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Post by bigpupp on Jul 16, 2016 3:00:55 GMT -5
Unless I had an elite ace, I would never let my starter face a hitter three times. Bullpens are too good nowadays. Your bullpen would be toast by June 18th But bullpens are "too good" nowadays. That means they can't get hurt. Just ask Tazawa.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 14, 2016 22:49:24 GMT -5
For the 500th time. He has the POTENTIAL. To be a future ace. ITS NOT A GUARANTEE. He could flame out like many other prospects. Or he could make it to the bigs as a back end starter. Or. He could be an ace. all these possibilities have an equal chance of happening. He has a better chance of being an ace than any of those possibilities. You do not trade an almost sure thing. I really miss Ben and Theo right now. This type of reckless trade is something Gorman would have done not Theo or Ben. Both of which won World Series more recent than DD as well. Mind finding a quote from a respected source that describes Espinoza as a sure thing? Just because you keep saying it doesn't mean its the truth... While Espinoza possesses tools that we love to dream on that doesn't mean he's a sure thing. The truth remains that Espinoza is FAR more likely to be a flameout than an ace. That was true yesterday and it will be true tomorrow.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 14, 2016 19:56:20 GMT -5
I don't freaking care that Pomeranz was the 5th pick in 2010, I care what he is now. Both his skills and the motherload of risk we're assuming. Christian Colon was the 4th pick in the same draft, he must be better, so let's deal Benintendi for him as well while we're at it. Or better yet, let's switch Espinoza for Ball and Marrero (the Chris one), that's a 7th and 15th picks, we're coming out ahead on that trade! Ball is also like 6ft6in rather than 6ft and a level ahead of Espinoza, so much less risk! Also, for everyone saying we are a big market team and have to win now, two words for you: Philadelphia Phillies. Can't believe we have our very own Ruben. What he is now is an all-star.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 14, 2016 17:55:40 GMT -5
Also. I love Espinoza. But he is only 18 and is far away from the majors. There is no guarantees with him. (See Casey Kelly as a prospect and how that turned out) Despite where Kelly was ranked at the time of his trade, he never had the ceiling that Espinoza has. Having said that, I agree with you. Espinoza is an 18 year old hard thrower with a body that doesn't always live up to the rigors of being a starting pitcher. It hurts (bad) to give him up, and has the potential to be as bad as any trade in recent memory, but evrytime I look at the Free Agent list this winter I think something like this needed to be done.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 12, 2016 15:37:39 GMT -5
Can we at least wait until the 16th until we start second guessing this kid for not making a deal? Everyone who mattered said on draft night that this signing would go down to the wire. Nothing has changed since then. If Groome's is still unsigned when you wake up on the 16th then fire away but until then he has every right to hold out for as much money as possible and the front office has every right to draw a hard line.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 12, 2016 14:00:23 GMT -5
We've heard that Shawaryn is seeking overslot $, but has anyone heard anything on Dalbec? I get that Arizona made it to the very end of the CWS, but if this was a simple slot agreement, I'd think he would be signed by now. So is Dalbec also seeking overslot, or are the Sox trying to get a little more savings here? I wouldn't assume Dalbec not being signed means he wants more than slot. Once the Sox sign the rest of their top 10 picks then Groom's agent can hold out for 100% of the Sox' remaining pool. The Sox knowing Dalbec and Shawaryn number, but keeping them unsigned for a few more days, creates some uncertainty for Groomes's agent - which is a good thing.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 11, 2016 8:47:38 GMT -5
Sounds like these people don't know that the 16-17 signing period isn't plural.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 10, 2016 20:28:14 GMT -5
That was sexy
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 8, 2016 23:40:23 GMT -5
If I didn't know any better I would say that John Farrell didn't pull O'Sullivan because he knew he had two relievers unavailable and needed as many outs from his starter as possible.
Nah, he's probably just incompetent.
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Post by bigpupp on Jul 2, 2016 11:01:22 GMT -5
So I'm assuming the Sox also lose the ability to trade their slot values also?
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 26, 2016 10:18:12 GMT -5
Cafardo also thinks Kopech is a lefty in that article. He's not exactly firing on all cylinders.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 25, 2016 14:45:06 GMT -5
Just think of it like a road sign to the number line. < is pointing to the smaller (less than) numbers, and > is pointing to the larger (greater than) numbers. Is that true? I've always learned it as the sign always points to the smaller number and tries to eat the bigger number. 5 > 3 3 < 5 Either way it points to the smaller number. I wasn't clear, and I've amended my previous post to try and clear it up. I wasn't trying to help him compare numbers, but was instead trying to help him remember which sign stands for greater than or less than without having to compare numbers. If you think of them like road signs then the signs point to different sides of the number line without getting into comparing numbers. > is always greater than because the sign points to the greater than side of the number line and < is always less than because it points to the less than side of the number line. In your example, forgetting the numbers for a second, you say it as 5 is greater than 3 and 3 is less than 5. The signs aren't pointing to the numbers themselves, but to the side of the number line that you are trying to say. Clear as mud, right?
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 25, 2016 12:21:52 GMT -5
Lol Mike. You f-ed up the < sign again. Sheist. Sent from my smart phone When trying to remember which sign is which, just think of it like a road sign to the number line. < is pointing to the smaller (less than) numbers on the number line, and > is pointing to the larger (greater than) numbers on the number line.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 18, 2016 16:28:08 GMT -5
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 14, 2016 19:36:58 GMT -5
Clears up almost 200k when you factor in the 5%. I would have preferred a little less too, but we'll probably be saying that for almost every signing that gets released.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 10, 2016 19:25:39 GMT -5
I'm not sure it can be understated how impressive shutting down the Mississippi State offense is. That lineup is lethal. Ridiculously impressive outing by Dalbac today. Well they haven't exactly been the most patient team today - took only 5 pitches for Dalbec to get out of the 7th.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 10, 2016 12:53:00 GMT -5
Didn't we pick a Florida closer just a few years ago? If by a few years ago, you mean last year, then yes. BOS has chosen a Florida reliever in four of the last five drafts (Anderson, Poyner, Harris, Maddox/Larson). It's baseball's version of Rutgers defense. It was Maddox I was thinking of. Didn't know about the others but that's funny.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 10, 2016 12:41:42 GMT -5
Didn't we pick a Florida closer just a few years ago?
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 9, 2016 22:05:41 GMT -5
Not very well ranked, but the profile seems like something you can dream on. I'll take it.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 9, 2016 21:55:32 GMT -5
I feel dirty hoping for one of the Jones at this pick. Tonight has been too good already.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 9, 2016 21:04:10 GMT -5
Interview with a local site shoresports right after being drafted some highlights: It’s a crazy feeling hearing name called, especially by Red Sox,” Groome said. “My family had no idea it was coming when it did. It’s just a dream come true.” “I’m going to get together with my adviser and that’s what we’re going to discuss,” Groome said. “Money doesn’t matter to me. I’m just excited for the next chapter in my life and I can’t wait to get started. I have a chance to play for my favorite team. I can’t ask for anything more than that." Read More: Baseball – Red Sox Take Jason Groome No. 12 Overall in MLB Draft | shoresportsnetwork.com/baseball-red-sox-take-jason-groome-no-12-overall-in-mlb-draft/?trackback=tsmclipHis advisor probably doesn't appreciate him being quoted as saying money doesn't matter to him. Haha
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 9, 2016 19:25:42 GMT -5
Best day ever?
Best day ever.
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 9, 2016 15:11:37 GMT -5
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 8, 2016 11:15:11 GMT -5
JJ Cooper said on Twitter that it was for Adderall that he tested positive for. Same thing that Jon Gray tested positive for in the days leading up to the 2013 draft (he ended up going 3rd overall). Cooper was referring to Kentucky infielder JaVon Shelby who tested positive for Adderall. It's not known what substance Perez tested positive for, but I highly doubt it's Adderall. Thanks for correcting this. I woke up to help with feeding my week old baby and didn't fully comprehend what I was reading on Twitter. I'll try and get some more sleep before I post next time
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Post by bigpupp on Jun 8, 2016 2:32:16 GMT -5
Wrong information.
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