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Post by Addam603 on Jul 25, 2023 17:01:37 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 25, 2023 14:55:29 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 24, 2023 12:30:51 GMT -5
Cespedes with his 5th HR of the year.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 24, 2023 10:43:15 GMT -5
Franklin Arias has missed the last three games down in the DSL. Wonder if they’re giving him a little time off after that rough stretch or if he’s a bit banged up.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 23, 2023 21:16:11 GMT -5
You’re completely right. For me at least, it’s all about the principle of the thing now. We’ve waited so long for Noah Song, asking for years and years “any news on Song?” “Did Song get his waiver approved?” Hell, my brother put in his best man speech that we’d always be talking about whether Song would be coming back this season. At this point it doesn’t matter how he’s pitching or whether his stuff comes back all the way? He just needs to pitch for us. Phillies fans didn’t wait and wonder for four years on Noah Song. They don’t deserve him. Send him home. We put in all that “effort.” Let us get something out of it.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 22, 2023 19:26:18 GMT -5
Avada Kavadas is a 10/10 home run call.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 22, 2023 17:58:07 GMT -5
Sox have lost three in a row and are going up against Max Scherzer tonight. The time to make a run before the deadline is drawing short. Of course this means they’ll probably light Scherzer up for 11 runs tonight.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 22, 2023 17:35:03 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 22, 2023 12:26:36 GMT -5
4 hit game for 17 y.o. catcher Gerardo Rodriguez in the DSL. Includes his 2nd home run. Now hitting .361 with a .938 OPS.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 22, 2023 10:04:52 GMT -5
Triple by Yoelin Cespedes in the DSL game.
Gilberto is 2-2 in the FCL game. Batting .800 with a 2.400 OPS in his rehab.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 22, 2023 8:27:27 GMT -5
Do you know Reimer is at slot? If he is at the rumored $200k also written in here with everything else above, seems like they could maybe get Orloski or Schlaegel also? And is the Anderson $1.5M firm? What about Taylor at $300k? Asking because if they don't sign Anderson (who is consuming more than pick value and overage on his pick at $1.5M) and use his money elsewhere (Call, Orloski, Schlaegel), they still get a comp pick after Rd3 next year. Speier reported Anderson at $1.5. That’s pretty firm.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 21, 2023 18:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 21, 2023 10:46:39 GMT -5
RBI double for Cespedes in the DSL game. #10 on the season, putting him 2 off of the league lead.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 21, 2023 10:06:43 GMT -5
Johanfran Garcia homered in the continuation of the suspended game in the FCL.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 20, 2023 20:23:19 GMT -5
Stephen Scott deserves some love. His home run tonight gives him a .308 batting average and .943 OPS in his first 21 games in AAA. He’s walked more than he’s struck out since his promotion (rocking a 10% K rate in Worcester). The man just hits. Defense is another story, but he could be a decent bat first backup catcher in the big leagues.
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Noah Song
Jul 20, 2023 12:23:28 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Addam603 on Jul 20, 2023 12:23:28 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 20, 2023 12:19:48 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 19, 2023 12:40:15 GMT -5
Albertson Asigen hit his first stateside home run-his first since 2021.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 17, 2023 21:31:53 GMT -5
This umpire has a trash strike zone.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 17, 2023 11:06:18 GMT -5
One of their biggest challenges is going to be the fact that there are a large number of incumbent players coming back from injury in the August timeframe (Story, Sale, Whitlock, Houck, McGuire, Schreiber, Kluber) who will theoretically significantly improve the team and fill many of their existing holes. Do you look at that list and decide just to hold tight and hope rehab schedules proceed on time? Or do you assume that at least some of those guys will suffer setbacks and look externally to fill those holes? The front office will have more granular data about those rehab schedules than we do, so it'll be hard to figure out as a fan, but that's almost even more important than the "where are our playoff odds" question. I like the two thoughts bolded above. I agree that they need starting pitching and I think jmei brings up a good point about role. Having said that, I like the idea of Giolito as a rental. I think he would slide in as the #2/3 guy in the rotation and don't think he necessarily gets displaced by Sale/Whitlock/Houck if or when each comes back to full strength. He'd also serve as some Paxton insurance. That could make for an excellent postseason rotation if everyone is healthy, or still a good/serviceable rotation if everyone isn't. Giolito is also one of maybe 3-4 starters I'd personally like to see them pursue in the offseason. Depending on the price, I think acquiring him could serve as a short-term gain for the playoffs plus you get to kick the tires for two months before possibly committing $150-200M in the offseason. My only issue with Giolito personally is gonna be the cost. He’s seen as probably the best rental on the market and there are a ton of contenders that could use him. That’s gonna drive the cost up. Is he worth the upgrade over a Jordan Montgomery or Jack Flaherty type at a higher prospect cost?
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 17, 2023 9:31:03 GMT -5
Looking at the current Red Sox team, thereâs not a lot of holes that need to be plugged, especially in the lineup. The outfield of Yoshida, Duran, and Verdugo with Bargain Bob and Duvall as backups is going to be hard to upgrade. Corner infield is the same. Devers is Devers and Casas has been playing very well, especially lately. Connor Wong is one of the best defensive catchers in the league and isnât a black hole at the plate. More importantly, good catchers are hard the come by. The guys that are clearly better players than Connor Wong are on contenders or are young, controllable catchers that teams will need a haul to part with. The only realistic path to upgrade the team seems to be the middle infield. Hopefully Story will be back soon and will play like a healthy Trevor Story will. Heâll take one of the middle infield spots, but the other will be some combination of Kiké, Arroyo, Chang, Reyes, etc. Thatâs an upgradable position. The issue there is who is available? Tim Anderson is likely available if you think that he can return to form. Maybe Paul DeJong from the Cardinals? Thereâs not a ton of impact middle infielders on the market.
Pitching is where I think the Sox will make their moves if they are buyers. With only three healthy pitchers starters right now and the uncertainty in the returns of Sale, Whitlock, and Houck, the Sox are probably looking to supplement their rotation. The good news is there are plenty of options. Thereâs pure rentals like Lucas Giolito, Jordan Montgomery, Michael Lorenzen, and Jack Flaherty. Thereâs potential rentals like Marcus Stroman and Eduardo Rodriguez. When you look at the bullpen, there are arms on the market.
This Red Sox team, playing like it is, can make a run. The best news is that the holes that need to be plugged can be reasonably done without emptying the farm. If the team continues to look good, find a starter to grab and a right handed reliever and go for it.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 16, 2023 12:48:26 GMT -5
Cutter Coffey not in the lineup as Salem resumes its suspended game from yesterday.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 15, 2023 11:43:45 GMT -5
Cespedes doubles again. Number 9 on the year. Also gotten on with a walk.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 15, 2023 9:51:42 GMT -5
Looks like Dan Altavilla is finally making a rehab appearance today. Works his way through a scoreless first with one hit. Angel Pierre has been hitting the ball better this month. Has four doubles and a triple through 5 and a half July games.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 14, 2023 17:59:34 GMT -5
Allan Castro playing right field and batting second behind Roman Anthony in his Greenville debut.
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