coverage, strike zone command etc.

 

But you can teach launch angle? I hear about guys changing their launch angle all the time

 

I guess the better question is, who is this teams hitting coach and what are they doing?

[Bobthe4th]

Looks like Elvis has “recovered” from his “injury” just in time to get enough service time to satisfy rule 5 requirements. How fortunate!

 

[glory]

Looks like Elvis has “recovered” from his “injury” just in time to get enough service time to satisfy rule 5 requirements. How fortunate!

 

 

There’s a good chance Luciano turns into nothing, but they were able to carry him all year and keep his rights. If he turns into even a marginal asset it will be a win for the org.

[Ex Player]

Fisher actually caught a flyball??!! OMG!!!

[JFD]

Did I hear Buck say that Mickinney is a good option for next season?

 

stfu Buck

[JFD]

Vlad is kinda boring for a generational talent.

[Barkerfan23]

Vlad is kinda boring for a generational talent.

 

No coaching

[Barkerfan23]

They will give a failed player lile McKinney starts but wont throw one bone to Alford

[Orgfiller]

Vlad is kinda boring for a generational talent.

 

I too, find 20 year olds who have a 110 wRC+ boring.

[Daniel Labude]

We get McKinney instead of Alford lmao

[gruber92]

Well, at least we know where McKinney will be next year.

[gruber92]

We get McKinney instead of Alford lmao

 

Yeah, I don't understand the way Atkins is handling Alford. It's pathetic that he values McKinney with a higher ceiling.

[Ex Player]

F-bomb!!!

[gruber92]

Tellez would have gotten the walk if he didn't start flipping his bat towards the on deck circle.

 

Umpires are egotistical cock suckers.

[Slade]

That's not as egregious as we have seen, he was right though.

[gruber92]

McGuire with another solid AB.

[Slade]

McGuire with another solid AB.

 

He's been amazing. Amassed 0.8 fWAR in 20 games. Very impressed with him.

[Barkerfan23]

McGuire with another solid AB.

 

I hope we dont trade a catcher

 

Let these two run with it