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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Feb 17, 2018 0:59:15 GMT -5
So Núñez is going to need a 40 man spot. Who goes and how do they go? Unless there's been a change in his status, the best move would be to put Pedroia on the 60-day DL. If Pedroia goes to the 60-day, the clock starts on opening day, making him eligible on may 28. Not a likely move. Jerez likely the move www.thecubreporter.com/book/export/html/3537
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 17, 2018 4:15:54 GMT -5
Unless there's been a change in his status, the best move would be to put Pedroia on the 60-day DL. If Pedroia goes to the 60-day, the clock starts on opening day, making him eligible on may 28. Not a likely move. Jerez likely the move www.thecubreporter.com/book/export/html/3537June 1rst is the soft projection time table for Pedrioa's return. I can see him going on the 60 day DL.
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Post by giltg on Feb 17, 2018 10:50:56 GMT -5
Some encouraging words Dustin Pedroia earlier today. Looking forward to the" Laser Show" to go" La Luna" soon.
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Post by carmenfanzone on Feb 17, 2018 16:11:12 GMT -5
Went to the stadium yesterday and watched many of the regulars take batting practice on minor league field 1. As they finished and came off the field they went right by me and stopped to sign autographs. I was struck by how small the are. Betts, Bradley, Benintendi all walked right by me and they are not any taller than I am. Hanley is a little bigger (watching him hugging what I assume were his kids when he was done was neat), but he is no giant. And Pedroia and Vasquez (neither of whom I saw hit yesterday) are small in stature as well. Then I think of the Yankees with Judge and Stanton.
It got me to wondering. Is there another team in the majors that is as small as the Red Sox?
With the emphasis on home runs these days, I am not sure having a bunch of position players under 6 feet tall is a great idea, no matter how great their "launch angle" may be.
Today was open house at Jet Blue Park. Fans were free to wander around in the outfield and in the dugouts. It was neat to see fathers playing catch with their sons in the outfield. You could get your picture taken with a World Series trophy. Some of the players were supposed to be signing autographs but the line was so long I didn't wait to find out who. Since I am more interested in how the team is going to do than walking around the field we didn't stay too long. But it looked like alot of families were having a good time.
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Post by sittingstill on Feb 17, 2018 21:23:56 GMT -5
As has been the case in recent years, the Rochester Red Wings have posted their spring training schedule first. So we have a starter schedule, with games starting March 14. If the Red Wings are playing the Norfolk Tides, we know the Sox affiliates are playing their Rays counterparts, and if Rochester is playing Durham, we know the Sox are playing the Orioles. When Rochester plays Pawtucket, the AA teams will also play in the same location and the A-ball teams of the Sox and Twins will play at the other parent team's complex.
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Post by Addam603 on Feb 18, 2018 15:53:05 GMT -5
Hard to think of a 3B the Sox could bring in to top Lowell. He’s going to be a great asset to Devers.
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Post by giltg on Feb 18, 2018 20:11:46 GMT -5
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Post by marrcus on Feb 18, 2018 23:23:07 GMT -5
Great he doesn't hurt but I get the sense Dustin is rushing? Rather see Nunez at 2b for a few months even though it makes RS a minus inf.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 19, 2018 6:56:25 GMT -5
I love how Cora gets what Xander's real problems are. Had one of the lowest swing percentages in the league on first pitches last year. Hopefully he can get him to close his stance a little and drive the ball instead of poking at it and try to hit bloop singles all the time too.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 19, 2018 7:29:02 GMT -5
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Feb 19, 2018 9:39:02 GMT -5
That's all well and good, but the Sox definitely need somebody to step up and be THAT guy who can be Reliever 1b to Kimbrel's Reliever 1a. Of course, that reliever won't be virtually untouchable like Kimbrel was last year, but he needs to be somebody who clearly separates himself from the others. I nominate Carson Smith and hope he's that guy. Kelly and Barnes have the stuff to be that guy, but not the control, and they haven't earned that kind of trust yet. In the post-season, closers are being brought in during a crucial spot in the game somewhere along the 7th or 8th innings, but they are also finishing the games. You can do that when there are a lot of built-in days off, but you can't do that too regularly during the regular season or else Kimbrel will burn out. So in an unchanged bullpen it is key that somebody emerges as that guy who can be trusted as Kimbrel's sidekick. Doesn't do too much good either if Kimbrel saves the game in the 7th inning and then some other guy blows it in the 9th. The Sox have 4 viable candidates to be that guy. Hope Kelly and/or Barnes take a step forward. Smith has the pedigree as does a healthy Thornburg, although we don't know how healthy or effective he can be (and Smith, although he looked good, is still a bit of a mystery as far as expectations go.) I think the bullpen is an understated concern on this team. It has the potential to be really good, and I'm fine with the Red Sox using 7/31 as a time to try to get their lefty for the pen that's more than a LOOGY, although I have a really good feeling about Bobby Poyner, so we'll see what happens. Either way, it's cheaper and easier I would think to find a quality lefty for the pen than it would to have to find a middle-of-the-order hitter (aka Machado, who will have a lot of competition for his services, thus raising the quality return you might think.)
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 19, 2018 9:45:40 GMT -5
I agree with most of what you said champs, but if you're using Kimbrel for the heart of the order (when facing another team) in the 7th or the 8th inning, the chances of winning that game increases. Barnes, Kelly, and more importantly Smith will all be used against the lower part and weaker part of the lineup to ensure more a chance to win.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Feb 19, 2018 10:37:13 GMT -5
I agree with most of what you said champs, but if you're using Kimbrel for the heart of the order (when facing another team) in the 7th or the 8th inning, the chances of winning that game increases. Barnes, Kelly, and more importantly Smith will all be used against the lower part and weaker part of the lineup to ensure more a chance to win. I agree, and I'm stating the obvious, but the Sox need somebody to step up to be our occasional Cody Allen so Kimbrel can have his mid-game Andrew Miller time. Dombrowski spent Wade Miley (no real loss as far as I'm concerned) to get Carson Smith and he spent a ton (Shaw, Dubon, Coca, Pennington) to get Tyler Thornburg. It's time he gets some return on his investment. Instead we're getting the Jose Melendez experience - anybody recall the intriguing Padres setup guy the Sox got for Phil Plantier in 1993 who got injured and never contributed while Plantier went out and bopped 30 homers in his first season with the Padres (which was his career year)? I just remember being intrigued by this mystery reliever and I have the same sense with Smith and Thornburg. If the Sox ever got these guys healthy and effective and teamed up with Kimbrel, that's one scary bullpen - in a good way. I think, if the Sox get JDM, it will be the bullpen that makes or breaks the team. The offense with JDM would be plenty good and the rotation if Price is healthy, along with a returning E-Rod and Wright, should be strong. It will be the pen that earns them those close wins or causes those aggravating losses. Don't know if Kimbrel will be quite as dominating as he was last year, particularly in the 1st half, but I do know that he's going to need help.
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Post by costpet on Feb 19, 2018 11:08:34 GMT -5
I'm still kind of bummed out this year. No power, no WS. You can't win much with a bunch of single, doubles hitters. You need power to get anywhere. Look at the WS last year. HR's determined the winner. I wonder how many times the Yankees are going to go back to back to back HR's this year. You can win a lot of games doing that. How many games did Ortiz win games with his power, especially in the playoffs. Power can make a difference.
Anyway, we have none, so it's kind of a lost season.
Depressed.
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Post by giltg on Feb 19, 2018 12:36:04 GMT -5
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Post by carmenfanzone on Feb 19, 2018 18:54:42 GMT -5
Saw Henry on the back fields this morning. I know he is the owner and all but who wears a dress shirt and jacket to go watch batting practice?
Has anyone mentioned anything about how Devers looks yet this spring? I saw him this morning and thought he looked a little more defined body wise. Of course, maybe I am still comparing him to a certain former third baseman whose belt exploded when he swung.
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Post by jiant2520 on Feb 19, 2018 19:04:35 GMT -5
Ramirez Hernandez Bogey Devers Vazquez Benny JBJ Betts Martinez Leon Moreland Brentz Marrero
Swihart as the 14th guy.
Position players I keep for opening day.
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Post by jiant2520 on Feb 19, 2018 19:09:03 GMT -5
Nunez.... totally forgot. Marrero bye.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Feb 19, 2018 19:15:07 GMT -5
It's hard to see Brentz staying past spring training, but the Sox really should put Pedrioa on the 60 day DL to start the year in case injuries happen.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Feb 19, 2018 19:58:28 GMT -5
Saw Henry on the back fields this morning. I know he is the owner and all but who wears a dress shirt and jacket to go watch batting practice?Has anyone mentioned anything about how Devers looks yet this spring? I saw him this morning and thought he looked a little more defined body wise. Of course, maybe I am still comparing him to a certain former third baseman whose belt exploded when he swung. I’ve always wondered about this kind of thing too. “Dressing” for a sports event seems weird to me even if you are the team owner and technically the sports event is a business event for you. Nearly every NFL owner wearing a suit to a Sunday football game looks like a goofball. We get it, you’re a zillionaire and you have a ton of money and you employ lots of millionaires. I’m not saying you gotta wear a cutoff hoodie like Belichick, but get a polo shirt.
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Post by raindelay on Feb 19, 2018 20:10:02 GMT -5
Henry has a skin condition that makes it imperative for him to cover his skin from direct sunlight. Florida, even this time of year, can do a number on uncovered skin. In the summer, in Boston, Henry dresses the same way.
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Post by bluechip on Feb 19, 2018 20:51:28 GMT -5
Saw Henry on the back fields this morning. I know he is the owner and all but who wears a dress shirt and jacket to go watch batting practice?Has anyone mentioned anything about how Devers looks yet this spring? I saw him this morning and thought he looked a little more defined body wise. Of course, maybe I am still comparing him to a certain former third baseman whose belt exploded when he swung. I’ve always wondered about this kind of thing too. “Dressing” for a sports event seems weird to me even if you are the team owner and technically the sports event is a business event for you. Nearly every NFL owner wearing a suit to a Sunday football game looks like a goofball. We get it, you’re a zillionaire and you have a ton of money and you employ lots of millionaires. I’m not saying you gotta wear a cutoff hoodie like Belichick, but get a polo shirt. What’s wrong with wearing a suit or a jacket? Wearing a suit has nothing to do with money. Those dot com billionaires spend more on those hoodies than their lawyers spend on their suits (or at least more than their lawyers’ associates). If he feels more comfortable in a suit, let him wear a suit, rather than try to be a man of the people wearing an old navy T-shirt.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Feb 19, 2018 23:06:42 GMT -5
Henry has a skin condition that makes it imperative for him to cover his skin from direct sunlight. Florida, even this time of year, can do a number on uncovered skin. In the summer, in Boston, Henry dresses the same way. John Henry is Dracula?... Would explain all the money
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Post by giltg on Feb 20, 2018 8:36:48 GMT -5
With the signing of JD Martinez will need to be a corresponding move and as always speculation drives this forum. I would like to see the Sox DFA Brentz. He is out of options and they have a player who is comprable to him in Jeremy Barfield with three options. Then after that there's a dilemma of Holt Marrero Swihart Johnson and Hembree who are all out of options.As far as the bench goes there's one more spot open with Leon and Ramirez holding two of those spots down. I feel swihart we'll get that spot because he's more versatile and has more pop than the other players.And again Holt is expandable because they have Marco who is just as versatile as Holt and has two options left. Marrero is a little more difficult he's a right-handed bat Off the Bench the problem is is that he's not that great of a hitter is value maybe in his glove to be a late-inning defensive replacement.Maybe the Sox can get a bargain through the free agent market and pick up a veteran bench player like a Melky Cabrera
This is how I predict the bench and the bullpen we'll look when they break camp.
Bench Sandy Leon Hanley Ramirez Blake Swihart Deven Marrero / Veteran
Bullpen Craig Kimbrel Carson Smith Matt Barnes Joe Kelly Austin Maddox Robby Scott Heath Hembree
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Post by soxfansince67 on Feb 20, 2018 8:55:07 GMT -5
Wow - I started this thread last year....and this is my debut for this year!
Oh, to have Workman on that list instead of Hembree....
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