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Post by borisman on Dec 13, 2017 12:19:54 GMT -5
Cafardo now reporting that the Sox called about Manny Machado yesterday. He probably got the info from DD after the whole "why didn't you get more involved in the Stanton talks, Dave?"
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Post by borisman on Nov 22, 2017 11:36:19 GMT -5
Would the Braves prospects still be under the international signing rules? If not this is what the Sox need to do instead of going after JD Martinez or other big names. The farm needs to be rebuilt badly....no, it needs to be rebuilt goodly. ...no, it needs to be rebuilt bigly ( or big league).
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Post by borisman on Nov 20, 2017 13:41:07 GMT -5
What team is Eduardo Lopez's signature leaning to? Edit: Other than the Sox I mean. Also, where is he ranked?
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Post by borisman on Nov 10, 2017 13:02:55 GMT -5
Yeah, we need something very positive from our minor league's in almost the worst way.
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Post by borisman on Nov 9, 2017 13:01:05 GMT -5
Sorry to have to ask this but is there a limit on how many years in a row a team can submit QO's to the same player, if that player accepts the one year QO from his current team? Kind of like a franchise tag in the NFL where you can only franchise a player for 2 years in a row (or maybe 3 years tops).
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Post by borisman on Oct 21, 2017 9:32:15 GMT -5
So, I believe the reports that Cora will be the new manager. My question is, if Houston makes it to the WS will they release Cora from his contract so he can get started here or will they make him wait until the WS is over? Not sure he'll make much of a difference is he stays through the WS unless the manager gets tossed in one of the games. Other than pre-series preparations he should be able to leave immediately. He'd definitely stay with Houston through the WS. Why would the Red Sox need him sooner? It's not like this is football and they need to get started installing the playbook. Keep in mind that things like free agency don't even start, by rule, until after the World Series. Because he can get rolling on trying to put together a coaching staff. It could be 2 more weeks till he makes those decisions if he stays.
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Post by borisman on Oct 20, 2017 9:40:53 GMT -5
So, I believe the reports that Cora will be the new manager. My question is, if Houston makes it to the WS will they release Cora from his contract so he can get started here or will they make him wait until the WS is over? Not sure he'll make much of a difference is he stays through the WS unless the manager gets tossed in one of the games. Other than pre-series preparations he should be able to leave immediately.
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Post by borisman on Aug 5, 2017 12:28:22 GMT -5
The game day thread should read Johnson Ball Mata, no?
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Post by borisman on Aug 5, 2017 10:38:46 GMT -5
I'm loving that Jake Cosart has only 4BB's and 20 K's in his last 15ip spanning 10 appearances. It's a start.
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Post by borisman on Aug 4, 2017 5:44:26 GMT -5
Smith hasn't pitched in a game since May 2016. It's very possible he's not up until September. I don't see the Sox keeping him down in the minors for 4 weeks. He's ready to pitch in games on a rehab assignment. Unless he has some kind of setback I think he will be up before September. Edit: the only issue I foresee is finding roster space if Sox want to bring him up before September.
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Post by borisman on Aug 4, 2017 5:35:56 GMT -5
Chavis just hit his 27th home run, now tied for 1st in MiLB I believe. Damn, I like that. And he's cut down his K/rate since moving on up to Portland.
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Post by borisman on Aug 3, 2017 5:42:22 GMT -5
Thompson threw 128.2 innings for Oregon State this year, 33 more than Houck threw for Mizzou. Another college arm that's likely to have a very short leash tonight.Wow, you weren't kidding. VERY short leash. Also, great to see Jay had a gem of game. Like mentioned before, it would be nice for him to put together a few of these (though this past pitching line will be hard to duplicate).
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Post by borisman on Aug 2, 2017 13:13:32 GMT -5
My mind cannot even begin to comprehend this line of thinking. Are you really serious? If anyone is a distraction it's Price. And if this situation in general is creating a distraction that's affecting the team on the field, then that's on Farrell and the players. So you just want announcers to say how wonderful all these players are and they the most awesome guys in the world. And their performance is spectacular, too. Enough with the pro sports athlete worship. And again, Eck is no more employed by the Boston Red Soc than he is employed by Liverpool, F.C. I hope he keeps being honest. I don't need a color guy sucking up to the players all the team because he has no balls to be honest and fair. And Eck has always been fair. He's fan of the team and lauds the players when they do well. It's pretty simple. I have absolutely zero interest in Eckersley or any broadcaster. And yeah I'm 100% serious. Wow, I didn't think you were at first but your second reply and this one just leaves me speechless. You are in the minority in this case, I would think. (no italics!)
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Post by borisman on Jul 28, 2017 10:11:11 GMT -5
Can someone post CHB's tweet about Price? I don't have twitter and there's something about Price possibly missing tonight's start due to his elbow barking. Still hoping he has a solid year next year and opts out. You know you can just look at Twitter in an internet browser, right? You can just google "Dan Shaughnessy Twitter" and go to his timeline. You don't need to have an account. I see where I went wrong. I was looking up Curly Haired Boyfriend. Edit: love some of the comments in that tweet.
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Post by borisman on Jul 28, 2017 8:34:30 GMT -5
Can someone post CHB's tweet about Price? I don't have twitter and there's something about Price possibly missing tonight's start due to his elbow barking.
Still hoping he has a solid year next year and opts out.
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Post by borisman on Jul 14, 2017 8:51:06 GMT -5
I wonder if there will be a sign hanging up at the Fort for when Tyler Dearden arrives. "First rule of Fight'n Clubhouse, you don't talk about Fights 'n Clubhouse".
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Post by borisman on Jul 12, 2017 12:30:20 GMT -5
He's 20 and this is his 4th year in the DSL. I wouldn't expect much. I was thinking the same thing. He started out on fire and hasn't tailed off much. There is also a pitcher down there that's been in the DSL for a fourth year. You don't see that often. Edit: Nevermind, I was thinking that Alexander Rodriguez, the outfielder, was getting the call. He is also 20 but not in his fourth year.
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Post by borisman on Jul 4, 2017 15:24:33 GMT -5
I think as long as the team is playing well and 3rd is not a complete disaster then devers stays in the minors until at least middle of august. He almost has as many errors as he does HR's. I don't think we see him this year until the rosters expand (whether he's doing really well or they just want to get him a call-up to experience what he'll be experiencing come next year).
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Post by borisman on Jul 2, 2017 8:39:26 GMT -5
Yeah, Price is in the wrong if all Eck did was point out that Price didn't cover 1st (I didn't hear the broadcast that game). He says it every time a pitcher doesn't do his job though. Time to sack up and just do your job, Mr. Price.
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Post by borisman on Jun 30, 2017 9:05:20 GMT -5
If Thompson doesnt' sign (which is highly unlikely), what happens to all the top 10 picks that have already signed and started playing? Do we call Luca Brasi? Ahh, now we now will definitely sign but not sure why it's dragging out longer than it should be.
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Post by borisman on Jun 29, 2017 12:07:09 GMT -5
I hope the Sox don't lose their IFA pool $ for the next 2 years for that "premature" picture.
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Post by borisman on Jun 27, 2017 12:54:38 GMT -5
My question is how quickly could a 16 year old catcher who is physically mature and advanced defensively move through the system? Ivan Rodriguez would be the gold standard there, right? I would agree. It took him less than 3 years to get up to Texas. Fisk also spent 3 years in the minors but that was in the late '60's. It took Gary Sanchez about 5 years. I'd say about 4 years or so, especially if he can hit. Too bad Swihart didn't advance as a catcher as everyone had hoped. Now he's 25 and stuck in AAA and it's looking like a lost year for him.
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Post by borisman on Jun 27, 2017 5:49:14 GMT -5
Trying to bring some closure to the process. Thompson is the only one left out of the top 10? We can sign him for 425 max and still be in good shape on the pool money? I would think by the end of the week we will know on Thompson. We under paid enough on some to be able to over pay on Brannan and Scheff. Saturday we will have the new prospect rankings even if Thompson has not signed yet? Wait, international signings are announced on sunday? New rankings wait until after the 2nd? It's already been mentioned but no, the J2 signings will not be ranked quite yet but some have hinted that Flores would be around #5 on his list, which makes sense to me.
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Post by borisman on Jun 21, 2017 12:25:46 GMT -5
Besides Donny Diaz and Denholm who else is in play, since we may have some extra cash? Anu and Dearden? Just keep Dearden away from the concession stands or stay away from the stands if he's in the park. BYOB.
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Post by borisman on Jun 21, 2017 12:20:45 GMT -5
Houck is official. Keep an eye on Callis' twitter. Thanks Jim! I mean, Chris.
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