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Post by vermontsox1 on Dec 12, 2023 22:17:26 GMT -5
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Dec 12, 2023 22:20:04 GMT -5
Yoshinobu who?
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Post by nomar on Dec 12, 2023 22:20:25 GMT -5
A trade has to be coming if they’re signing another bullpen arm like this
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Post by cdj on Dec 12, 2023 22:22:10 GMT -5
It’s such a small commitment that if he sucks they don’t have to carry him but not sure what they’re seeing here to warrant a big league deal
High 80’s FB, low-mid 80s cut, high 70s slider, change up. Cutter + slider is probably the best pitch. All of the off speed stuff is actually solid but when you’re topping out at 90 it’s tough to have success as a RHP. Maybe he gets good extension due to his size. I could see how the arm angle is annoying for RHH
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Post by chr31ter on Dec 12, 2023 22:23:46 GMT -5
How much of his salary is deferred?
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Post by ephus on Dec 12, 2023 22:24:55 GMT -5
He throws strikes. Big plus.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Dec 12, 2023 22:28:16 GMT -5
Not sure why they'd want Criswell. Tampa couldnt make him effective and it's not like his minor league numbers are overly impressive. Not understanding this one.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Dec 12, 2023 22:33:27 GMT -5
How much of his salary is deferred? $1,000 AAV over 1,000 years |
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Post by notstarboard on Dec 12, 2023 22:34:16 GMT -5
Worth noting that he still has an option left.
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Post by cdj on Dec 12, 2023 22:35:54 GMT -5
Worth noting that he still has an option left. that makes more sense |
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Post by Smittyw on Dec 12, 2023 22:39:25 GMT -5
The Facebook and Twitter crowd is going to have fun with this one...
cUe ThE dUcKbOaTs
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Post by redsoxfansince94 on Dec 12, 2023 22:41:40 GMT -5
I love a good reason to use the “Get The Duckboats Ready” line.
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Post by wOBA Fett on Dec 12, 2023 22:50:15 GMT -5
Is he more worthy of 40-man spot than Drohan or Fernandez?
I understand the roles are different, but the upside here seems much more limited for a team in the middle of a rebuild.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Dec 12, 2023 22:55:02 GMT -5
Please stop with the "duckboats" comments and other meta comments about each signing and free agency as a whole. There's a way to discuss or disagree with the move without those types of comments. Thanks.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Dec 12, 2023 22:56:27 GMT -5
Red Sox could use more triple-A pitching depth.
Only confusing part here is: why didn't the Rays trade him for a PTBNL or cash? Both teams would have been better off.
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Post by orion09 on Dec 12, 2023 23:00:09 GMT -5
Below-average fastball velocity, plus control, following the Breslovian philosophy. Maybe they can improve his stuff or usage.
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Post by julyanmorley on Dec 12, 2023 23:02:02 GMT -5
Worth noting that he still has an option left. Yeah looks like they're just spending a million bucks to get a guy they like on to the 40 instead of filling that spot on waivers, and Criswell will be the WooSox opening day starter
4.33 xFIP in AAA, 4.54 in the majors basically as a starter is not too shabby. 101 Stuff+
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Post by julyanmorley on Dec 12, 2023 23:05:31 GMT -5
He throws strikes. Big plus. Another data point in favor of Breslow wanting guys that have great control. He's on Youtube saying that control is the one thing he has no ability to improve in a pitcher. |
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Post by blizzards39 on Dec 12, 2023 23:57:30 GMT -5
If this is 39 of 40 one has to think that a trade is inanimate
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Post by stunzisox on Dec 13, 2023 0:19:29 GMT -5
If this is 39 of 40 one has to think that a trade is inanimate excuse me? |
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Post by stunzisox on Dec 13, 2023 0:19:57 GMT -5
If this is 39 of 40 one has to think that a trade is inanimate excuse me? wait, imminent? |
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Post by vokuhila on Dec 13, 2023 3:42:37 GMT -5
The first head scratcher of the Breslow era. baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/cooper-criswell-681867?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlbLooks like he manages contact very well, but that hasn't translated to good results. He induces grounders at a decent rate 44% and 1.5GB/FB. But he has no bat missing ability at all. His sinker and changeup get hulk smashed xBA .351 xSLG .571 xBA .312 xSLG .509 While his sweeper is fantastic, his cutter is "ok" xBA .166 xSLG .254 xBA .293 xSLG .453 Maybe pitch tracking/shape likes him? Us mere mortals will never know. Maybe they will altere his pitchmix or stop him throwing changeups? It's kind of bold to sign a reliever the Rays couldn't make use of and give him a 40 man spot. |
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Post by hank on Dec 13, 2023 10:13:21 GMT -5
The first head scratcher of the Breslow era. We had a guy that threw 88-89 and threw a lot of strikes. And he was the greatest closer for one season I've ever seen in Boston. Maybe the plan is to bring Koji back to teach this guy the disappearing split. |
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Post by ortiz on Dec 13, 2023 10:24:58 GMT -5
It’s such a small commitment that if he sucks they don’t have to carry him but not sure what they’re seeing here to warrant a big league deal High 80’s FB, low-mid 80s cut, high 70s slider, change up. Cutter + slider is probably the best pitch. All of the off speed stuff is actually solid but when you’re topping out at 90 it’s tough to have success as a RHP. Maybe he gets good extension due to his size. I could see how the arm angle is annoying for RHH I'm paraphrasing but didn't Breslow say he wanted guys who can locate because they could work on the speed? Would seem to be their kind of guy. |
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Post by Smittyw on Dec 13, 2023 10:30:22 GMT -5
Please stop with the "duckboats" comments and other meta comments about each signing and free agency as a whole. There's a way to discuss or disagree with the move without those types of comments. Thanks. It was meant as an (admittedly unfunny) dig at those who react that way to every minor transaction, but point taken and mea culpa. |
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