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Post by burythehammer on Apr 16, 2015 5:21:17 GMT -5
Lol, what? Because he posted a selfie?
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 14, 2015 12:14:01 GMT -5
Just devil's advocate here but I think Nick would probably argue that the above paragraph does not necessarily translate to, "I would trade Betts for Hamels." It's quite possible he wrote that or said it somewhere else, I wouldn't know as I wouldn't read a word he writes unless it's a trade rumor or something.
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 11, 2015 4:25:04 GMT -5
Law said on twitter that Matuella's back is "completely fine" in his typical dismissive way.
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 10, 2015 7:31:14 GMT -5
Another year, another season of dealing with MILB's website.
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 9, 2015 13:00:42 GMT -5
Devers prediction: 3-4 with 8 grand slams and a walk
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 6, 2015 18:55:24 GMT -5
I am stunned that this site has turned out to be a legit thing with interesting things I actually want to read. The fact that they were able to keep this under wraps to the point where they actually announced it themselves before any reports came out tells you how smoothly the negotiations must've gone.
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 6, 2015 18:50:20 GMT -5
I didn't even realize Porcello dropped Boras. That makes this a lot less surprising.
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 6, 2015 18:48:01 GMT -5
Kind of a no brainer. If this isn't the kind of pitcher they'll pay then who would they pay?
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 6, 2015 17:09:07 GMT -5
Hanley, Pedroia, Buchholz and Mookie all beasting. This game is a Sox Prospects wet dream come to life.
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 1, 2015 15:31:25 GMT -5
At this point really "punting" the pick for next year has to at least be in the conversation. I took some heat for saying that last time we had the 7th overall pick. I know it's way too early but are you pining over any of the guys who went in the area of the 7th pick last year?
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Post by burythehammer on Apr 1, 2015 14:52:56 GMT -5
everything's comin' up Red Sox
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Post by burythehammer on Mar 31, 2015 18:18:01 GMT -5
Can someone at least tell us where he has Moncada?
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Post by burythehammer on Mar 24, 2015 6:22:43 GMT -5
There was some hopeful talk around here (and perhaps elsewhere) about Xander switching representatives to Beverly Hills Sports Council where his brother, Jair, is an agent-in-training. That may be what you're thinking of Norm. Hey, don't rain on my parade. There's still time
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Post by burythehammer on Mar 24, 2015 6:15:52 GMT -5
Kind of surprised at how many people expect him to lead our minor league system in HR this year. His power numbers in Cuba aren't great. I think his game power may come more gradually. That being said, it's been a long time since he's played actual games, so maybe more of his raw comes into play this year. I hope it does. His body type and bat speed definitely point to some thunder. There have been precious few eyes on him other than those of ML scouts/front office people. He has not played in a year. Someone above said that his stats weren't great in Cuba which is true. I am sure that he was far aged-advanced. Perhaps his "specimen" body at 19 is a factor in the hype. We have missed out on so many prior Cubans, maybe that also pushed us the extra financial mile. But, with no playing time and much as we might want to dream of him wearing a cape, how the heck can one (Soxprospects) put him as our #1 prospect? Such a ranking would be taken from the air. It certainly isn't fair to him either. I agree with whomever does the rankings. So #1 would be ridiculous, but you're okay with him being #2 despite all the things you just mentioned? That's very silly. We have some very good prospects at 3-5, how can you justify putting him ahead of them? Just pulling it out of the air, imo. In all seriousness, you can easily make a reasonable argument for 1 or 2. And don't get me started on the, "it's not fair to him" nonsense. He's a 19 year old who they spent 63 million on and introduced in a big press conference, but SP ranking him as our best prospect is going to put too much pressure on him?
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Post by burythehammer on Mar 13, 2015 8:26:13 GMT -5
Finally, the message was relayed through Henry's wife, Linda Pizzuti, who managed to text the financial request to her husband. He texted back not only to meet the $30 million asking price, but "go to 31." (Another $500,000 was later added.) Annnd this is the part where Yankee fans commit harikiri....
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Post by burythehammer on Mar 1, 2015 20:04:19 GMT -5
What? Are you sure you're not confusing him with Eva Longoria?
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 27, 2015 17:26:58 GMT -5
Now imagine how intolerable this discussion would be if the Yankees signed him and we came up just short.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 25, 2015 8:39:17 GMT -5
Ruben, just keep doing you.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 24, 2015 12:57:51 GMT -5
Kinda wrecks the "rewarded for a last place finish" narrative huh.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 24, 2015 12:39:34 GMT -5
I don't see what that has to do with his point. He's not going to bad mouth a contract signed by his own team/a teammate publicly, yeah. Doesn't mean he's wrong or shouldn't speak his mind.
The irony is his sentiment is what's going to lead to a world draft and nobody getting Moncada money.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 24, 2015 6:04:29 GMT -5
Hastings: "“Listen, Yoan would’ve gone to the Yankees, had the Yankees beaten everyone else,” Hastings said. “He liked the Yankees. He liked the Dodgers. He liked San Diego. He liked all these teams. When you like every team, and one is like, ‘We’re going to offer you $1 million more, or $2 million more, or $3 million more,’ it’s kind of a no-brainer.”"
Man, it's so clear that this guy doesn't have experience as an agent/in baseball. The honesty is actualy kind of refreshing.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 23, 2015 18:50:13 GMT -5
It's funny how we were getting called out for not having enough players of color a few years ago and now you can easily envision a scenario where eventually Pedroia is the only white guy in our everyday lineup.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 23, 2015 13:55:41 GMT -5
Apparently there was at least one team that claims they would have started him in MLB (Padres?). I wouldn't be completely stunned if he went straight from XST to Portland.
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 23, 2015 13:07:02 GMT -5
Joel Sherman ?@joelsherman1 9s10 seconds ago Tampa, FL Now hear it was #redsox #brewers #Yankees for Moncada. #Dodgers would have gone to $35M if waited until July 2 to sign Wait, what? Why did the Dodgers need him to wait? Does he mean Cubs?
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Post by burythehammer on Feb 23, 2015 13:03:51 GMT -5
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