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Players In Their Contract Years
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 20:11:01 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz
David Price (opt out)
Craig Kimbrel
Joe Kelly
Hanley Ramirez (vesting option 497ab)
They say players contract have something to prove. More like they have something to earn ($$). The Sox have 5 of them. Maybe Pom sticks with his cutter and wins 20 and stays healthy.
A PO'd David Price who doesn't like being in Boston stays healthy and he throw 200inn and wins 20 and opts out and saves the Sox 30m to put towards resigning Sale.
Kimbrel just needs to do the same as he did in 2017 and Sox fans would be good with that.
Joe Kelly stays consistent and becomes the the 8th inning guy and just for entertainment throw a 107mph fastball.
Hanley could stay healthy and be clutch AND stays under 497ab and saves 22m to put towards resigning Kimbrel.
Then throw a half year of a Pedroia that has something to prove. WORLD CHAMPIONS!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 20:13:07 GMT -5
Typo:
They say players in their contract years have something to prove.
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Post by trajanacc on Jan 9, 2018 20:39:19 GMT -5
Would be interesting if somebody figured out if on average MLB players really performed better in contract years, or if we just think they do due to confirmation bias/over-reporting of the phenomenon.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 21:44:50 GMT -5
Would be interesting if somebody figured out if on average MLB players really performed better in contract years, or if we just think they do due to confirmation bias/over-reporting of the phenomenon. There is tons of research on this phenomenon (subject). Mostly Scientific (way above my head). Pitchers are harder to prove. With pitchers there are many different things that effect their stats. The one proven fact is that players in their contract year spend less time on the DL. Researchers used stat formulas such as WARP.7,8 . R27 = runs created per 27outs. OLS= ordinary least squares. One article used Alfonso Soriano . The year before his contract year his WAR was 1.6 t. His contract year was 6.1. He then signed with the Cubs and posted a 4.3.WAR. |
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Post by steveofbradenton on Jan 10, 2018 8:31:13 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz David Price (opt out) Craig Kimbrel Joe Kelly Hanley Ramirez (vesting option 497ab) They say players contract have something to prove. More like they have something to earn ($$). The Sox have 5 of them. Maybe Pom sticks with his cutter and wins 20 and stays healthy. A PO'd David Price who doesn't like being in Boston stays healthy and he throw 200inn and wins 20 and opts out and saves the Sox 30m to put towards resigning Sale. Kimbrel just needs to do the same as he did in 2017 and Sox fans would be good with that. Joe Kelly stays consistent and becomes the the 8th inning guy and just for entertainment throw a 107mph fastball. Hanley could stay healthy and be clutch AND stays under 497ab and saves 22m to put towards resigning Kimbrel. Then throw a half year of a Pedroia that has something to prove. WORLD CHAMPIONS!! In my opinion, the only person I want "back" is Kimbrel. I'm not a huge believer in Pomeranz. I don't believe he will hold up year after year, and I would not be surprised if he turned into a .500 pitcher this upcoming season. I HOPE David Price has his best year ever and totally dominates.....and then ops out. I can't see him ever being completely happy in Boston, and I would rather we could use that savings to go after other talent. I hate to say it, but Kelly will never figure things out totally. Hanley? I would call a cab right now if I could, but hopefully (as a part-time player) he gives us solid numbers in 2018....and has less than 497 at bats. We need badly, after this season, to start extending people like Betts, Sale, and Kimbrel. I would love for Xander to put it together, and we have to extend him. I really like that kid. Bradley? Wait one more year. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 19:10:41 GMT -5
Drew Pomeranz David Price (opt out) Craig Kimbrel Joe Kelly Hanley Ramirez (vesting option 497ab) They say players contract have something to prove. More like they have something to earn ($$). The Sox have 5 of them. Maybe Pom sticks with his cutter and wins 20 and stays healthy. A PO'd David Price who doesn't like being in Boston stays healthy and he throw 200inn and wins 20 and opts out and saves the Sox 30m to put towards resigning Sale. Kimbrel just needs to do the same as he did in 2017 and Sox fans would be good with that. Joe Kelly stays consistent and becomes the the 8th inning guy and just for entertainment throw a 107mph fastball. Hanley could stay healthy and be clutch AND stays under 497ab and saves 22m to put towards resigning Kimbrel. Then throw a half year of a Pedroia that has something to prove. WORLD CHAMPIONS!! In my opinion, the only person I want "back" is Kimbrel. I'm not a huge believer in Pomeranz. I don't believe he will hold up year after year, and I would not be surprised if he turned into a .500 pitcher this upcoming season. I HOPE David Price has his best year ever and totally dominates.....and then ops out. I can't see him ever being completely happy in Boston, and I would rather we could use that savings to go after other talent. I hate to say it, but Kelly will never figure things out totally. Hanley? I would call a cab right now if I could, but hopefully (as a part-time player) he gives us solid numbers in 2018....and has less than 497 at bats. We need badly, after this season, to start extending people like Betts, Sale, and Kimbrel. I would love for Xander to put it together, and we have to extend him. I really like that kid. Bradley? Wait one more year. If all of these players declare for free agency ,the Sox would have close to 50m to spend.Plus the luxary rises 11m to 208m in 2019 . Depending on who they sign and for how much they would be to sign Sale Betts and Kimbrel.Maybe even be able to sign one of the superstars im next years free agent class? |
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Post by giltg on Feb 19, 2018 20:08:13 GMT -5
Now that JDM is signed the Sox now know what their payroll is for 2018 and with these players who have their contracts expiring and David Price with an opt-out. The Sox will have decisions to make on who to extend or who to let go and who to give qualifying offers. IMO Chris Sale on Mookie Betts are the players of Sox should concentrate on extending. I would let Joe Kelly walk. Give Kimbrel a qualifying offer try to work a deal with him and if not we get a draft pick for him do the same with Pomeranz for another draft pick. I know it sounds simple but it's time to think about this.
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Post by giltg on Feb 21, 2018 15:30:44 GMT -5
Would be interesting if somebody figured out if on average MLB players really performed better in contract years, or if we just think they do due to confirmation bias/over-reporting of the phenomenon. Studies have been done on this phenomenon Do players work harder during the year before they become a free agent? In most studies the statistics used were from the six major offense of categories HR/AB RBI/AB AVG OBP SLG AND OPS. In some of these studies there were factors like a trade or injury that affected the studies. From what I have read is true and more than 75% of cases where players going into their free-agent years play harder and have better statistics. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract_year_phenomenonsabr.org/research/do-hitters-boost-their-performance-during-their-contract-yearshttps://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/7ed7zi/do_contract_years_cause_mlb_players_to_perform/ |
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Post by djsilva on Feb 21, 2018 17:25:17 GMT -5
Just throwing it out there, what is your opinion of a new contracts for the contract year 3 (Kimbrel, Pomeranz, Kelly)? Any guesses? How about extensions in Spring training? Don’t think Kelly sees it, but the other 2? Rip up Kimbrel’s contract, give him 5 yr/75mil? Pomeranz, 5 yr/110?? (That’s a guess on Spring Training extensions, not free agency).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2018 17:35:10 GMT -5
Not to get super technical, but doesn’t Hanley’s 2019 option vest after 497 plate appearances, or is it 497 ABs? Not quite the same thing, of course.
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Post by jimed14 on Feb 21, 2018 18:02:40 GMT -5
Not to get super technical, but doesn’t Hanley’s 2019 option vest after 497 plate appearances, or is it 497 ABs? Not quite the same thing, of course. I believe it's always PAs because you wouldn't want to give a player any incentive to not walk. The other part of the vesting option is that he has to pass a physical at the end of the year, which could be significant. Like if he had one at the end of last year, he wouldn't have passed it given the need for shoulder surgery. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 21, 2018 18:29:19 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list.
Not a ton of miles on that arm.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2018 18:56:38 GMT -5
Not to get super technical, but doesn’t Hanley’s 2019 option vest after 497 plate appearances, or is it 497 ABs? Not quite the same thing, of course. I believe it's always PAs because you wouldn't want to give a player any incentive to not walk. The other part of the vesting option is that he has to pass a physical at the end of the year, which could be significant. Like if he had one at the end of last year, he wouldn't have passed it given the need for shoulder surgery. Interesting. I hadn’t really thought of the “incentive not to draw a walk” before. Makes a lot of sense to do PAs instead of ABs based on that alone. I brought up the point only because I saw “497 ABs” mentioned a few times on this thread. Just wanted to clarify. |
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Post by giltg on Feb 21, 2018 20:36:37 GMT -5
Not to get super technical, but doesn’t Hanley’s 2019 option vest after 497 plate appearances, or is it 497 ABs? Not quite the same thing, of course. Yes it is plate appearances and not at bats that will determine if hanley's 2019 contract will vest.A plate appearance refers to a batter's turn at the plate. Plate appearances can often be confused with at bats.A plate appearance takes into account every single time a batter comes up and a result between the batter and the Pitcher is obtained. I'm going to try to explain this and a bat is counted when either a batter makes an out,gets a hit,fielder's choice,error or catcher's interference. Where as a plate appearance refers to each completed turn batting regardless of the result. hanlees contract states that is 2019 option vest with 1,050 PA between 2017-18. Ramirez had 553 plate appearances in 2017 which is where the 497 total comes from. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_appearancewww.sportingcharts.com/dictionary/mlb/plate-appearance-pa.aswww.spotrac.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/hanley-ramirez-337/www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ramirha01.shtml |
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Feb 21, 2018 20:52:09 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list. Not a ton of miles on that arm. I'd prefer the Sox re-sign Kimbrel and let Pomeranz go. I don't think Pomeranz' stuff is something I'd want to invest big $ in. Kimbrel has nasty stuff and is among the best closers around. I think he'd cost less to keep than Pomeranz, but it would probably be close. While I'd prefer to keep Kimbrel I can understand why others would prefer to keep Pomeranz around - quality starter, Kimbrel only throws 1 inning....makes sense. Still I prefer they keep Kimbrel. I don't anticipate they'll wind up keeping either. I think they'll find a cheaper closer alternative and I think Pomeranz will depart for greener pastures. They can't sign everybody. You figure they want to keep money around for Sale and Betts, and perhaps Bogaerts, and whoever they need to replace the guys that do depart. |
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Post by giltg on Feb 21, 2018 21:20:32 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list. Not a ton of miles on that arm. I'd prefer the Sox re-sign Kimbrel and let Pomeranz go. I don't think Pomeranz' stuff is something I'd want to invest big $ in. Kimbrel has nasty stuff and is among the best closers around. I think he'd cost less to keep than Pomeranz, but it would probably be close. While I'd prefer to keep Kimbrel I can understand why others would prefer to keep Pomeranz around - quality starter, Kimbrel only throws 1 inning....makes sense. Still I prefer they keep Kimbrel. I don't anticipate they'll wind up keeping either. I think they'll find a cheaper closer alternative and I think Pomeranz will depart for greener pastures. They can't sign everybody. You figure they want to keep money around for Sale and Betts, and perhaps Bogaerts, and whoever they need to replace the guys that do depart. This is a big WHAT IF. What if Joe Kelly finally realizes his potential. Kelly's throwing his fastball at 100+ ,he has a good slider and his curveball comes back and you could get him for 4/32 instead of giving Kimbrel a Wade Davis type deal 3/52. Remember the Sox still owe Pablo Sandoval 18.4m in 2018 and 5m in 2020. And what if hanlees contract this for 2019 that's another 22 million. They may not be able to resign Kimbrel or Pomeranz with the financials the way they are. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 21, 2018 22:08:20 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list. Not a ton of miles on that arm. I'd prefer the Sox re-sign Kimbrel and let Pomeranz go. I don't think Pomeranz' stuff is something I'd want to invest big $ in. Kimbrel has nasty stuff and is among the best closers around. I think he'd cost less to keep than Pomeranz, but it would probably be close. While I'd prefer to keep Kimbrel I can understand why others would prefer to keep Pomeranz around - quality starter, Kimbrel only throws 1 inning....makes sense. Still I prefer they keep Kimbrel. I don't anticipate they'll wind up keeping either. I think they'll find a cheaper closer alternative and I think Pomeranz will depart for greener pastures. They can't sign everybody. You figure they want to keep money around for Sale and Betts, and perhaps Bogaerts, and whoever they need to replace the guys that do depart. I don't look at the reliever bias when looking at the Kimbrel extension. I'm looking at organizational depth. The one thing this organization does have in the minors is relievers at a abundance. I think a strong season from Carson Smith could also make a Kimbrel departure less painful if he turns back to the guy before Tommy John surgery. The one thing the Sox DON'T have in their system is good starting pitching depth. You have Jalen Beeks with 2 more option years after this year and Hector Velazquez for one more option year. Nothing else you have is behind them or will be close to ready in 2019. Elias is out of options. Brian Johnson may be gone. I think Pomeranz has really good stuff personally and the fact that he hasn't had a lot of innings and wear and tear because of the bullpen stints early in his career, is a positive imo. Those left handed curveball specialists can last for a while. Look at Rich Hill. Look at Barry Zito. I would very much take my chances on Pomeranz on a 5 year deal and not blink a eye offering it. |
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Post by telson13 on Feb 21, 2018 22:47:24 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list. Not a ton of miles on that arm. I’d like to see them extend him although I’m not sure where I fall on the numbers, and I’d definitely want to see him get more use from that cutter. I’m hoping he will after coming into last year with some apparent reservations given the forearm issues. I think more cutters and a little better CU location and his innings might bump up from improved efficiency. At the same time, idk about spending $80M+ on three starters. |
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Post by telson13 on Feb 21, 2018 22:55:57 GMT -5
I'd prefer the Sox re-sign Kimbrel and let Pomeranz go. I don't think Pomeranz' stuff is something I'd want to invest big $ in. Kimbrel has nasty stuff and is among the best closers around. I think he'd cost less to keep than Pomeranz, but it would probably be close. While I'd prefer to keep Kimbrel I can understand why others would prefer to keep Pomeranz around - quality starter, Kimbrel only throws 1 inning....makes sense. Still I prefer they keep Kimbrel. I don't anticipate they'll wind up keeping either. I think they'll find a cheaper closer alternative and I think Pomeranz will depart for greener pastures. They can't sign everybody. You figure they want to keep money around for Sale and Betts, and perhaps Bogaerts, and whoever they need to replace the guys that do depart. I don't look at the reliever bias when looking at the Kimbrel extension. I'm looking at organizational depth. The one thing this organization does have in the minors is relievers at a abundance. I think a strong season from Carson Smith could also make a Kimbrel departure less painful if he turns back to the guy before Tommy John surgery. The one thing the Sox DON'T have in their system is good starting pitching depth. You have Jalen Beeks with 2 more option years after this year and Hector Velazquez for one more option year. Nothing else you have is behind them or will be close to ready in 2019. Elias is out of options. Brian Johnson may be gone. I think Pomeranz has really good stuff personally and the fact that he hasn't had a lot of innings and wear and tear because of the bullpen stints early in his career, is a positive imo. Those left handed curveball specialists can last for a while. Look at Rich Hill. Look at Barry Zito. I would very much take my chances on Pomeranz on a 5 year deal and not blink a eye offering it. I’d guess 5/$85M or thereabouts for Kimbrel, 6/$140M for Pomeranz if he repeats last year or improves slightly (say, simply more IP but similar rate stats). The Sox really probably can’t afford both. Tough call on both; relievers are a huge gamble but Kimbrel is historically good, like, HOF track. Pomeranz, if he’s, say, 17-8 3.30 in 185 innings and 24% K rate with a walk rate around 7-8% and a low-mileage arm? That’s 2/1a territory, with 3 years doing it. I’d be tempted to say Pomeranz, and hope they can find a diamond in the rough or a pillow-contract reclamation for closer and rely on the in-house depth. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 22, 2018 0:10:39 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list. Not a ton of miles on that arm. At the same time, idk about spending $80M+ on three starters. It's kind of the price you have to almost pay because the organization just hasn't developed starting pitching for a long while now. I think the number I'd be willing to go on Pomeranz is the Jon Lester 5/110 offer though. 6/140 is a little uncomfortable and a little unnecessary if Darvish is getting 6/126 these days. The reason why I'm a little less inclined to give Kimbrel a long term contract is because we have seen what he's like when he's not having the incredible elite of the elite seasons. He's homerun and walk prone and turns into a heart attack out there. The 2016 season was kind of a good example of what I'm talking about. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 22, 2018 0:25:51 GMT -5
I don't look at the reliever bias when looking at the Kimbrel extension. I'm looking at organizational depth. The one thing this organization does have in the minors is relievers at a abundance. I think a strong season from Carson Smith could also make a Kimbrel departure less painful if he turns back to the guy before Tommy John surgery. The one thing the Sox DON'T have in their system is good starting pitching depth. You have Jalen Beeks with 2 more option years after this year and Hector Velazquez for one more option year. Nothing else you have is behind them or will be close to ready in 2019. Elias is out of options. Brian Johnson may be gone. I think Pomeranz has really good stuff personally and the fact that he hasn't had a lot of innings and wear and tear because of the bullpen stints early in his career, is a positive imo. Those left handed curveball specialists can last for a while. Look at Rich Hill. Look at Barry Zito. I would very much take my chances on Pomeranz on a 5 year deal and not blink a eye offering it. I’d guess 5/$85M or thereabouts for Kimbrel, 6/$140M for Pomeranz if he repeats last year or improves slightly (say, simply more IP but similar rate stats). The Sox really probably can’t afford both. There's probably only one scenario where the Sox can afford both, and that's the Price opt out. Price's opt out looks like it has a 10-15 percent chance of happening at this present time. A elite season by Price in 2018 is the only way to increase those odds of him opting out. |
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Feb 22, 2018 12:11:35 GMT -5
Wow I think 10-15 percent chance of Price opting out is crazy high. Going into his age 33 season he'll have 4 years 127 million left on his deal. Even if he has a monster year, after his arm troubles who gives him a monster deal? After watching this years market why would he want to even try it?
Kimbrel will get paid. Even the new CBA won't stop him from getting 70 or 80 million, not if he has a good year. Pomeranz is different. Next years free agent class is loaded. Unless a ton of rebuilding teams start to compete, he will most likely cost less than you think. Maybe if he really increases his innings he can come close to 120 to 140 million. Right now I see him more in the 5 years 90-100 million range. I wonder about offering him 5 years 80 million right now, given the market. Just that adds a ton of risk, he's still rather risky in my opinion. He also has a long injury history. At the same time I have no worries about Kimbrel long-term and would give him an extension right now if you wanted to keep him long-term.
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Post by telson13 on Feb 22, 2018 12:37:48 GMT -5
Wow I think 10-15 percent chance of Price opting out is crazy high. Going into his age 33 season he'll have 4 years 127 million left on his deal. Even if he has a monster year, after his arm troubles who gives him a monster deal? After watching this years market why would he want to even try it? Kimbrel will get paid. Even the new CBA won't stop him from getting 70 or 80 million, not if he has a good year. Pomeranz is different. Next years free agent class is loaded. Unless a ton of rebuilding teams start to compete, he will most likely cost less than you think. Maybe if he really increases his innings he can come close to 120 to 140 million. Right now I see him more in the 5 years 90-100 million range. I wonder about offering him 5 years 80 million right now, given the market. Just that adds a ton of risk, he's still rather risky in my opinion. He also has a long injury history. At the same time I have no worries about Kimbrel long-term and would give him an extension right now if you wanted to keep him long-term. Well, it all depends on results. My Pomeranz projection is based on him doing what he did last year, again. That would allay some injury concerns (not sure where you get the long injury history from) about the forearm, and it defines him as basically a strong 2. With LA and NY back in the mix, I think he gets a deal a little less rich than Lester’s. The market has been volatile, so maybe you’re right, but 5/80 would be a bargain. That basically takes him to the end of historical performance plateau on a low-mileage arm. As for Price...idk. Does he have a 10% chance of finishing top-3 in the Cy? Cuz that’s probably what it would take for him to consider an opt-out. I agree that he’s highly unlikely to get $124M over four years, let alone 6, unless he throws 200 innings, has 220-230 Ks, a WHIP around 1, and wins 18+ games with an ERA/FIP under 3. If Price opts out and Hanley’s option vests, we’re probably looking at a 100-win WS team. |
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Post by iakovos11 on Feb 22, 2018 13:48:57 GMT -5
Mentioned this in other threads but Pomeranz is definitely the guy the Sox should resign out of all the other names in that list. Not a ton of miles on that arm. I'd prefer the Sox re-sign Kimbrel and let Pomeranz go. I don't think Pomeranz' stuff is something I'd want to invest big $ in. Kimbrel has nasty stuff and is among the best closers around. I think he'd cost less to keep than Pomeranz, but it would probably be close. While I'd prefer to keep Kimbrel I can understand why others would prefer to keep Pomeranz around - quality starter, Kimbrel only throws 1 inning....makes sense. Still I prefer they keep Kimbrel. I don't anticipate they'll wind up keeping either. I think they'll find a cheaper closer alternative and I think Pomeranz will depart for greener pastures. They can't sign everybody. You figure they want to keep money around for Sale and Betts, and perhaps Bogaerts, and whoever they need to replace the guys that do depart. You don't want to invest in Pomeranz stuff? His stuff is outstanding. If he could have better control he's a #1/#2 potential. Maybe last year was an illusion, though. I;ll wait and see. But all else being equal, and their ages are pretty equal, I'd prefer the guy that doesnn't rely on velocity to get outs. Go with Poweranz. But it all depends on the contract terms - length and dollars. And what's out there for replacements. |
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Feb 22, 2018 14:00:54 GMT -5
I'd prefer the Sox re-sign Kimbrel and let Pomeranz go. I don't think Pomeranz' stuff is something I'd want to invest big $ in. Kimbrel has nasty stuff and is among the best closers around. I think he'd cost less to keep than Pomeranz, but it would probably be close. While I'd prefer to keep Kimbrel I can understand why others would prefer to keep Pomeranz around - quality starter, Kimbrel only throws 1 inning....makes sense. Still I prefer they keep Kimbrel. I don't anticipate they'll wind up keeping either. I think they'll find a cheaper closer alternative and I think Pomeranz will depart for greener pastures. They can't sign everybody. You figure they want to keep money around for Sale and Betts, and perhaps Bogaerts, and whoever they need to replace the guys that do depart. You don't want to invest in Pomeranz stuff? His stuff is outstanding. If he could have better control he's a #1/#2 potential. Maybe last year was an illusion, though. I;ll wait and see. But all else being equal, and their ages are pretty equal, I'd prefer the guy that doesnn't rely on velocity to get outs. Go with Poweranz. But it all depends on the contract terms - length and dollars. And what's out there for replacements. I thought Pomeranz pitched very well last season but I (could be wrong here) thought that he wiggled out of a lot of jams that kept his ERA a good deal lower than I would think he could duplicate. He's not a 200 innings pitched type of guy, but these days, so few are, so I guess I can't really hold it against him. I think of guys like Sale, Price, and Porcello that can go deep in games and pile up the innings. I don't think of Pomeranz that way. Again, that doesn't necessarily make me right. I think with Kimbrel, his stuff is just so nasty, that if he stays healthy, he's on a HOF track. He is a dominating pitcher, a guy who can be a difference maker in the pen. If Pomeranz has another strong year, then perhaps I think differently? I guess it's harder to replace a solid #2/#3 type starter than a dominant closer? My guess is that Pomeranz nor Kimbrel will be as good as they were last year but I think Kimbrel is more likely to be closer to what he was last year. I don't think Pomeranz will fall off a cliff. I just think his ERA will be up near 4, and he'll be a good pitcher, not a great pitcher. If I had to make my decision now I'd go with re-signing Kimbrel. Let's see how next season goes and if Pomeranz can keep runs off the scoreboard as well as he did last year, go a little deeper into the games, and increase his innings. |
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