RED SOX V MARLINS
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018, 7:10 PM AT MARLINS PARK
TV: NESN, FS-F
BOSTON, 3-1....................................................................................MIAMI, 2-2
BOSTON:
BRIAN JOHNSON, LHP, 0-0, -.-- ERA
The lefty will start the season on the big league roster for the first time and his first
start in his home state against the Marlins. Johnson, a former slugger for the University
of Florida, is looking forward to getting his chance to hit.
MIAMI:
TREVOR RICHARDS, RHP, 0-0, -.-- ERA
Miami is expected to call up Trevor Richards, its No. 22 prospect to make his MLB debut on
Monday. He was under consideration to be a September callup in 2017 after pitching to a 2.53
ERA at two Minor League levels.
RED SOX LINEUP
Betts RF
Benintendi LF
Ramirez 1B
Devers 3B
Bogaerts SS
Núñez 2B
Bradley Jr. CF
Vázquez C
Johnson LHP
TWITTER
Johnson starts with a 2 k inning.
Bats show up in the 4th. Nunez plates 1 and Vas with a 2b scores 2.Johnson gives a HR and looks ok with 4K thru 3.
Beni gets his 1st hit and HANLEY with a bomb. 5-1
Good job by Johnson. Now need the pen to hold the lead.
Nice. 6-1. Glad to see some offense finally.
Bogey still getting on base. Sweet.
Cora is hopefully at least thinking about getting someone up in the pen.
This middle bullpen does not inspire confidence.
Good to see you back again, Leesam01.
Nice throw, Xander. Not. Blew that DP. The inning goes on.
Out of it.
Glad the damage was limited to one run.
Got the run back.
Two on, no outs. The pen needs work.
Ugh. Get this guy out of there.
Walden is sloppy but manages to control the damage.
Another W in the books.
Good to see a win, was only able to catch the last couple of innings. Walden needs some tuning up though.
Quote from: Leesam01 on April 02, 2018, 08:50:29 PM
This middle bullpen does not inspire confidence.
Leesam, good to have you back and your first utterance was right on the mark. The middle bullpen does worry me as well. We need a couple of those guys to step up and I still believe we will have to trade for some relief help down the road.
It took a couple of innings but the hitters came out swinging tonight and Brian Johnson somehow seems to be able to navigate his innings and keep us in the game if we can get him some tallies. I feel guilty to see markj and Leesam carrying the load on the game board but I really get too nervous and out of sorts when I'm watching or listening to the Red Sox so I don't post until I'm relaxed........like now that we meandered through this and are now 4-1. Noe an we go out tomorrow and give Sale enough support both at the plate and in the bullpen so the guy can be 1-0 on the third day of April????
BTW guys, my wife and I are leaving for a few day in Las Vegas and will no doubt be coming home a little lighter in the wallet and purse. Well we do have some throwaway money we saved and I want to hit the black jack tables and the slots. I will keep abreast with the Sox and hope they will be on ESPN or MLB over the next few days.
Hey, Fred. I'll one up you. I not only avoid the boards during game time, but I've come to DVR the games and watch them later. I get too worked up - like you :D - when watching live. So, for years, don't ask me how, I've managed to not know the score and watch the games later. Helps that I'm a night owl. 8) Also helps that I bounce between NYC and LA, so the Sox aren't playing at a bar or restaurant or people are chatting. However, every so often I'll jump in live....
So, thank god for DVR/TiVo. Made watching ball much less stressful. EXCEPT for playoffs - then I watch live.
As for tonight, I know it was the Marlins and a rookie pitcher but good to see the bats come around. I'm not so worried about middle relief. Once Pomeranz and E-Rod get back, Johnson and Velasquez - who's been looking impressive going back to late last season - should slot in those roles. Then there's Wright. I DO like the depth we have in the pitching staff.
Walden? Well, maybe there's a reason he's been toiling in the minors for so long? I dunno. I want to see any player succeed, esp. those who stick it out.
7 RUNS, the VAUNTED offense has arrived , love the changes in the lineup every game. Keep them all hungry. thumb_u thumb_uB T W, Ya got to feel good about our HOME GROWN pitchers, nice to see them making CONTRIBUTIONS , albeit , early going.... APRIL & MAY is the time to make HAY...... I wonder how the RAYS likes N Y & BOSTON this time of the year !! thumb_u thumb_u rofl rofl rofl rofl
Don't forget to THANK the SCHEDULE maker !!! thumb_u thumb_u rofl rofl rofl
I give Walden credit for his perseverance on ages in the minors.But if he is the best that the Sox have to rely on from the minors they are in trouble.His 1st game against the Rays while he gave up nothing he every ball hit was very hard and thankfully to someone.The guy will get pounded when facing an even decent hitting team
The good - the hitting.
The bad - Walden. This guy was a mess and as a result they had to get Kelly and Kimbrel warming up and then not put in the game. Cora will have to work on this part of his game. At the same time, I'm sure he was doing to the Francona thing of figuring out if this kid can handle it.
When Pomerantz, ERod and or Wright get off the Dl and return Walden will probably sent down. Actually despite Kelly and Smith's performance in the opener Sox look to be in good shape as far as pitching depth at this point.
Quote from: elktonnick on April 03, 2018, 08:13:16 AM
When Pomerantz, ERod and or Wright get off the Dl and return Walden will probably sent down. Actually despite Kelly and Smith's performance in the opener Sox look to be in good shape as far as pitching depth at this point.
EROD, you say EROD ??? That guy has lived off his potential for 4 YEARS, he is a STIFF !! A package of J B J, Kelly, EROD is a good start to bringing us some strong developing YOUTH..... D D is thinking that too !! thumb_u thumb_u iono iono rofl rofl
Quote from: Bill-806 on April 03, 2018, 09:06:04 AM
Quote from: elktonnick on April 03, 2018, 08:13:16 AM
When Pomerantz, ERod and or Wright get off the Dl and return Walden will probably sent down. Actually despite Kelly and Smith's performance in the opener Sox look to be in good shape as far as pitching depth at this point.
EROD, you say EROD ??? That guy has lived off his potential for 4 YEARS, he is a STIFF !! A package of J B J, Kelly, EROD is a good start to bringing us some strong developing YOUTH..... D D is thinking that too !! thumb_u thumb_u iono iono rofl rofl
Where does it end? We seem to always get the short end of the stick ---- Lackey for Joe Kelly and that minor league 1B, Andrew Miller for ERod. We did hit the jackpot with Moncada for Sale. thumb_u
Blame Ben Cherington for Lackey trade for Joe Kelly.
Maybe Panda was Cherington's trade also.
Quote from: Bear on April 03, 2018, 09:52:43 AM
Blame Ben Cherington for Lackey trade for Joe Kelly.
Maybe Panda was Cherington's trade also.
I don't really refer to it as "BLAME", but rather "dumb arrrs" moves !! thumb_d iono iono rofl rofl
Quote from: Bill-806 on April 03, 2018, 11:40:22 AM
Quote from: Bear on April 03, 2018, 09:52:43 AM
Blame Ben Cherington for Lackey trade for Joe Kelly.
Maybe Panda was Cherington's trade also.
I don't really refer to it as "BLAME", but rather "dumb arrrs" moves !! thumb_d iono iono rofl rofl
Also, at this time we only have 7 pitchers in the PEN, with EMBREE & Madux "hard to fine" in the early going ???? iono iono iono
Quote from: Bill-806 on April 03, 2018, 09:06:04 AM
Quote from: elktonnick on April 03, 2018, 08:13:16 AM
When Pomerantz, ERod and or Wright get off the Dl and return Walden will probably sent down. Actually despite Kelly and Smith's performance in the opener Sox look to be in good shape as far as pitching depth at this point.
EROD, you say EROD ??? That guy has lived off his potential for 4 YEARS, he is a STIFF !! A package of J B J, Kelly, EROD is a good start to bringing us some strong developing YOUTH..... D D is thinking that too !! thumb_u thumb_u iono iono rofl rofl
What comes around goes around.September schedule especially last 12 games is tough.