Red Sox (16-14) vs. Blue Jays (13-15) -- April 29 - May 1

[Randle McMurphy]

You can just be happy about Varsho and ignore him. You don’t need to hate him because of an internet argument.

Imagine hating a player so much on your own team that you actively root against him and seethe when he hits HRs. That's what that Moreno trade has done.

[PushDaRock]

Cora pitching to Vlad with the base open there should get him fired.

why not pitch to him? he's supposed to be the ground ball king no?

Because Santander is behind him hitting below .175 on the season and a groundball rocket from Vlad with the infield in very likely scores two runs if not hit directly at an infielder? Other than Springer, Vlad is the only above average hitting regular on the team so far this season.

It was an incredibly obvious choice to make. Terrible managing not to walk him.

Guess they made a mistake not noticing that Vlad wasn't on his 7 HR pace anymore

[Boogie!]

Aaron judge is hitting 427… this is insane. He shows no signs of slowing down…

[Asianiac_24]

Hopefully Vlad and Santander can start hitting HRs like this series. Half our lineup are #9s, we need our top 4 to at least put up 800 OPS

[Mehar]

I understand giving guys like Springer and Gimenez rest days. However, why cannot this organization be more creative with the lineup? Why not have Tyler Heineman as DH and Santander in the outfield for a game or two? A scrub like Roden is now 0 for his last 25 and pretty much a guaranteed out right now. No need to give this guy playing time every couple of days, while Heineman (who is swinging the bat well) barely get one or two games a week.

Barger and Roden, along with a lesser extent in Lukes- should never be in the lineup together in the bottom of the order if this team is serious about scoring some runs. Frankly, Roden should be sent packing to Buffalo and another guy getting a shot in the lineup from AAA. Roden has been terrible hitting wise for the past 2-3 weeks. I do not understand the love affair with this guy.

[Parataxis]

Hopefully Vlad and Santander can start hitting HRs like this series. Half our lineup are #9s, we need our top 4 to at least put up 800 OPS

Do we even have a top 4?

We've got an established top 3, and then a bunch of other guys, so far.

[Parataxis]

Barger and Roden, along with a lesser extent in Lukes- should never be in the lineup together in the bottom of the order if this team is serious about scoring some runs.

What's your issue with Barger? He's been getting tragically unlucky, but he's doing everything right. Making solid contact with the ball, choosing his swings, and has been great defensively as well.

[Mehar]

Barger and Roden, along with a lesser extent in Lukes- should never be in the lineup together in the bottom of the order if this team is serious about scoring some runs.

What's your issue with Barger? He's been getting tragically unlucky, but he's doing everything right. Making solid contact with the ball, choosing his swings, and has been great defensively as well.

I just do not think both Barger and Roden should be in the lineup together. If you want to play one of them, that is fine. Just not together in the bottom of the order since offensively they give you nothing. My problem is more with Roden to be clear.

O for his last 25, and I am not sure why you cannot have on certain days Heineman as DH with Santander in Right. Heineman should be playing a lot more than he is over a minor leaguer like Roden.

[PushDaRock]

Hopefully Vlad and Santander can start hitting HRs like this series. Half our lineup are #9s, we need our top 4 to at least put up 800 OPS

Do we even have a top 4?

We've got an established top 3, and then a bunch of other guys, so far.

Vlad and Bo have metrics that show they are underperforming expected results by a lot but getting unlucky.

Springer is pretty close to as expected so far, but you always worry about regression with his age and last 2 seasons.

Santander is probably the biggest concern. He's still getting a bit unlucky but Launch Angle and Barrel % are significantly down this season which at least partly explains his lack of success so far.

[JaysRule15]

Roden was looking so good all spring and in the early part of the season. This is his probably his first real professional slump considering how fast he shot up the system. I was hoping we'd give him time and he could play through the slump and bounce back. But at some point, you have to send him to the minors for more seasoning instead of wasting too many outs up here.

[Randle McMurphy]

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It was too many HRs from Varsho, so they had to bench him.

[GameChannel]

Hopefully Vlad and Santander can start hitting HRs like this series. Half our lineup are #9s, we need our top 4 to at least put up 800 OPS

Do we even have a top 4?

We've got an established top 3, and then a bunch of other guys, so far.

How dare you call Varsho "other guy". Don't you know he's our best player and MVP??

[johanliebert]

I understand giving guys like Springer and Gimenez rest days. However, why cannot this organization be more creative with the lineup? Why not have Tyler Heineman as DH and Santander in the outfield for a game or two? A scrub like Roden is now 0 for his last 25 and pretty much a guaranteed out right now. No need to give this guy playing time every couple of days, while Heineman (who is swinging the bat well) barely get one or two games a week.

Barger and Roden, along with a lesser extent in Lukes- should never be in the lineup together in the bottom of the order if this team is serious about scoring some runs. Frankly, Roden should be sent packing to Buffalo and another guy getting a shot in the lineup from AAA. Roden has been terrible hitting wise for the past 2-3 weeks. I do not understand the love affair with this guy.

Roden more than likely will be sent down if he doesnt turn things around. Hasnt Heineman been a putrid hitter for his career anyhow.

[Mehar]

I understand giving guys like Springer and Gimenez rest days. However, why cannot this organization be more creative with the lineup? Why not have Tyler Heineman as DH and Santander in the outfield for a game or two? A scrub like Roden is now 0 for his last 25 and pretty much a guaranteed out right now. No need to give this guy playing time every couple of days, while Heineman (who is swinging the bat well) barely get one or two games a week.

Barger and Roden, along with a lesser extent in Lukes- should never be in the lineup together in the bottom of the order if this team is serious about scoring some runs. Frankly, Roden should be sent packing to Buffalo and another guy getting a shot in the lineup from AAA. Roden has been terrible hitting wise for the past 2-3 weeks. I do not understand the love affair with this guy.

Roden more than likely will be sent down if he doesnt turn things around. Hasnt Heineman been a putrid hitter for his career anyhow.

Heineman has been a mediocre hitter in his entire career, but was swinging the bat really well the first month of the season in all of his game action. No reason why he cannot be a DH on certain days with Santander in the outfield, as opposed to a guy like Roden getting the opportunities he is.