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Post by dmaineah on Mar 3, 2019 9:26:38 GMT -5
? for ? I don't see much in their system for a straight up trade of any of the Sox 3 Catchers. Leon for Scott Barlow?
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Post by dmaineah on Feb 6, 2019 17:25:11 GMT -5
Any interest in forming a league with members from this site?
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Post by dmaineah on Feb 6, 2019 17:16:27 GMT -5
Henderson LF $4 Betts RF $3 Cabrera 1B $4 Ortiz DH $5 Arenado 3B $2 Cano 2B $2 Edmonds CF $1 Ripken SS $4 Pudge C $5
Pedro SP $2 Kimbrel CL $1
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Post by dmaineah on Feb 2, 2019 8:17:27 GMT -5
With the signing of Eovaldi I think for the most part DD's free agent acquisitions are done. He probably trades a catcher (Leon) for something & maybe he offers Pomeranz an incentive loaded deal but other then that I think the roster is mostly set. There’s no chance they aren’t adding to the bullpen. What do you think now, 2 months later?
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 29, 2019 7:20:48 GMT -5
I think the Sox have had a trade worked out with the Marlins since the winter meetings and their just waiting for the Marlins to complete the trade of Reamulto first. And it's either;
Sandy Leon or Blake Swihart for Adam Conley
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 29, 2019 6:41:35 GMT -5
I think they could/should/would have to add other value to get something of note. Probably (a) lower tier prospect(s) in a package, with one of the catchers, for a reliever. Look at how we got Kimbrel to begin with. I am not saying they would be going after an elite closer, like a Kimbrel, with any potential package but someone with closer/high leverage experience from a rebuilding team. But I do agree just a catcher, no matter which one, will not bring all that much back on their own. Unless they have that much confidence on what is still there from last season, the kids on the farm, and the Colten Brewers of the world they've signed this offseason. Right now the thought of that doesn't fill me with all that much confidence. Most of the decent FA's are off the board. So what are the options? Nathan Eovaldi
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 26, 2019 7:50:11 GMT -5
In the projections of rosters in 2019 the starters are listed as Sale, Price, Porcello, Eovaldi and Rodriguez, which will be one of the best rotations in baseball. However, there also are listed as piggyback starters, Johnson and Velazquez. Piggyback starters are used in the minors to limit the innings pitched by starters as well as to give other prospects more innings. However, what is it doing in the major league projections? Maybe I missed an explanation. They obviously would be the first replacements for any of the starters who were injured, or faltered, but that is different. As the projections are set up, there would be 13 pitchers and 13 position players, when only 25 can be on the roster. It's not so much that "piggyback starters" should be eliminated it's more of "acquisition" should be eliminated. Then the roster would be at 25 with 12 pitchers & 13 position players. Actually, I think Eovaldi should be moved to the bullpen & listed as closer, Johnson moved to Starter while leaving Velázquez as a piggyback starter & eliminating the word acquisition. Also, Leon & Swihart should be switched.
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 25, 2019 19:05:56 GMT -5
For me its all about who's in AA. Because of my work schedule I didn't get to see many games last year but this year is different and i'm excited & hoping to see;
Darwinzon Hernandez Tanner Houck Denyi Reyes Durbin Feltman Bobby Dalbec C J Chatham
Obviously Reyes who is currently at #24 would make the biggest jump if he were to pitch in Boston. Dalbec has been one of my favorites to follow since he was drafted because of his power potential. Based on what he did in the Arizona fall league, I think Hernandez has the best chance to pitch in Boston this year. I'm hoping to see Houck pitch & see (as the #24 overall pick in the 2017 draft) if he has the stuff to be a MLB Starter. I'm also interested in Chathams development both as a hitter & defender & Feltman as a possible future closer. And then, who makes it to AA this year.
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 16, 2019 16:45:33 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but I love this. He deserves even less for being an a-hole. I don't like Manny either, but if this ends up being the best offer that he has, then it is assured there will be a work stoppage. Unless there is something that the league, in general, knows about him, this is a depressed market that needs overhaul I find it interesting that the aav is 27m. Exactly in the middle of Arenados/Colorado filing 30/24.
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 15, 2019 10:54:26 GMT -5
The question isn't what is Speier's take or will the Red Sox have him. It's, do YOU think he is the right guy & want to extend him to do the job going forward? My question to you is why would you imply he's not? Based on what? I haven't implied anything
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 15, 2019 10:30:47 GMT -5
For those who've not listened to it, the most recent podcast covers this issue and much, much more. Just a wide range of prospect topics with dozens of players discussed. Really outstanding, so listen to it if you have a chance. Speier's take? Dombrowski isn't going anywhere for a while given the amount of fun he's having. Was just about to add this. While he's on the older side for current GMs, Alex saw no reason to think he's going to retire at the end of this current contract, assuming the Red Sox will have him. I can't imagine they wouldn't. The question isn't what is Speier's take or will the Red Sox have him. It's, do YOU think he is the right guy & want to extend him to do the job going forward?
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 14, 2019 18:50:08 GMT -5
Heck the new Cardinals coach said he'd take him first overall. That just makes me think he's an idiot who isn't going to make it two years in the NFL. Other than the fact that it's nuts if he actually did that, why would he say that when they just drafted Josh Rosen 10th overall last year? To give him confidence? Or he's trying to get some team to trade up & get some draft picks
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 14, 2019 17:14:04 GMT -5
The NFL board that assigns a draft range for prospects gave Murray a first round grade. That isn't just hype! Nevermind QBs usually rise on draft day and short QBs are all the rage right now. He couldn't have picked a better time to enter the league. You have a link to that?
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 14, 2019 17:00:15 GMT -5
Murray is not a first round NFL pick. When is the last time a 5'9" QB was? At best he goes in the mid 3rd round. Oakland should stand pat with him. I am no scout but every single report I have seen about Murray recently has said he is likely to be a first rounder in the NFL draft should he declare and considering the seeming lack of quality QB prospects in this draft I would be surprised if he did not go first round. All it takes is one team to fall in love with him and he is going to be a first rounder, if Lamar Jackson can go in the first Murray sure will in my mind. Everything I've read so far has been media hype/love. I haven't seen or read anything from any NFL team or League Executive that has said he is a 1st rounder. If you have please provide a link, I'd like to read it.
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 14, 2019 16:43:59 GMT -5
It really depends on what the plans are. I think he could adjust to whatever shift the team needs to take. And the team will need to adjust without a lot of help in the immediate future coming from prospect additions to the 25 man roster. As of now, they won't have a decent option to replace JBJ. Putting Benintendi in CF is not an option in my strong opinion. They will need another CF if JBJ leaves. They have a downgrade in Lin to replace Xander, but I don't know if they're willing to go that way. Lin is probably best served replacing Holt as the super utility guy. And they have nothing to replace Sale with. So if any of them leave, there will be work to do. If all of them leave, it will leave massive holes that I'm not super thrilled with having to fill through free agency. They won't have the prospects to make major trades and even if they did, they really have to focus on improving the farm system, not further depleting it. We also don't know what their strategy will be in resetting the luxury tax. As a business and baseball decision, extending Mookie is the #1 priority above all else. But would he want to stick around for a rebuilding year or two right after he's signed? So is he the right guy to be in charge considering everything you've listed here? Is he the guy you want to be making these & other decisions?
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 14, 2019 14:49:25 GMT -5
Should the Sox extend Dombrowski? Is he the right guy to make decisions on who to sign, to extend, to trade, to let walk, to draft? Is he the right guy to run the organization going forward? Or has he done the job he was brought here to do (win a world series) and someone else is needed to guide the organizations future?
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 14, 2019 13:59:52 GMT -5
Murray is not a first round NFL pick. When is the last time a 5'9" QB was? At best he goes in the mid 3rd round. Oakland should stand pat with him.
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 10, 2019 12:09:29 GMT -5
Considering the current make up of the team, this is what I would like go see Dombrowski do by the end of January;
Sign Dallas Keuchel (3yrs $66M)
Name Eovaldi the Closer
Sign Brad Brach (2yrs $14M)
Trade Leon for a player who does not need to be added to the 40 man roster (most likely a ptbn)
And then get to work on;
Extending Porcello, (3 years $70M)
Extending Bogaerts, (6 years $120M)
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 8, 2019 10:21:30 GMT -5
Offer Pomeranz a 1 year deal for $5m with escalators/bonuses, if he doesn't take it let him walk
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 7, 2019 20:54:45 GMT -5
The reliever options are getting really slim. Kimbrell, Ottavino, Herrera, Allen and Holland. Clearly the pickings are getting really slim, as Ottavino is not a closer, more like a 7th inning guy. Herrera is coming off an injury and he likely will not be able to pitch until May/June. Allen lost the Indians' closer role last year as he was pretty bad and Holland is more of a 6th or 7th inning pitcher. The Red Sox may have to default to Kimbrell which is likely going to cost them more in terms of years and money than the likes of Robertson, Britton, Familia, Soria, etc. Brad Brach could be a good & significantly cheaper signing for 1 or 2 years.
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Post by dmaineah on Jan 7, 2019 13:41:48 GMT -5
Whats going on with him, his health? Will the Red Sox bring him back? He was on the World Series Roster. They said he was throwing well. I haven't heard any romors about him. Seems like he'd be a good fit for the roster if he is healthy and throwing well.
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Post by dmaineah on Dec 31, 2018 19:58:46 GMT -5
Favorite Red Sox moments of 2018;
Sale striking out Machado
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Post by dmaineah on Dec 19, 2018 12:03:03 GMT -5
Shouldn't all this cable talk be moved into its own thread?
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Post by dmaineah on Dec 18, 2018 13:33:16 GMT -5
I'm just going to assume Pedro is back and healthy & Leon is traded. I think line up should be;
Pedroia Betts Benintendi Martinez Devers Bogaerts Moreland/Pearce Vazquez/Swihart Bradley
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Post by dmaineah on Dec 17, 2018 21:06:10 GMT -5
Lets get crazy;
If Mookie keeps it going, after his 2020 season he might command $500 million so, Sign Harper now for 12yrs/350m, trade Mookie, Vazquez & Chavis to S.D. for Fernando Tatis Jr, Luis Urias & Francisco Mojia.
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