MLB Daily Thread: 9/20/2017: Sox lead remains at 3, Matt Olson under the radar, and more...

[navamind]

I don't care how old Jennifer Aniston is, I would bang her senseless.

the only reason to ever watch Friends

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Arizona and Colorado have both been having trouble with the Padres and Giants recently. The Dodgers just took 2 of 3 from the Nats in Washington. Gotta keep up with these teams you know so well.

Derp.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

David Schwimmer was the only reason to ever watch Friends

 

[redseat]

and kids. only problem is its a 2 B R. we need a 3. location is perfect. good friend lives next door (old roommate in that condo). jessicas work is literally a 2 minute walk up the road. girls school is about 2000 ft away.
its right across the street from my old studio before i met jess.

we might buy it and add a 3rd BR.

well look at it this way... What is the cost of a 2 BR compared to a 3 BR and what is the cost to add a 3rd bedroom... If those costs are better than I say get 2 br house. Right now the kids can share a room. Yes it sucks for now but it's cheaper

 

[redseat]

String of donuts a reminder that Red Sox have issues

Of the five AL teams currently in playoff position, the Red Sox rank last in scoring (4.8 runs per game), on-base percentage (.331), slugging (.407) and OPS (.738). In those last two categories, they aren't just bad relative to playoff teams. They’re just plain bad: Their slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest in the majors, and their OPS is 10th-lowest. It doesn’t help that Boston isn’t whole. Utilityman Eduardo Nunez, who has been a godsend since coming over from San Francisco at the trade deadline, is out with a knee injury. Dustin Pedroia, the engine that makes the Sox go, didn’t start Tuesday after Monday’s nasal contusion and has had trouble staying on the field all year. Then there’s slugger Hanley Ramirez, who isn't hurt but has been hitting like he is (.205 average since the break).

“We’re banged up,” skipper John Farrell said. “That’s apparent.”

 

[redseat]

She's pretty good at it... Soooo....

 

[redseat]

1,200 sq ft
2 BR
1.5 bath
one car garage
3/4 acre
275k

Convert the garage into the 3rd bedroom

 

[navamind]

String of donuts a reminder that Red Sox have issues

Of the five AL teams currently in playoff position, the Red Sox rank last in scoring (4.8 runs per game), on-base percentage (.331), slugging (.407) and OPS (.738). In those last two categories, they aren't just bad relative to playoff teams. They’re just plain bad: Their slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest in the majors, and their OPS is 10th-lowest. It doesn’t help that Boston isn’t whole. Utilityman Eduardo Nunez, who has been a godsend since coming over from San Francisco at the trade deadline, is out with a knee injury. Dustin Pedroia, the engine that makes the Sox go, didn’t start Tuesday after Monday’s nasal contusion and has had trouble staying on the field all year. Then there’s slugger Hanley Ramirez, who isn't hurt but has been hitting like he is (.205 average since the break).

“We’re banged up,” skipper John Farrell said. “That’s apparent.”

I just find it funny that for years where the Sox had one of the best lineups in the league, we heard "pitching wins in October." Now the Sox have a very good pitching staff (and probably one of the best in the history of the franchise) and now it's "hitting wins in October." No, good teams win in October.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I just find it funny that for years where the Sox had one of the best lineups in the league, we heard "pitching wins in October." Now the Sox have a very good pitching staff (and probably one of the best in the history of the franchise) and now it's "hitting wins in October." No, good teams win in October.

And one of the best Bullpens which is surprising

 

[redseat]

I just find it funny that for years where the Sox had one of the best lineups in the league, we heard "pitching wins in October." Now the Sox have a very good pitching staff (and probably one of the best in the history of the franchise) and now it's "hitting wins in October." No, good teams win in October.

It's ESPN, what do you expect?

However, come play-off time if the offense doesn't step up it doesn't matter how good the Red Sox pitching is. Just wish the hitting and pitching would be consistent.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Severino/Colon

Sale/Miley

Somehow the Yankees and Sox will lose today

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I just find it funny that for years where the Sox had one of the best lineups in the league, we heard "pitching wins in October." Now the Sox have a very good pitching staff (and probably one of the best in the history of the franchise) and now it's "hitting wins in October." No, good teams win in October.

I think I heard this AM that the Indians' pitching staff has the best K rate in the history of the sport.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I just find it funny that for years where the Sox had one of the best lineups in the league, we heard "pitching wins in October." Now the Sox have a very good pitching staff (and probably one of the best in the history of the franchise) and now it's "hitting wins in October." No, good teams win in October.

Now for my on-topic response:

I've always used the line, "pitching wins championships, except when it doesn't."

Lot of ways to skin that cat and just getting hot at the right time is one of them.

 

[navamind]

I think I heard this AM that the Indians' pitching staff has the best K rate in the history of the sport.

I wouldn't doubt it. Haven't looked, but I'm pretty sure no team has ever had a 10.0 K/9. Five starting pitchers (save for Tomlin) have a K/9 of 10 or higher. Red Sox are running a 9.6 K/9, which probably isn't much further down the list.

 

[soxfan1468927]

I think I heard this AM that the Indians' pitching staff has the best K rate in the history of the sport.

They do, want to see the top 5 in the history of the sport?

1. 2017 Indians
2. 2017 Astros
3. 2017 Dodgers
4. 2017 Yankees
5. 2017 Red Sox

 

[navamind]

Now for my on-topic response:

I've always used the line, "pitching wins championships, except when it doesn't."

Lot of ways to skin that cat and just getting hot at the right time is one of them.

The 2013 Red Sox did just fine with a rotation of Lester/Buchholz/Doubront/Dempster/Lackey/Peavy.

 

[navamind]

And one of the best Bullpens which is surprising

they've certainly been doing their jobs, even if there is a lack of stability in the middle relief/set up roles. Carson Smith's return might be big though.

 

[navamind]

I think I heard this AM that the Indians' pitching staff has the best K rate in the history of the sport.

also

So the Indians Might Have the Best Pitching Staff Ever | FanGraphs Baseball

 

[molsaniceman]

The 2013 Red Sox did just fine with a rotation of Lester/Buchholz/Doubront/Dempster/Lackey/Peavy.

only 2 hit more than 20 homers nap 23 papi 30 its all about when u hit not how much

 

[cerealboi]

Twins fans twitter account catching the Yankees and YES cheating again.