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Post by sarcasmo on Aug 1, 2016 14:34:44 GMT -5
Passan said as much.
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Post by sarcasmo on Aug 1, 2016 14:27:01 GMT -5
Maybe Fernandez instead of Kershaw...
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Post by sarcasmo on Aug 1, 2016 14:13:28 GMT -5
Apparently the market views Abad as considerably less valuable that the other lefty relievers as Chapman, Miller and now Smith went for much more than him. But the stats say we won this one (unless we missed on Light...doubtful). Smith is younger and cheaper, so I understand him having more value. The discrepancy in talent acquired though is huge between the two and it shouldn't be. Agreed and I think DDo saved us some prospects buy finding a less flashy lefty.
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Post by sarcasmo on Aug 1, 2016 14:11:52 GMT -5
Dillon Tate might stink, and the Rangers would know that best. This isn't the slam dunk for the Yankees like the Chapman and Miller trades were. Worth the risk on the upside for sure, but I don't think it's a steal. The Yankees can take that risk Tate can recover from his step back this year. Also, we don't know whop the other two players are yet, though I doubt they amount to much. Potentially 3 lottery tickets for Beltran is pretty good.
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Post by sarcasmo on Aug 1, 2016 13:55:51 GMT -5
To be fair, Will Smith is both a better reliever than Abad and under team control for longer. On the other hand, the Giants gave up a prospect package which is orders of magnitude more valuable. Truly an awful, awful trade. Statistically, Abad has been far better than Smith the last 3 years. On top of that, Abad has been in the AL and Smith was in the NL, which often skews the numbers even more. Apparently the market views Abad as considerably less valuable that the other lefty relievers as Chapman, Miller and now Smith went for much more than him. But the stats say we won this one (unless we missed on Light...doubtful).
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Post by sarcasmo on Jul 25, 2016 11:56:42 GMT -5
Apparently, the Mets are offering d'Arnaud for Lucroy. Would Swihart be similar value? Would you do that? I don't think I would. Swihart should be more valuable, but I'm pretty happy with Leon right now. And the Brewers are still laughing at the offer. They want much more in return for Lucroy. The Sox are fine at catcher, IMO.
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Post by sarcasmo on Jul 1, 2016 11:47:57 GMT -5
Yankees are expected to sign a top 30 player this year, so it will be interesting to see if there is extra scrutiny there. This is a good point. Maybe they don't end up signing him after all? Will be interesting to hear what the players whose contracts are voided have to say (if anything) and what the Red Sox as an organization have to say. What happens to these players now? Free agents, I assume? Would they now count towards teams caps for this signing period? Will it hurt them and their development as baseball players and/or hurt them personally as the relationships they've built (with coaches and other kids) are affected.
This whole thing does scream Int'l draft. From what I read they are free agents allowed to sign with anyone Starting tomorrow. Any bonus up to $300k will not count towards bonus pool limits. They will also be allowed to keep the money the Sox gave them (not sure how that works).
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Post by sarcasmo on Jun 12, 2016 10:03:06 GMT -5
Belge goes to the high school in my district. My scouting eye told me that he is big. Looking forward to the Bulge "typos" and auto-corrects. Thanks guys! Love these threads!
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Post by sarcasmo on Apr 1, 2016 17:56:40 GMT -5
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 25, 2016 13:46:04 GMT -5
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 23, 2016 10:56:07 GMT -5
Back fields are free during the day. If there's a major league game, it'll be $10 for parking (I think) and there may be a substantial wait to get out of the parking lot if you leave around the time the game ends (or to get in if you get there close to gametime). Otherwise, both on game days and non-game days there will be parking attendants to direct you. West Lot parking is best for the back fields, the first entrance if you are headed east on Daniels (e.g. coming from 75). As you walk toward the back fields you'll go by the entrance to the batting cages and clubhouse area, where some fans will wait for autographs. You'll definitely have access to the four main back fields, enclosed in chain link fence with some shaded seating. There's a water fountain but nothing for sale as far as food/drink outside the park gates. (You can definitely bring your own snacks and beverages, there's no bag inspection out back.) Not sure exactly what time they come out to the fields but I usually get there nine-ish and players are out (though not always doing more than stretching yet). Most days you can also walk back to Fields 1 and 2 and the Agility Field, often used for major league workouts and BP, but they usually close off the walkway if nothing's going on. There's a midday break for lunch. Before Wednesday, when the games start, the timing can be hard to predict, but once the games get going it's usually pretty quiet 11:30a-12:30p. There may be some intrasquad games or scrimmages against college teams before things get rolling Wednesday. In case you're a true newbie, there are a few things that happen in minor league spring training that might be unexpected. If a pitcher has thrown enough pitches (which often means he's gotten into trouble) they may decide to "roll it," or end the inning prematurely. On the other hand, if a major league pitcher is getting some work, especially if he makes mincemeat out of A-ball kids (Aaron Cook and his oh-so-tempting sinker come to mind), he may get 4-5 outs before the inning break. Major league batters getting extra work may bat second or third in every inning, lineup be damned, and/or may bat in two games at once. And although the teams will be called "Pawtucket" or "Salem," the actual eventual destinations of players aren't hashed out until close to the end of spring. Thanks! Pretty sure I saw you roaming the practice fields with your giant camera. My iPhone photos just don't compare to yours!
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 23, 2016 10:50:54 GMT -5
I also watched Chavis and Benintendi hit for awhile on another field. I know Chavis has a hard time making contact during games, but in BP he hits the ball really hard. With Benintendi, I just couldn't get over how small he looks compared with many of the other players. Perhaps that colored my opinion or perhaps he was working on something or not having a good day, but he just didn't look that impressive to me in the short time I saw him.
Finally, I have been to minor league camp 3 or 4 time now this spring and have not seen Trey Ball once. Maybe he is pitching in a minor league game today and so wasn't practicing this morning, but has anyone seen him in camp this year? He isn't hurt is he?
Finally, if you read this site and have not been to the spring training site to watch the minor leaguers work out, you really owe it to yourself to do it at least once. The only problem I have is that since there is practice going on at 4 or 5 fields at the same time I can't figure out which field to stop and watch. But its a nice problem to have!
I was at the park on Friday (3/18) and I did see Ball, in uniform, leaving the practice fields. We arrived late, so he was likely done for the day. For the record we didn't see any pitchers working out, but did see quite a few leaving as we were arriving. Agreed on Benny. He is pretty small. He and Chavis were taking BP together and Chavis was much more filled out and arguably taller. Benny might just be one of those players that generates his power through his swing and not muscles. Reddick (though much taller) was always that way for me. I'm not a baseball guy, so I'm probably not explaining it right.
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 9, 2016 13:56:07 GMT -5
I wasn't. I just thought it was funny/ironic.
Any spring training tips for a newbie? I'm heading down next week for the first time ever. Are we allowed to just roam around during the day? Anything I HAVE to check out while down there?
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 9, 2016 13:53:50 GMT -5
Quitter.
J/K! Good luck and thanks for everything!
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 8, 2016 14:39:54 GMT -5
Apparently Boras is in town. Rob Bradford @bradfo 1h1 hour ago Hanley Ramirez has walked down path Xander Bogaerts may find himself traversing very soon. bit.ly/1ROusaE Anyone else notice this about Hanley: Some things never change.
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Post by sarcasmo on Mar 2, 2016 10:52:18 GMT -5
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Post by sarcasmo on Feb 18, 2016 10:41:01 GMT -5
It's one exercise. At the beginning of the beginning of Spring Training. It's one exercise more than a week before spring training workouts begin. Because yesterday was his first time working out in 6 months. I look like the a$$ here so I'm willing to drop it. Carry on.
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Post by sarcasmo on Feb 17, 2016 14:25:02 GMT -5
Maybe the purpose of that exercise isn't speed, but Hanley looks very stiff going through it. I know this is completely meaningless, but I was looking through Hanley's fielding stats hoping to find that maybe most of his errors at SS were throwing errors (vs fielding errors), but I found that he has the exact same amount of FEs as TEs. Thereby crushing my hope that maybe it would indicate he has the glove for 1B. Again, completely meaningless comparison, but I couldn't help myself. Gonna be a long spring for Hanley when this is the mindset from day 1, second 1. The other players were doing the exact same thing at the exact same speed, if it was Betts doing the same thing in the video you would have been like, 'wow what a nimble little freak!' I like Hanley. I thought he was a good acquisition. I thought he was going to put up huge numbers last year. I expect his bat to return this year and I'm excited about his move to 1B. With all of that said, he looks like I would performing this exercise. But he's an elite athlete, not an overweight 40+ year-old. He leans forward for leverage instead of using his hips to twist and turn his leg. It looks very awkward for him. This is a kid who used to steal 50+ bases and he just doesn't look comfortable in this extremely short, likely taken out of context video clip. I would say the same thing about Mookie...but not Pedey. ;-p
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Post by sarcasmo on Feb 17, 2016 12:32:58 GMT -5
Rusney was taking grounders at third base today. Not sure what that means, if anything. I've seen Saltalamacchia take grounders at 3rd, Dan Butler fielding throws at 1st and Will Middlebrooks working at SS during the Spring. It's Spring Training sometimes they jump around to diff positions as a goof, they need extra bodies for that drill, or to work on specific things. Maybe Rusney is getting extra work on his shorter throws (LF in Fenway to 2B is pretty close to to 3B to 1B) and they didn't have someone available to take throws from him in the OF? I wouldn't read too much into it. I don't disagree that this means nothing, but wasn't Rusney an OF/2B in Cuba? He and Betts are clearly better options in the OF, but there's nothing wrong with positional flexibility.
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Post by sarcasmo on Feb 17, 2016 12:24:02 GMT -5
Maybe the purpose of that exercise isn't speed, but Hanley looks very stiff going through it.
I know this is completely meaningless, but I was looking through Hanley's fielding stats hoping to find that maybe most of his errors at SS were throwing errors (vs fielding errors), but I found that he has the exact same amount of FEs as TEs. Thereby crushing my hope that maybe it would indicate he has the glove for 1B. Again, completely meaningless comparison, but I couldn't help myself.
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Post by sarcasmo on Dec 10, 2015 9:35:38 GMT -5
Will dombrowski regret his decision to not go after a #2 starter this offseason? Other than that omission, he has had a great offseason thus far. It's a shame to offseason ended yesterday.
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Post by sarcasmo on Dec 7, 2015 16:21:53 GMT -5
I feel like those that don't like the trade think those of us that do like it think it's the greatest trade ever...and those of us that like the deal think the same of those that don't like it. Can't we just agree that the trade marginally improves us one way or another? Instead of one side assuming praise means we are going to the WS because of this trade and the other assuming disliking the trade equates to the sky falling?
IMO, it marginally improves the team in an area we want to improve and frees up salary, but Seattle is getting value as well.
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Post by sarcasmo on Dec 7, 2015 16:16:43 GMT -5
Anyone know smiths velocity ? Sorry don't know much about it? What are his strengths? Sinker (90-95), Slider (85-87). GB pitcher.
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Post by sarcasmo on Dec 7, 2015 15:34:58 GMT -5
But the counterpoint is that if Smith IS as good as his 2015 campaign, then we got one hell of a steal due to the fact that we also save significant money, right? I agree with you that trading for relievers is a gamble not every gm is willing to make, though. Let's hope it turns out alright. Yeah, if Smith is a true-talent two win reliever, this would be a clear win for the Red Sox. But if he's more of a true-talent one win reliever (which is what I (and Steamer) think), Miley is more valuable, even though he's got five years of cheap team control compared to Miley's three years at moderate dollars. More valuable to this team, as it is currently constructed, or more valuable in a vacuum, from a win perspective?
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Post by sarcasmo on Dec 7, 2015 15:26:06 GMT -5
What did you expect a Miley/Aro package to fetch? I absolutely love this. I think we're buying high on Carson Smith and his true talent level isn't as good as his 2015 (he was never a highly-rated prospect, and his velo noticeable dropped as the year went on). The years of control are nice, but because reliever performance is volatile, it matters less for those guys than it does for a position player or starting pitcher. I also really, really liked Miley. Interesting that his dip in velocity coincided with his promotion to Closer. Could be something to that...or not. Was he really thought of as a closer? I thought he was more of a setup guy.
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