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Post by iakovos11 on Jul 24, 2022 7:39:54 GMT -5
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Post by arquimedezbozo on Jul 24, 2022 8:35:49 GMT -5
Phillip Sikes since 5/29 (117 PA):
326/448/663/1111 17.1% K 15.4% BB 10 SB
He was on the IL for 10 days in June but has otherwise been playing almost every day; mostly CF in Salem but more RF in Greenville.
14% K rate and only 4.7% BB in very SSS since his promotion.
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Post by sittingstill on Jul 24, 2022 8:38:31 GMT -5
Portland's game story from last night says Van Belle today.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 24, 2022 9:55:50 GMT -5
DSL All Star Game is today. Armando Sierra and Eyberrson Polanco are the Red Sox all stars. Sierra is batting third for the AL squad.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 24, 2022 11:02:09 GMT -5
Cam Cannon was promoted to Worcester.
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 24, 2022 11:26:50 GMT -5
With that .536 OPS, definitely deserves it.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 24, 2022 11:42:37 GMT -5
With that .536 OPS, definitely deserves it. With Yolmer Sanchez and Jaylin Davis in Boston, the Woo Sox need someone that can play the infield and maybe a corner outfield spot in a pinch. Cannon fits the bill. Koss and Rafaela could also fit I guess, but Rafaela has barely played in AA and Koss is probably better served playing every day in Portland than part time in Worcester.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 24, 2022 11:52:09 GMT -5
Yeah it's just a depth move. He wasn't even starting in Portland. Worcester had legit 10 actual position players with Davis going up (not counting Grullon and Baldwin, who are basically glorified bullpen catchers). Both teams now have 11, with Portland's roster way more versatile.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 24, 2022 12:20:06 GMT -5
With that .536 OPS, definitely deserves it. What’s his xOPS, though?
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 24, 2022 12:22:29 GMT -5
Chris, a question for you having just listened to the Brian Abraham interview (which was great) very late: You talk about how Nick Yorke was completely off the board in terms of having no connection to the Sox, but afterwards it comes out that they had significant presences at pretty much every game he played in his draft season, so how does that information not get out? Seems like that would be something people would take note of.
A guy like Romero I get coming out of kinda nowhere because he’s visible at a lot of national showcases and you could’ve seen him while watching Mayer. I’m not saying that the idea Yorke was out of nowhere is wrong or anything, just seems surprising to me that there wasn’t more of a connection given that, even as a later pick.
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Post by cdj on Jul 24, 2022 12:26:04 GMT -5
they showed up wearing fake mustaches
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 24, 2022 13:04:43 GMT -5
With that .536 OPS, definitely deserves it. What’s his xOPS, though? I'd be interested to know because it's a better indication of how well he's actually hitting.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 24, 2022 14:10:44 GMT -5
Niko Kavadas out for two straight
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 24, 2022 14:24:28 GMT -5
Chris, a question for you having just listened to the Brian Abraham interview (which was great) very late: You talk about how Nick Yorke was completely off the board in terms of having no connection to the Sox, but afterwards it comes out that they had significant presences at pretty much every game he played in his draft season, so how does that information not get out? Seems like that would be something people would take note of. A guy like Romero I get coming out of kinda nowhere because he’s visible at a lot of national showcases and you could’ve seen him while watching Mayer. I’m not saying that the idea Yorke was out of nowhere is wrong or anything, just seems surprising to me that there wasn’t more of a connection given that, even as a later pick. You'll want to listen to our interview with Paul Toboni from last year! Short answer is that there were only 5 games, and there weren't a ton of other people there. Paul talks about how they were able to get intel on who else was going to his games through a connection. I very strongly believe they would have gambled that he'd have lasted until their second-round pick if they'd had one.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 24, 2022 14:29:50 GMT -5
Phillip Sikes since 5/29 (117 PA): 326/448/663/1111 17.1% K 15.4% BB 10 SB He was on the IL for 10 days in June but has otherwise been playing almost every day; mostly CF in Salem but more RF in Greenville. 14% K rate and only 4.7% BB in very SSS since his promotion. And he can play defense too.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 24, 2022 15:15:39 GMT -5
Chris, a question for you having just listened to the Brian Abraham interview (which was great) very late: You talk about how Nick Yorke was completely off the board in terms of having no connection to the Sox, but afterwards it comes out that they had significant presences at pretty much every game he played in his draft season, so how does that information not get out? Seems like that would be something people would take note of. A guy like Romero I get coming out of kinda nowhere because he’s visible at a lot of national showcases and you could’ve seen him while watching Mayer. I’m not saying that the idea Yorke was out of nowhere is wrong or anything, just seems surprising to me that there wasn’t more of a connection given that, even as a later pick. You'll want to listen to our interview with Paul Toboni from last year! Short answer is that there were only 5 games, and there weren't a ton of other people there. Paul talks about how they were able to get intel on who else was going to his games through a connection. I very strongly believe they would have gambled that he'd have lasted until their second-round pick if they'd had one. Makes sense, I’m almost positive I’ve listened to that interview but probably just forgot that tidbit. Thanks!
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Jul 24, 2022 15:24:44 GMT -5
DSL All Star Game is today. Armando Sierra and Eyberrson Polanco are the Red Sox all stars. Sierra is batting third for the AL squad. Practice pays off for Polanco... (PRACTICE???)
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Post by soxin8 on Jul 24, 2022 15:40:20 GMT -5
With 2 singles and a walk, Mieses ops is now up to .979. He is 27 and probably only a DH, but it would nice to see him get a few at bats in Sept or sooner if JD continues to have back issues.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 24, 2022 16:19:04 GMT -5
Given the fact that the Red Sox have treated Mieses like a AAA taxi squad player all year (unless he's been dealing with some chronic injury we're unaware of), there's zero chance he comes up. The first week he got more than 3 starts was last week.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 24, 2022 17:19:53 GMT -5
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Post by ematz1423 on Jul 24, 2022 17:30:52 GMT -5
I have a hard time believing Casas isn't better than the current options at first. I guess I can see why they'd let him cut his teeth in AAA but I think we're getting close to the point I want to see if he's going to be the answer out of the gate next year. Call him up and see if 1st base is a need this offseason or not.
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Post by GyIantosca on Jul 24, 2022 17:31:48 GMT -5
Murphy had a tough one today. That’s ok, everyone once in a while have a tough one.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 24, 2022 17:40:45 GMT -5
I have a hard time believing Casas isn't better than the current options at first. I guess I can see why they'd let him cut his teeth in AAA but I think we're getting close to the point I want to see if he's going to be the answer out of the gate next year. Call him up and see if 1st base is a need this offseason or not. I predict Casas does not lose his rookie eligibility this year, so he can still be eligible to earn those PPI draft picks next year for doing well in ROY
44 days of service time maximum this season
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 24, 2022 18:51:47 GMT -5
Murphy had a tough one today. That’s ok, everyone once in a while have a tough one. What would it have been in MLB? Isn't Bello our best hope Obiwan? He got nailed in 3 straight MLB games. He is not missing bats to date despite 97 mph velocity. The jump from AAA or AAAA is apparently enormous. Hopefully Bello and Mata can man 3-5th rotation status. No Clemens on the horizon.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 24, 2022 19:06:17 GMT -5
I have a hard time believing Casas isn't better than the current options at first. I guess I can see why they'd let him cut his teeth in AAA but I think we're getting close to the point I want to see if he's going to be the answer out of the gate next year. Call him up and see if 1st base is a need this offseason or not. I predict Casas does not lose his rookie eligibility this year, so he can still be eligible to earn those PPI draft picks next year for doing well in ROY 44 days of service time maximum this season
Yeah, the question isn't if he'd be better, but rather whether he's ready as it relates to his development. Two different questions and the Red Sox have made clear the latter is the one that matters.
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