A 16-11 swing has left the Sox in second place to start July, behind the surprising Tampa Bay Rays. Today comes the hated, the vaunted meek New York Yankees. Let’s kick butt and take names! Let’s take a glance back at the month that was… To the Fire Branders: who on this table do you think will not be on the July month to month, and why? Who will be on the August table? Why? Click “read more” to check out the Month to Month…
Month to Month: June
Batters Key: Average/On-Base Percentage/Slugging/Other Stat.
Pitchers Key: W-L or Saves/IP/ERA/WHIP.
April numbers do not include March
Only includes the significant players that played in the month. Notables listed at end of table.
| PLAYER |
2008 to date |
JUNE |
NOTES |
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12.0/3.75/1.67 |
10.2/3.38/1.31 |
Aardsma has continued to throw up the stats and done a great job blowing the ball past hitters. Walks are still a concern. |
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26.1/4.10/0.95 |
2-1 |
Beckett is finally rounding into form to be the Cy Young contender we all thought he could be. He probably won’t get it, but he’s back to being an ace. |
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.353/.431/.471 |
.375/.394/.469 |
Gee, you don’t think the Mariners or Mets are kicking themselves right now? Delgado and Sexson are sinkholes. Meanwhile, Boston’s sitting pretty. |
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.323/.371/.419 |
.115/.233/.269 |
Cash finally hit his first homer of the year but otherwise hit like he always has in his career. Big surprise. |
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1.0/1.0/1.0 |
.190/.292/.333 |
He’s barely playing (55 AB to date) and that has to be a contributing factor to his streaky hitting. |
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.291/.310/.354 |
.310/.359/.521 |
Crisp enjoyed a fine June and if he can keep it up in July, may force the White Sox or Cubs to make a deal on the Sox’s terms. |
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10.2/6.75/1.50 |
12.0/2.25/0/75 |
It’s about time the numbers started to represent who MDC really is. He’s slowly become a more utilized weapon, especially with Okajima’s downfall. |
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.269/.376/.410 |
.337/.462/.848 |
Okay, whoa, where did that come from? His obscene hitting netted him the Player of the Month Award and has vaulted himself into MVP consideration. |
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.282/.402/.451 |
.245/.265/.327 |
When a hitter starts experiencing pressure to hit, what does he do? Hack more. He needs to wait for his pitch, and he’s off to a good start in July. |
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35.2/3.79/1.49 |
3-0 |
It’s been a quick ascension to the throne for Lester and his starts are now “buzz” worthy. |
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9.0/5.00/1.67 |
12.0/0.75/1.17 |
Lopez is having a fine year and seems to be maturing. His walks are down and he holds lefties to a .222 average, but has walked 10 lefties as opposed to 3 righties. |
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.138/.219/.172 |
.351/.425/.608 |
Well, the rest in April seems to be suiting him just fine as he’s having a similar year to last year. |
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.267/.305/.300 |
.260/.372/.377 |
Yes, he gets on base at a better clip than the hallowed Derek Jeter. I still tire of the DPs and FCs. |
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30.2/2.35/1.04 |
1-1 |
A bit of a rude re-introduction, no? |
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1.2/5.40/1.20 |
12.1/2.92/1.46 |
I’m not exactly sold on Hansen just yet because he’s still walking people at a healthy clip, but he’s settled into a solid middleman. |
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6.0/1.50/1.00 |
3-2 |
Masterson has shown that he struggles a bit against lefties but still has to be pleased with his output so far. Tito is leery of his innings pitched, so he’s gonna get demoted soon. |
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.333/.333/.333 |
.222/.310/.306 |
Moss has started getting extended playing time thanks to injuries and suspensions. It’s still yet early, but he still has an adjustment period to work through. |
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9.1/0.96/1.07 |
9.1/9.64/2.57 |
Ay yi yi, what can be said? Hitters tee off his “batting practice” fastball and something is wrong. But what? |
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12.0/1.50/0.58 |
8 SV |
Paps has an even 2.00 ERA through June. He’s got an impressive 24 saves (pacing 48) and shows no sign of slowing down. |
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.306/.352/.423 |
.356/.407/.545 |
Just goes to show you how streaky ballplayers are. D-Ped has quieted all whispers about him, wouldn’t you say? |
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Manny Ramirez |
.344/.417/.594 |
.286/.394/.536 |
A lot’s been going on lately with Manny. He’s in a slump and he uncharacteristically has gone after two people (Youkilis, McCormick) now. |
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N/A |
6.1/2.84/1.11 |
The 27-year old rookie is certainly impressing in the early going. He won’t stick all month, but he’s held his own. All but one out has been pitched at Fenway. |
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.273/.324/.485 |
.122/.205/.176 |
I can’t muster up the strength to comment on what he did in June. |
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31.0/4.06/1.48 |
2-1 |
Wake’s having yet another solid year. The ageless wonder — how much more does he have left? |
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.316/.391/.495 |
.337/.415/.554 |
We get it, Youk. You’re good in the first half. Now show me the second. |
