MLB 2016

[buckchuckler]

So definitely looking for positives, but Shields settled down, got 2 innings off which to build, got them through 5.  Great if ugly win for the sox.

[Lennys Tap]

So definitely looking for positives, but Shields settled down, got 2 innings off which to build, got them through 5.  Great if ugly win for the sox.

"Winnin' Ugly"was once a lot of fun on the south side.

[buckchuckler]

It's better than losing pretty that's for sure.

[DegenerateDish]

If you're a fan of SoxMath, tonight's question is from me. I've befriended Jason Benetti, and he asked me to submit a question. Top of 4th inning on Sox's broadcast.

[buckchuckler]

If you're a fan of SoxMath, tonight's question is from me. I've befriended Jason Benetti, and he asked me to submit a question. Top of 4th inning on Sox's broadcast.

Ugh.  Not sure i will make it that far.  These freaking walks kill me. 

[buckchuckler]

Theyre talking about you!

[buckchuckler]

They sure do suck though.

[DegenerateDish]

That was pretty cool, Jason is an awesome guy, that was great of him to ask.

Answer was 83.

[🏀]

That was pretty cool, Jason is an awesome guy, that was great of him to ask.

Answer was 83.

EIGHTY THREE...

[DegenerateDish]

EIGHTY THREE...

I purposely made 83 the answer for that reason. It was tough figuring out questions to get there, but mission accomplished.

[buckchuckler]

NIce job working in Baines!  One of my personal favorites!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Cubs calling up Willson Contreras.

[drewm88]

Cubs calling up Willson Contreras.

Edit: Federowicz DFA.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

He'll have ample opportunity with Montero struggling so far this year.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

He'll have ample opportunity with Montero struggling so far this year.

I don't think Montero is entirely healthy.  He's only thrown out 2 of 30 runners this year.  That can kill you in the playoffs. 

It doesn't make sense to call him up unless he is getting 2-4 starts per week.  Ross will continue to catch Lester, my guess is Montero will continue to catch Arrieta (at least initially), and Contreras will mix in with Lackey, Hammel, and Hendricks.  We'll see if as he gains experience he gets a chance to catch Jake.

The bat appears to be ready and he has a great arm.  Probably still needs improvement in terms of game calling and management as well as framing.  He has nothing left to prove at AAA so learning from guys like Montero and Ross at the major league level may be ideal. 

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Sweet Catch by this Dad....The guy two rows back who is diving out of the way must feel two feet tall right now.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2646888-dad-makes-1-handed-grab-at-phillies-game-while-holding-young-daughter-food-tray?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

[MerrittsMustache]

I don't think Montero is entirely healthy.  He's only thrown out 2 of 30 runners this year.  That can kill you in the playoffs. 

Miggy has a bad back. Tough to play catcher with a bad back. He can't come out of his stance to throw or drop down to block balls in the dirt. He can still frame pitches fairly well but has 3 passed balls and allowed 16 wild pitches in 265 innings. Compare that to Ross' 0 PB and 7 wild pitches in 259 innings. Wild pitches obviously aren't all on the catcher but that's a pretty big discrepancy.

Hopefully Contreras can hold his own because he may end up being the primary catcher down the stretch.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Miggy has a bad back. Tough to play catcher with a bad back. He can't come out of his stance to throw or drop down to block balls in the dirt. He can still frame pitches fairly well but has 3 passed balls and allowed 16 wild pitches in 265 innings. Compare that to Ross' 0 PB and 7 wild pitches in 259 innings. Wild pitches obviously aren't all on the catcher but that's a pretty big discrepancy.

Hopefully Contreras can hold his own because he may end up being the primary catcher down the stretch.

Completely agree with this.  I'll be at the game tonight so I'm hoping to see Contreras' first AB as a pinch hitter since Ross will be starting.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

So definitely looking for positives, but Shields settled down, got 2 innings off which to build, got them through 5.  Great if ugly win for the sox.

You sure you don't want to reconsider your thoughts on Shields?

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

You sure you don't want to reconsider your thoughts on Shields?

You sure you don't wanna let it go and just enjoy the season your team is having?

[MUsoxfan]

You sure you don't wanna let it go and just enjoy the season your team is having?

Can't let it go

The Sox are experts at bad baseball and bad business. This one was a Sox Slam of futility

Danks is laughing himself to sleep every night

[brandx]

Can't let it go

The Sox are experts at bad baseball and bad business. This one was a Sox Slam of futility

Danks is laughing himself to sleep every night

That's funny. I was going to post regarding Danks and Floyd until I saw your post.

[buckchuckler]

You sure you don't want to reconsider your thoughts on Shields?

Nm.

[buckchuckler]

Can't let it go

The Sox are experts at bad baseball and bad business. This one was a Sox Slam of futility

Danks is laughing himself to sleep every night

What's happening to shields doesnt change the fact that Danks sucked as well.  Both are pitchers that gave the team no way to win.  Hardly matters though, as Q gives them a chance to win every time and the team has given him 5 runs of support in his last 7 starts.

[Lennys Tap]

Can't let it go

The Sox are experts at bad baseball and bad business. This one was a Sox Slam of futility

Danks is laughing himself to sleep every night

What's he laughing about? The other 29 teams aren't exactly beating a path to his door.