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Post by jchang on Sept 22, 2015 12:01:38 GMT -5
I may not be able to watch tonights game. If someone could be so kind as to report on how Owens fares against L vs R, I would greatly appreciate it. so far, his (MLB) line is:
WHIP AVG OBP SLG OPS ERA
- 1.35 .250/.326/.411/.737 - 4.33
L 1.96 .303/.410/.515/.925 - 8.22
R 1.22 .237/.304/.385/.689 - 3.50 I am not sure how ERA is calculated in splits? what if a R got on, then scored with hit by a L?
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Post by jchang on Sept 21, 2015 22:58:57 GMT -5
I could expand the definition of home grown to any player that has significant minor league development with the redsox, presumably spanning more than 1 level. Holt already had MLB time with Pitt, needing perhaps just 1 year of additional development. That said, something could be said for all 4 of the others being homegrown POY
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Post by jchang on Sept 21, 2015 12:48:59 GMT -5
14 games left. Gotta go 10-4 to reach .500. What the heck. Gotta have goals, right? play the young guys and still sweep the last 14. Knock mfy out.
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Post by jchang on Sept 13, 2015 13:27:36 GMT -5
Is rich good enough for a 40 man roster spot this winter?
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Post by jchang on Sept 13, 2015 11:15:31 GMT -5
Perhaps it's time to take a poll on JBJ war for next year. 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6+. Perhaps a slight defensive adjustment on whether he play CF or corner. I am on either 5 or 6.
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Post by jchang on Sept 8, 2015 17:16:28 GMT -5
Owens does very well against rhb. Trouble was with lhb.
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Post by jchang on Sept 7, 2015 15:41:08 GMT -5
My position is that at the beginning of the year, depth outweighs the need for a clear 1 pitcher. I like having 7-8 viable starting pitchers even though they may be 2-5 guys. 1 in the pen as long relief, 2 in AAA. A lot can change before the trade deadline. I am also sure we will be in a much better position to assess the value of both Blake and CV at the midpoint, and other teams likewise.
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Post by jchang on Sept 1, 2015 18:53:31 GMT -5
My perception is that Porcello's delivery looks a lot calmer than it was. Whatever it is, he's very effective. Hope he can keep it up. Add: I think I hear Eric running off to PitchF/X right about now. i am really curious to see what the radar tracking makes of Porcello. The ball starts with drift one way. Then reverses. There may not be much net motion but really messes up the batter.
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Post by jchang on Aug 30, 2015 11:43:47 GMT -5
There just aren't that many guys who can hold their velocity at 100+ pitches. That, and his secondary pitches, when he commands them, are good to very good. He can drive people crazy, I know he drives me crazy, but when he pitches like this, the FO is probably going to continue to use him as a starter. The MLB.com wrapup for the game had him as the first Sox starter since Pedro Martinez to win six games in one month, and the first since Roger Clemens to do it in August. He doesn't belong with those guys but there he is. Kelly also works really cheap, more so than any available starting pitcher that will be on the free agent market. Even Miley is cheaper than a free agent. This is important to offset any dead wood on the roster burning huge cap space, with little contribution.
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Post by jchang on Aug 29, 2015 19:50:17 GMT -5
I think every good/ready player has already been called up. Barnes escobar. Maybe noe.
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Post by jchang on Aug 29, 2015 18:02:19 GMT -5
Panda purposely built his body to cushion the belly flop in making diving lateral plays. we have a new closer - for the rest of 2015
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Post by jchang on Aug 29, 2015 17:52:55 GMT -5
Look at that, they took Kelly out at the exact moment they should have, when the lead off hitter is coming up next for the 4th time. Two outings in a row that they've pulled him after exactly three trips through the order (at least... Don't remember what they did before that).. That's a trend that I appreciate. before last outing Kelly got shelled before the 3rd time through.
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Post by jchang on Aug 29, 2015 17:50:43 GMT -5
Strangest double ever!
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Post by jchang on Aug 29, 2015 17:31:54 GMT -5
However disappointing the 2010 draft was. 11 made up for it. Did any one say panda defense was not up to par?
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Post by jchang on Aug 29, 2015 16:52:23 GMT -5
At the start of the game. Degrom looked invincible and Kelly shaky. Kelly got better and finally Degrom is showing some cracks.
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Post by jchang on Aug 28, 2015 22:11:21 GMT -5
Does anyone have heart medication?
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Post by jchang on Aug 28, 2015 8:23:43 GMT -5
While I think highly of Owens, some how I think he will look goofy at the plate. Please either strike out looking, or bunt. I can't help thinking of time Bartolo hurt himself swinging.
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Post by jchang on Aug 27, 2015 12:47:28 GMT -5
Moncada - 70 Owens - 65 Devers - 65 Espinoza - 60 Benintendi - 55
Johnson -- 50 Margot -- 55 Guerra -- 50 Travis S -- 45 S Travis -- 45
I am not down on Devers, I just think Owens is underrated. Sure, I think Espinoza is likely to be grade 7 with upside by mid next year, but until then. I know I have Johnson 50 over Margot 55, but Johnson is more valuable now.
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Post by jchang on Aug 27, 2015 12:36:01 GMT -5
What a difference that can happen in a few weeks. I really do wish that we were not so quick to tar and feather a player in a slump, or otherwise in need of making adjustments. For the time being, I would plan on going into 2016 thinking: Buchholz, Porcello, Miley, Kelly and Wright on the 25-man, Rodriguez, Owens competing for a spot, Johnson and Barnes proving additional depth. Buchholz because I think is better than free agent options at 26.5M for 2 years. Porcello and Miley probably can provide 3 starter level, Kelly is 4 with upside. Not that I think Wright is 5th best, but he is good enough and is out of options after 2015. If he does not win a SP spot, then perhaps long reliever, or DFA and hope we keep him in AAA. ERod and Owens could be starters next year, but both have options, and depth is really important, especially with Buchholz as one of the starters. I definitely do not want to do like the MFY in signing Sab to a long-term top $ contract, then compound the mistake when Sab opted out. If we can can a top pitcher (either under 30, or short contract to one over 30) then we have enough depth to trade a couple of SP, but I would wait until someone was desperate.
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Post by jchang on Aug 26, 2015 15:13:55 GMT -5
playing in 95F and 90% humidity is good for building up the kids endurance just air condition the area for seating, so when I am comfortable when I get the chance to come down, I am too old to endure heat+humidity
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Post by jchang on Aug 25, 2015 14:32:27 GMT -5
I have confidence that if a prospect looked like a legit multi-year triple crown + gold glove winner, we would be able to taper down on the criticism of his abilities.
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Post by jchang on Aug 25, 2015 11:21:58 GMT -5
I imagine it would come out of your paycheck if you toss a ball into the stands. But hey he's making big money now. He can afford it.
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Post by jchang on Aug 24, 2015 22:30:12 GMT -5
A 2 run 9th? I think we found our closer guys. panda's long lost twin brother.
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Post by jchang on Aug 24, 2015 21:36:34 GMT -5
Nobody is giving Kelly a spot. If he earns it then it's his.
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Post by jchang on Aug 24, 2015 21:33:28 GMT -5
I think Kelly relied too much on the heat earlier in the season and knows to mix it up.
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