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Post by borisman on May 2, 2017 9:51:09 GMT -5
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Post by borisman on May 2, 2017 7:46:04 GMT -5
Well If Bundy doesnt get suspended tomorrow then Someone will get drilled. If the league actually cared about stopping this crap, they would suspend him. They won't. Well, I hope Sale doesn't get suspended. I can almost guarantee he will drill someone tonight. He drilled Aaron Judge last game so I see him drilling someone for Mookie getting it last night. I'm not sure it'll be Machado but if it is then it could get ugly later in the game. Maybe "they" should send Pedroia to the plate so Sale can drill him instead.
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Post by borisman on Apr 7, 2017 9:36:54 GMT -5
So, I decided to make a catch-all thread for ex-Sox players around the league. I thought it was a little more specific than the general minor league thread, especially for news about retiring players getting jobs in coaching or scouting or front offices, or guys who made the majors, stuff like that. Let's try not to rehash specific moves and trades here too deeply. Like the occasional "I can't believe they let Justin Haley get away" is cool, but an entire re-hashing of the Kimbrel-Margot trade is not what I have in mind. I got the idea checking the Norfolk-Charlotte box score. Probably you all saw that Moncada had three hits, two runs, a walk, and a steal, but old buddy Jose Vinicio got the start (at DH!) and had three hits including a triple in the same game. And the losing pitcher for Norfolk was Zach Stewart, who is still somehow only 30. I used to get Zach Stewart and Zach Britton's names confused, for some reason, when they were coming up as prospects. That ship has sailed!
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Post by borisman on Apr 6, 2017 6:01:21 GMT -5
Certainly the year to search out new binkies, and you can bet there out there... somewhere. Last year, since our system was loaded and I had to pick an outside the top 10 prospect to make the biggest jump in the rankings (thanks a lot Ockimey), I had Raudes. Since he's in the top 10 now I'm going to pick Jake Cosart. Even though he's ranked in the top 20 I see him making a big jump in prospect status (he'll make it to Fenway this year, at least when the rosters expand in September
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Post by borisman on Apr 4, 2017 13:10:34 GMT -5
Jeren Kendall is 2nd on the list. A former Sox draftee (30th round) was ranked in the top 100 by BA & PG. We really didn't have a chance (or the money) at signing him and being a Vandy signee made it even more unlikely.
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Post by borisman on Apr 4, 2017 13:00:43 GMT -5
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Post by borisman on Mar 29, 2017 9:07:43 GMT -5
So nothing about new names being linked to the Sox for the July 2nd signing period? Not like we're allowed to overspend and get away with it like before. This sux! That was not what Badler's article was about. It's a review of the previous international signing period. Ok, makes sense now. But we didn't participate in the signing period last year :/ so I can see why there's no buzz regarding his article.
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Post by borisman on Mar 29, 2017 7:49:32 GMT -5
And what were some of the reports, anyone? Mentioned Mata and his advanced approach despite being 17 and talked about Joan Martinez hitting 99 out of the pen. So nothing about new names being linked to the Sox for the July 2nd signing period? Not like we're allowed to overspend and get away with it like before. This sux!
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Post by borisman on Mar 28, 2017 15:38:44 GMT -5
Ben Badler @benbadler 3m3 minutes ago We will have new international signing reports for the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Red Sox on the site tomorrow for BA subscribers. And what were some of the reports, anyone?
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Post by borisman on Mar 18, 2017 16:02:01 GMT -5
Should Pablo Sandoval be worked as hard as he's been this spring (and I'm just talking about the amount of time he's spent playing in games, as I don't know how hard he's being worked in practice/drills, etc.)? He's coming off a missed a season and he's also lost enough weight in a short period of time where I think it wasn't easily accomplished. So he's had a lot of work prior to the spring to get in shape, rehab, whatever. I just don't want him to get "overworked" and wind up getting injured if the Sox plan on having him as their everyday 3B. He's missed a lot of time and I understand that he needs work but he's not exactly a 20-something with energy to burn. Unless they're trying to implement some changes into his game I just don't see the point.
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Post by borisman on Mar 7, 2017 17:01:16 GMT -5
Just throwing this in here because. Moncada has 12K's in 19 AB's. Yikes! (<- incorrect...was reading the wrong info) Edit: 8K's in 18 AB's. Semi-Yikes!
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Post by borisman on Mar 5, 2017 7:35:26 GMT -5
Groome at 29 is a bit of a surprise but he was ranked 1st by most in the last draft so I could see the consistency with top overall talents. Plus, that curveball is pretty sick and fastball not bad iether. I really hope he gets develops a change-up. He'll need to start using a third pitch this year, especially since his inning total will be capped at around 80(?). Yup, I guess the coaches agree hahaha....j/k. We all knew he needs to work on it so seems like he's really focused but he also needs to stay of the social media and the "haters" chip on his shoulder. Not exactly sure how he comes off saying some of the things he's saying. Sure he's a great prospect but don't forget you were given a gift and you have to keep developing it by working your a$$ off. Only then you might be great and a HOF'er. From the Herald article:Right now, Groome is trying to harness his changeup. He’s going to whip it into shape. That’s a given, just as he’s done with his other two (or three) pitches. “I’m really just focusing on throwing (the changeup) like my curveball and fastball — same arm speed, same everything and hopefully it will click,” Groome said. “I’ve pretty much mastered my fastball, mastered my curveball. Now the changeup’s a work in progress.” linkAlso says he's messing around with a knuckleball on the side.
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Post by borisman on Feb 24, 2017 9:29:28 GMT -5
I didn't like the Neo/Pomeranz trade but couldn't really argue it at the time as there was a need for another starter. I may have taken the option of rescinding the trade when the opportunity was presented due to SD GM being shady. Neo not dominating Low A didn't minimize my expectations of him being a top of the rotation starter. I think he will start to put things together this year and show better results/numbers. He is still very young (about to turn 19!). He's probably the only one we may regret trading, especially if Drew Pom doesn't stop giving up the untimely long ball in his outings or blows out his elbow.
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Post by borisman on Feb 21, 2017 17:28:19 GMT -5
The bus pretty much stops at #5 (and I love Raudes). And no love for Bryan Mata? If they're going to put Cedrola up there then Mata deserves some attention as well.
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Post by borisman on Feb 17, 2017 13:37:41 GMT -5
2B: Pedroia LF: Beni RF: Betts 1B: Rizzo SS: Xander DH: Hanley 3B: Pablo CF: JBJ C: Leon/Swihart
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Post by borisman on Feb 14, 2017 16:47:01 GMT -5
It's like the Madden curse being their top prospect.
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Post by borisman on Feb 13, 2017 12:01:06 GMT -5
Groome at 29 is a bit of a surprise but he was ranked 1st by most in the last draft so I could see the consistency with top overall talents. Plus, that curveball is pretty sick and fastball not bad iether. I really hope he gets develops a change-up. He'll need to start using a third pitch this year, especially since his inning total will be capped at around 80(?).
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Post by borisman on Feb 11, 2017 8:28:24 GMT -5
I think people are putting too much emphasis on this player. He really only has to be a 1.5 to 2.0 War player, which I believe he will be if he stays healthy and slimmed down. We are loaded, guys. We are about to run roughshod over this league. I have never really been this excited for a season, except the earlyto mid 2000 teams. I am getting goosebumps just thinking about trashing the Yankmes. The Indians say hello. Not that our division is a piece of cake either. And did you hear Big Papi hung up his cleats? Roughshod? I don't think so. Esp with Farrell running the ship.
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Post by borisman on Feb 10, 2017 9:48:38 GMT -5
I guess he's looking for a new nickname. He doesn't look like a Panda anymore. This is the most unbelievable thing I've seen since, well, um, um, ......need help here.....
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Post by borisman on Feb 8, 2017 11:46:47 GMT -5
All kidding aside, I do think we should have a "Sam Travis promotion watch".
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Post by borisman on Feb 8, 2017 11:43:38 GMT -5
No worries, we'll trade Devers and Groome for Paul Goldschmidt when the time is right.
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Post by borisman on Jan 30, 2017 17:05:58 GMT -5
6 of the top 25 are/were Sox prospects. That's almost amazing! 24%! And Groome sneaks in at 41 but he's still too green to make a better case for him at any spot. He'll be in the top 20 next year, I think.
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Post by borisman on Jan 13, 2017 11:54:51 GMT -5
Sorry, didn't find the appropriate thread right away (I searched "international" but nothing came up with that thread title...weird) and just posted in the CBA thread.
Anyways, what happens now to all the players that were assigned to the 2 teams? Do the Sox just combine them and/or pick the best ones and let the others become free agents? They can only keep so many, right? Not sure if there were exceptions made by MLB. I see you guys already have a projected roster for the DSL team and you have some players "graduating" to the GCL team.
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Post by borisman on Jan 13, 2017 6:49:05 GMT -5
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Post by borisman on Dec 20, 2016 13:56:21 GMT -5
Unless there are other plans in the works, trading Clay NOW doesn't make sense. Keep him through ST. Injuries happen and make some teams desperate, even for an underachiever (lately) like Clay.
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