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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 28, 2016 8:32:28 GMT -5
Re: Moncada, he's with the Salem team in camp. 99 percent of the time, you're either playing up a level or at the one you'll be at, so I'd comfortably project him to Salem now. Same for Benintendi. As for Ball, we just know he's not participating - he went up to the trainer's after stretch. No details. I thought someone posted earlier that ball hurt his knee. Really hope benintendi is at Portland by June 1st. The post you quoted is a week old. Speier reported it was his knee a day or two after we got back.
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Post by sarasoxer on Mar 28, 2016 9:00:51 GMT -5
LOL, I didn't even know we had another Ramos. These days everyone has a "Ramos". It's like a baseball appendix.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 9:23:34 GMT -5
Whats the reasoning for going with Noe instead of Owens or Elias for the last roster spot?
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 9:38:02 GMT -5
The opening day 3B starter will be decided Friday according to Pepen.
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 28, 2016 9:45:30 GMT -5
Whats the reasoning for going with Noe instead of Owens or Elias for the last roster spot? Was that decided? I imagine because they don't need a 5th starter for a few weeks and you can always use extra relief pitchers to start the season.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 9:46:10 GMT -5
No it hasnt been decided I am just looking at site projections.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 28, 2016 10:26:45 GMT -5
It's likely because Elias didn't look good out of the pen and the Red Sox want to leave him as a starter. Wright won the 5th slot and Ramirez is the next most likely after Barnes who will take Smith's spot. Noe has pitched well in Boston and has looked good this spring.
I think Norm nailed it, future Badenhop.
By the way, Noe is someone that's easy to root for. This part of his SP profile: "Comes from the very rough Hazard Park neighborhood in East Los Angeles, and draws raves for his determination and makeup after coming from such a modest background." is a major understatement. He used to walk/jog from that neighborhood (picture Bloods/Crips E. LA turf) to Cal State Fullerton everyday to stay in shape. When you read local paper interviews going back to college, it's all about family. Very good kid and I really hope he has a lot of major league checks in his future. He doesn't rattle on the mound either.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 10:54:09 GMT -5
I just thought it would be nice to have a mop up man and another lefty in the pen over kinda a fringy middle relief righty. But your reasoning certainly makes sense.
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 28, 2016 11:00:56 GMT -5
It's really hard to stay stretched out in the pen, especially when mop-up opportunities are hopefully few and far between.
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Post by sox fan in nc on Mar 28, 2016 11:10:30 GMT -5
Any word on David Murphy?
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 11:19:40 GMT -5
In the long run Wright could be a nice fit for that role I envision, part of it is I've been to too many games where its 9-0 in the 2nd or 3rd inning and you see the need for a guy who can come in and eat more innings than your typical bullpen guy.
Conversely its also useful when you're UP 9-0 and want to conserve the mileage on your other guys arms.
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Post by nomar on Mar 28, 2016 11:23:35 GMT -5
Well I bought a ticket for the 16th which was supposed to be Price's first start at Fenway, so a 4 man rotation would put a pretty big dent in that plan.
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Post by ejenson on Mar 28, 2016 11:24:42 GMT -5
I look for Chavis to start in Greenville..Anyone know, if the Basabe twins start together in Greenville is that a first for the Red Sox organization
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 28, 2016 11:29:25 GMT -5
Hi ed.
Rosters haven't been announced but they are projected to be with the Drive. It's probably a first, the only other twins I am aware of didn't play together in any advanced league. (the Bogaerts and Papelbons). I can't even recall a brother combo playing in advanced leagues.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 11:29:43 GMT -5
Well I bought a ticket for the 16th which was supposed to be Price's first start at Fenway, so a 4 man rotation would put a pretty big dent in that plan. I have tickets for that game Im trying to sell actually so I hope its Price too, fingers crossed, haha. Can't go due to a wedding.
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Post by nomar on Mar 28, 2016 11:44:27 GMT -5
Well I bought a ticket for the 16th which was supposed to be Price's first start at Fenway, so a 4 man rotation would put a pretty big dent in that plan. I have tickets for that game Im trying to sell actually so I hope its Price too, fingers crossed, haha. Can't go due to a wedding. I hope he pitches because it sounds like a perfect situation otherwise. You can go on the field and meet the players before the game, game is at 4, meaning you can hit the bars later. My buddy from work has a friend who plays ball for Northeastern and they have a road trip that weekend, so he's lending a few of us their house. Real nice of him.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 11:58:40 GMT -5
Thats awesome. You're making me jealous, I really have to go to this wedding!
Whats the deal with the meet and greet? I do live right next to Fenway now so I'm wondering if there is another chance to do so again.
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 28, 2016 12:09:19 GMT -5
I don't believe in this. Not Farrell's style.
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 28, 2016 12:11:24 GMT -5
In the long run Wright could be a nice fit for that role I envision, part of it is I've been to too many games where its 9-0 in the 2nd or 3rd inning and you see the need for a guy who can come in and eat more innings than your typical bullpen guy. Conversely its also useful when you're UP 9-0 and want to conserve the mileage on your other guys arms. So you're hoping he hits his floor rather than his ceiling. Got it.
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Post by nomar on Mar 28, 2016 12:18:37 GMT -5
Thats awesome. You're making me jealous, I really have to go to this wedding! Whats the deal with the meet and greet? I do live right next to Fenway now so I'm wondering if there is another chance to do so again. Haven't really looked into it yet, but it's the promo for that game. I don't know which players will or won't be involved, but it will be a cool experience I'm sure.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 28, 2016 12:35:27 GMT -5
In the long run Wright could be a nice fit for that role I envision, part of it is I've been to too many games where its 9-0 in the 2nd or 3rd inning and you see the need for a guy who can come in and eat more innings than your typical bullpen guy. Conversely its also useful when you're UP 9-0 and want to conserve the mileage on your other guys arms. So you're hoping he hits his floor rather than his ceiling. Got it. I mean he is 31 and Im just trying to be realistic. A swingman role would be nice for this year but if Porcello continues being a train wreck maybe he snags that fifth starting slot and Kelly/ERod move up?
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Post by sox fan in nc on Mar 28, 2016 12:48:01 GMT -5
Does Pawtucket carry 3 catchers or is one of Leon/Butler get released? Appears all 5 catchers made through spring training in one piece.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 28, 2016 13:47:42 GMT -5
Does Pawtucket carry 3 catchers or is one of Leon/Butler get released? Appears all 5 catchers made through spring training in one piece. The three will be Vazquez on rehab (therefore not needing a roster spot), Leon and Butler, I'd think. Solis likely gone.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 28, 2016 13:54:25 GMT -5
I look for Chavis to start in Greenville..Anyone know, if the Basabe twins start together in Greenville is that a first for the Red Sox organization A first for having twins in Greenville together? I'd think so. The Moanaroas weren't twins, just brothers, when they were teammates in the GCL and Lowell, and Jair Bogaerts never played above the DSL, even after being traded. Closest would be when the Bogaertses were DSL teammates in 2010, which the Basabes also did.
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 28, 2016 14:05:11 GMT -5
I mean he is 31 and Im just trying to be realistic. True, but he's only been throwing the knuckleball for a couple of years, he lost a half a year to hernia surgery (IIRC) and knuckleballers age well. That doesn't make him comparable to a 22 year old, of course, but he's not comparable to a typical 31 year old either. Despite being 31 with only 1 year of service time, I am willing to bet he will sign a multi-year major league contract at some point.
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