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Post by jmei on Jul 13, 2016 20:36:27 GMT -5
I will be deleting any further Schilling discussion in this thread. Feel free to start a thread about him in the off-topic or throwdown subforums if you'd like to continue that line of thought.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jul 14, 2016 0:59:47 GMT -5
From Speier's 108 stitches:
GROOME-ING THE NEXT PITCHING PROSPECT: According to a major league source, the Red Sox continue to make progress in talks with lefthander Jason Groome. The sides have yet to reach a final figure on a signing bonus for the first-round (No. 12 overall) pick, but one source familiar with the talks said that a deal “should get done.”
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Post by telson13 on Jul 14, 2016 1:44:48 GMT -5
Shawaryn signed, so looks like the hard line for what they can spend on Groome is coming clearly into focus. Hope it gets done today (meaning Thurs).
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 14, 2016 5:12:33 GMT -5
Speaking of religious but I pulled up this video from earlier in the thread that I found on YouTube and realized that Groome at the time was pitching at Jet Blue Park as a high school pitcher. The spring training home of the Boston Red Sox. How can you not believe this wasn't a good omen or something?
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 14, 2016 5:55:52 GMT -5
I will be deleting any further Schilling discussion in this thread. Feel free to start a thread about him in the off-topic or throwdown subforums if you'd like to continue that line of thought. I've moved all of it to off-topic, tempting as it was to move it to the thread graveyard or just outright delete it.
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Post by nomar on Jul 14, 2016 7:18:12 GMT -5
If you want to see the break of his great curve, this is a nice video of Groome. It's pretty nuts for a 17 year old, although I can tell the difference in arm speed between his FB and breaking/off speed stuff.
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 14, 2016 7:26:52 GMT -5
The other awesome, awesome thing is the catcher's glove almost never moves.
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Post by sammo420 on Jul 14, 2016 7:30:17 GMT -5
I will be deleting any further Schilling discussion in this thread. Feel free to start a thread about him in the off-topic or throwdown subforums if you'd like to continue that line of thought. I've moved all of it to off-topic, tempting as it was to move it to the thread graveyard or just outright delete it. Welcome to communist Russia.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 14, 2016 8:13:59 GMT -5
I literally hate behind home plate views. They show nothing but the depth of that curveball, which is pretty disgusting.
I don't know why these seats are premium seats. I would hate to sit behind home plate and see nothing of the plate but the back of a umpire and catcher.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 14, 2016 8:34:57 GMT -5
Alex Speier @alexspeier Sources still expect a deal between the Red Sox and 1st round LHP Jason Groome, though at this point no final deal in place.
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Post by Canseco on Jul 14, 2016 8:47:34 GMT -5
I literally hate behind home plate views. They show nothing but the depth of that curveball, which is pretty disgusting. I don't know why these seats are premium seats. I would hate to sit behind home plate and see nothing of the plate but the back of a umpire and catcher. Me too. It drives me NUTS when TV broadcasts go to that view--even if it's only for a pitch. I live in New York State, so I can't watch the NESN broadcast when the Sox play the Yanks. YES Network is always going to this view, and it sends me into a frenzy.
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Post by humanbeingbean on Jul 14, 2016 10:31:04 GMT -5
As others have said, he consistently hits the mitt in those couple videos, and the other thing is how easy and smooth his mechanics are - that classic southpaw beauty combined with his mid-90s heat. As nomar said, the arm speed difference between his heater and curve are noticeable, but that can get cleaned up. But what a pitcher he seems to be already, as a 17 year old... watching his effortless delivery is awesome.
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Post by sox fan in nc on Jul 14, 2016 10:43:40 GMT -5
I literally hate behind home plate views. They show nothing but the depth of that curveball, which is pretty disgusting. I don't know why these seats are premium seats. I would hate to sit behind home plate and see nothing of the plate but the back of a umpire and catcher. I agree. Usually the best seats are right behind the pitcher.
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Post by amfox1 on Jul 14, 2016 10:52:22 GMT -5
Evan Drellich evandrellich 2m2 minutes ago Source: Red Sox No. 12 overall pick Jason Groome is in Boston to take his physical. Deal close but not finalized.
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Post by radiohix on Jul 14, 2016 10:52:51 GMT -5
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Post by gerry on Jul 14, 2016 11:09:46 GMT -5
Yayyyyyy!!!!! Holding breath.
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Post by mannofsteele on Jul 14, 2016 11:11:22 GMT -5
The physical is a nice update. Thanks for that! I will not say that I wasn't nervous even if I did think he'd ultimately sign.
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Post by bigpapiortiz on Jul 14, 2016 11:12:54 GMT -5
Fingers crossed that we get this done along with Quintana and Dalbec!
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Post by alnipper on Jul 14, 2016 11:15:35 GMT -5
No need to hold your breath. I have a strong "feeling" he'll sign today. He has to take a physical before signing and I hope he is completely healthy.
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Post by sox fan in nc on Jul 14, 2016 11:27:53 GMT -5
No need to hold your breath. I have a strong "feeling" he'll sign today. He has to take a physical before signing and I hope he is completely healthy. Hope they measure his UCL.
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Post by eagleeye9184 on Jul 14, 2016 11:43:15 GMT -5
Hopefully Groome's UCL isn't unnaturally small.
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Post by telson13 on Jul 14, 2016 11:49:22 GMT -5
Hopefully Groome's UCL isn't unnaturally small.
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Post by mjammz on Jul 14, 2016 13:09:37 GMT -5
Alex Speier @alexspeier Sources: Red Sox nearing deal w/Jason Groome, who's in Boston for a physical. Team upped offer in recent days
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Post by iakovos11 on Jul 14, 2016 13:53:38 GMT -5
Hopefully not to his $4mill price. Save room for Quintana
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 14, 2016 13:56:19 GMT -5
Seems like Groome is getting more mature by the minute.
[SARCASM]
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