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No Big League Choo For Yu
Tabata is going to get a fastball to his back the next time he faces the Nationals, no doubt.
Jrankin1246
I wonder if he’ll try to get out of the way of that one?
Brixton
Because he cares about his OBP? In my unbiased opinion, the Nats don’t deserve common courtesy from anyone, as they seem to like to fight a decent amount of people.
No Big League Choo For Yu
I’m no Nats fan, but I was just pointing out that teams don’t forget…and that was a pretty bad way to have a guy lose his perfect game. I’m surprised the umpire didn’t call him back though, because of what was on the line. The umpire gave Heston about an extra 6 inches in all directions to the strike zone in the 9th to assist in his no-no.
slider32
First the Nats will have to find a way to get Tabata in the game!
1bertu
He struck out 1/3 of a batter? thats amazing
stl_cards16 2
Scherzer has struck out 102 1/3 batters. That’s a oretty crazy stat.
Brixton
The numbers are backwards, should read he whiffed 123 batters in 102 1/3 innings
Carlos760
Tabata took one for the team lol.. You know if you were him you’ll do the same.
lastros
I must say it was funny hearing the Nationals’ announcers cry about Tabata getting hit by that pitch…
Mark D
Lifetime NLers Sandoval and Ramirez (minus his cup of coffee) currently sport OPS+s of 106 and 115 over the first 60 games in their new league, that’s not terrible at all. Sandoval in particular, has throughout history hit poorly in May, and historically heats up in the second half. Other than Ramirez not knowing how to play OF, they are both signed to actually pretty good deals. With Boston, their issue lies with pitching. The fact that anyone is talking about those two is mindblowing. Joe Kelly is awful. Justin Masterson is awful. There are about a half dozen ace-quality SPs in the next FA market. All Boston has to do is get a couple of those and they will be right back in it.
If they can’t sign anyone, just trade Bogaerts for a young ace-quality SP (Sonny Gray?) and move Ramirez back to a position he knows how to play. They’re toast for this season, but the FA market is where they live and die and the upcoming one gives them so many opportunities to turn the team around in a hurry.
mookiessnarl
I can’t honestly say I can believe the Red Sox will be competitive in their offers to any of the upcoming free agents. They’re unlikely to make the 7 or 8 year offers that these guys will be seeking.
MB923
You might want to check Sandoval’s numbers the last 5 years. That 106 OPS this year is not bad, but certainly not great
Sandoval 2011-2015
OPS+
155
123
116
113
106
wRC+
149
118
116
111
106
His BB rate is at a career low and his K rate (which is very low so I’m not sure why I’m bringing that up) is a career high. And his career high K rate is probably a career Low rate for others, so I’ll just say right now he doesn’t K a lot lol
My point is though, his offense has dropped the past 5 years and it is a cause for concern (though he is on a hot streak right now)
mike156
I doubt there’s a big market team out there ready to relieve the Red Sox of bad contracts. The team has more than adequate talent. and sooner or later they will get things moving in the right direction. Of course, another Porcello bad start, and the 8,342nd iteration of the Papi Drama machine didn’t help today. They are 30-40 after being touted as a powerhouse in the offseason. Some of that is bad luck, a bit are mistakes by the FO, but a lot of it is players not playing up to their potential. If they don’t straighten out the ship in this next third of the season, the waiver wire should be fascinating.
stymeedone
I agree that there’s no team waiting to take their contracts. Based on the recent Arroyo trade, they might have to give up talent along with the contracts, and Boston won’t give up prospects for … well…anything. But to say that “a bit” of the problem is from mistakes the FO made is a LARGE understatement. Its a LOT of the problem. The team would look a lot better with Iglesias at SS, Boegarts at 3B, JBJ in center, and Lackey in the rotation. Lets even put Rizzo at 1B, Melencon in the bullpen. This Front office keeps changing direction. They need to decide on a course and stick to it.
Larry D.
Scherzer might have a HoF career in progress.
slider32
Scherzer is the best pitcher in baseball right now, it’s great to see players who get big money perform up to their potential!
slider32
I loved listening to John Hart on the MLB Network, he showed his great knowledge of the sport. MLB Network has proved to be the most interesting baseball show, with guys like Verducci, Hart, Reynolds, Sherman, and the rest of them. Hart has fleeced the Padres and has picked up young pitchers. The Braves like the Cubs are ahead of schedule at this point in their rebuilding program. Hart managed to get rid of all his big ticket players, load up on prospects.