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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 11, 2022 17:56:50 GMT -5
Perales has all of 12 career innings. He's the last guy I'd be rushing to Salem. Good...easily lost in the excitement engendered by his 2 recent short inning performances. Still, those few innings seemingly surface a promising, albeit very young pitcher. It will be fun watching this just turned 19 year old going forward. I don't expect any advancement this year. That's fine. Let him get acclimated.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 11, 2022 16:52:55 GMT -5
Hope we get to see Perales on the minor league stream in Salem before the end of the year That was be ideal, but also just hoping he can stay healthy and build his innings. Seems like that has been the biggest obstacle holding him back. I don't recall any reports of an injury to date, and he certainly appears healthy at this juncture. Assuming that is the case, it would not be any surprise if his innings increased in the near term. One other thing...he has a pretty smooth, low apparent effort delivery. He is very slender and his frame doesn't appear (from the stands) able to house a larger bodied guy. Still, I would expect, as his body matures, he could carry 185. That certainly wouldn't hurt his stuff. Thanks to rookie kb24 for correcting me to say Perales is at 52 on SP board at present.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 11, 2022 13:34:47 GMT -5
Luis Perales so far: 3IP, 0H, 0ER, 0BB, 8K Yeah. I think this guy bears watching. He is listed at 6'1" at 160 lbs. He just turned 19 in April. As Steve and I mentioned recently, he throws mid to possibly upper 90's ... Now! He appears to have pretty good command too...nice combo. When we watched him, he was elevating the fastball and consistently blowing it by hitters. He will appear in SP's top 60 soon..not much doubt. Bleis with speed and power...another guy on the make.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 9, 2022 20:54:59 GMT -5
Hauser couldn't get open...Matt Ryan is a shooter!
Davison was a bit out of control trying to do too much...which is understandable.
We might have a backup center in Kabengele.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 8, 2022 21:02:35 GMT -5
Maybe I’m just mad but not really impressed by the MFYs relative to how good their record says they are. Looking forward to their annual October faceplant Ok I understand... Now if the Sox changed places with the Yankees stats and instead WE led mlb in runs scored, home runs, run differential, team ERA and were on pace to match or exceed the all time team seasonal win record, would we question how good the alt Sox were in that case? I think not. We would be reveling in our largess and scoffing at the poor Yankees. We are dragging tail...and in need of talent rejuvenation. Xander can opt out after this season and the Sox have not offered him a new contract. Rumors are scary that he could be gone. Where will we be next year if he is AWOL? Ok Story at .230 can easily replace X at .315 BA. We good.🥴
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 8, 2022 9:12:46 GMT -5
Paxton at 37 'might' be a bullpen arm, but not a starter. Sale...we'll see, but his stuff apparently has regressed...which is understandable given TJ, repetitive injuries plus passed prime age. This is not our year. Xander can opt out. JD trending down...no power. If we wait, those guys will be gone for nothing. Let's make some deals and recoup something for a 2024 run. Just an fyi but Paxton is 33. Turning 34 in November. Hey, thank you. Somehow 37 was etched in my cerebral cortex. I appreciate the correction and hope he can give us a few good years.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 7, 2022 21:22:02 GMT -5
If we are 20 games out, what's the point? I'd rather trade JD and X for something than get stomped in the playoffs. We aren't ready to compete. Red Sox rotation currently: Pivetta Winckowski Seabold ?? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Hypothetical playoff rotation: Sale Eovaldi Paxton Pivetta Paxton at 37 'might' be a bullpen arm, but not a starter. Sale...we'll see, but his stuff apparently has regressed...which is understandable given TJ, repetitive injuries plus passed prime age. This is not our year. Xander can opt out. JD trending down...no power. If we wait, those guys will be gone for nothing. Let's make some deals and recoup something for a 2024 run.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 7, 2022 21:04:20 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. I just can't get too worked up about this series either way. I dont think even getting swept would hurt the Sox that much. There's not much to gain and not much to lose. The Sox will make the postseason. Idk about you but even if we were 20 games out of the playoffs it doesn’t feel good… If we are 20 games out, what's the point? I'd rather trade JD and X for something than get stomped in the playoffs. We aren't ready to compete.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 7, 2022 7:00:40 GMT -5
Are they really going to DFA Davis when Taylor is available to return? idk I dont see it. Not they are gonna DFA Taylor, he’s sitting 90-92 True enough on the velo...and last time I looked, he has been pummeled.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 6, 2022 19:08:10 GMT -5
Bello is clearly not ready for Prime Time. He has a great arm, but command is not up to snuff yet. When he misses, it's big and not tempting. Some pitches split the zone and at MLB level, result in damage. Still, he got his feet wet and can work on his shortcomings.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 5, 2022 16:49:24 GMT -5
Forgot to mention as a minor detail, but a pitch clock was being utilized after the second inning today. Guess what? No pitch was even close to violating it. MLB here we come!
Steveofbradenton is so on top of our DSL and FCL players. He should be added to Soxprospects staff in that area IMO. Beyond that, he is a good guy.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 5, 2022 14:45:50 GMT -5
Just back from watching the FCL Sox in Sarasota with steveofbradenton where Sox were playing the Orioles.
The day was typical Florida for this time of year...full sun, heavy, sweltering. Temp was 92 with feel like of 103...We left in the 7th..
Observations that we made:
Sox team almost universally looks lithe and athletic.
Yes, Bleis had 2 triples. Both were stung...left center with a close play at third and right center resulting in an easy standup. This guy can fly. We had seen Rafaela and Lugo here a few years ago and both stood out physically and in affect. The same thing applies to Bleis. Hackneyed tho it is, he looks the part. He has an interesting jog to the outfield..almost a prance, a certain inherent elegance. In addition to the triples, he scored from first (easily) on a double to left.
The catcher, Elverson Lira, is big and robust. He has a gun. He threw out an attempted stealer by a wide margin with a bullet throw that could not have been more perfect. Sadly he is hitting about .110 to date.
Defensive gems were made by SS Ravelo..snaring a hard liner with an outstretched leap/dive to his right and made a nice diving stop of a hard hit grounder in the hole. Third baseman Johnfrank Salazar also made a full out diving grab of a smash down the line and threw out the runner. Kudos there.
The opening Sox pitcher, Luis Perales, has an Arm. He walked the leadoff hitter, gave up a hit and then hit the next batter loading the bases with no outs. A long mound visit followed with all infielders, catcher and pitching coach convening. Even the plate umpire had difficulty finally breaking it up. Perales then got out of the inning without allowing a score while striking out 2. Nobody was operating a 'gun' behind the plate today but at one point someone yelled from a dugout "96"! A pitch later someone in the stands yelled out "98"..A fan in front of us exclaimed "that pitch was a blur"...Perales induced a lot of swings and misses on the FB. Exciting guy.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 4, 2022 18:47:54 GMT -5
Bullpen hasn’t really been that bad, hard to say it’s badly mismanaged when it’s top half in results. People remember blown games when the bullpen would allow like 2 runs total but the team would score 2 runs total so they’d lose 3-2 and then they’d blame the bullpen I think they’ll make the appropriate tweaks to make it better too Boys, we are 6th in team ERA...C'mon!!! To the negative, we have converted only 50% of save opportunities...18 of 36 according to fangraphs.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 4, 2022 17:07:23 GMT -5
Thunder waived Isaiah Roby, I’d like him for the minimum plz 7'3" wingspan....50% shooter from the field...was over 40% from 3 last year, nearly a block a game in 21 minutes...something is off here.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 4, 2022 13:09:31 GMT -5
Beeks 95.2 average fastball velo this year. Hoiw did this happen And it seems like he doesn’t throw the cutter anymore, just fastball and changeup, about 50% each. I guess they’re using him in shorter stints (20 G, 4 GS, 33.1 IP) but it’s interesting he’s basically living on two pitches Sorta like Hill....
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 3, 2022 18:31:54 GMT -5
Number 6...and I thought that he was a binker..
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 3, 2022 16:49:39 GMT -5
MFY got one hit today, their pitching has been voodoo this year, their hitting is really mediocre outside of Judge/Stanton Well, they were weakened by them not playing for sure, but they lead mlb in rbi, runs, home runs. They have about 60 more home runs than Boston's 74...almost double...and set an all time June record for dingers. They may get the most team wins in MLB history. It takes good pitching to beat them...and that's what happened today. BTW, where is Our power? JD, X, 2b, 1b, catcher, JBJ??? We are on pace for 154 HRs....Yanks 270. How can we expect to win or compete against the iron with that drought or shortcoming?
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 3, 2022 15:54:03 GMT -5
What the heck?? 98?? Sawamura throwing wicked stuff. 93 on the split?? Apparently...but imagine if it were about 5 mph slower?...I think that would generate more movement and offer nice separation. This game will easily make 4 hours....
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 3, 2022 13:40:52 GMT -5
Seabold fastball starting out is a pedestrian 91-92...last time 93-94. He said that his effectiveness is tied to a good degree to increased velocity.
Going to be swept I am afraid....
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 3, 2022 10:41:35 GMT -5
Despite his memorable game, Winckowski didn’t consider his venue, Wrigley Field, to be as legendary as fans seem to think. “A little underwhelming,” Winckowski told reporters, as transcribed by Chris Cotillo. “Fenway has a presence to it. I really didn’t get that here, to be honest. I said to my mom last night, this place is very stock standard.” Hahahaha i love this kid Now let's hear him say that about Yankee Stadium.☺️
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 3, 2022 10:16:50 GMT -5
Yesterday I was very excited about our acquisitions....Brogdon was reported as a two way player, excellent passer..a star...Celtics declared early favorites for a 2023 championship, Brad a trade meister. After reading this page, my dauber is down... If ppl were reporting him as a star that’s a little silly. You don’t get stars for a protected first and fodder. He’s a good basketball player though. They got a lot better yesterday What I was referring to in addition to similar articles... www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/malcolm-brogdon-highlights-watch-new-celtics-stars-best-2021-22-moments
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Post by sarasoxer on Jul 2, 2022 16:43:18 GMT -5
Yesterday I was very excited about our acquisitions....Brogdon was reported as a two way player, excellent passer..a star...Celtics declared early favorites for a 2023 championship, Brad a trade meister. After reading this page, my dauber is down...
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Post by sarasoxer on Jun 30, 2022 21:18:18 GMT -5
Niko up to .303/.464/.664 for the season Finishes June hitting an above average .400/.538/1.013 Juuust a bit above average...
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Post by sarasoxer on Jun 30, 2022 6:21:29 GMT -5
I'm trying to understand why the Sox players didn't want to vaccinate before, but now will by September. For the young players like Duran and Houck, I pretty much see it as leverage to get some extra back door bonus to give them incentive to get the shot. With Sale, he hasn't been around the team for very long the past 2 years. He hasn't really needed to be asked yet. If I was Duran and Houck making the minimum salary, dollars would be my main goal too. "You want me to get the shot that I don't necessarily believe in? Pay me." I think the Sox would rather pay to have them get the vaccine versus the bad publicity, too. I don't believe that. The particular players took a 'personal' stance. There was a lot of backlash when the bullpen imploded. I suspect that those players will or have reconsidered of their own volition.
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Post by sarasoxer on Jun 27, 2022 19:23:20 GMT -5
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