Well... right now my unbridled optimism from Game 1 doesn't look quite as crazy!Originally Posted by Sox75
Honestly... I just want to give the Yanks a damned good run for their money, then break their hearts in the ALCS!
Still... I'm sticking with 93 wins!
RedSoxDirtdog 19
Calm down. I've been tamed.
This team still has major concerns.
They are just not leading to any recent losses.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Definitely Moon. I know I'm over my skis on this prediction, but I still see a great deL of firepower in this lineup to get the job done on any given night.
Too many guys still stone cold, but the averages say they should heat up, while other red hot players cool down.
Definitely ... still issues with our SR, BP, & D that could get exposed, but nothing 4/4 can't take care of! Let's face it, when irrational mlb superstition takes control of a team, great things are possible. I'm a big believer, so I'm sticking with that until it turns bad.
93 is still possible! In fact, given clear statistics on the probabilities behind the statistics of superstition, there is a 100% possibility that we could ride irrational exuberance to 93 wins! Look it up! It's science.
RedSoxDirtdog 19
Calm down. I've been tamed.
I'm all for irrational exuberance, but this is not a 159-3 team. Come on, I think realistically they are going to be 158-4. I'll spot them one more loss.
Well, of course. They'll use game 162 so that Kiké, Vazquez, Marwin and Danny Santana all get a chance to play each position on the field including pitcher and catcher.I'm all for irrational exuberance, but this is not a 159-3 team. Come on, I think realistically they are going to be 158-4. I'll spot them one more loss.
As long as it is not to the Yankees....I'm all for irrational exuberance, but this is not a 159-3 team. Come on, I think realistically they are going to be 158-4. I'll spot them one more loss.
My major concern is that Mad Max might become incapacitated.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Last series of 2021 is @ Nationals.
Not so much a major concern, but one for the future. Bryan Mata had Tommy John yesterday.
Glad to see he got it right away. Should be ready by 2023.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
I don't even recognize the name lol.
For once they did it the way we wanted LOL
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Outfield defense. I know carrying extra pitchers limits the bench to a few multi-positional men, but having one above-average glove for late-innings in the outfield could have helped secure more wins.
Cordero and Renfroe are below-average MLB hitters, but at least Renfroe can field his position. Franchy's MLB career may be a small sample size, but he can't be trusted in left. He's faster than JD -- so are most posters here -- but no way either should be on the field when it matters. Verdugo, Kike and Renfroe are the best for now and should close most games.
The way Arroyo is playing, despite not starting last night, Hernandez should be in CF almost everyday- at least while Arroyo keeps hitting well.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
With the current roster construction, I think Arroyo at 2b, Kiké at CF and Renfroe/Franchy in LF is their best lineup.
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