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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 12, 2019 15:39:50 GMT -5
Yeah, he was 0-20. Then he has starting to rip line drives all over again soon thereafter.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jun 12, 2019 15:40:26 GMT -5
How did Rick Porcello win a Cy Young award? That’s how.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 12, 2019 15:51:42 GMT -5
This organization isn't tanking. They aren't built for that. Ownership....GM..players.....fans....
FFS. Targeted trades...sure....they should be considered.
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Post by soxjim on Jun 12, 2019 15:58:46 GMT -5
I'd look to keep as many of the stars as I can for as long as I can. If it's not your year then go get 'em next year. Regarding how many stars they want to keep, that's up to Henry and ofc the player. I know some here say Henry shouldn't care about paying but he is paying more than anyone else and it's not my money. If someone wants to disagree with that we can agree to disagree. If they want to say it's their money- fine. But it's not mine.
I've ecstatic over last year. Moreso I appreciated last year a ton because the team was so great. Last year's team imo rivaled the 1998 Yanks and 75 and 76 Reds. I'm not saying they were better -- just saying they "rivaled." And they were better than the 2017 Astros and others of teh past 40-45- maybe 50 years. With all this talent at the top - I'd like to hold on to it if we can.
This year they don't have the depth -- I agree. Many of their "depth players" are either hurt or under-performing or lack talent.
Also the stars haven't played near as well as last year combination of not playing well or being hurt etc. Compare our lineup from last year in which Beni, Betts and JDM were among the leaders in plate appearances- here is 2018 slash line vs 2019 combined for all 3:
2018: BA .321 OBP .401 Slg: .576 OPS: .977 2019: BA: .277 OBP .374 Slg: .472 OPS: .846
Don't take this "literal" but the 2018 version is similar to a 1994/95/97 Mo Vaughn while the current 2019 version is similar to a 1997 Tim Nehring.
And 4 of the 5 starters are having poor seasons compared to last year/ or compare to their history or injuries: -- Sale, Porcello, ERod, and Eovaldi.
They built the team on the stars, the starting staff and few expensive bench players such as Pearce and Nunez of which these 2 have given them nothing. We expected the bullpen to be shaky but the starting staff along with the injuries have hurt this team a lot.
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Post by station13 on Jun 12, 2019 15:59:50 GMT -5
Chavis got rung up. That is new.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 12, 2019 16:04:09 GMT -5
Excellent!!!
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 12, 2019 16:04:15 GMT -5
Nice triple Beni!
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 12, 2019 16:04:23 GMT -5
Thank goodness Lynn is nothing special either.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 12, 2019 16:05:51 GMT -5
This organization isn't tanking. They aren't built for that. Ownership....GM..players.....fans.... FFS. Targeted trades...sure....they should be considered. Tanking would be a strong word. They're not getting rid of Dever, Xander, Chavis, or Benny. They also wouldn't get rid of both Betts and Martinez, I would think. It all really comes down to the offers. If the Rays did something stupid and offered their top 6 prospects for Betts, I can't see how you don't pull the trigger. Again, it really matters what offers they get for which players.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 12, 2019 16:13:25 GMT -5
This organization isn't tanking. They aren't built for that. Ownership....GM..players.....fans.... FFS. Targeted trades...sure....they should be considered. Tanking would be a strong word. They're not getting rid of Dever, Xander, Chavis, or Benny. They also wouldn't get rid of both Betts and Martinez, I would think. It all really comes down to the offers. If the Rays did something stupid and offered their top 6 prospects for Betts, I can't see how you don't pull the trigger. Again, it really matters what offers they get for which players. and that is fair. A GM should be able to evaluate all options.
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 12, 2019 16:14:20 GMT -5
Porcello has retired 10 straight now with nothing hit hard at all.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 12, 2019 16:20:33 GMT -5
Porcello has retired 10 straight now with nothing hit hard at all. Hmm, let me try this. How is Brock Holt a major leaguer?
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 12, 2019 16:22:29 GMT -5
Porcello has retired 10 straight now with nothing hit hard at all. Hmm, let me try this. How is Brock Holt a major leaguer? Good job! HAHA!
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 12, 2019 16:23:01 GMT -5
Hmm, let me try this. How is Brock Holt a major leaguer? Good job! HAHA! Boy, Christian Vazquez sucks.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 12, 2019 16:23:22 GMT -5
Damn it.
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 12, 2019 16:25:37 GMT -5
these powers are strong if used sparingly
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 12, 2019 16:37:32 GMT -5
Beni having a day!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 12, 2019 16:37:40 GMT -5
I wish Benni was facing guys like this every at bat.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jun 12, 2019 16:38:43 GMT -5
You might recall that Benintendi had the big put-away bases clearing double in ALDS Game 3 against the Yankees with Lance Lynn pitching.
Guess Benintendi has no problems facing Lynn.
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Post by station13 on Jun 12, 2019 16:40:17 GMT -5
Is Mookie late on fastballs? These lazy fly balls to RF is happening every game.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 12, 2019 16:40:53 GMT -5
You might recall that Benintendi had the big put-away bases clearing double in ALDS Game 3 against the Yankees with Lance Lynn pitching. Guess Benintendi has no problems facing Lynn. I don't remember that well, because my memory is terrible. Thankfully, yours is exceptional and thank you for reminding me.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 12, 2019 16:42:50 GMT -5
There's a rumor floating around on WEEI that Ortiz is going to make a video on the jumbo tron for the Bruins game 7 tonight.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 12, 2019 16:57:16 GMT -5
I'm guessing Porcello is going to the 7th because what else do you have besides Workman and Barnes?
At least he listened to me lol and started pitching like the good Porcello.
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Post by incandenza on Jun 12, 2019 16:59:31 GMT -5
Why do we need an explanation for why a starter who's thrown 86 pitches and given up 2 runs on 4 hits and no walks is pitching into the 7th?
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 12, 2019 17:03:57 GMT -5
Why do we need an explanation for why a starter who's thrown 86 pitches and given up 2 runs on 4 hits and no walks is pitching into the 7th? Were you referring to my post? A lot of people don't like third or fourth time through the order.
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