Countdown to the Playoffs - 2017 Edition

[moonslav59]

We need JBJ and Pedey back to help us do that. It sounds like both will be back during this week so things are looking up.

I'm hoping Pedey can play plus D and continue hitting in the high .700's.

I think JBJ will be fine.

These two returning solves our bench issues instantly.

[oldtimer]

I'm hoping Pedey can play plus D and continue hitting in the high .700's.

I think JBJ will be fine.

These two returning solves our bench issues instantly.

Yes, playing Holt, Young or Davis hasn't worked out but Pedey does create a problem in that we still need Nunez's bat.

[mvp 78]

Yes, playing Holt, Young or Davis hasn't worked out but Pedey does create a problem in that we still need Nunez's bat.

There are a lot of guys on the roster that could use a day off.

[MADSTORK]

Im surprised no talk of Verlander either by Boston or other teams? Might be the one Player who could be the final piece to a banner especially after the last few outings which included a gem vs LA

[moonslav59]

There are a lot of guys on the roster that could use a day off.

We did have a lot of days off earlier in the month.

You're right though, some of our players look tired- some banged up.

[mvp 78]

@PeteAbe

Obviously not at full speed. But Dustin Pedroia has started running the bases. Good sign for the #RedSox.

More like a job, but whatever.

[mvp 78]

We did have a lot of days off earlier in the month.

You're right though, some of our players look tired- some banged up.

I'm just saying that there always ways of keeping Nunez in the lineup if he's hitting.

[Bellhorn04]

Im surprised no talk of Verlander either by Boston or other teams? Might be the one Player who could be the final piece to a banner especially after the last few outings which included a gem vs LA

He might be, but you're taking on a lot of money and presumably giving up a prospect or two as well. Not exactly an easy get.

[moonslav59]

Im surprised no talk of Verlander either by Boston or other teams? Might be the one Player who could be the final piece to a banner especially after the last few outings which included a gem vs LA

For the Sox, it's not just about blowing past the luxury limit, it's about massive taxes over the next 2-3 years. Verlander is likely to decline further.

[moonslav59]

I'm just saying that there always ways of keeping Nunez in the lineup if he's hitting.

Agreed.

We can give Beni, Devers and Moreland some rest vs LHPs and HRam, Betts and Pedey vs RHPs to the point where Nunez plays just about FT.,

[illinoisredsox]

Magic Numbers:

Division - 28
Wild Card - 25

[cp176]

Magic Numbers:

Division - 28
Wild Card - 25

That wild card race is literally starting to look wild! Whole bunch of teams battling it out. Can
t take anything for granted. We just have to keep on keepin on - winning.

[Slasher9]

UPDATE.
30 GAMES TO GO.
75-57

Currently we are in 1st place in the division.
FanGraphs odds to win the division: 89.2%

4 Games ahead of MFY (3 in the loss column).
Stick a fork in Tampa and Toronto. Baltimore trying to fight back into the Playin Game mix.

[mvp 78]

The Wild Card is dumb. Right now, if you're a .500 team in the AL, you're only 2.5 games out of the 2nd spot. Yuck!

[Slasher9]

The Wild Card is dumb. Right now, if you're a .500 team in the AL, you're only 2.5 games out of the 2nd spot. Yuck!

updated my post. WC has now become Playin Game (PG).