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Post by dmaineah on Nov 24, 2014 13:28:06 GMT -5
I like the signing especially at 4 years with an option but it's more then I thought he would get
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 12:41:53 GMT -5
Do the Red Sox have a top flight pitching prospect that a Justin Upton deal can be built around and compete against Seattle if they were to offer Taijuan Walker?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 11:49:57 GMT -5
That's the title of the thread. The question is; Should the Red Sox be addressing the need at the top of the order as much as 3B or SP? No. Should the Red Sox be addressing the need for a manager who is able to make the obvious choice for leadoff hitter that is already on the roster? That might be a good topic for another thread
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 11:41:27 GMT -5
The Red Sox will promote Raquel Ferreria from senior director of minor league operations to vice president of baseball administration, reports WEEI.com’s Alex Speier. That promotion will make Ferreria, along with Kim Ng and Yankees SVP/assistant GM Jean Afterman, the third female to ascend to a position of VP or higher, Speier writes. Boston director of player development Ben Crockett describes Ferreria as “the glue that holds the farm system together.” Ferreria will continue to oversee minor league operations (individual affiliates, transactions, contracts) and will also be responsible for the Major League (non-payroll) budget and handling immigration and work visa issues, according to Speier. GM Ben Cherington spoke glowingly of Ferreria: “The best thing I can say is in the 16 years now, I can’t remember her making a mistake. I can’t.” fullcount.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/2014/11/21/red-sox-promote-raquel-ferreira-to-vice-president-of-baseball-administration/
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 11:27:43 GMT -5
I'm not sure Dioner Navarro has much of anything to teach Christian Vazquez about being a catcher. And, as mentioned, he's unlikely to be too pleased playing 1/3 of the time. Avila and Castro make more sense to explore trading for, but I'm honestly happy trying my luck with Ross and hoping he holds up for a couple of months while playing sporadically. If the Red Sox are looking to get a back up catcher it seems like there are plenty of free agents to choose from that could be signed to short term deals. J.P. Arencibia (29) John Buck (34) Ryan Doumit (34) Brett Hayes (31) Nick Hundley (31) Gerald Laird (35) Wil Nieves (36) A.J. Pierzynski (38) David Ross (38) Geovany Soto (32)
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 11:23:21 GMT -5
I think the Nationals are looking for a Major League 2B (plus more) in any deal involving Zimmerman
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 11:10:37 GMT -5
Since the question is " who will bat leadoff" and not "who should bat leadoff", the only rational answer is Castillo until he proves he can't handle it. That's the title of the thread. The question is; Should the Red Sox be addressing the need at the top of the order as much as 3B or SP?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 21, 2014 11:06:47 GMT -5
Rick Porcello is projected to get $12.2m in arbitration and GM Dave Dombrowski is reportedly looking to free up some cash to address other areas of need, specifically in the Outfielder and Bullpen. In the last 6 years he has made 31 starts 4 times and never started less then 27 or pitched less then 162 innings. He will be 26 in December and not a free agent until 2016.
Heath Hembree & Jackie Bradley JR for Rick Porcello.
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 16:35:07 GMT -5
He has over 1200 PAs of elite play at the professional level, the sample size really isn't that small. At this point it would be crazy to give the opening day leadoff spot to anyone else.
Isn't that what they were saying about JBJ last year?
Does Betts even make the team if the OF is still Céspedes Castillo Victorino Nava Craig Holt? And they sign a 3B.
Isn't it very possible that he starts in AAA just because he has options and roster crunch/depth?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 16:13:58 GMT -5
This issue will be decided in ST after the roster is set and players are evaluated for OBP, base running acumen, experience, etc. Let's bring it up again in March. Do you think the team shouldn't address this until March?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 16:12:09 GMT -5
[/quote] What position is the proven leadoff hitter going to play? We have a spot at 3B and backup catcher. Betts should be a great leadoff hitter. [/quote][/p]
That's my point. All the spots are taken without a leadoff hitter.
What if Betts struggles? Its a small sample size so far.
Just seems like it could become problem again and I don't think I'm to thrilled with the options
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 15:52:38 GMT -5
I think ideally it would be Betts, but it's a lot to ask from a 21 year old. Depends a lot on the health and performance of players. Victorino fits the build, Castillo doesn't really (low OBP projection). I'd also consider Pedroia as a leadoff hitting type if his power doesn't come back. I thought for the longest time it would be JBJ, but he hasn't proven he can hit MLB pitching yet. Really I wouldn't concern myself with trading for a "lead off" type instead of building a complete team. Right now the concerns really should be 3B and SP.
Wouldn't that include a proven leadoff hitter?
Posted by down225 . It was more of a concern last offseason and aside from the Nava experiment, which lasted less than a month, I thought it worked out okay. Betts is the logical choice, but I'm more concerned where they'll play him so he's in the line-up. Plus we have Holt, Pedey, and Victorino, and even Castillo. Doubt they're too concerned, for now
Couldn't that be a mistake again
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 14:51:05 GMT -5
Is it probable that a Butler or a Wilson could be dropped to protect, say Garcia or Ramirez/Celestino? I'd prefer Robby Scott but not over Butler or Wilson but over Weeks
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 14:47:49 GMT -5
Could the Nats use a left fielder? I believe they are looking for a 2B
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 14:41:05 GMT -5
They are looking to trade SP Jordan Zimmerman not 3B/1B Ryan Zimmerman. Right?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 14:10:35 GMT -5
twitter.com/PeteAbe Red Sox added 4 players to the 40-man roster. INF Sean Coyle, LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, C Blake Swihart & INF Travis Shaw. 40-man is now at 40.
What about Owens? Didn't he need to be added?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 20, 2014 13:53:39 GMT -5
Considering this was a problem for most of last year are the Red Sox better prepared this year? I said when they lost Ellsbury that it would have a bigger impact on the team than any other decision they would make going forward at the time. Are one of the rookies, Betts & Castillo, the answer or is that just a hope and a prayer? What about Victorino? Can Holt reclaim the job full time or was that just a good stretch? Should the Red Sox be looking to acquire a proven Leadoff Batter? Or should they hope for the best from in house options such as Betts, Castillo or Jackie Bradley Jr? I haven't seen this discussed much, if at all. I Started thinking about this after I filled out my post in the "Choose your own adventure: you're the GM" thread. So my question to everyone is; Should the Red Sox be addressing the need at the top of the order as much as 3B or SP? I do.
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 15:46:27 GMT -5
Question is if Boston lands Sandoval does it diminish the probability of signing Moncada? No
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 15:34:26 GMT -5
Left handed bat for the bench? Nava to AAA to preserve depth? Nava doesn't have options, does Francisco?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 15:31:27 GMT -5
Sox claim Francisco off waivers. Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats Follow Juan Francisco was 24% better than league average when facing RHP last year, 90% worse than league average when facing LHP. Left handed bat for the bench?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 14:43:46 GMT -5
If WMB mashed AAA it won't tell us anything about what he'd do in MLB, certainly not enough to bring him up and move Hanley off of third base to try it out. After he hit 32 home runs in 615 total at-bats the previous two seasons it’s important to note that Middlebrooks’ struggles came in conjunction with a finger injury, which nagged him from spring training through the middle of the season and caused a DL stint. He also missed time with calf and hamstring problems, making for a season we’d all like to forget. Still, Middlebrooks is just one year removed from hitting 17 home runs in only 348 at-bats
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 13:12:27 GMT -5
Josh Johnson 31 in January, was the prime high-risk, high-reward starting pitcher from last offseason. He had Tommy John surgery in late April, however, so 2015 will be an abbreviated campaign at best. Johnson’s front-rotation abilities are getting further in the rearview mirror, but his potential if healthy remains interesting. Could he be a candidate to sign to a contract with a clause for a call up date built in?
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 12:58:48 GMT -5
How do you expect WMB to "pan out" while Hanley is playing 3rd? You want to sign Hanley to play third then move him if WMB pans out, but where is WMB going to play to prove he has "panned out"? AAA
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 12:41:10 GMT -5
Has everybody here completely given up on Middlebrooks becoming an everyday 3B? I'd like to hear your thoughts on it.
I haven't yet and that's why I think the Sox should sign Hanley Ramirez instead of Pablo. If Middlebrooks does pan out Ramirez could move to Left next year when Victorino is gone and if Middlebrooks continues to fail they could leave Ramirez at 3B.
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Post by dmaineah on Nov 19, 2014 12:24:12 GMT -5
In general, I think it makes no sense to discard MLB-caliber talent with options left, even if there are plenty of guys ahead of him. You just never know when you'll have to call on that depth, and even if you think he won't get a chance in Boston, you probably could have gotten a bullpen arm or something in a spare parts exchange from somebody. I agree. I think they should of waived someone with no options left like Lavarnway or Britton. Weeks would of been my first choice if he has zero options left.
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