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Post by Guidas on Jul 8, 2023 16:39:57 GMT -5
I feel bad for them, I really do, I really believe the owners should force the owner of the As to sell. He's stripped down an often great franchise and just pocketing the Competitive Balance money. All that AND he's moving them to a smaller market, not to maximize the opportunity for the team, but simply to enrich himself on a sweetheart real estate deal where he'll personally pocket tens (if not hundreds) of millions of dollars. It also sets a bad precedent. If you allow this, what's to keep the Rays from running out their lease and moving to Nashville, Charlotte or Raleigh-Durham? Or any other cheap-owner team from heading out of their metro to someplace that will (stupidly) throw down for a stadium? At the very least, the league should disallow the move unless he agrees to build a climate-controlled stadium with a retractable roof. The summers in Vegas are brutal, and no way tourists or locals are going to sit in that heat, even in the night. It's akin to having an outdoor-only stadium in Phoenix or Houston. It's a situation set-up to fail. Just brutal.
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Post by Guidas on Jul 8, 2023 16:41:33 GMT -5
The usage of Paxton today should indicate whether the Sox see hun more as a trade chip or a long term piece. Why? He's got a nice rest coming up. They could run him to 110 pitches the day before a bullpen game and then feel confident he won't have to pitch again for 10 days.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2023 16:41:44 GMT -5
The usage of Paxton today should indicate whether the Sox see hun more as a trade chip or a long term piece. I mean they’re up 7-1 against the A’s - if they want to keep him healthy for a trade or to hold onto him for the rest of the season, either way you don’t want to wear him out in a blowout against a team that’s not even trying. 🤷♂️
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Post by greenmonster on Jul 8, 2023 16:43:06 GMT -5
The usage of Paxton today should indicate whether the Sox see hun more as a trade chip or a long term piece. I mean they’re up 7-1 against the A’s - if they want to keep him healthy for a trade or to hold onto him for the rest of the season, either way you don’t want to wear him out in a blowout against a team that’s not even trying. 🤷♂️ They also have a bullpen game scheduled for tomorrow...likely trying to conserve as many arms as possible
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Post by taiwansox on Jul 8, 2023 16:47:55 GMT -5
Cycle watch for Jarren now!
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Post by station13 on Jul 8, 2023 16:48:03 GMT -5
Duran is our new Ellsbury
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 8, 2023 16:48:48 GMT -5
The ball must look as big as a pumpkin to Duran
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 8, 2023 16:49:46 GMT -5
Duran might be our best player… also playing the A’s is fun
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Post by redsoxfansince94 on Jul 8, 2023 16:49:59 GMT -5
extend Duran!
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 8, 2023 16:50:00 GMT -5
Halfway to scoring in every inning 3 to go!
Rarer than a perfect game
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2023 16:50:43 GMT -5
I mean they’re up 7-1 against the A’s - if they want to keep him healthy for a trade or to hold onto him for the rest of the season, either way you don’t want to wear him out in a blowout against a team that’s not even trying. 🤷♂️ They also have a bullpen game scheduled for tomorrow...likely trying to conserve as many arms as possible Paxton for one more or so, Joely for one, Taylor Scott to finish it up maybe? You’d have pretty much the rest of the pen (sans Pivetta) available for the last game heading into the break.
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Post by foreverred9 on Jul 8, 2023 16:51:58 GMT -5
Duran is nearly the MLB leader in doubles, just 3 behind Freeman in 40% fewer plate appearances.
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Post by greenmonster on Jul 8, 2023 16:52:34 GMT -5
what is more likely, Extending him or benching him tomorrow??
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Post by terriblehondo on Jul 8, 2023 16:56:03 GMT -5
Put in Alfaro and let Wong get some treatment.
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Post by wildsox on Jul 8, 2023 16:56:42 GMT -5
I think we’ll see Alfaro start tomorrow
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jul 8, 2023 16:57:08 GMT -5
Off-hand, I don't remember any player having a more surprising season than Duran is having. This isn't a guy jumping out and having a career season far beyond any other he's had. Koji Uehara comes to mind in that category. This is a guy who had enormous defensive and offensive struggles until this season and seemed like a non-MLer. His ascension to stud status has been stunning and rapid. I can’t remember one either. And Koji wasn’t even so much of a surprise to me as he showed flashes of brilliance before got to Boston.
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Post by redsoxfansince94 on Jul 8, 2023 16:59:04 GMT -5
what is more likely, Extending him or benching him tomorrow?? Cora’s contemplating pulling Duran right now.
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Post by station13 on Jul 8, 2023 17:02:25 GMT -5
That was pretty impressive by Rooker.
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Post by redsoxfansince94 on Jul 8, 2023 17:05:26 GMT -5
That was pretty impressive by Rooker. Seems like a great find. That’s what happens when you operate the way they do. Bargain bin shopping and hope you hit on a few.
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Post by congusgambler33 on Jul 8, 2023 17:07:39 GMT -5
Tim Wakefield=connoisseur of useless talk
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on Jul 8, 2023 17:09:11 GMT -5
Off-hand, I don't remember any player having a more surprising season than Duran is having. This isn't a guy jumping out and having a career season far beyond any other he's had. Koji Uehara comes to mind in that category. This is a guy who had enormous defensive and offensive struggles until this season and seemed like a non-MLer. His ascension to stud status has been stunning and rapid. The last time I remember something like what Duran is doing was when Wade Boggs came on the scene in 1982. Started as the last guy on the bench and then got some chances that led to a legit .349 season. There was not as much intel on prospects back then so I am not sure how big a surprise that was, but I think it really was a huge surprise !!
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 8, 2023 17:11:40 GMT -5
A's lightly jogging towards fly balls, no big deal if it falls
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Post by melvinhoggs on Jul 8, 2023 17:11:41 GMT -5
Casas with two doubles – absolutely crushed.
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Post by taiwansox on Jul 8, 2023 17:12:42 GMT -5
6 straight innings!
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 8, 2023 17:20:29 GMT -5
Should just open with Martin tomorrow sense he’s fresh and will have the next 3 days off anyways
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