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Post by taftreign on Nov 29, 2017 12:34:03 GMT -5
Regarding Harper, I feel the outfield is in good shape going forward. If they are going to throw large dollars at anyone next offseason I would think the Sox would be better served trying to sign Machado. Sign a stop gap 1st baseman this offseason, move Devers over to 1st with Machado at 3rd. Highly unlikely but a fan can dream. Rumor is Machado wants to play SS. |
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Post by taftreign on Nov 26, 2017 10:08:30 GMT -5
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Post by taftreign on Oct 17, 2017 19:22:35 GMT -5
Wow! Devastating for Hayward and the team.
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Post by taftreign on Oct 14, 2017 18:42:30 GMT -5
It will be a little embarrassing if Judge wins the MVP over Altuve if you've watched the playoffs to this point. Not that it is a post season related award my any means but the recency bias would make it look the a poor choice.
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Post by taftreign on Oct 1, 2017 18:32:42 GMT -5
Well even when it's good it's bad. Pablo Sandoval's horrific season ends on a highlight for him . . a walkoff homer! The catch here. His heroics only managed to cost his team the #1 draft pick next summer.
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Post by taftreign on Aug 9, 2017 21:09:54 GMT -5
Bruce finally has a landing spot.
Jeff PassanVerified account
@jeffpassan
Source: Indians finalizing a deal to acquire Jay Bruce. Cleveland taking on all of Bruce's salary. @jcrasnick first on it being close.
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Post by taftreign on Jul 28, 2017 22:34:17 GMT -5
Jon HeymanVerified account
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orioles are acquiring hellickson
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Post by taftreign on Jul 18, 2017 21:36:10 GMT -5
Heyman is speculating that the trade will become official once the Yankees game ends. It seems like a done deal. Yup. Rutherford + Clarkin. No clue which relievers are actually involved. Clippard would head to Chicago to offset salary as well. |
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Post by taftreign on Jun 22, 2017 22:57:33 GMT -5
Wow, it worse than I thought, that's just stupid. They wasted a pick. |
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Post by taftreign on Jun 22, 2017 22:30:46 GMT -5
Can't complain, even though Bell seemed like a great fit. Bell was called best defender in draft by some sites. Ojeleye is good value, can score and is a great athlete. If they like him, I like it. Bulls draft Bell and trade him to Golden State. |
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Post by taftreign on Jun 22, 2017 22:28:45 GMT -5
Semi Ojeleye. Yeap I have no idea. |
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Post by taftreign on Jun 22, 2017 14:44:54 GMT -5
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Post by taftreign on Jun 13, 2017 22:37:40 GMT -5
That was a sweet swing!
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Post by taftreign on Jun 13, 2017 12:38:17 GMT -5
See if Baltimore pops Greg Jones SS here. They have been tied to him prior.
* Nope more pitching.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 13, 2017 12:19:54 GMT -5
Always felt like Boston was fighting over the same guys with Theo in Chicago. Feels very much the same with Arizona now!
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Post by taftreign on Jun 12, 2017 20:40:42 GMT -5
I expect slot.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 12, 2017 20:19:55 GMT -5
If not selected before I would expect Boston to go with Logan Warmoth.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 12, 2017 19:45:00 GMT -5
Predraft buzz for NYY has been on Peterson and Thompson with Pratto no longer available.
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Post by taftreign on Apr 24, 2017 18:14:04 GMT -5
Barnes 4 games plus a fine. He is appealing to no ones surprise.
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Post by taftreign on Mar 29, 2017 20:48:18 GMT -5
I see Baltimore has placed Aneury Tavarez on outright waivers. If not claimed by another team he will head back to the Pawtucket.
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Post by taftreign on Dec 21, 2016 10:09:37 GMT -5
I guess my disappointment with this trade comes from the fact that I buy the late season adjustments and the resulting improved performance. He produced a 3.22 second half ERA with a reduced walk rate between his 8 starts and bull pen work. Perhaps it's a fool me twice (thrice/four times, etc. . ) scenario but I had the expectation of a decent year from Buchholz (and therefore a higher trade value). I'm not going to change my opinion on that just because he's no longer a Red Sox. I hope he throws well and I think Philadelphia made a smart move with their payroll flexibility. I mean 13.5 million is not really that much for a starter these days. As a free agent I could have seen Clay getting 2 and 20. l also wouldn't be surprised if he gets a little Rich Hill-like love next offseason.
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Post by taftreign on Dec 6, 2016 15:17:37 GMT -5
This is going to be one awesome rotation in 2018 when they sign Otani!  |
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Post by taftreign on Dec 6, 2016 14:36:02 GMT -5
So where does this leave the team.
There is clearly at least one excess starter. Question is what do you do here? Hold onto them all in case of injury or for trade fodder at the deadline to get a missing piece. Trade one now and try to fill the 1B/DH slot?
This also puts a greater emphasis on the need to start locking up the young players with a very depleted farm system that can't be relied on to replace them. I expect this has to go into earnest starting this spring. Get at least one done.
The pen is fairly complete when you consider Smith as a possible return mid season. Perhaps they can have excess here and capitalize in the future on the escalated values of late inning arms.
This team doesn't have to have a complete replacement for Ortiz's bat. This is a tremendous offense and is well distributed. Quality pitching and defense can make this team great. While more pop would be appreciated I'm not certain finding upgrades defensively on the infield wouldn't be just as valuable or more so with this roster.
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Post by taftreign on Dec 6, 2016 14:18:52 GMT -5
Hey Guys! Just checking in. Did i miss anything? Yep, Sox are in on Mitch Moreland, stand by for updates. Oh good! Was afraid something big would happen! |
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Post by taftreign on Dec 6, 2016 14:14:44 GMT -5
Hey Guys! Just checking in. Did i miss anything?
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