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Post by backwardsk on Mar 13, 2023 15:57:02 GMT -5
Interesting that David Hamilton got assigned to AAA camp today. He just as much as Rafaela could be a threat to come up by August or September to make a impact on the bases and/or reserve role.
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Post by yuchangclan on Mar 13, 2023 16:53:18 GMT -5
Knock on wood but what a ST for the prospects so far. A lot of really impressive stuff on the mound, in the field, and hitting. Also I would not have thought that yellow guards would look that cool with red jerseys/socks, but it’s cool. Extra points for Bleis I'm just glad to see his face, which I barely saw earlier this month. ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/Spring-Training/Red-Sox-ST-March-6-2023/i-Tth5B2j/0/ec17cd33/M/20230306_0851-M.jpg) He looks good in Kanye’s Balenciaga line.
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Post by jimoh on Mar 13, 2023 19:53:28 GMT -5
Bleis' first-inning assist probably made him make that error in RF later in the game, as he was thinking too much about throwing out another runner and not enough about making sure the ball was in his glove. Still a real treat to see him hit and throw and run the bases and cover ground in RF.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 13, 2023 20:00:08 GMT -5
Bleis' first-inning assist probably made him make that error in RF later in the game, as he was thinking too much about throwing out another runner and not enough about making sure the ball was in his glove. Still a real treat to see him hit and throw and run the bases and cover ground in RF. Part of learning for a 19yo, right? Kind of reminds me of when Vázquez would fall in love with trying to backpick guys at 1B and cost his pitchers strikes by not framing the pitch.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 13, 2023 20:10:21 GMT -5
Now that Taiwan has been eliminated, Pool A MVP, Yu Chang, should be home soon. Interestingly, all 5 teams ended up tied at 2-2.
Not that I have anything against Mexico but an early out would get Verdugo and Duran back.
I actually think this is good for Yashida and Japan is looking unstoppable. He'll see a lot of major league pitchers
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Post by vermontsox1 on Mar 13, 2023 20:20:11 GMT -5
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 13, 2023 20:49:12 GMT -5
Miguel Bleis told @alexspeier he identifies Ronald Acuna Jr. as the type of player he wants to become.
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Post by funkybuddha on Mar 14, 2023 10:09:49 GMT -5
So impressive to see Mayer and Bleis doing some great things in ST games. Is it a bad sign that we aren't seeing Yorke getting any AB's in these games so far? At least not that I have seen or seen reported on.
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Post by manfred on Mar 14, 2023 11:29:09 GMT -5
Miguel Bleis told @alexspeier he identifies Ronald Acuna Jr. as the type of player he wants to become. Acceptable.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 14, 2023 12:19:17 GMT -5
8 pitch HR by Tapia to start the game, followed by an 11 pitch single by Casas.
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Post by jbuttah on Mar 14, 2023 13:29:32 GMT -5
Miguel Bleis told @alexspeier he identifies Ronald Acuna Jr. as the type of player he wants to become. Watching some of his highlights. He looks like a strong wind would snap him in half. He's definitely going to need a year or two to add at least 15 lbs to that frame.
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Post by nomar on Mar 14, 2023 13:31:26 GMT -5
Tapia is raking but unless they think they can fix his launch angle issues (and this is ignoring his high chase rate), I’d prefer to give Duran one more crack at it over Tapia.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Mar 14, 2023 13:35:59 GMT -5
Tapia is raking but unless they think they can fix his launch angle issues (and this is ignoring his high chase rate), I’d prefer to give Duran one more crack at it over Tapia. I think the argument Chris and Ian laid out on the pod essentially against this is pretty reasonable - give Duran more time to adjust to the new swing mechanics before throwing him into the fire. Plus, if you choose Duran over Tapia you risk losing Tapia (if I understand the way his contract works, which I most likely don't) whereas there's no real downside to sending Duran down for a bit. Tapia is house money at this point so while he's hitting the ball well right now it's worth milking that for all it's worth and going to Duran once that well runs dry, in my opinion.
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Post by greatscottcooper on Mar 14, 2023 13:50:00 GMT -5
If after 4-8 weeks Tapia looks horrible and Duran is raking you can easily just bring up Duran. Nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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Post by nomar on Mar 14, 2023 14:07:49 GMT -5
Tapia is raking but unless they think they can fix his launch angle issues (and this is ignoring his high chase rate), I’d prefer to give Duran one more crack at it over Tapia. I think the argument Chris and Ian laid out on the pod essentially against this is pretty reasonable - give Duran more time to adjust to the new swing mechanics before throwing him into the fire. Plus, if you choose Duran over Tapia you risk losing Tapia (if I understand the way his contract works, which I most likely don't) whereas there's no real downside to sending Duran down for a bit. Tapia is house money at this point so while he's hitting the ball well right now it's worth milking that for all it's worth and going to Duran once that well runs dry, in my opinion. Yeah this is perfectly reasonable too
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Post by julyanmorley on Mar 14, 2023 14:19:04 GMT -5
There's no risk with Tapia. The Red Sox will know if they need to add him to keep him or if they're safe sending him down. Tapia needs to report that a team is offering him a major league spot on March 25th.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 14, 2023 15:11:53 GMT -5
So impressive to see Mayer and Bleis doing some great things in ST games. Is it a bad sign that we aren't seeing Yorke getting any AB's in these games so far? At least not that I have seen or seen reported on. You weren't the only one who noticed. I was told back stiffness but should be full go this week.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 14, 2023 15:18:26 GMT -5
The good news is Pivetta threw strikes today.
Lorenzen started, was relieved then came back out to pitch more. Same situation as Pivetta's last outing.
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Post by cdj on Mar 14, 2023 16:28:38 GMT -5
Guerrero hitting triple digits in mid March, save some for July kid!
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 14, 2023 19:32:11 GMT -5
Chris Henrique @chrishenrique · 21m The Red Sox today optioned Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Worcester. In addition, they also reassigned LHP Oddanier Mosqueda and RHP Chase Shugart to minor league camp, the team announced.
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Post by jimoh on Mar 14, 2023 19:34:47 GMT -5
Tapia is raking but unless they think they can fix his launch angle issues (and this is ignoring his high chase rate), I’d prefer to give Duran one more crack at it over Tapia. I think the argument Chris and Ian laid out on the pod essentially against this is pretty reasonable - give Duran more time to adjust to the new swing mechanics before throwing him into the fire. Plus, if you choose Duran over Tapia you risk losing Tapia (if I understand the way his contract works, which I most likely don't) whereas there's no real downside to sending Duran down for a bit. Tapia is house money at this point so while he's hitting the ball well right now it's worth milking that for all it's worth and going to Duran once that well runs dry, in my opinion. I see that if Duran is on the 26 you might lose Tapia, but if we're adding to both the 26 and the 40 both Tapia and also (if Wong is not ready) a catcher like Alfaro, which two guys do we DFA? Will Ott slip by? I can't think of an easy second person to DFA.
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Post by backwardsk on Mar 14, 2023 19:41:02 GMT -5
I think the argument Chris and Ian laid out on the pod essentially against this is pretty reasonable - give Duran more time to adjust to the new swing mechanics before throwing him into the fire. Plus, if you choose Duran over Tapia you risk losing Tapia (if I understand the way his contract works, which I most likely don't) whereas there's no real downside to sending Duran down for a bit. Tapia is house money at this point so while he's hitting the ball well right now it's worth milking that for all it's worth and going to Duran once that well runs dry, in my opinion. I see that if Duran is on the 26 you might lose Tapia, but if we're adding to both the 26 and the 40 both Tapia and also (if Wong is not ready) a catcher like Alfaro, which two guys do we DFA? Will Ott slip by? I can't think of an easy second person to DFA. The only two options is a Bobby Dalbec or Ryan Brasier trade with the second spot needed on 40 man roster.
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Post by Soxfansince1971 on Mar 14, 2023 20:06:32 GMT -5
I see that if Duran is on the 26 you might lose Tapia, but if we're adding to both the 26 and the 40 both Tapia and also (if Wong is not ready) a catcher like Alfaro, which two guys do we DFA? Will Ott slip by? I can't think of an easy second person to DFA. The only two options is a Bobby Dalbec or Ryan Brasier trade with the second spot needed on 40 man roster. I could definitely see a team wanting Tapia for their 26-man roster, but the major question is:How much better is he than the player that team needs to DFA to make room and is it worth loosing the DFA.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 14, 2023 20:08:57 GMT -5
Tapia would need to receive an MLB offer from a team by March 25th. Either way/ Tapia/Duran seems like a non-issue. The Sox will go with best fit.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 14, 2023 21:18:51 GMT -5
Tapia would need to receive an MLB offer from a team by March 25th. Either way/ Tapia/Duran seems like a non-issue. The Sox will go with best fit. Tapia's is an opt out. He can just leave if not added to the 40-man roster (and therefore, effectively, the 26-man roster). Alfaro and Goodrum have upward mobility clauses dependent on a team offering to add them.
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