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Post by taftreign on Jun 20, 2015 22:29:02 GMT -5
It's only flawed if Ben predicted those career years instead of Farrell driving them. Personally, I have chosen the latter so I don't want Farrell gone until he's proven incompetence with a roster not at the butt end of baseball jokes. It's the GMs job to identify players that add value to the roster and the coaches' jobs to extract that value whether it's Farrell's clubhouse management or Butterfield improving Napoli's 1b defense. So in theory the credit should go to both the front office and coaching staff if they are doing there jobs which I believe is what we saw in 2013 spurred on by a significant external motivator. How can you say this is on Ben when both Sandoval and Ramirez have extensive track records of relative success but are struggling early? You won't give Ben credit for predicting career years in 13 but hold him accountable for not predicting a drop in production by any players in 15 through less than half a season. Can't this finger be pointed just as easily on the coaches. Or more realistically the finger should always point back to the player in the end to produce. There are too many variables in play right now including the pitching staff to make knee jerk reactions as to what a player is or will be over the next few seasons. Losing sucks. It's not fun and less so when expectations are set to have the best record in the AL by prediction systems only to fail to achieve anything close record wise. I believe there is a very serious evaluation going on at all levels of the franchise from the front office, to the coaching, to the players on the field to determine how to correct this. I don't expect those determinations to be completed until the season end with a few exceptions to extract value at the trade deadline.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 20, 2015 21:54:21 GMT -5
No, I just have respect for what he accomplished 2 years ago, as you should too. Disrespecting the man, while acknowledging he has crap to work with, is petty and whiny. Wasn't that a roster put in place by Ben C? Look, I'm with you on the "Blame Ben" wagon (He's the one who signed and extended 3 players that we know for sure won't be worth their contracts) but your argument here is flawed. I concur. It's completely unfair to give credit to Farrell and not Ben when it was Ben who added Victorino, Napoli, D. Ross, Gomes and Uehara in the offseason. Each of those players had a significant impact on what the team achieved that season.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 19, 2015 11:49:18 GMT -5
Its a shame that the Red Sox can't speed up the process of screening and physicals so that the draftees names can be released to the public faster as signed. It seems other teams get the information out more quickly. These things are somewhat dependent on ensuring certain picks agree in principle first (i.e. those who come with slot savings) so that extra monies are certain for picks receiving beyond the slotted amount. Thus avoiding a scenario similar to the Astros last season. You will also see picks continuing to play in the CWS not sign until they are eliminated or win it all (i.e. Benintendi and Spoon) which stalls their signing and also can hold up the advancement of signing others picks for the reasons above.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 18, 2015 9:45:05 GMT -5
Seems reasonable. Remove Swihart, Rodriguez and Barnes from the SP rankings and it leaves Moncada, Devers, Margot, Owens, Johnson, Kopech, Chavis, Marrero and Guerra in that order. The thought was Benintendi would slot above Kopech and behind Johnson. So the only debate from Law is should he slot ahead of Johnson. It also doesn't seem all that surprising if Guerra jumps Marrero and Chavis or even Kopech if he continues to hit considering the plus defense. I'd still put Johnson ahead of Guerra due to his proximity to the Majors and high floor as a #4/5.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 16, 2015 21:05:56 GMT -5
No No going in the Vandy/ TCU game on ESPN. NO NO, shut out and lead gone. Go Vandy. Nice jinx there.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 16, 2015 11:03:48 GMT -5
The short of it is you're essentially going to be asking for one of Grant Holmes RHP ( LA's 2014 1st rounder) or Jose De Leon RHP (2013 24th rounder who has broke out) as the foundational piece. I imagine LA would have interest in Clay considering the options and quality repertoire along with Greinkes potential opt out at seasons end. And I believe Clay would pitch great in LA.
That said I am hesitant to give up on Clay. The potential dominance is still in there. So I'd have to feel I was getting a high upside E Rod type to make the move. Such a trade would as a result open a spot for one of Johnson or Owens next year as the youth movement continues.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 15, 2015 21:57:09 GMT -5
Tuned in to watch Benintendi and Spoon play and ended up developing a man crush on Jacob Heyward, Miami U sophomore. Moved into the lineup through the year hitting from the nine spot and played well down the stretch. And of course it doesn't hurt your brother is the one and only Jason Heyward. He will be a follow of mine next season heading towards the draft.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 15, 2015 16:07:10 GMT -5
2014 30th round pick Jeren Kendall. Not that he was signable at that point. Since 2012 the Red Sox have done well at selecting upside HS players that unfortunately they can't sign and have shown well in college. Bregman and Fulmer in 2012, Sheffield, Boldt and Thaiss in 2013, Jeren Kendall in 2014. This is probably true of all teams though because I honestly don't follow the ones that got away for other teams.
Vanderbilt = Heart of a Champion
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Post by taftreign on Jun 15, 2015 10:12:08 GMT -5
Ugh if your an SEC fan. Arkansas, LSU and quite possibly Vanderbilt into the losers bracket. That would be some game between LSU and Vanderbilt if it happens with the loser going home.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 15, 2015 8:45:15 GMT -5
If you have an active cable subscription you can go to the watch ESPN site ( www.espn.go.com/watchespn ) and log in through your provider and actually watch the games (As noted above). Not sure on straight audio maybe try this westwoodonesports.com . Never tried the site but lists upcoming broadcasts on the right.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 11, 2015 9:01:44 GMT -5
After 10th round, possible $100,000 or less signs (count $0 towards cap)
11 (351) Kevin Kelleher Should read: 12 (351) Kevin Kelleher
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Post by taftreign on Jun 11, 2015 8:42:42 GMT -5
Yet somehow the score remains; Farrell 1 WS Title, Showalter 0 WS Titles.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 10, 2015 21:17:12 GMT -5
Tyler Spoon bats right behind ABT at Arkansas. (also another college OF) You have to think some of these guys are going to Greenville at this point. Actually I'm a big fan of how Spoon has produced for Arkansas. I believe he is a red shirt JR and has the option to return to school so I'm not sure how that effects his signability. Would be great to send him along with Benintendi to keep the gang together and help in the adjustment to pro ball.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 10, 2015 8:42:41 GMT -5
Dare I say it. Greatest pitcher ever in the history of ever!!! *
* I almost didn't want to italicize it.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 9, 2015 22:39:43 GMT -5
Logan Allen DOES look like Lester!! Yes, but can he throw over to first?
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Post by taftreign on Jun 9, 2015 15:48:28 GMT -5
Logan Allen aka young Lester. No pressure young man!
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Post by taftreign on Jun 9, 2015 14:31:37 GMT -5
Theres no guarantee that we see a run of senior signs. They didn't really do that last year with the exception of Cole Sturgeon in Round 10. Yep. Not a SR sign.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 9, 2015 14:24:09 GMT -5
Should see one tougher sign around pick 11. Senior signs would free up a little over 1 million in pool money for picks 6 through 10. Add the $300,000 5% and that's a fair chunk of money to get an arm for $800,000 +.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 9, 2015 8:45:24 GMT -5
I wonder if LHP Logan Allen could be the pick. The article linked a few days ago said we called him Lester and loved his makeup. Was rated just outside the top 100 most places. Would have no problems with that choice.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 8, 2015 23:37:01 GMT -5
Bats I like remaining:
Garrett Zech OF from Naples HS in Fla (BA 110) and Nicholas Shumpert SS from Highlands Ranch HS in Col (BA 127) Elih Marrero C Coral Gables HS in Fla (BA 124)
Pitchers I like remaining:
Donny Everett RHP from Clarksville HS in Tenn (BA 21) * Assuming he has a large $$ after not being selected in the first 2 rounds Drew Finley RHP from Rancho Bernardo HS in San Diego (BA 60) Jackson Kowar RHP from Charlotte Christian HS in NC (BA 99) Jacob Taylor RHP from Pearl River Miss (BA 97) * Raw Talent
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Post by taftreign on Jun 8, 2015 22:53:53 GMT -5
Cardinals took one of my 3rd round targets in Bryce Denton. Booooo!
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Post by taftreign on Jun 8, 2015 22:49:09 GMT -5
Dan O'Dowd is the best part of this MLB draft coverage. Very impressed with his input on each selection. Meanwhile I continue to wait for one of those long handled wooden hooks to reach in and drag Harold Reynolds off the set.
Houston has a ton of money. I'd imagine the largest ever since the new format started. They will get these guys signed.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 8, 2015 21:38:27 GMT -5
Time to see if Houston selects Cameron. Also could see Colorado pick another power arm in Donny Everett here.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 8, 2015 20:56:39 GMT -5
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Post by taftreign on Jun 8, 2015 20:05:44 GMT -5
Bickfords stats in college this season include a staggering 166 K's in 87 innings.
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