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Post by iakovos11 on Jun 19, 2017 6:55:45 GMT -5
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 19, 2017 8:59:24 GMT -5
The thread title tradition gets stronger all the time. Nicely done.
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Post by Addam603 on Jun 19, 2017 10:18:15 GMT -5
Besides the rehabbing Groome and incoming draftees, are there any intriguing prospects on the Lowell roster?
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Post by James Dunne on Jun 19, 2017 10:28:51 GMT -5
Besides the rehabbing Groome and incoming draftees, are there any intriguing prospects on the Lowell roster? Joan Martinez is worth keeping an eye on, for sure. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 19, 2017 10:38:03 GMT -5
Besides the rehabbing Groome and incoming draftees, are there any intriguing prospects on the Lowell roster? Joan Martinez is worth keeping an eye on, for sure. Other than that, you're basically waiting for the draftees. |
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Post by radiohix on Jun 19, 2017 10:42:33 GMT -5
Happy Jay Groome Day!
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 19, 2017 10:43:32 GMT -5
Does XST end when Lowell begins? I can't imagine how boring it is to be scrimmaging and practicing for 3 months for some of those guys.
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Post by sibbysisti on Jun 19, 2017 12:42:10 GMT -5
Besides the rehabbing Groome and incoming draftees, are there any intriguing prospects on the Lowell roster? Joan Martinez is worth keeping an eye on, for sure. Can she throw a curve ball?  |
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Post by ramireja on Jun 19, 2017 13:14:00 GMT -5
Besides the rehabbing Groome and incoming draftees, are there any intriguing prospects on the Lowell roster? I'm going to put a plug in for Nick Duron. I don't have much on him, but I know Speier brought up his name as a guy (over a year ago), and Peter Gammons surprisingly brought up his name in the article linked in our draft thread. So that said, it seems like he has at least a little buzz internally but if I'm not mistaken, he's been limited by injuries in the past couple of seasons. I'm looking to see if he's healthy and if so, if he is being developed as a starter. Aside from that, there are also some players with noticeable flaws but at least interesting tools like Nic Hamilton (speed) and Juan Barriento (raw power). |
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Post by joemayosparty on Jun 19, 2017 13:32:36 GMT -5
Joan Martinez is worth keeping an eye on, for sure. Can she throw a curve ball? |
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Post by sgfeer on Jun 19, 2017 13:48:29 GMT -5
Nice to see Groome pitching, I was beginning to wonder if they were redshirting him
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 19, 2017 13:51:39 GMT -5
Besides the rehabbing Groome and incoming draftees, are there any intriguing prospects on the Lowell roster? I'm going to put a plug in for Nick Duron. I don't have much on him, but I know Speier brought up his name as a guy (over a year ago), and Peter Gammons surprisingly brought up his name in the article linked in our draft thread. So that said, it seems like he has at least a little buzz internally but if I'm not mistaken, he's been limited by injuries in the past couple of seasons. I'm looking to see if he's healthy and if so, if he is being developed as a starter. Aside from that, there are also some players with noticeable flaws but at least interesting tools like Nic Hamilton (speed) and Juan Barriento (raw power). Duron started the Spinners' scrimmage with the Nashua Golden Knights yesterday. |
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Post by iakovos11 on Jun 19, 2017 14:01:06 GMT -5
I remember son reports about Jared Oliver from fall instructs, I think. His velocity was up 95-96. Scouting report says control might be an issue. Could be an interesting arm, though
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jun 19, 2017 14:17:03 GMT -5
Joan Martinez is worth keeping an eye on, for sure. Can she throw a curve ball? We'll see how Joan does against Jean. |
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Post by cba82 on Jun 19, 2017 16:47:44 GMT -5
"Duron started the Spinners' scrimmage with the Nashua Golden Knights yesterday." -- That would be the Nashua Silver Knights. The Golden Knights are the new Las Vegas NHL hockey team.
Weather may disrupt the Spinners' opener, unfortunately.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 19, 2017 16:49:56 GMT -5
Silver, gold, whatever.  |
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Post by sittingstill on Jun 19, 2017 18:24:40 GMT -5
Silver, gold, whatever. Hey, don't knock a team whose leadoff hitter is TED WILLIAMS.  (Well, THAT Ted Williams, anyway.) |
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Post by widewordofsport on Jun 19, 2017 18:50:53 GMT -5
Rain delay after 2.1, so Groome likely done. 1H (owns a runner at 1B) and 1BB with 3K. Nicely done.
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Post by iakovos11 on Jun 19, 2017 18:55:10 GMT -5
Rain delay after 2.1, so Groome likely done. 1H (owns a runner at 1B) and 1BB with 3K. Nicely done. From Chaz and Ian's Tweets (if you're on Twitter and don't follow them, shame on you), sounds lime right now he's a good FB, awesome curve kinda pitcher with a below average change. If he can develop a change and/or a cutter that would be critical. |
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Post by iakovos11 on Jun 19, 2017 18:56:56 GMT -5
The thread title tradition gets stronger all the time. Nicely done. I appreciate that. I try to keep you guys thinking - and entertained occasionally - when I can. |
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Post by bnich on Jun 19, 2017 19:03:51 GMT -5
Rain delay after 2.1, so Groome likely done. 1H (owns a runner at 1B) and 1BB with 3K. Nicely done. From Chaz and Ian's Tweets (if you're on Twitter and don't follow them, shame on you), sounds lime right now he's a good FB, awesome curve kinda pitcher with a below average change. If he can develop a change and/or a cutter that would be critical. Any early MLB comparisons? Potential to add a cutter as we have seen with a lot of others? |
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Post by bookiemetts on Jun 19, 2017 19:16:24 GMT -5
I may be crazy, but is there any reason to try Castillo at 3B?
If Pedroia has to spend a while on the DL there's going to be an IF depth problem.
I know he played in the infield in the past and worked out there before signing, but it's been a while.
He seems to be hitting decently enough in AAA despite the awful OBP.
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Post by fenwayfaithful on Jun 19, 2017 19:21:28 GMT -5
I may be crazy, but is there any reason to try Castillo at 3B? If Pedroia has to spend a while on the DL there's going to be an IF depth problem. I know he played in the infield in the past and worked out there before signing, but it's been a while. He seems to be hitting decently enough in AAA despite the awful OBP. I agree with you. He's got the build why not. Spending all that money on him it's worth a shot. I think he will replace Chris Young next year and be our 4th OF but right now he's not going anywhere playing OF. |
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Post by larrycook on Jun 19, 2017 21:04:59 GMT -5
Rain delay after 2.1, so Groome likely done. 1H (owns a runner at 1B) and 1BB with 3K. Nicely done. Is groome ever going to get to pitch in decent weather conditions? Seems like a lot of rain this year. |
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Post by jmei on Jun 19, 2017 21:22:38 GMT -5
I may be crazy, but is there any reason to try Castillo at 3B? If Pedroia has to spend a while on the DL there's going to be an IF depth problem. I know he played in the infield in the past and worked out there before signing, but it's been a while. He seems to be hitting decently enough in AAA despite the awful OBP. He has a .342 OBP this year, which is just fine. He doesn't walk much (and probably never will), but he also doesn't strike out much and has a high-average batted ball profile (lots of line drives and ground balls), so he'll likely hit for enough average to not be an absolute black hole OBP-wise. |
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