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Post by tjb21 on Jul 30, 2013 15:38:37 GMT -5
Bogaerts for Lee is madness, Phillies could suck it. Let them keep their high priced veterans on the road to a losing 2014, have fun looking up at Mets. I think a package that starts with one of Middlebrooks, Ranaudo, or Barnes, Add Brentz and a 11-20 prospect, and their pick of 1 or 2 rule 5 guys. That is the most aggressive of a deal I would of make for Lee. Peavy or Norris is not worth it. Let the AAA guys start in the mean time. I still think we have a very competitive team that is going to be much better in 2014. Xander possibly in September. Like the Crain deal Tampa made, wish we did it. Agree with everything you said except Middlebrooks. I would easily give up Ranaudo and would like to keep Brentz...but willing to give Swihart and some others including Marrero. You value Brentz more than Swihart? Interesting.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 30, 2013 10:56:36 GMT -5
but if the Phillies' price comes down to something like Cecchini, De La Rosa, Ranaudo, and Swihart, I'd absolutely do that deal. I absolutely would not pay the entire contract and give up four top-ten assets. I'd rather do almost anything else. Amfox said it best.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 26, 2013 14:04:33 GMT -5
I think it's the combination of the dollars and the riskiness of those said dollars, that would give the Sox the most concern. The math definitely works, but would both risks be "worth it"? I'm not sure.
If Gonzalez is a legit option to be a mid-rotation starter, I'm sure Boston will be all over him.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 26, 2013 8:45:06 GMT -5
I am not sure it is fair to assume Peavy will be a great injury risk. He did have several years of problems, but he was strong last year, and his injury this year was a broken rib. However, even though he only is 32, he has been in the majors since he was 21, so his 32 might be an old 32. Your point is not unreasonable. However, he also could be this year's Curt Shilling. He has that kind of competitive personality, and the experience that the Sox SPs don't have. As I said, it is a matter of the cost. I don't think the Sox should give up one of the top level prospects, and I would include Ranaudo among them. But I think they could put together a package of mid level prospects who would be better than what the White Sox have in their system now. I have given up trying to figure out Buchholz. If he pitches, he will be very good, or very bad. I don't think he ever will be the ace of the staff. Lester isn't, either. Lackey and Doubront are the two best, and most reliable pitchers now. I don't see Dempster as anything other than a number 5 starter, and I would not be surprised to see him traded, either now, or in the off season. What does this even mean?
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 25, 2013 13:56:15 GMT -5
Soo losing is not something you want to do. Got it.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 24, 2013 14:49:39 GMT -5
Id take Braun hes been my favorite Hitter or in the top 3 not on the Sox for ever and I dont believe the Steroids crap. He aint been proven guilty. I no I aint followed the roids stuff like some but I no some guys have been suspended for performance in hancing drugs that are really just ever day things people use to go to the gym or just use in life an some of them are enhancing you like a steroid and theres no comparison. Oh.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 23, 2013 13:50:58 GMT -5
If this was mentioned before, I'm sorry. But I think if the Sox make a QO to Drew, he'll accept it in a heartbeat. Yep, and he will be a good trade asset with the Sox paying a few million for an ok prospect in return. Sign me up.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 23, 2013 12:44:34 GMT -5
The principal problem the Sox have in trying to stop Tampa, winning the division, and the WS, is that the Sox do not have a single starting pitcher as good as at least a couple of Tampa's. Lackey blows.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 11, 2013 13:57:14 GMT -5
Yeah, him.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 11, 2013 12:54:08 GMT -5
Thanks for all you do Mike. Happy birthday!
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 11, 2013 9:09:48 GMT -5
Looks like some of Brandon Workman's stats on the Home page are inaccurate.
IP, K, WHIP, ERA, BB all seem off.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 3, 2013 13:13:00 GMT -5
Regardless, I don't think someone being a mental time bomb is a reason to not pitch him how you want. I don't buy the notion of " screwing a guy up" by moving his role. You are either a pro or you aren't. If you are, you can adapt and handle it; if you aren't then you're most likely going to unravel in any role. I like this a lot and think you're on to something. Either a player has it, or they don't. Every skill can be worked on and refined, to a certain extent, and I don't think placing RDLR in the bullpen for the last 2ish months will devastate his career arc.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 3, 2013 10:50:25 GMT -5
A straight Nava/Gomes platoon should be the LF for the forseeable future. Do a semi-platoon with Napoli and Carp at 1st. Napoli needs to sit more than he is, he is proving why the Angels and the Rangers thought he was a 75% of games player instead of an everyday player. Considering he was a full-time catcher during his time with the Angels (except 70 games at 1b in 2010), I don't know why he would play more than 75% of the games with them. He also played more games at catcher then 1b with the Rangers in 2011 (when he was one of the best hitters in baseball), and 2012. I'm trying to see your point about the 75%, but I can't see it. Are starting catchers supposed to play 95% of the games?
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 2, 2013 13:30:41 GMT -5
Nava could really be a primary 1B option next year. I've been tossing this around in my mind as well. A lot depends on what happens with Ellsbury and Napoli. If neither accept the QO or resign, then I think it all depends on what FA we sign for LF/1B. I think if he's healthy, he will put up at least average 1b numbers. Good problem to have.
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Post by tjb21 on Jul 1, 2013 13:14:34 GMT -5
I'd like Yovani Gallardo if he's available for the right price. Any idea what kind of prospects he'd take? I'm not a Gallardo fan. K/9 and K% way down this year. Velocity also way down. Don't really have a good feel about what prospects it would take if the FO liked him.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 28, 2013 13:46:44 GMT -5
I am not sure about that. There have been mentions on the broadcast about him not playing winterball this year and being more in shape this year especially in the upper body and core. Did he not play winterball last year? It is crazy that almost every player is in the best shape of their life every spring training. Good for them. EDIT: poor spelling
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 26, 2013 15:20:32 GMT -5
Well, that was a quick answer from Boston.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 25, 2013 13:55:28 GMT -5
I think Crain is a great fit for us. I don't care what inning he is pitching. If we don't think Drew is worth a qualifying offer I think we swap Drew for a piece that would net us Crain. This. I think the potential QO is a main reason to hold onto Drew. I'm still in the camp that thinks he will be offered one and eventually decline.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 24, 2013 12:31:56 GMT -5
You guys do realize that the Sox are in 1st place right? Why on earth would you trade your starting catcher who's having a great year and your starting CF who's your leadoff hitter for prospects? The Sox are BUYERS!!! Not to mention you'd have a clubhouse revolt on your handsBoston traded Nomar in 2004. No clubhouse revolt. He was much more beloved than Ellsbury. I think you might be overestimating the reaction just a bit.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 20, 2013 9:09:48 GMT -5
Going to the game tonight, hope Lackey continues to pitch like he has.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 20, 2013 8:29:22 GMT -5
I believe XB could be utility at least half a season to get some at bats. He is young. After ASB then everything would be clearer and any of the infield could be traded. And remember.. Knock knock... Cecchini may be here... We surely need that kind of depth since WMB has been oft injured I'm not sure Xander would be taking a utility role anywhere. If he's not starting everyday with the big club, he's going to stay down at AAA. Cecchini isn't close to being called up this year. (sorry if this sounded snarky, not my intention)
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 17, 2013 13:21:53 GMT -5
Everything is fluid here, but *if* Bogaerts shifts to 3b in another couple of years and the Sox find out that Iglesias can maintain a .350 OBP or so at SS. Cecchini could eventually be moved to 1b as a non conventional type at the position. That is, without the plus power, though with hopeful more XBH and OBP than most that play it. Nava could hold it down in the meantime, even Carp as long as he continues playing "above his head" so to say. So Carp is playing "above his head", but Iglesias maintaining a .350 OBP isn't? I'm all in with Nava at 1b if Napoli declines the QO.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 14, 2013 14:11:10 GMT -5
I can't complain about Victorino's play at all so far, he's been better than I expected. Agreed. His defense has been awesome to watch too.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 14, 2013 14:03:40 GMT -5
It's getting very ridiculous that Drew keeps starting and Iglesias sits on the bench. Even with his SSS, why not ride it as long as it lasts? I don't know how anyone can forecast what Iglesias will hit in the future. He has changed so much in the past couple of years, especially in the last year, that I think predictions are impossible to base on facts. The facts keep changing. He's certainly not going to hit anywhere close to where he is hitting now, but I don't think he is showing any reason to believe that he can't be a fairly decent hitter. That's why I would put him in the lineup now, and trade Drew to Denver. They just lost their shortstop for a while. Drew is the perfect mid-season trade for a team that needs a stopgap. With Bogaerts developing, the Sox need to know if Iglesias really can hit enough to be a regular. There's only one way to find out. I don't think they will trade Drew unless they get a really good prospect in return, which I think is doubtful. My guess: They'll keep him all year, offer him the QO, and collect the pick.
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Post by tjb21 on Jun 14, 2013 13:23:10 GMT -5
Last night: 7 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 13 Ks
104 pitches and 77 strikes.
Not bad, not bad at all.
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