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Post by soxfaninnj on May 1, 2023 21:05:09 GMT -5
Verdugo didn’t keep it clean lol.
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Post by LoneStarSox on May 1, 2023 21:05:30 GMT -5
I just ran up and down the boards liking every dugie post and I haven't enjoyed myself that much in a long, long time. Certainly not in the last 24ish hours as a Boston sports fan :/
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Post by sarasoxer on May 1, 2023 21:05:31 GMT -5
I shamely admit I was one calling for buying out a few of his years. I hit the brakes on that. lol. I was wrong I would sign him right this second if he’s willing But would he accept the smallish dollars you might offer...were it your money? He's a huge guy with great strike zone judgement. It's just hard for him to square up. We wrote Duran off and he is playing like we hoped Casas would.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on May 1, 2023 21:06:55 GMT -5
While we're giving Verdugo props for his amazing start, and rightfully so, let's not forget Alex Cora in this.
Cora knew what buttons to push to get Verdugo to play his butt off, get in shape, and improve his defense, and maximize his talents.
You think Verdugo didn't take Cora's words to heart? Of course he did.
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Post by greenmonster on May 1, 2023 21:07:44 GMT -5
The Yankees have sole possession of 5th place and Judge will be out at least another week. You truly hate to see it. If only being in last place was a bad thing
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on May 1, 2023 21:10:09 GMT -5
While we're giving Verdugo props for his amazing start, and rightfully so, let's not forget Alex Cora in this. Cora knew what buttons to push to get Verdugo to play his butt off, get in shape, and improve his defense, and maximize his talents. You think Verdugo didn't take Cora's words to heart? Of course he did. Not to shade on the negative side here, but… while I’m sure he took Cora’s words to heart and Cora surely deserves some credit, I’m sure the contract he stands to earn if he continues to play like this isn’t hurting either haha
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on May 1, 2023 21:12:59 GMT -5
Everyone remember to send a screenshot of the standings to the Yankees fan in your life!
(Also the Sox are now tied for the third wild card spot, though the Astros are currently winning)
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 1, 2023 21:14:31 GMT -5
that light show reminds me of the time was as at the Palladium in NYC watching a Pink Floyd laser light show. and let me tell you that was a fun, cosmic event.
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Post by greenmonster on May 1, 2023 21:14:36 GMT -5
Everyone remember to send a screenshot of the standings to the Yankees fan in your life! (Also the Sox are now tied for the third wild card spot, though the Astros are currently winning) Already done!!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 1, 2023 21:15:22 GMT -5
Everyone remember to send a screenshot of the standings to the Yankees fan in your life! (Also the Sox are now tied for the third wild card spot, though the Astros are currently winning) i did better than that, i told em FU !!
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Post by Jimmy on May 1, 2023 21:15:57 GMT -5
It’s really fun having a bunch of young guys who you think can be good but you’re not quuuuuite sure yet…
Yoshida, Duran, Valdez, Houck, Whitlock, Winc, Kutter…. hopefully can add Casas to the list soon but tough watch right now.
To this point in my view this has been the most fun team since 2013… 2018 was awesome but that team was a wagon, 2023 Sox out there scrapping
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Post by radiohix on May 1, 2023 21:15:58 GMT -5
While we're giving Verdugo props for his amazing start, and rightfully so, let's not forget Alex Cora in this. Cora knew what buttons to push to get Verdugo to play his butt off, get in shape, and improve his defense, and maximize his talents. You think Verdugo didn't take Cora's words to heart? Of course he did. I don’t buy into that narrative honestly. Pro athletes are self motivated individuals, except very few cases of course, I think more of it is driven by him approaching free agency, becoming a dad and also it’s well documented that he was hurt last year.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on May 1, 2023 21:17:55 GMT -5
For those of you able to watch more consistently than me, has Valdez’s defense normalized to simply “bad”? Because it seems like the offense is definitely major league caliber to some degree. Having a left-handed middle infielder is a nice luxury for platooning.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on May 1, 2023 21:20:59 GMT -5
For those of you able to watch more consistently than me, has Valdez’s defense normalized to simply “bad”? Because it seems like the offense is definitely major league caliber to some degree. Having a left-handed middle infielder is a nice luxury for platooning. still a lot of work, not sure how to characterize, other than not ML level. let's hope for improvement
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Post by julyanmorley on May 1, 2023 21:22:31 GMT -5
For those of you able to watch more consistently than me, has Valdez’s defense normalized to simply “bad”? Because it seems like the offense is definitely major league caliber to some degree. Having a left-handed middle infielder is a nice luxury for platooning. Haven't seen every ball in play, but it seems like he's gotten nothing but extremely easy chances lately and he's made the plays
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Post by cdj on May 1, 2023 21:22:47 GMT -5
I've seen enough. Alex Verdugo passes Troy O'Leary for 10th best LF in team history. Also passes Captain Clutch Derek Jester in career walkoffs (stayed w the autocorrect)
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 1, 2023 21:23:16 GMT -5
For those of you able to watch more consistently than me, has Valdezâs defense normalized to simply âbadâ? Because it seems like the offense is definitely major league caliber to some degree. Having a left-handed middle infielder is a nice luxury for platooning. He's an infield statue. On the other hand, props for his first MLB jack. I'm guessing the everyday lineup will be Arroyo at SS, Kiké at 2B.
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Post by dirtywaterinla on May 1, 2023 21:26:40 GMT -5
RE: Casas I can see the team giving him an opportunity until Duvall is healthy when there will be a big roster crunch. If he's still struggling, I can see him going down to AAA to figure it out while Turner plays @ 1B, Duvall in CF, Duran in LF and Masa @ DH.
EDIT: On a related note, Duvall is out of his cast. My assumption is that he should be taking swings in 3-4 weeks.
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Post by julyanmorley on May 1, 2023 21:31:34 GMT -5
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Post by julyanmorley on May 1, 2023 21:38:29 GMT -5
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Post by yuchangclan on May 1, 2023 21:41:04 GMT -5
All I know is Casas is not an MLB hitter and Kiké is not an MLB SS Makes one wonder what Cora is watching…..
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Post by cdj on May 1, 2023 21:44:01 GMT -5
Watching his excitement was great. Happy to have him and Wilyer in the mix
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Post by yuchangclan on May 1, 2023 21:44:50 GMT -5
Man that poster who was clowning Dugie last year seems to have made himself scarce. Verdugo was a different player last year. He certainly wasn’t THIS guy in 2022.
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Post by briam on May 1, 2023 21:48:59 GMT -5
While we're giving Verdugo props for his amazing start, and rightfully so, let's not forget Alex Cora in this. Cora knew what buttons to push to get Verdugo to play his butt off, get in shape, and improve his defense, and maximize his talents. You think Verdugo didn't take Cora's words to heart? Of course he did. Bullying works!
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Post by patford on May 1, 2023 21:51:14 GMT -5
Verdugo is a testament to the fact you can't judge a guy who is playing but not completely healthy while not making excuses in the press about how this or that hurts.
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