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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 21:07:09 GMT -5
MASA owns Holmes.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 21:05:14 GMT -5
I was about to type that I dont agree with the PH move but of course I was wrong and Cora was right...again.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 21:02:53 GMT -5
Holmes isnt good but the way the Sox have been playing lately I dont have a good feeling. Devers failing there makes me really uneasy.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 21:01:28 GMT -5
Damn it!
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 21:00:09 GMT -5
CAPITALIZE!!!
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 20:59:44 GMT -5
Excellent AB. The Sox REALLY need to capitalize!
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 20:45:47 GMT -5
I don't get why not? 6 out of 7 losses (assuming they don't come back). Houck and Crawford are in uncharted territory in IP. Bello and Pivetta are way too inconsistent to trust. Criswell is Criswell. Paxton has good numbers with really ugly peripherals. The bullpen is tired. Casas is not close. The lineup is fine-ish, but they need a RHH. They need multiple moves to improve, but I don't know if it'll be enough or if they'll want to invest that kind of capital to fix it. They've done this the last few years now. Of course Rafaela hits a 2 run shot to pull within 1. Because you cant quit when you're just one or two games out of a playoff spot and the teams above you aren't much better. That's a loser mentality. They're playing like crap now. Doesnt mean it has to stay that way, especially if the team gets improved via trade.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 20:34:32 GMT -5
Man, what would it cost the Sox to obtain Carlos Estevez? They could use a lefty too at this point. Bernardino is a mess.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 20:28:22 GMT -5
F that. Get some freaking bullpen help. Just dont send any future Bagwells away.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 20:26:05 GMT -5
How many games have they lost since the break where they were leading in the 7th or later? Another brutal loss if they can't comeback They dont capitalize on offense, let the other team hang around, and the pen then coughs it up. So much for the Bailey pitching magic. Now what?
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 20:24:24 GMT -5
Man, this bullpen has been horseshit since the all star break.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 26, 2024 11:28:17 GMT -5
Paxton isnt that good anymore but he's a welcome addition.
Criswell was awesome against the Rockies but he hasn't, in totality, really pitched well since May.
At worst Criswell is an upgrade to Chase Anderson in the pen, where he can hang out.
But the key thing here is that odds are sooner or later somebody will get hurt and Criswell will be needed to start again.
Having Criswell go from long relief to starter is a lot more desirable than any other option theyd have like starting Winckowski or Fitts, etc.
So for that alone, assuming the cost is minimal, is a good move, even if Paxton isnt what he used to be.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 23:03:57 GMT -5
Give me Burnes/Fried for $30M a year while keeping all three of Mayer/Anthony/Teel vs taking Skubal and Baez and having to trade one of them in the deal. Skenes and Skubal are not comparable, one has 2 years left the other has 5 years. But anyway not going to keep going back and forth on this, I can understand the thought process and why it has it's appeal I just wouldn't do it while you would. To each their own. I dont think 30M cuts it for either of those 2. Just saying. I think you're right. For Burnes I can see it closer to 40 million/year. He could wind up with a 300 million contract. Fried will probably get between 30 and 35 million/year.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 21:43:16 GMT -5
A lot of speculation about the Sox getting Taillon for the rotation and obtaining Rengifo for 2b and Estevez for the setup role.
Cant say those guys would be dreams come true. I think Estevez could help but I'm lukewarm on Rengifo - find rather see Grissom getchis full rehab and then get another crack at 2b, and I'm not a huge fan of Taillon.
Would prefer Flaherty or Eovaldi for the rotation and Turner as the RH 1b/DH bat. Dont have any real preference for the setup guy.
I do think theyll get all 3 needs filled, but I have a feeling they'll make a deal for Rengifo that will annoy. I suspect either Yorke or Grissom will get dealt. Should be an interesting weekend.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 17:36:13 GMT -5
He's "worth" more than that. He having a good season and has a track record of throwing innings (not an overwhelming amount- it is the 2020s after all). That means, with a lot of teams needing starting pitching, that the Cubs should do well in a trade for him. Let them sucker somebody else, not the Red Sox if any if their top 5 would need to be involved. while I agree with you that he does have value, his contract has that value in the mid to back teens imo. sure, someone could overpay, but not a top 30 prospect like Teel Right. If the Sox have up Teel theyd get a 2nd tier prospect. I'd rather keep the first tier prospect and find pitching elsewhere. If Taillon cost them a 2nd tier prospect outside of the top 5 and not Arias, I'd be interested. Otherwise no thanks.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 16:51:40 GMT -5
You'd be disappointed because if the Cubs were trading away a prospect as equally as good as Teel theyd be giving Taillon away for nothing. It would probably be a RH bat or a relief pitcher. Thats the point is that Taillon isn’t really worth anything more than his contract He's "worth" more than that. He having a good season and has a track record of throwing innings (not an overwhelming amount- it is the 2020s after all). That means, with a lot of teams needing starting pitching, that the Cubs should do well in a trade for him. Let them sucker somebody else, not the Red Sox if any if their top 5 would need to be involved.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 16:42:01 GMT -5
I feel like if the Red Sox traded Teel for Taillon, the Cubs would also have to throw in a prospect as good as Teel to get it done. You'd be disappointed because if the Cubs were trading away a prospect as equally as good as Teel theyd be giving Taillon away for nothing. It would probably be a RH bat or a relief pitcher.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 16:26:57 GMT -5
I would hope that Teel isnt used to get Taillon. Taillon is okay and having a good year this season but he's up one year and down the next. I'm not sure the Cubs have enough "and others" to make me part with their top 5. I know Wong is having a nice season but I'd take Teel's future over his.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 6:58:54 GMT -5
After yesterday's 3 for 5 day against Colorado (and if he plays in all 162 games) Jarren is on pace for: 199 Hits in 680 AB for a .292 AVGHe could very well reach 200+ hits while having a batting average below .300, and would be only the 11th player in MLB history to accomplish that feat: 681 AB, 201 H, .295 AVG, Jo-Jo Moore, NYG, 1935 695 AB, 208 H, .299 AVG, Maury Wills, LAD, 1962 689 AB, 206 H, .299 AVG, Lou Brock, STL, 1967 677 AB, 201 H, .297 AVG, Matty Alou, PIT, 1970 668 AB, 200 H, .299 AVG, Ralph Garr, ATL, 1973 670 AB, 200 H, .299 AVG, Buddy Bell, TEX, 1979 673 AB, 201 H, .299 AVG, Bill Buckner, BOS, 1985
699 AB, 204 H, .292 AVG, Juan Pierre, CHC, 2006 716 AB, 212 H, .296 AVG, Jimmy Rollins, PHI, 2007 688 AB, 204 H, .297 AVG, Jose Reyes, NYM, 2008 Ironically, Buckner was also the last Sox player to play in all 162 games. I could be wrong but if memory serves I think Buckner had reached .300 but made an out in his last AB to finish at .299. John McNamara could have PH for him to protect his .300 but didnt think to do so, which wasnt surprising, because he was a manager who wasnt much into thinking.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 25, 2024 0:41:08 GMT -5
I honestly dont see what the big deal is about Breslow stating his intentions.
Realistically even if they got swept by the Yankees they'd only be 3 or 4 games out of the wild card spot, which means theyd be in striking distance, so why would it be suprising to anybody that Breslow picked the lane of buying? What? As opposed to being a small handful of games out and punting so they can miss the playoffs 5 years out of 6?
He might not go for it to the extent that fans or media might wish, but it makes sense to keep Hanley, O'Neill, and Pivetta so that you're not opening up holes. Adding on, even if it is marginal, could energize the club into playing better even if the acquisition itself isnt that impactful.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2024 19:15:34 GMT -5
If I were another team's GM looking to trade with the Sox and was told none of the Big 3 were available I'd want Campbell and if I was told no, I'd want this guy. I think Arias has the highest ceiling among the far away prospects. If I were Breslow responding to another team re: Campbell and/or Arias my answer would be no.
I cant wait to see what Mayer becomes but if down the road his defense is just so-so perhaps he moves to 3b and Arias grabs SS. A lot of conjecture about many years down the road, but Arias could very well turn into something special. Its never guaranteed but man is he off to a great start.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2024 19:09:50 GMT -5
Odd situation - for the last few years, I've been fatalistic tilting negative. Despite the awful roadtrip, I am feeling pretty positive - returning home, Breslow clearly picking a lane, and Cora's extension. I think we will be in the playoffs. Me, too. Wouldnt bet my life on them making the playoffs but I think they will. I think sooner or later the Twins and Royals will hit a bump.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2024 18:58:43 GMT -5
I hope he holds off until after the MFY series. It's not worth trading our stud prospects for the slim chance of making the playoffs, then falter there. If he does that he could lose out on targets who get traded elsewhere while he's too busy waiting and seeing. Enough wishy washy BS. He's seen the team for 100 games. He should damn well know what they are by now and not have to watch 3 more games to figure out what he has.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2024 18:44:17 GMT -5
I wonder if today's game makes him hesitate? Doubtful
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2024 17:19:29 GMT -5
Pathetic game. Revenge of the 18 and 07 Workd Series I guess. (I'm happier with the trophies, lol).
Bailey had these guys pitching out of their minds in April but now these guys are getting mauled (Criswell excepted). Can Bailey now fix these guys on the fly? Have they hit the wall or has the league simply adjusted to their pitching strategies?
It's just fugly right now.
I hope the Yankees dont kick their ass this weekend. As poor as the Yankees have been, the Sox are there for the taking.
To snap out of it they need better situational hitting and their pitching cant suck this bad.
Even if the Yankees sweep them I'm still in the buy camp, but let's face it, it would me a moderate buy thing. Try to bring the glaring holes up to average, hang onto their top 5 prospects plus Arias, and trade some of the surplus and guys who are on the bubble for the 40 man roster crunch and see what they can do.
I mean they could help themselves a bit bringing back Turner and Paxton if they want to help themselves cheaply, and still have chips to upgrade the pen or whatever else they need to do.
I dont think punting the season makes sense when they are capable of playing better than this, which they are. A 3 gane deficit to non powerhouse teams shouldn't be insurmountable.
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