9/17 We don't need a game thread ...

Harry Hooper

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Oh, I agree that players can marginally improve with experience and that coaching can marginally improve some players. But with a few rare exceptions, (for example players who make it to the MLB young, like Devers,) players are who they are defensively by the time the reach the majors.
Are you are dealing with guys who don't know any better, or you have guys like Renfroe in RF choosing to play dumb just trying to pile up assists rather than playing smart. Manager (and team leaders) can hold guys accountable for selfish, stupid play.
 

mauidano

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Second walk-off in a row, and swept again by the Jays, The Red Sox deserve last place.

They are horrible.
 

Mr Jums

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Obviously you can't control the umpires and human error and you have to still make your pitches after blown calls but still, stings to see a clear unambiguous blown call right before a walk off hit like that
 

DennyDoyle'sBoil

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That may be one of the worst pitches I have ever seen. What in the ever loving fuck is wrong with this team? They are just terrible. They do just enough to lose every fucking game.

They are absolutely repulsive.
 

DeadlySplitter

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Don't even bother starting Whitlock this season, please Chaim. Oh wait.

From 7-0 to 7-6 against the Jays
 

InsideTheParker

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I am changing my mind about Abreu replacing Verdugo. This is not the first time he has messed up in the outfield. Not to say that wasn't a difficult play, but a good CF makes that.