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Post by dcsoxfan on May 9, 2015 16:32:52 GMT -5
I'd prefer Castillo, but I guess they aren't going to do that until Victorino proves useless as well, or gets hurt again. I would guess Castillo has been spending significant time at DH for a reason. I expect they want him fully healthy.
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Post by jdb on May 9, 2015 16:37:44 GMT -5
“@redsoxstats: Jackie Bradley pulled out of the PawSox lineup” Hopefully taking Craig's spot. That Lackey trade for Kelly and Craig's contract looks horrible now.
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Post by mgoetze on May 9, 2015 16:48:49 GMT -5
But what about LF? Hanley's glove is giving back everything his bat brings. Next year he succeeds Ortiz or Napoli, but what happens the rest of this year? Well, perhaps the Sox hit the panic button, and move Ramirez to 1B a bit earlier than that. Here's what's weird - Napoli this season is rocking career-best rates in O-Swing%, Z-Swing% and Z-Contact%. (His O-Contact% is at a career-worst though). Looking at those numbers, you'd think he'd strike out even less than he is, which is already less than his career norms by a fair chunk. He just has a really really abnormally low BABIP. Looking at the BIS contact classifications, he is pulling the ball a bit less and hitting those to the middle of the field instead. He is making somewhat weaker contact, but according to the BIS numbers it's really not enough that it should make such a huge difference. Of course these numbers are a bit sketchy, some raw data would help to better analyze just how much power he is giving up with this more contact-oriented approach. I've often cautioned in the past against assuming a hitter's BABIP will automatically regress to some mean or other (notably, that it will automatically regress towards league average). But I really, really can't imagine that Napoli will be a true-talent .186 BABIP hitter going forward. Maybe more .280 than his career .307 mark, but definitely not .186. Of course, his defense this season has also been uninspired.
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Post by mgoetze on May 9, 2015 17:03:06 GMT -5
BTW, here's a really crazy idea - move Napoli back to catcher.
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Post by grandsalami on May 9, 2015 17:05:01 GMT -5
BTW, here's a really crazy idea - move Napoli back to catcher. Hips are bad
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on May 9, 2015 17:13:42 GMT -5
BTW, here's a really crazy idea - move Napoli back to catcher. if they are lookin' for creative ideas, that is one. Napoli as backup catcher, moves Leon off the roster and opens up a spot. Napoli to the 'Stros in July. Flame away ...
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Post by gerry on May 9, 2015 17:57:59 GMT -5
It seems they will give Craig as long a leash as Vic. This does contribute to this spate of losses. Craig and Vic need AB's to see what they have? Pawtucket is perfect for that on a DL recovery. Vic is 0-6 so far there and expects to be back soon?!? Please. Castillo, JBJ, Brentz, Nava, Holt all offer more at this time. Make the switch for offensive and defensive impact, at least while we see what impact Willit can bring.
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Post by larrycook on May 9, 2015 18:01:36 GMT -5
Craig's swing looks terrible and his swing slow.
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Post by jmei on May 9, 2015 18:03:15 GMT -5
“@mikesilvermanbb: Based on multiple indications, Allen Craig not expected to be w Red Sox tomorrow afternoon. Optioned to minors, trade all on table.”
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Post by bsout2 on May 9, 2015 18:13:56 GMT -5
I hope the Red Sox send Craig down and he is able to find his swing. Reading through Red Sox related Twitter makes me sick to be a fan. The negativity and personal attacks against players like Craig is sickening.
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Post by sarasoxer on May 9, 2015 18:16:05 GMT -5
Bradley's numbers are inflated by a .398 BABIP rate this year (with a 50% GB%) but anyone is better than Craig. And, hey, maybe he can bring some of that luck up with him. And maybe Craig can spend 50-100 consecutive PAs getting his timing back. The performance differential b/t players in Pawtucket and MLB seemingly is off the charts. To me, Mookie is our most exciting hitter and he is at .240. Swihart was over .300 in Pawtucket but sits more than 100 points below the Mendoza line ( I know, I know, SSS...but he appears overmatched). Xander is not an offensive or defensive factor now...no real expectation or excitement seeing him at the plate currently. Bradley's prior experience is well documented. I hope that Castillo, when and if, finally breaks that trend. The inescapable conclusion is that MLB pitching is just so much better than AAA. Pitching wise I don't expect Barnes (or any other AAA pitcher) to be a big immediate help. Today Barnes threw 96 but got it handed to him. Some days he throws 93-94. What then? He had a less than dominant AAA ERA, SIERA etc. The Sox chose to counter the recent increasing MLB pitching dominance by buying hitters instead of pitching. Oops. Altho the two guys we bought have done fairly well, the rest of the offensive team seemingly can't compete against the new pitching/defensive order.
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Post by benjaminbuttons on May 9, 2015 18:18:20 GMT -5
I hope the Red Sox send Craig down and he is able to find his swing. Reading through Red Sox related Twitter makes me sick to be a fan. The negativity and personal attacks against players like Craig is sickening. Sickening really? good god. Welcome to the world of sports.
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Post by soxfan06 on May 9, 2015 18:35:53 GMT -5
I hope the Red Sox send Craig down and he is able to find his swing. Reading through Red Sox related Twitter makes me sick to be a fan. The negativity and personal attacks against players like Craig is sickening. So don't read it.
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Post by redsox4242 on May 9, 2015 18:58:16 GMT -5
I hope the Red Sox send Craig down and he is able to find his swing. Reading through Red Sox related Twitter makes me sick to be a fan. The negativity and personal attacks against players like Craig is sickening. Sickening really? good god. Welcome to the world of sports. These are professional athletes who make MILLIONS of dollars. i am sure Craig will live.
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Post by bsout2 on May 9, 2015 19:18:39 GMT -5
Sickening really? good god. Welcome to the world of sports. These are professional athletes who make MILLIONS of dollars. i am sure Craig will live. He will live and finacially it will be a good life. I just think it's tasteless and odd to see people say the things they do about other people on Twitter.
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Post by soxfan06 on May 9, 2015 19:19:25 GMT -5
These are professional athletes who make MILLIONS of dollars. i am sure Craig will live. He will live and finacially it will be a good life. I just think it's tasteless and odd to see people say the things they do about other people on Twitter. That's what you get for expecting anything else from twitter...
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on May 9, 2015 19:29:35 GMT -5
These are professional athletes who make MILLIONS of dollars. i am sure Craig will live. He will live and finacially it will be a good life. I just think it's tasteless and odd to see people say the things they do about other people on Twitter. Is this Bill Buckner?
I said we should stay with Craig until the last dog died.
All we have left now is a 13-year old blind beagle. Mercifully, he's been given a reprieve.
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Post by dridiot on May 9, 2015 19:35:19 GMT -5
That's it. I'm not watching/listening/going until Alan Craig is gone. We have options. JBJ and Castillo and Brentz are all there. Somebody let me know when he's DFA I guess you can watch tomorrow!
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Post by mgoetze on May 9, 2015 19:47:58 GMT -5
Now that Craig is optioned, my next wish is Masterson to the pen, Breslow DFA and Wright to the rotation.
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Post by danr on May 9, 2015 19:53:31 GMT -5
I agree about Masterson but not about Breslow or Wright. I think Wright is just good enough to do well at AAA but not in the majors. Breslow is better than most here believe. He had a bad night the other night, but generally he has been one of the most effective RPs on the staff. The only way I would favor replacing him is if the Sox could get a significantly better LHRP.
I am in favor of replacing a couple of the other RPs if the Sox can find some better ones. That is hard to do at this point in the season.
I think the focus right now should be on improving the SPs, either through coaching or through replacement.
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Post by mgoetze on May 9, 2015 20:04:16 GMT -5
I agree about Masterson but not about Breslow or Wright. So, what would you do instead? Go to a 4 man rotation? And this is based on what? His career 3.66 ERA in the majors? Your personal dislike of knuckleballers?
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Post by charliezink16 on May 9, 2015 20:09:50 GMT -5
I agree about Masterson but not about Breslow or Wright. So, what would you do instead? Go to a 4 man rotation? And this is based on what? His career 3.66 ERA in the majors? Your personal dislike of knuckleballers? Recall Wright, move Masterson to the pen (though Kelly could probably use a couple turns through the rotation there), and send Ross Jr. to AAA. Sadly, Breslow has been one of our best relievers.
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on May 9, 2015 20:16:32 GMT -5
Now that Craig is optioned, my next wish is Masterson to the pen, Breslow DFA and Wright to the rotation. Breslow is a trade chip in July in our efforts to obtain the next quality starter for AAA. Whom we can package for our next Miley.
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Post by TX on May 9, 2015 20:24:35 GMT -5
I agree about Masterson but not about Breslow or Wright. I think Wright is just good enough to do well at AAA but not in the majors. Breslow is better than most here believe. He had a bad night the other night, but generally he has been one of the most effective RPs on the staff. The only way I would favor replacing him is if the Sox could get a significantly better LHRP. I am in favor of replacing a couple of the other RPs if the Sox can find some better ones. That is hard to do at this point in the season. I think the focus right now should be on improving the SPs, either through coaching or through replacement. and I think the focus right now should be on the Patriots, Celts and Bruins. Thanks, Ben!
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Post by grandsalami on May 9, 2015 20:27:04 GMT -5
I agree about Masterson but not about Breslow or Wright. I think Wright is just good enough to do well at AAA but not in the majors. Breslow is better than most here believe. He had a bad night the other night, but generally he has been one of the most effective RPs on the staff. The only way I would favor replacing him is if the Sox could get a significantly better LHRP. I am in favor of replacing a couple of the other RPs if the Sox can find some better ones. That is hard to do at this point in the season. I think the focus right now should be on improving the SPs, either through coaching or through replacement. and I think the focus right now should be on the Patriots, Celts and Bruins. Thanks, Ben! Ok then bye!
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