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Post by borisman on Aug 23, 2016 9:31:08 GMT -5
If you have ten minutes, here is Groome's full outing: Why can't I click the "like" button more than once? C'mon now! BTW, he just turned 18 TODAY! Happy Birthday Jay.
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Post by borisman on Aug 16, 2016 15:50:07 GMT -5
Groome being a consensus top talent in this past draft I would think there would be a lot of interest, from all types of baseball circles, so I would hope someone takes some good videos of him and whatever games he pitches the rest of the season. Looking forward to the fall instrux also
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Post by borisman on Aug 16, 2016 9:28:55 GMT -5
Are GCL games played at JetBlue? Anyone know the time of Monday's game? GCL games usually start at noon. The Monday game is at home for the Sox. Edit: home games are played at JetBlue.
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Post by borisman on Aug 16, 2016 5:49:46 GMT -5
Jason Groome is due to make his pro debut on Monday in the GCL, as long as his next bullpen session goes well. Looking forward to it.
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Post by borisman on Aug 15, 2016 15:17:55 GMT -5
28 pitches for Kimbrel and another almost cardiac arrest. C'mon dude, take it easy on us a few times.
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Post by borisman on Aug 15, 2016 12:59:45 GMT -5
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Post by borisman on Aug 15, 2016 12:58:54 GMT -5
Spoke too soon. His timetable has been pushed back . I just worry about Moncada's righty swing and 54% K rate against lefties. Seems he needs more time unless they want to use him in platoon. What about Kopech. Any rumor he gets promoted if he keeps pitching lights out like he has the last three starts?Let it go, deepjohn, let it go. You can say "I told you so" all you want if lightning strikes. We'll all bow down.
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Post by borisman on Aug 9, 2016 6:04:08 GMT -5
I'm not sure he's gonna need the AFL considering all the innings he's going to get up in here September and October. Fixed it for you.
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Post by borisman on Aug 2, 2016 12:56:51 GMT -5
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Post by borisman on Jul 31, 2016 10:47:57 GMT -5
Wouldn't you agree Pomeranz looks like a 2 pitch pitcher with the fastball sitting at 90, is that enough to be a consistent Starting pitcher in the AL? I do not agree with that -- he has a good fastball that sits, sure, 90-91 but has been as high as 94 and appears to play up, since he has put it by some good hitters; he has a great curveball; and his cutter has looked very good at times, almost like a slider at around 86. If those three pitches are working, and if they are called in the right mix, he's fine. He does have 15 Ks in 14.1 innings with the Sox. Don't leave out the 18 hits, 6 walks and 4 HR's in those 14.1ip. SSS, I know. Edit: His BB rate has been close to 4 his entire career and that is going to kill him, especially at Fenway.
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Post by borisman on Jul 29, 2016 9:35:48 GMT -5
Jayson Stark @jaysonst 8s8 seconds ago The #Marlins will also send RHP Jarred Cosart to the #Padres in the Andrew Cashner/Colin Rea deal, sources said. es.pn/2a9GKtjJim Bowden @jimbowden_ESPN Padres are getting both first base prospect Josh Naylor and right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo in their deal... es.pn/2aiDjAb Not sure which ESPN source is correct. Naylor/Castillo is a huge haul for Cashner/Rea. Very impressed with SD. Don't you know by now that BSPN makes stuff up and lies just for ratings sake.
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Post by borisman on Jul 24, 2016 9:39:51 GMT -5
Speaking of which, with a week to go, why isn't there a "trade deadline" thread. I know DD made most of his moves already but there is still the possibility the Sox add another piece or two. Plus, we can speculate on other teams trades, needs and valid rumors.
Also, I would take Robertson over Tommy Layne without blinking once.
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Post by borisman on Jul 18, 2016 16:14:11 GMT -5
I hope he doesn't make us resort to start calling him DalbeKKK
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Post by borisman on Jul 18, 2016 15:58:11 GMT -5
I think we should expect Castellanos promoted from the DSL to the GCL. We don't have any bonus babies from last year that might have been pushing for a promotion and Cast is doing pretty well and showing some power. Maybe the Sox think he won't get a lot of bats, if they want him playing RF, behind Barriento?
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Post by borisman on Jul 18, 2016 5:46:11 GMT -5
If Moncada keeps this up he will need a position change, as he'll likely push to be on the 25 man roster(edit: next year). After all, you just can't keep him down if he keeps doing damage the way he currently is. If the Sox don't sign anyone to DH next year is that where Moncada might slide in to?
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2016 10:01:04 GMT -5
I'm sure it's been mentioned in this 26 page thread but is anyone else a little concerned that Drew hasn't pitched more than 100 innings in one season, other than this one, in his entire MLB career. I'm worried he'll wear down down the stretch and may become ineffective.
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Post by borisman on Jul 16, 2016 10:45:25 GMT -5
It looks like Joe Kelly will likely come out of the bullpen with all our BP injuries and workloads.
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Post by borisman on Jul 15, 2016 12:29:50 GMT -5
San Diego must've been really pissed the Sox drafted Groome to shake them down for Neo. Probably knew the Sox were in it to win it this year and knew there was no pitching available so they were adamant about getting their top pitching prospect, since they missed out on Groome. 1/2 kidding.
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Post by borisman on Jul 3, 2016 10:22:51 GMT -5
I don't think next year will matter. Changes will be made sothe Sox won't be able to blow everyone away with their spending spree. I'm sure MBL is hard at work for that one reason alone. I'm still in shock by the size of the penalty. It's like deflate-gate all over again.
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Post by borisman on Jul 3, 2016 10:20:28 GMT -5
It's now depressing to look at the DSL box scores
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Post by borisman on Jul 3, 2016 10:11:02 GMT -5
Could anyone with a BA subscription look up the last 3 years of signing bonuses for top 30 IFA prospects and see if there are any other red flags of low signing bonus by teams with similar limitations as the Sox had? (like the Yankees, Cubs, Rangers, etc) I can't believe we lost so many talented kids from Venezuela especially. Some of them were really starting to heat up.
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Post by borisman on Jul 2, 2016 9:58:41 GMT -5
I would definitely appeal and sue if I were the Sox. This is unfair and if the Sox are being punished for this then almost every other organization has to be investigated the same way. I wonder who blew the whistle, a disgruntled player, agent, former employee? This is waaayyyy too harsh.
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Post by borisman on Jun 29, 2016 15:51:44 GMT -5
He may have been the other guy in the altercation with Kopech. He was not. So whom did he accost?
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Post by borisman on Jun 28, 2016 13:03:22 GMT -5
What's the most money a drafted player ever turned down? It had to be Harrington. I think he was offered $4mil + Edit: If true:The Rockies' final offer was $4 million and a guaranteed major league callup by the end of 2002. Harrington turned down the deal, sat out the season and re-entered the draft in 2001.
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Post by borisman on Jun 28, 2016 12:26:44 GMT -5
Is that really a win for the agent representing the consensus #1 pick? I don't know if the agent needs a win, but as a newbe, he may be looking for more to show future clients. The agent can ask for all he wants. I just can't see Jason giving up a years worth of development & getting to a MLB payday one year sooner over a few hundred thousand. I the kid wants to sign, he'll sign. He knows if he goes to JuCo he may blow his arm out & be in the 3rd round (or worse) next year. Everyone is aware of the Matt Harrington story. You won't see a repeat, even if he did get some of his original agreed upon signing bonus.
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