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Post by bettsonmookie on May 7, 2024 19:15:27 GMT -5
Quick poll for the loyalists watching the Sox tonight: Which of the surprise developments from early season is the biggest deal? (You can only pick one) 1. Tanner Houck dominating 2. Kutter Crawford dominating 3. Wilyer Abreu impacting all facets of the game 4. Duran improved defense 5. Pick your own surprise I think it's Houck. Kutter was already showing a ton of promise as a #3-type; Wilyer was doing basically this in limited time at the end of last season; Duran's improvements are nice, but not stunning. Houck, for me, is the one whose change is the most surprising *and* the most impactful. This is generally in line with my thinking as well. But I’m going to break my own rule and pick 2. Duran developing defensively is huge. I do not expect him to stay in Boston for the full duration of his contract, which uniquely covers his prime at low cost due to his ‘late bloomer’ arrival. I think his defensive growth dramatically improves the return he could bring back. Not long ago, he was just another name tossed into mock packages (as were Kutter and Houck, ironically) for *insert mid-rotation starter here* Ceddanne will return to CF eventually, Roman will eventually get RF, plus Wilyer and any potential additions. (Luis Robert anyone?) 2-3 years of affordable prime Duran could be a heck of an asset in a couple of years.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 7, 2024 19:16:33 GMT -5
everyone must be watching the C's basketball is foolish....and that is coming from a guy who favored the game above all else growing up. 3 pointer has ruined the game...but i digress (as the knower of all things true). We have to disagree on this, my friend. Celts and Bruins are providing excellent entertainment. I am blacked out on the Sox for this series
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Post by asm18 on May 7, 2024 19:19:07 GMT -5
If he does that routinely at Fenway he’s going to have a fun time
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Post by taiwansox on May 7, 2024 19:26:55 GMT -5
110 off the bat by Jarren
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Post by taiwansox on May 7, 2024 19:27:25 GMT -5
Chances of getting Jarren in <10%
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Post by trapperdan on May 7, 2024 19:27:58 GMT -5
Chances of getting Jarren in <10% I'll take the under.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 7, 2024 19:28:16 GMT -5
Quick poll for the loyalists watching the Sox : Which of the surprise developments from early season is the biggest deal? (You can only pick one) 1. Tanner Houck dominating 2. Kutter Crawford dominating 3. Wilyer Abreu impacting all facets of the game 4. Duran improved defense dominating in all facets, despite manfred not believing in him. 5. Pick your own surprise Tanner dominating. and you just jinxed Kutter. (kidding, bro) Can i change the categories and my answer ? I am going with 4 !!
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Post by cdj on May 7, 2024 19:28:27 GMT -5
Gotta get him home Raffy, cmon
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Post by taiwansox on May 7, 2024 19:28:30 GMT -5
Chances of getting Jarren in <10% I'll take the under. Only hope is a wild pitch or balk
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Post by kevfc89 on May 7, 2024 19:29:19 GMT -5
striking out with a runner on third base and less than 2 outs will kill ya
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Post by radiohix on May 7, 2024 19:29:43 GMT -5
Jesus Christ Devers! WTF are swinging at?
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Post by strike23 on May 7, 2024 19:29:51 GMT -5
Only hope is a wild pitch or balk he could outright steal home as well
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Post by trapperdan on May 7, 2024 19:30:07 GMT -5
That's an all-time horrible swing from Devers.
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Post by taiwansox on May 7, 2024 19:30:15 GMT -5
Only hope is a wild pitch or balk he could outright steal home as well Good call this would be the time
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Post by briam on May 7, 2024 19:32:05 GMT -5
Gotta be better with RISP Devers
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 7, 2024 19:32:24 GMT -5
0-6 risp, 6 lob. Not a recipe for success
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 7, 2024 19:32:40 GMT -5
Chances of getting Jarren in <10% it was a strong play and worthy of praise !!
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Post by bluechip on May 7, 2024 19:33:59 GMT -5
Duran is having one of those seasons where a guy just randomly hits 15 triples.
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Post by taiwansox on May 7, 2024 19:34:05 GMT -5
Chances of getting Jarren in <10% it was a strong play and worthy of praise !! I tried! Jarren just needs to hit it over the fence next time
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Post by trapperdan on May 7, 2024 19:36:38 GMT -5
The way to beat the Braves is with good situational hitting, limiting bad defense and walks/HBP, and having your hard-hit balls drop for hits. Rough start.
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Post by manfred on May 7, 2024 19:38:07 GMT -5
Tanner dominating. and you just jinxed Kutter. (kidding, bro) Can i change the categories and my answer ? I am going with 4 !! I’ll see you at dawn, sir.
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Post by radiohix on May 7, 2024 19:42:50 GMT -5
I can't believe they're letting this guy off the hook. He stinks don't be fooled by the shiny ERA.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 7, 2024 19:44:23 GMT -5
Give the people what they want ! RUNS !!
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Post by bettsonmookie on May 7, 2024 19:45:07 GMT -5
Did the nesn broadcast go black for anyone else? Or is my tv broken
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Post by trapperdan on May 7, 2024 19:45:39 GMT -5
Did the nesn broadcast go black fo anyone else? Yep.
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