2012 Red Sox Season Thread

[Therwil Flyer]

Thank you, Bobby. Thank you very much. Great example of bad managing.

I agree. Leaving Bard - a converted reliever - out there for 111 pitches in only his second start (after showing that he had no control left) was just criminal!

[SwissRedSoxFan]

Agreed. Without our "Negative Nelly's" and "Positve Polly's" around here, things would be awfully boring.

Differences of opinion keep things interesting...but keep in mind...stuff like this is your opinion, not facts.

True. But anyway, I do not consider myself a "positive Polly" or a "homer". Like TF said, the Red Sox are an easily above average MLB team, who had a bad September 2011 I would say. I want to see other teams without their two star outfielders and having to insert their platoon guys and even 5th OF everyday into the lineup. That's tough. If they hang in there, they should have a decent chance to make the playoffs when Crawford and Ellsbury have returned. Nuff said.

[Mike D.]

dont look at me

Ha ha...I'm not talking to *anyone* specifically.

Just saying "Yes, I like your haircut" and "No, those jeans don't make you look fat".

Now that the touchy-feely feelings stuff is out of the way, let's talk baseball! :cap:

[Mike D.]

I agree. Leaving Bard - a converted reliever - out there for 111 pitches in only his second start (after showing that he had no control left) was just criminal!

I guess he needed some fodder for his radio show?

[Boston Boxer]

this team is making a fool of it's self against the Rangers. What the heck is going on?

[Boston Boxer]

Mark Melancon is a terrible pitcher. Youk needs laser eye surgery because he is striking out way too much. I thought Bobby V did a nice job tonight and was the bright spot

[Blackout]

this team is making a fool of it's self against the Rangers. What the heck is going on?

it's just one game

[9&10]

Yikes, could Melancon's start be the worst for any relief pitcher ? There's a good chance it is.

[Blackout]

Youk needs to start hitting for my fantasy team pronto

[Therwil Flyer]

Call this an overreaction if you want, but Mark Melancon should either be on a shuttle to Birmingham, AL or to Pawtucket, RI.

[Therwil Flyer]

From rotoworld:

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Red Sox have been scouting Scott Podsednik at the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate.

It makes sense, as the Red Sox are thin in the outfield with the Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury injuries. The Phillies would also likely be willing to part with him for little in return, as they have a similar player in Juan Pierre in the majors and also have top prospect Domonic Brown at Triple-A for depth. Podsednik didn't appear in the majors last year but batted .297/.342/.382 in 134 games for the Royals and Dodgers in 2010.

[Blackout]

scott podsednik??

[scaffolds]

Will Middlebrook is hitting for a 333 average in 48 Ab/12G with 3 doubles and 3 HR, 9 RBI and has struck out 9 times. Youkilis his hitting for a 176 average in 34 Ab/9G a double is his only extra base hit 3 RBI and 12 strike outs (which double his total base hits)

[Therwil Flyer]

Will Middlebrook is hitting for a 333 average in 48 Ab/12G with 3 doubles and 3 HR, 9 RBI and has struck out 9 times. Youkilis his hitting for a 176 average in 34 Ab/9G a double is his only extra base hit 3 RBI and 12 strike outs (which double his total base hits)

It's called small sample size! These days even scouts know what that is. In the first month of 2007 Pedroia .182 .308 .236 while Alex Cora hit .360 .407 .800. Pedroia ended the year as the RoY with a .317 .380 .442 slash line, while Cora put up a .246 .298 .386 on the year.

Middlebrooks will continue to do well in AAA and be called up mid-year. Youkilis will find his groove and hit in line with his career average (.288 .389 .489).

[scaffolds]

It's called small sample size! These days even scouts know what that is. In the first month of 2007 Pedroia .182 .308 .236 while Alex Cora hit .360 .407 .800. Pedroia ended the year as the RoY with a .317 .380 .442 slash line, while Cora put up a .246 .298 .386 on the year.

Middlebrooks will continue to do well in AAA and be called up mid-year. Youkilis will find his groove and hit in line with his career average (.288 .389 .489).

It would had been a small sample size if it would had been just the regular season, he was as bad in 40 some at bats in Spring training games and isn't just the stats is how bad he looks at the plate with a very slow bat.