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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 8, 2023 14:16:10 GMT -5
I'm not sure what others are seeing but Mac has looked very good so far.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 8, 2023 13:50:51 GMT -5
Saw this stat- With Linus and Hampus in the lineup together they are 30-1-1 Is that good? I think you meant 22-1-1. and Yes it is.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 7, 2023 23:20:29 GMT -5
What is the NFL doing to the Bengals? I know about Hamlin but I can't make sense of anything the NFL is doing here. They already beat KC this year and if they beat Buffalo would have had the same record as Buffalo with a game to go. Now they had a vote, which is bs too, and the Bengals are being treated as a wild card team with no home game despite winning their division and being robbed of a chance to be the 2 seed. On top of that, they will have a tougher schedule next year and be pushed down in the draft. It might as well be a conspiracy because it's so bush league as to be borderline absurd and WWF-type thread.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 7, 2023 20:36:49 GMT -5
Last night's game was thoroughly enjoyable (a bright spot in my day - got COVID diagnosis on Monday, taking Paxlovid - feeling really tired, kind of like a bad cold - the metallic/bitter taste of the medicine is the only thing I can taste!) - the ball movement was back, the lock down D was back, the swagger was back - the J's and Marcus looked like they were having fun, Brogdon and White totally effective, Grant involved. Good reminder to not sweat all the small ups and downs in the regular season - this team is built for the playoffs, and winning it all. I was diagnosed mid December with it. I was really really achy and had no energy at all for about 3 days. Other than that a slight cough and ocasional diziness but that was it. Get better. I get the feeling the Celts will have at least one more period where for a week or so they won't look anything like the team they can be, even most champsionship teams have these hic-cups during the long season, except for this years Bruins of course.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 5, 2023 23:48:18 GMT -5
4 weeks is the current expect timeline for JDB, per multiple outlets (or maybe just one outlet and I don't have the energy to track down which one was first). Really glad to hear the injury is not as dire straits as originally reported and forwarded by me. It still sucks for me to see anyone have a career type year de-railed as you never know what that means long term for confidence etc. One injury even minor can have long term ramifications for certain players.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 5, 2023 23:43:26 GMT -5
Refs pissed off the little ball of hate with a blatantly missed tripping call. Marchand is skating with a lot of energy and helped set up the first goal to tie it.
Edit: Shortly thereafter he scored the go ahead goal. Mess with the bull....
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 5, 2023 22:44:33 GMT -5
So - which version of the team shows up tonight? Tatum a chance to go against one of his MVP challengers. Good time to right the ship. I watched from start to finish. There is a very strong correlation between my viewing and the team winnings, and vice versa and as much as I like to think it means something, and I do, I know it does not.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 4, 2023 22:13:53 GMT -5
Jake Debrusk playing the best of his roller-coaster career and he ups and fractures his fibula out for 3-6 months. First real big blow in this dream season.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 4, 2023 20:28:38 GMT -5
I guess we are seeing a rare season of some bests and some worsts! Blame me for the bad losses, as it seems whenever I miss a game they loss.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 2, 2023 21:11:26 GMT -5
If the personel is largely unchanged, but the coach and the approach is different...often the simplest answer is the corret one. Ocaams Razor is not always the correct answer. The new style the coach brought in helped with the D getting more involved with the Offense which has helped alot. I think the team was tired of Casssidy's voice and they needed a new voice to lead them but it's not merely that simple. Having Krejci back gave the team the top 6 depth they needed. A full season of Hampus gives the Bruins two #1 Defensemen and he's likley in the running for the Norse. Don't forget he missed several games in the 7 game series loss to the Hurricanes and likely would have turned the tide had he been healthy. Finally Ullmark taking his game from a good goalie to THE goalie and would win the Vezina trophy if the season ended today which is just shy of the mid point of the season.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 2, 2023 17:30:31 GMT -5
Man I'm still pissed about the short-handed 2-1 break called offside. The broadcast showed it clearly was not and the ref should be demoted. Not because he got a call wrong but because of the specific situation, he's trained not to call that unless he's 100% certain. Even if it was actually offsides and he allowed it and we had scored they'd replay it and correct it. In other words, he could not fail by letting it go and he most certainly did get it wrong by not following the NHL's own procedure. There really is no excuse for that.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 2, 2023 14:20:00 GMT -5
Perhaps everybody- posters here, fans on social, the teams announcers, analysts, former players, former front office personnel from around the league, basically everybody on God’s green earth outside of yourself- says he sucks BECAUSE HE SUCKS AT HIS JOB. Its very obvious to people who don’t dig in on their positions and refuse to adjust them in the face of a mountain of evidence. I, for instance, was willing to at least give him a chance to see how he did before I ripped him. Turns out my dog would be better at this job. It’s a very easy problem to fix and that’s why people harp on it- go hire a coach who has actually done something with an offense since 2005! See that's not true we've had multiple announcers in recent weeks talking about talent level as the biggest issue as they are watching the games. One saying it's OL talent, the other saying it's a true offensive weapon. You just ignore it and go more off Boston media and sport fans. I would have thought after Ime people might have changed, it's like people still haven't. You know the difference between Ime and MP, it was talent level, Ime had elite talent that was proven. Guys with multiple conference finals appearances. He still made them look like crap for half a year. That's just a lie, what you don't think head coaches are involved with the offense? He spent years working hand and hand with an OC. Coming up with weekly game plans and halftime adjustments. So you'd never hire a coach to be headcoach if he didn't have head coaching experience? Every year people in sports do things they haven't done before. The fact you and so many people think fixing this offense is easy, just replace MP is laughable. First he basically goes against what you claimed last post, you aren't blaming MP for everything. Second it's just not true. Fixing this offense no matter who the OC is, requires an improved OL, weapons that fit Mac Jones and Mac Jones making a huge leap forward. It anything Bill probably should have brought in a better offensive mind to help MP than Joe Judge. That being said, his work with Zappe was darn good and the talent level is crap. Nevermind what talent you have can't be used on the regular given the OL. The idea that a rocket scientist with 20 plus years of coaching experience can't become a good OC is crazy. This is like the crap with Bill after the Browns. He sucks as a headcoach he can only be a DC. Yeah a ton of people said just that, so it must be true! I would never base any opinion based on National Broadcasters, as a whole they are talking heads unprepared and ill informed and every time I listen to a national game with a local team involved I inevitably hear them makes false claims multiple times a game that would have been solved with an ounce of preperation.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 2, 2023 13:07:33 GMT -5
There were a couple plays where Mac held onto it and took the sack…and it was the smart thing to do. Earlier in the season he would’ve done something stupid. I’m glad he’s cut the turnovers out lately. Thought he was fine today. He’s certainly nothing special. I still hold out hope he can be good. With how last season played out and this season as well I'm not sure why anyone would look at Mac as the problem. Whether he's the solution or not the jury is likely still out. Before November some basic stats -3 TD and 7 INT with rating of 87.2, 79.7, 62.1, 16.7 and 79.9 since November 8 TD and 1 INT with ratings of 89.2, 104.6 119.8, 84.8, 75.3, 52.1, 105.6, 98.4. I think Jones has figured out how to make the best of a bad offense and situation. The whole offensive corrdinator issue has clearly been a disaster and all you have needed is to watch a few games. Half the offense is our defense.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Jan 1, 2023 8:32:57 GMT -5
It really depends on the player, some just thrive on pressure or being told they can`t do something (Pedroia) especially the top players. Conigliaro, Griffey Jr., A-Rod, Yount. Beltre, Kaline, Mantle, Harper just to name a few. The coaching staff has to recognize what each player has. Sure but those are all HOF talents that you just listed. Rafaela is probably going to be a lot of fun but there are clear holes in his game Rafaela is the real X factor of our farm system. Becuase of his versatile and elite defense if his offense can even be slightly above average, in the majors, he'd be an extremely vaulable player for us. or anyone for that matter. He does however chase pitches out of the zone. Is there a chance he's like the rare batter akin to Vladimir Guerrero (Sr.) who can consistently make good contact chasing bad pitches? If not then it is a big concern in his developement especially as he reaches the upper levels in the minors. Another observation I see commonly forgot or not understood by to many here is that even the best of the best prospects often take a while in MLB to find their own level. The great Ted Williams stated don't judge a hitter until he's had 1,000 at bats and don't judge a pitchers until he's pitched 500 IP. This means it takes about 2 years for batters and that used to be about 2 years for pitches, that's changed some. Far more often than not he's dead on. That said I'm confused with the optimism of Cassas season. I understand the optimism just not the timeline. Sure it could happen this season but chances are he takes until next season to find his own level and even that is optmistic regarding how quickly his bat approaches his ultimate ceiling. We shall see.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 29, 2022 22:20:44 GMT -5
Horford’s value isn’t in the box score stats. He’s a versatile defender and a ball-mover and floor-stretcher on offense. You will be hard pressed to find another big man who fits the roster as well as he does. I appreciate those facts, but at 36 his play has, to me, fallen off. He plays roughly 30 minutes per and 'nets' 6+ rebounds and 9 points. I am concerned that we rely too much on the Js and would prefer a bit more balance. Kornet doesn't play much so we seem to depend on team rebounding. Ideally for me a younger, more physically imposing, big body would help. Kavengele might get some play in the second half...could be interesting... Both can be right regarding Horford. Nice win tonight.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 23, 2022 23:22:36 GMT -5
One thing I will say from this game is at least Tatum didn't quit the entire game. Just about the only one. Tatum also gets arguably the worst whistle in the league. Dude got flagrant fouled and it was a no call LOL The whack to the head? If you can't call that or miss that, and the league had integrity they'd be tranparent that the ref missed it and it's been noted he missed and keep a scorecard, drop below a minimum standard and you are demoted to the D league or whatever it is, just like a player. All bad performances need to have consequences or ultimately it will lead without question to no integrity and shenanigans.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 21, 2022 22:00:46 GMT -5
Can anyone explain why the ref waived off the late 3 by Tatum that would have kept the prayer of a chance alive? Actually, he was fouled and could have pulled the Celts within 1. At worst they would have fouled and even if the Pacers hit both 3's the Celts would have had a final shot to tie it.
Edit: At least the Bucks lost too.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 21, 2022 21:22:07 GMT -5
That first quarter was brutal. Worst first quarter of the season. Anyone notice how poorly both teams shot on the basket on the left and conversely how well on the right?
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 21, 2022 20:17:09 GMT -5
That first quarter was brutal. Worst first quarter of the season.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 20, 2022 1:08:52 GMT -5
I misread your last comment - that's my bad. See my edit. I think Bloom has done a very good job with allocating money. Again, which contracts on the books look bad to you? For me the answer is Sale (DD signing, 2 years left) and Barnes (1 year left). Wasn't the biggest fan of the Jansen signing either, but the contract doesn't look *that* bad. We'll see how he does. Other than that I like everything. One poor reliever contract and zero new albatrosses plus a number of decent looking deals (Story, Hernandez, Whitlock, etc.) is a roaring success in my book. . I can see how the Whitlock contract looks good on paper, but what has you excited about the Story or Hernandez deals? Is it just that they aren’t 13 years long? What I see is Bloom waiting for all the most desirable free agents to sign elsewhere so he can swoop in and give out less years to lesser players. That’s been his history with the Sox. It might help with roster flexibility, but the product on the field looks downright lousy. Have you seen any indication that this is more than a 4th or 5th place team in 2023? Do you see any sign that they are “going for it” in any way? Because I see a team that is totally punting on 2023(and maybe 2024). I do too, but all things considered it's likely their best move.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 19, 2022 20:22:15 GMT -5
I'm not understanding why there is confusion on the time frame for the Sox to compete again starts? As someone else already mentioned signing big contracts are based on where the team is in regard to the compete cycle. People are providing random answers with no explanation of their parameters. It's all based on when the Sox farm system can start consistently producing players to Boston on at least a semi-consistent yearly basis. Obviously, that part if it is not exactly clear-cut, that said, I think the next wave began last year or more accurately this year with Bello & Cassas however there does not appear to be anyone the year after unless someone exceeds expectations with their own development. Also in terms of the farm contributing consistently I'd believe you would need somewhere around a minimum of 2.0 War, if not more on average you contributing consistently. No matter how good your farm is you cannot say it will produce X prospects and Y WAR year in and year out but in order to do what they need to,to compete they will have to at least approximate a certain amount on average on a yearly basis. My best guess is at least 2 more years.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 18, 2022 21:19:05 GMT -5
I don’t want to get into this too much but to say that those who say the plan is to build the system and compete “every year” seem really to mean compete every year starting in a few years. They don’t (at the moment) look especially competitive this year. So that would be 3 of 4 years. That is impossible to distinguish from a classic “bust” period — except that if they are bad this year, it’ll be a longer bust than any in the 2000s. So the plan is to start the clock 5 years into the administration. *Then* will be the consistently competitive team. This, too, with a lower bar than ever in baseball history for “competitive.” You can conceivably finish fourth in the AL East and be a playoff team. I won’t speak for others but to me the plan seems to be to compete every year starting in 2021 while rebuilding the farm pipeline. So in my eyes, 2022 very obviously didn’t go according to plan, but even despite a disappointing offseason so far I still believe the team can be competitive in 2023. I do agree that the bar for being competitive is now lower, but personally I want the team aiming for that lower bar (make the playoffs) at this time, because to go for the high bar level (build a top 3ish team in talent) would require stripping the farm, and there is no guarantee of success even if they do that. Separately, something I see the FO doing is setting their price on each guy and not budging off of that (as opposed to say Dombrowski who set his mind on the players he wanted and didn’t budge on the regardless of price). If the market rate for superstars has now changed, I want the Red Sox to adapt to it and build with that in mind because I want a team with stars and that keeps their stars. Even if the other approach might also work.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 18, 2022 19:59:59 GMT -5
Oh there is no question Cole Sr. was undeniably unquestionably he was out. The announcer was so annoying with from this angle he looked out, as if it was an illusion not to be trusted, then then show another angle and he repeats the same phrase, 'it appears out form this angle to' how about stop looking for something that is not there and call it as it actually is. He was out and of that much there can be no debate and stop blaming the Pat's becuase it's obvious at best we would have one playoff game and I would have been happy with that. Now the Christmas eve game is not worth even watching.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 18, 2022 18:12:24 GMT -5
From the looks of it I'm glad I missed the game today. One thing I don't understand is how good the team has been shooting 3's except for the J's. With Jason out you needed a big game from Brown and 2-10 from 3 is not going to get it done.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on Dec 18, 2022 17:55:08 GMT -5
So can anyone explain why Hunter's TD was not a TD and that one just before HT was?
They talk about and show Hunter getting poked in the eye, then there is a clear intentional facemask that was not fleeting no call, WTF. Then Hall clearly runs into Meyers and make plenty of contact while the ball is in the air. Why do we never hear of referees being demoted, fined etc? Any lack of transparency has to make the general public question the integrity of the league, goverment etc, even if in the end you are wrong. Lack of questioning is like requesting for you to be taken advantage of.
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