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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 17, 2015 17:32:19 GMT -5
Hopefully a RDLR Aball project and cash? the dude has been close to 20-20 recently and is opsing .800 with the sox(I could be mistaken)
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 17, 2015 17:19:07 GMT -5
9 of his 13 total infield popups came in an 8 games, 27 at-bat stretch Jul 20 to Jul 28. People, this sample size is so small it requires a high-powerred microscope to spot. Should we let it all play out a little more?? No, we should continue to believe he will hit 75 popups a year and have a 1.3 bb/k ratio.
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 16, 2015 23:08:38 GMT -5
I'm so happy he's broken out. against lefties, against aces, specialists. with authority and the standard awesome defense that is the best I've seen in person. I've seen griffey(although it was 2000) I've seen Juan lageres against the nats. JBJ makes fly balls into weapons to get extra outs. Now the bat comes through like he had spurts in triple A which leads me to believe it's not completely a fluke. I'm happy for him and his success. and I know jmei will hate this, but we need to move mookie to right and let JBJ do his thing
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 15, 2015 15:53:51 GMT -5
You are, of course, correct. I was thinking of Benintendi missing the summer after his freshman year because he was rehabbing an injury suffered near the end of the 2014 season. he and his coaches have been saying he had wrist problems most of his freshman year. so he played a year hurt. admirable, but he wasn't getting paid so we can just call him a gamer. I don't have links. but I did google "Andrew benintendi injury freshman year'. so I would consider he has had one healthy season..
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 12, 2015 21:37:40 GMT -5
I don't think he meant it that way-- I think he meant more in terms of his fellow Greenville infielders. I agree, most of us, but not some of us have forgotten what it's like to play with people you started the season with.
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 10, 2015 20:52:56 GMT -5
I don't have much to say on the James Andrew stuff, because it's just depressing. What I do have to say is, I hope the Red Sox move quickly, not rush but move him quickly because what seems obvious is the guy that throws hard in their early twenties, lose that velocity in their mid to late twenties. There's so many examples I know all of you well versed baseball fans know what I'm talking about. I just don't want to see espinoza have to prove himself more than once at Portland, OR in Pawtucket, and then he's in the league at 24, 25. If he has the stuff I'd like to see him up here at 20, 21 and let the stuff play. I can't comment much on his command, but his control is there, and with that mix of pitches and that fastball one would have to think he would experience some measure of success early at the big league level and build on that as it goes. Just my $0.02 on him moving quickly I'm going to go put on a limb and say he makes his debut in 2017, at age 19. if only my dreams could come true
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 10, 2015 1:34:18 GMT -5
I don't have much to say on the James Andrew stuff, because it's just depressing. What I do have to say is, I hope the Red Sox move quickly, not rush but move him quickly because what seems obvious is the guy that throws hard in their early twenties, lose that velocity in their mid to late twenties. There's so many examples I know all of you well versed baseball fans know what I'm talking about. I just don't want to see espinoza have to prove himself more than once at Portland, OR in Pawtucket, and then he's in the league at 24, 25. If he has the stuff I'd like to see him up here at 20, 21 and let the stuff play.
I can't comment much on his command, but his control is there, and with that mix of pitches and that fastball one would have to think he would experience some measure of success early at the big league level and build on that as it goes. Just my $0.02 on him moving quickly
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 10, 2015 0:25:06 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does he have a hitch in his swing, where he's always fouling balls off, or just ahead and grounding out. At least from the video I've seen...can't wait til salem where I can watch him live (btw Stravis really impressed me, even with what looked like average or slightly better speed and a great arm) I am not huge on calling out guys for hitches like some are. Take Yaz for instance. He had that huge hitch, or holding the knob of the bat abobe his head, then bringing it down to get into swinging position as the pitch was about to be thrown, until he broke his hamate bone during the '72 season. Didn't stop him from hitting... Well you get the point. Yeah, and obviously we keep hearing about his quick hands and beautiful swing. Yaz, though, HOF. It's like, would you want to teach someone to swing at pitches like Vlad, bc he can barrel them up and send them to all fields? But I get your point
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 10, 2015 0:22:42 GMT -5
So, what are Ball's strengths as an outfielder? He's got a great throwing arm, a bit inaccurate..
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 9, 2015 23:52:25 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does he have a hitch in his swing, where he's always fouling balls off, or just ahead and grounding out. At least from the video I've seen...can't wait til salem where I can watch him live (btw Stravis really impressed me, even with what looked like average or slightly better speed and a great arm)
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 9, 2015 15:03:36 GMT -5
Hmm, so papi and JBJ can't hit lefties hmmmm...
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 8, 2015 15:06:14 GMT -5
Brian MacPherson @brianmacp 14m14 minutes ago Deven Marrero will come up to replace Mike Napoli on the Red Sox roster. *insert some religious expression here* that it's not Craig. while Xander has won me over I'm intrigued to see Deven live defensively. Wonder if he can hit singles maybe a couple gappers and if this year's/end of last year's slump wasn't just a pothole otw to being a 250 hitting defensive wiz we can trade with someone else for pitching!
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 7, 2015 20:20:36 GMT -5
Rusney quietly having a nice day. Don't mean to blow up the thread but Rusney impresses me more often than not, and if given time I can see a 3 win player, especially if they let him run
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 7, 2015 20:17:38 GMT -5
As hitable as it is, it's impressive how Kelly holds his velo through long innings and 3 times through order when he makes it
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 7, 2015 19:57:23 GMT -5
I feel bad for Hanley and how hard he hits the ball off his feet and shins every game. I can't imagine how bruised he is. I'm not one to defend hanley, but he's had some bad luck and it's obviously hurt his hitting at time. When he starts hitting the ball hard something happens (knock on wood)
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 7, 2015 19:46:56 GMT -5
I think JBJ was actually surprised Kinsler had gone that far; might have gotten the throw off quicker with a spin move. Jmei! JBJ shows why he's light years ahead of the above average to good mookie on d
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Post by m1keyboots on Aug 5, 2015 22:58:55 GMT -5
Unpopular opinion: I've been pretty disappointed by Swihart this year, both offensively and defensively. His plate discipline/plate recognition has looked pretty terrible, he hasn't really shown much game power, and he's not really shown above-average defensive skills (though the tools/athleticism are certainly there). Cut Swihart some slack. He should be tearing up AAA now, not struggling in the majors. He should also be sharpening his defensive skills in Pawtucket as well. He was called up too soon. The player you see now should be a different player by 2017 or 2018. I think he just needs time and experience to mature. I still think he's the Sox catcher of the future, but I think it would be beneficial to him if he starts next year in AAA with Vazquez starting behind the plate and Hanigan backing him up. Imo opinion Vasquez came up and did a lot more much sooner than swihart. He laid down bunts. Moved runners, framed pitches and shut down the running game. Losing Vasquez (I wrote a about it before) took away our shot at the playoffs)
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 29, 2015 16:38:41 GMT -5
I don't think he's that kind of natural athlete, though. Even amongst professional baseball players, there's a select group of guys who can maintain that sort of quickness and agility while weighing 230+ lbs. You can improve on those traits with the proper training, but usually only to a limited extent. There's a reason that Miguel Cabrera isn't playing shortstop or even third base and that, with a few exceptions (and those exceptions are generally the closest thing to NFL-caliber athletes in MLB), center fielders and shortstops tend to be small/shifty types. Sure, it's possible that Devers improves his athleticism as he adds size/strength, but the odds are against it. I don't have a link, so you can call me a liar, but I believe it was on foxsports2, when puig came back and they had some nfl safety who said the puigs, trouts, and Lorenzo cains (as cain was part of the topic earlier in the show) could all play in the NFL with the proper conditioning. A quote I remember being "cain just tracking balls would be nFL caliber db, and trout would fill any number of defensive positions or possibly running back". Alas this was like 3 months ago and I rrally wish I had a link. I just think there are a couple dozen athletes in the mlb who could make a transition if you look at the speed aspect alone, and their likelihood of dominating hs football and getting ncaa scholarships Point is, devers doesn't have to be an elite athlete, to excel at third. Him being an average athlete (which it looks like he is all of that) with some ability in his glove and a strong arm is plenty. They don't all have to be machados
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 29, 2015 16:17:01 GMT -5
I think it's quite possibly obvious that Webster's problem is mostly mental and competence based, while Joe Kelly's command and lack of pitches. They do have similar problems when it comes to command but I don't think you can compare them when it comes to competitors. Joe Kelly is a guy I feel that will pitch 15 endings and 200 pictures if they asked and then pinch it and enter on 15 times if that were possible while Webster will wilt a third inning and go to the shower That last sentence is the best desciption of Kelly or Webster I've ever read. using talk type at work... Joe Kelly is a guy I feel that will pitch 15 innings, and 200 pitches if they asked, and then pinch hit, and run 15 times if that were possible whereas...the rest it picked up cleanly. Sorry guidas, some of us have jobs and have to act like we're working when we're debsting joe Kelly and Allen (king of the sinking fastball) webster
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 29, 2015 16:13:20 GMT -5
If they're smart they'll let devers grow into 220. Which is narural for most 3rd basemen. Rolen, beltre, ramirez, alvarez, lowell,middlebrooks. I could go on for days, but some of those guys aren't the quickest laterally, and some are taller and heavier. My point is...drooolll.... let devers grow into 220,225 over the next 2 years, and let the power come. He doesn't have to be beltre at third. I'd be fine with a perfectly slightly below average 3rd baseman (average seems his ceiling, since he has all the arm, and some of the range and hands at this point) who rakes for a 850 ops in his mid twenties. All this talk about he's goi ng to grow sloppy etc. Yeah, the redsox surely will let that happen
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 28, 2015 18:53:13 GMT -5
Since the start of 2013, Allen Webster has a 6.40 ERA which is worst in baseball among pitchers with 100 innings over that span. His 5.64 FIP is second-worst, behind Andre Rienzo. Heck, Webster's Triple-A ERA this year is 9.55! Whether you want to compare overall results or underlying peripherals there is really no way to say Kelly is on any level nearly as bad as Webster. I think it's quite possibly obvious that Webster's problem is mostly mental and competence based, while Joe Kelly's command and lack of pitches. They do have similar problems when it comes to command but I don't think you can compare them when it comes to competitors. Joe Kelly is a guy I feel that will pitch 15 endings and 200 pictures if they asked and then pinch it and enter on 15 times if that were possible while Webster will wilt a third inning and go to the shower
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 28, 2015 18:50:46 GMT -5
[br Castillo to the bench? So much for the "need of playing time". I don't get it. Maybe they're showcasing DeAza like they did with Victorino last week? That's all I got. is there something wrong with Holt? And while I know we need a return for de aza. I want to see rusney as many others do
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 26, 2015 18:24:25 GMT -5
Before anyone gets excited, the best recent comp is the Adam Dunn trade from last year. OAK received Dunn at the waiver deadline, paid only $1mm of his remaining $2.3mm salary and traded a B-/C+ prospect. and that doesn't excite me why? He's looked so lost at the plate 80 percent of the time it loops like he swings/doesn't just for the sake of doing one of them, also Shane and mike have defensive value going to a nl team. Dunn was solely a dh and possibly a worse player than nap at this point.
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 23, 2015 22:51:34 GMT -5
Mookie leads of the 9th and we get papi up and no runs. And breslow is sent out throwing meatballs. Do the redsox like have some kinda investment in breslow, like keep running him put there late maybe other teams will THINK he is a late inning reliever. Or a reliever in general
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Post by m1keyboots on Jul 23, 2015 13:55:34 GMT -5
Looks like defense doesn't matter according to the Wall Street Journal: www.wsj.com/articles/defensive-stats-shift-back-toward-irrelevance-1437518138Two excerpts: The quality of a fielder doesn’t matter on most plays. Inside-Edge partner Kenny Kendrena says 24% of plays are almost always hits and 62% are almost always outs. The remaining plays where defenders can really distinguish themselves are so infrequent, he said, that the success in converting them can distort a fielder’s true skill.Given that position players have had 76,112 total chances this season. Baseball’s best defensive team, the Houston Astros, has saved only 25 hits all season because of the skill of its defenders, according to Inside-Edge...Dramatic infield shifts are now factored into the zone-based systems. But the evidence shows that teams save more hits this way than they do with conventional range. For example, the Rays have saved 15 runs with outstanding defensive plays, but nearly twice as many with their radical shifts, which they rely on more than any other team. The piece is more nuanced than that, and they don't have any reels of Hanley playing left-field, but there are some interesting observations. The article did not say defense doesn't matter. It said that Inside Edge isn't good, and I completely agree. For example, according to them, JBJ made no impossible plays (0%), 1 remote play (1-10%) and 2 unlikely plays (10-40%) last year. And that all other plays he made would have been made by an average outfielder. Does that sound reasonable? It's ridiculous. I remember a lot more than 3 good to great plays he made. And for the 62% that are almost always outs, the "almost" part of it is where you have to evaluate Hanley because they are not almost always outs for someone that bad. I bet for him, 40% of plays are almost always outs. I admit I am a big JBJ fan, but he had to have made half dozen remote plays from chasing the balls down to 300 foot throws on the money to double ppl up to diving effortlessly to get to a ball that was easily a triple for 90 percent of centerfielders Edit for spelling
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