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Post by kungfuizzy on Jun 9, 2016 17:58:23 GMT -5
Not even going to pretend to know any of these guys. However, living in Miami I did get to see Collins. Solid catcher will probably be a better offensive tool than defender at catcher. I wouldn't burn the place down over any of these picks but just please pick the best available. No Trey Ball please. And who is the Trey Ball in this draft? Ball was BA's 9th rated draft prospect in 2013. This year it's Braxton Garrett, who is coincidentally a high school lefty. Should we not draft him if he's there at #12 because he's Trey Ball? What I'm saying is this. If the best person on the board is available don't try and outsmart yourself. Austin Meadows should have been the pick. If someone is on the board that is the clear best overall player that needs to be the pick.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jun 9, 2016 17:28:03 GMT -5
Not even going to pretend to know any of these guys. However, living in Miami I did get to see Collins. Solid catcher will probably be a better offensive tool than defender at catcher. I wouldn't burn the place down over any of these picks but just please pick the best available. No Trey Ball please.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Mar 25, 2015 8:07:36 GMT -5
I still weep every time I see Austin Meadows on the top prospects list...awful The silver lining is that a potential impact pitcher seems like a more pressing need, at least long-term, than an outfielder. I agree with you. I understand the logic of why they did it. But it just hasn't worked out. Hopefully Ball takes a step forward and I'm wrong. Maybe he some how gets to AA this year. But I'm not holding out hope.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Mar 25, 2015 5:10:23 GMT -5
I still weep every time I see Austin Meadows on the top prospects list...awful
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Post by kungfuizzy on Nov 6, 2014 7:23:54 GMT -5
A few examples I can think of
- I remember hearing about some reliever in LA that was small and skinny and wanted to start. I don't remember what happened to him but I think he was traded to the Expos.
-Schilling wasn't supposed to be an ace at all. He always had the stuff but only put it together when he reached Philly. He was projected to be middle of the road.
-Someone I believe mentioned Shields already. He didn't get a lot of love because he relied more on his change up than anything else at the time.
Obviously Pedro Schilling and Shields are small examples but perhaps they aren't the outliers after all. Maybe the ones who are uncommon are the ones who actually reach their lofty potential. I remember when Livan Hernandez was one of the most hyped players in all of baseball. Hideki Irabu almost started an international war between Japan, the Padres, and Yankees. Both guys were projected as front line talent and then nothing long term.
Oh and I forgot about the D-Train. For the few years he was actually a starter this guy was incredible. I could never figure out what actually happened there. Maybe HGH?
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Post by kungfuizzy on Sept 15, 2014 5:30:22 GMT -5
A pile of crap with a bow on it is still a pile of crap. He has no future in this system whether it's because our unrealistic expectations killed his value here or not. Honestly the difference between him and Lars Anderson has been minimal. Both guys hit in the lower minors but when it came time to ascend they struggled. There are lots of Lavarnways Anderson's Laporta's that come through the minors, get their shots, and then no one here's from them again. I think his honest to god best scenario is go to Japan, play first and come back in a few years. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors but he will not be on the 40 man next year.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Sept 10, 2014 10:53:01 GMT -5
MLB W L PCT 1.Texas 54 90 .375 2.Houston 3.Colorado 59 86 .407 4.Arizona 59 85 .410 5.Minnesota 62 82 .431 6.Boston 63 82 .4347.Houston 64 81 .441 8.Chicago Cubs 64 81 .441 9.Chicago Sox 64 80 .444 10.Philadelphia 67 77 .465 11.San Diego 67 77 .465 12.Cincinnati 68 77 .469 Nice. Top 3 isn't out of the question yet. Yay picks!
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 29, 2014 6:20:33 GMT -5
Just tank baby!!!
Seriously almost as excited about possibly getting top pick as last years playoff run. The future could be amazing!
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 18, 2014 6:00:10 GMT -5
To me Shaw seems like a cheaper version of Mike Carp. Only difference is that he has never played the outfield. I do guess he is a better use of the 40 man than Britton or Lavarnway. His spot could be easily filled in free agency for a cheap price with a player that has a better track record. If the Sox are looking to contend next year then Shaw will be nowhere near the starting lineup.
I get he's okay but for three years the hype train has been in service on this board. We had a debate about Napoli and how the Sox shouldn't sign him because he would block Shaw. If Shaw pans out he's an average bench player. I have no problem wasting a 40 man spot on him, but let's have realistic expectations of the guy.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 9, 2014 14:39:58 GMT -5
And now Amaro appears to want Xander. Go to hell. Chances are good Xander is just one player he wants. He would probably be asking for Xander and two of the Swihart Owens Betts tier. I am stunned they got two bodies from the Dodgers for Carmona
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 9, 2014 13:37:16 GMT -5
Can't the Red Sox just wait it out until Amaro is fired? This guy can't be keeping his job through the offseason. I think his job is very safe. All reports coming out of Philly is that they are an organization of loyalty. Haven't heard ownership say a bad thing about him. That being said he's pretty bad.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 8, 2014 5:47:59 GMT -5
I would rather have the World Series with a top 5 system. I guess either the OP is trolling or his approach to this is that the Sox wouldn't win initially but could be a dynasty under this scenario...
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 5, 2014 16:55:25 GMT -5
Was DFA'd by the Marlins earlier today. He has struggled at the MLB level. However, it could be a no-risk, high reward type of move if the Sox claimed or traded for Turner. Maybe he can put it all together with a change in scenery. I think an NL team claims him. Curious if he falls to the Sox and they put one in.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 5, 2014 6:56:43 GMT -5
If Cespedes doesn't prove he can play a solid RF I don't think a trade would be off the table either. I'm glad the front office has a few months to figure everything out. Can anyone who understands the advanced stats more tell me why he had such a good year in 2012 and has taken a step back? Could it just he a few nagging injuries? Is he swing more? I think he changed the way he approached MLB pitching since 2012. Park factors I think is a huge with him. He adjusted his approach to try and hit it out of the Grand Canyon in Oakland. His raw tools are impressive and the notion of him not being able to play RF in Fenway is laughable. He played right and center in Oakland, he can handle Fenway.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 5, 2014 6:53:08 GMT -5
I have an irrational love for Noe Ramirez. He does everything well that you want out of a pitcher-- strikes guys out (career 8.8 K/9), doesn't walk them (career 2.0 BB/9), gets lots of ground balls (53.6% in Portland last year, 52% at Salem), and doesn't give up many home runs (career 0.9 HR/9). He is one of those guys whose fastball (low 90s, not a lot of movement) doesn't quite match up to the strikeout rate, but he does have a wipeout changeup that has good movement and deception and which can rack up the swings-and-misses. I think he'll be in Pawtucket by mid-2014, and since he's Rule 5 eligible in December 2014, he has a decent chance of being a September call-up for the major league team if he's performed well and the MLB team needs a guy. He's a lock to be added to the 40-man next winter and should be in the mix for a full-time bullpen spot by 2015. I pretty much feel the same way as you. Britton has fallen behind him on the organizational depth chart. If Layne wasn't in the system I would bet that Noe would be on the Sox today. They need to weigh if he's an upgrade over Breslow at 4 million for 2015. He's going to get the call in September with Swihart and Owens IMHO. Might as well since he's almost a lock to be added to the 40 man.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 1, 2014 4:42:30 GMT -5
I think at worst Kelly could become an excellent set up man for us. I have to say that I'm very impressed. If you told me that for Peavy we would grab the #2 and #7 prospects from the Giants (crap system, I know) and the #3 prospect from Baltimore (much better system than Giants) for Peavy and Miller two weeks ago I would have laughed.
I'm pretty sure Ben could have gotten Josh Bell and a few other prospects from Pittsburgh. But he chose to go the route of Cespedes. The only thing I'm confused about is why he didn't offered to take Milone back in a swap for Nava. But that's inconsequential. What is however relevant is that in a market where there is no free agent hitting he gets a good defensive outfielder who has power, lots of power in his prime.
Ben traded Lackey whom everyone here hated for arguably the Cards most dangerous hitter since Pujols left if you overlook the injury riddled 2014. I would have liked Shelby with him but I guess Joe Kelly works too. He has post season experience and has actually not pitched bad under pressure. Oh and both of these guys are cost controlled.
I know they aren't sexy prospects but if any of our prospects reach the level of Craig(when healthy ) or Cespedes we would be extremely lucky.
Oh and everyone who keeps saying trade Pedroia should be taken out to the woodshed and beaten. One of the better contracts in baseball and that's not good enough? He's our version of Jeter. Not going anywhere.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Aug 1, 2014 4:31:07 GMT -5
I actually think the Sox are more likely to sign him then they were yesterday. Remember if they do go after Stanton the Marlins are now without a long term option in CF since Marsnick was supposed to end up being that guy and Ozuna is okay but was never supposed to be the long term centerfielder. If the Sox do sign him then it also says a lot about the long term plans with Craig regardless of the Marlins and Stanton. Craig profiles better as a 1B/DH than he does in LF. If Craig has a strong two months he could become a pretty big trade chip in the offseason.
Castillo? Tomas? Sign them both!
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 31, 2014 19:17:04 GMT -5
So the Sox traded a boatload of valuable players and not one piece they got back is exciting. I'd love to know the prospect packages Ben turned down, like he alluded to, because the MLB take to is second rate. I don't know what else they could have done. Would you have preferred Bell who MIGHT turn into Cespedes?
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 31, 2014 17:51:49 GMT -5
A+ deadline for the Sox. Would end up being unbelievable is if Lester returns AND the Sox acquire Hamels. Try a deal like this for Cole Hamels
Boston sends Henry Owens/Webster Joe Kelly and Mookie Betts
Philadelphia sends Cole Hamels and future considerations
Boston then resigns Lester for 5/115 - 5/120.
Now that is one hell of a rotation. Two top tiered left handed pitchers and Buchholz if healthy.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 31, 2014 10:01:07 GMT -5
I wonder if a Lackey/Miller combo could be the route we go in now to get a top prospect. I would think St Louis and Pittsburgh would be all over that package. Which is what we would like!
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 30, 2014 6:17:10 GMT -5
Who has the best bullpen prospects? M's Dodgers Cardinals Oakland or Pirates?
Whoever has the best RP prospects will be tops on Ben's list. Look at the transaction history. Ben values relievers very high.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 28, 2014 18:11:52 GMT -5
Uh the Marlins have no reason to trade Stanton. They will probably give it a shot with Stanton and Fernández next year. Fernandez isn't expected back until July and is probably going to pitch out of the pen in 2015. Usually how TJ surgery with young pitchers work
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 28, 2014 5:40:31 GMT -5
I think the interest in Escobar was likely as a relief arm or as a trade chip. I have my doubts Hembree will develop into much of anything. Escobar is probably a chip used for Stanton. I think Ben keeps Hembree though. To be honest I think he's going to turn into something better than Matt Albers. We will probably see him in August so the wait shouldn't be long.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 26, 2014 10:58:54 GMT -5
Sickels on our alliterative duo, Dec '13: "2) Edwin Escobar, LHP, Grade B+: Borderline B. Throws three quality pitches for strikes, dominated the California League and continued to perform well after moving up to Double-A. Future number three starter I think, relatively high floor but doesn’t have Crick’s physical ceiling. ... 8) Heath Hembree, RHP, Grade B-: B- is a high grade for a relief prospect in my view. I think his command improvements are real and he should be a successful short man." Hmm where do they slot in the Sox system? I would think Escobar would fit somewhere in the top 10.
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Post by kungfuizzy on Jul 21, 2014 5:39:22 GMT -5
Sell, Sell, Sell. This team has about a 4% chance for the second wild card which gets you a one game playoff. It is time to be realistic and trade Lester, Peavy, Gomes, and Breslow and build for the future. Be selective on who is traded. I mean you can certainly get by with trading a guy like Breslow or Peavy if you think you have good internal options. Workman needs to return in some capacity with the way he pitched in the post season. Doubront is a good replacement for either player and it's a chance for Boston to pick up a decent prospect for an expendable bullpen piece. Now...if they get killed this week then someone like Miller or Uehara can be discussed. In theory I think Ben and the team owes everyone one more week of seeing if this thing can be salvaged or if the defending champs will say goodbye and be disbanded. After seeing this team last year and what they accomplished I don't have the balls to bet against them.
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