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Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:31:11 GMT -5
Come on MLB, this isn't the Patriots (not) picking
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Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:19:33 GMT -5
College pitcher with some giddy-up would be my guess as the next pick for the Sox
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Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:18:05 GMT -5
Braden Webb went to Milwaukee so his medicals were somewhat passable.
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Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:13:56 GMT -5
Eh, competitive balance picks really should be tied to market size and not payroll or revenue. You want to tie it to the inherent characteristics of the market, not how willing the ownership is to spend or how good of a job the marketing department has done. The fact that the Cardinals ownership/front office has done a great job of cultivating a passionate fan base should not work against them. Given revenue-sharing and the luxury tax I am of the mind that there are no more "small markets" - just some cheap billionaires. THIS! It's been so true. And they're the first to complain about the system when it (used to) benefit teams like the Sox with the comp picks. Carry on with the draft.
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Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 7:17:08 GMT -5
Jon Duplantier or Braden Webb please. We're used to Henry Owens so either of these guys will fit right in.
I'm still upset we didn't get Nolan Jones but he would have been a tough sign especially with Groome on board.
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Post by borisman on Jun 9, 2016 17:02:27 GMT -5
I can see this place totally melting if the team picks Thais. Temple may even get banned. Couldn't agree more.
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Post by borisman on Jun 9, 2016 15:39:32 GMT -5
Wow, not sure who'd I'd want if both Lewis and Groome fell to 12. Neither is going to happen but man, what a dilemma.
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Post by borisman on Jun 7, 2016 12:44:22 GMT -5
If the Sox do get to draft Groome and he heads to JC the Sox get 13th pick or whatever next year. Say they finish 23rd in the draft order this year and sign a qualifying offer FA during the winter. Which pick do they lose? It shouldn't be the 13th overall pick should it? What if they sign 2 QOFA? I don't know this rule.
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Post by borisman on Jun 6, 2016 15:36:41 GMT -5
Can we start a poll to see who the forum thinks the Sox will be picking? There's probably 6 or 8 names being bandied about so it wouldn't be too much of trouble coming up with 5 or so realistic prospects for #12.
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Post by borisman on Jun 2, 2016 5:50:55 GMT -5
According to Ed Jenson Cosart just hit 101 on the radar gun. If he would only stop walking people, we might have something. He's 22 in low-A but he's somewhat new to pitching so there's still hope for him. Nice to see his fastball has some giddy-up! His K rate is impressive also.
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Post by borisman on Jun 1, 2016 16:19:06 GMT -5
These box scores are getting uglier by the day.
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Post by borisman on May 25, 2016 15:52:05 GMT -5
A couple of nice cutters there also. He started out looking like Henry Owens and ended up looking more like Price He definitely threw a little harder as his outing was coming to a close.
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Post by borisman on May 25, 2016 10:49:25 GMT -5
Greenville Drive @greenvilledrive 48m48 minutes ago #Drive roster move: RHP Anyelo Leclerc added to roster from Lowell. RHP Jeffry Fernandez transferred to Lowell roster. Ock back in the lineup. Must be because of the pre-midnight anticipated ending. Good to see Basabe (Alexander) back in the lineup.
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Post by borisman on May 20, 2016 10:55:03 GMT -5
I think Neo will beg to differ that results don't matter. It matters to him. He stated numerous times that he'd like to be in the Bigs by the end of next year so I'm sure he's a little disappointed that he hasn't "dominated" low-A. It's still May so he could go on a tear but I think the Sox brass didn't think his goals were very realistic and may have told him so.
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Post by borisman on May 19, 2016 9:59:23 GMT -5
hahaha.....love the thread title.
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Post by borisman on May 18, 2016 13:05:43 GMT -5
Shut him down. I was surprised how quickly he came back. I didn't really expect him to be back until June. The sad part is, he still has that violent delivery and this may be the way the rest of his career goes. It's too bad because he is pretty much lights out when he's on the mound. With the uncertainty of E-Rod and Clay's ineffectiveness, starting pitching may now not be the only item on the shopping list, especially if the team stays in the running for a playoff spot.
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Post by borisman on May 18, 2016 6:05:08 GMT -5
I mentioned this before, but I don't think the Sox have ever skipped A+ with a prospect. So, you could argue that he should've started in Greenville last year and been promoted to Salem (the Pedroia Track) to be ready to start in Portland this year, but I think the chance of his skipping Salem completely were very, very low. And, while it's easy to forget now, there was some reasonable question about how good he was out of the gate because of the relatively limited run of success. So starting him in Lowell wasn't crazy. In hindsight, he could've started at Greenville and gone through both levels of full-season A ball last year (or just skipped Greenville after Lowell since it's not that much more advanced than short-season, if at all), but whatever. Six weeks in Salem didn't kill the kid's drive or anything. I'm not sure if you are referring to a positional prospect or not but Craig Hansen flew through the system, no A-ball needed.
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Post by borisman on May 17, 2016 12:43:46 GMT -5
It may always be lobster season but you surely have to admit there's a big difference between soft-shell and hard-shell lobsters, at least IMO. ALWAYS ask for hard shell, especially during molting season. Good to see Trey Ball not walking people. Great outing! Soft shell/hard shell, doesn't matter to me since I don't eat the shell and the meat hS the same texture and taste. Soft shell is usually less expensive, too. Also recommend soft shell crabs. See, this is where you're wrong. Any professional lobster consumer can tell the difference. You must keep to chicken lobsters, in that case, it's not much different but anything 2-lbs and up you can really tell/taste the difference.
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Post by borisman on May 17, 2016 5:52:06 GMT -5
It's always lobster season in Maine I am flying up to Maine on Wednesday...and the annual wanton lobstah orgy is on order. It may always be lobster season but you surely have to admit there's a big difference between soft-shell and hard-shell lobsters, at least IMO. ALWAYS ask for hard shell, especially during molting season. Good to see Trey Ball not walking people. Great outing!
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Post by borisman on May 16, 2016 15:13:14 GMT -5
Can we just nominate and give the "poster of the week" award to brisox!? Seriously dude, you're on a Benintendi-like run.
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Post by borisman on May 11, 2016 5:45:14 GMT -5
I don't like the 12 BB he's given up this year in 28 IP. I heard he got squeezed in yesterday's game but still...he gave up all of 14 BB in 58 IP. The competition is tougher than last year and he's still VERY young for the league. I think he's holding his own and will improve as the season goes along.
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Post by borisman on May 4, 2016 5:38:21 GMT -5
He's 20y, 11 m and 6 days, It's fairly safe to say he's 21 don't you think? Liquor stores and bars would disagree
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Post by borisman on Apr 22, 2016 12:26:45 GMT -5
1999.....so roids are on the house? Nice reference to the passing of a superstar artist (one who certainly didn't do any steriods....other things maybe tho).
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Post by borisman on Apr 20, 2016 5:55:19 GMT -5
Chief Chavis is on fire 2BB along with the HR Greenville is putting up runs in bunches Chavis now up to .388 / .444 / .633. He's 3rd among prospects in OPS. His Iso went from .057 to .245 in 3 games. I'm really impressed thus far with how well he's playing (even with the huge jump in Iso in the last 3 games). Also, what is the over/under on Moncada's SB's for the year, 85/90? I know they'll go down once he hits Portland, that's why I put 85/90 instead of 110
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Post by borisman on Apr 13, 2016 9:36:51 GMT -5
Neo lights (it up) at night!
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