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Post by semperfisox on Nov 3, 2013 22:43:11 GMT -5
If the Sox were to shift Middlebrooks to 1B and simply leave him there for 150+ games, isn't the most likely offensive production they could expect out of him precisely that of ...... Mark Trumbo? If you want Mark Trumbo, why go through all the gyrations? Just move Middlebrooks over there and put X on 3b. Or to ask the question another way: Given what we know about the Sox's hitting philosophy, is there any way they would want Middlebrooks and Trumbo in the same lineup? If not, then what is the advantage of Trumbo over Middlebrooks? This. Trumbo has established himself as a big power bat that brings nothing else to the table. He's become surprisingly reliable with the glove at first, but it doesn't stand out. The sub-.300 career (and 2013) OBP is atrocious, and combined with the heap of strikeouts, it's the last thing we want to throw in the 5/6 spot of our order next season. I've seen Trumbo suggested quite a few times in the last week as a possibility. For me, there's no way at all to justify giving up value for him and sticking him at first base over the likes of Carp, Nava, and even Middlebrooks. The ideal situation appears to be Napoli, and if he departs and it's none of the aforementioned guys (WMB at 1B really should not happen under any circumstance unless you think it's best to put him in a straight platoon), the most intriguing FA options are trying to give low-risk options to people like Corey Hart, Justin Morneau, and Kevin Youkilis. There's also Michael Morse, who is one of those guys you know is probably going to suck (aka don't sign him and count on him), but could also put up big numbers with monstrous power to all fields. With the market being pretty thin, I think the guys already on our team provide the best fallback for Napoli. The issue, which I can understand, is leaving our offense with a significant lack of power outside of Ortiz. Ideally, a healthy Pedroia will go back to slugging .450+, and we know Bogaerts is going to flash serious power. Is Peds-Ortiz-Bogaerts your 3-4-5 next season? It's probably going to be pretty damn good. Assume Napoli departs (I think he'll be back). How do you feel about this lineup? CF Bradley RF Victorino 2B Pedroia DH Ortiz SS Bogaerts LF Nava/Gomes 1B Carp/Hassan? 3B Middlebrooks C Ross/Etc. It's tough to count on JBJ coming right out in the lead off spot. If you move him down, you either have to put Nava/Gomes second or shift Peds-Ortiz-Bogey up one slot, and as good as he is, Bogaerts in 2014 batting cleanup is both a stretch and indicative of a lack of a complete (and powerful) lineup. What do we do? I love the Nava/Gomes platoon, so I don't think we're going to get an infusion of power there. Opening the bank for Choo to hit .220 against lefties and play substandard defense? No thank you. With regard to the in-house first base replacements I mentioned earlier, it wouldn't necessarily be the end of the world, but it'll be pretty bad if WMB is still slated to start at third as well. The 3B market is even emptier than 1B, so we'd probably need to get creative with a trade, or re-sign Drew (Jhonny Peralta, anyone?). love 1-5...6-9 not so much.
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Post by semperfisox on Nov 3, 2013 13:00:18 GMT -5
Buchholz being better than Lester "when healthy" is such a laughable statement. The kid is made of glass. You need to win one game you're sending out Lester not Buchholz.
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Post by semperfisox on Nov 2, 2013 15:07:38 GMT -5
Buchholz is probably least likely to be traded of any pitcher in the organization. He is our best pitcher when he is healthy, and his injury history means we wouldn't be able to get good value for him. Any of the other major leagures would make more sense for various reasons. You just said he's better than Lester. Your opinion is now void. We're never going to be able to trade him when his value is "high".
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Post by semperfisox on Nov 2, 2013 14:25:23 GMT -5
resign Ellsbury and package JBJ with other specs for Stanton. Buchholz should be traded too. And I realize it's going to be hard to get Stanton without including bogey.
1. Ellsbury 2. Victorino 3. Pedroia 4. Ortiz 5. Stanton 6. Bogaerts
bonerrrr.
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Post by semperfisox on Nov 2, 2013 10:02:17 GMT -5
Hopefully us. Just on our terms.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 31, 2013 11:04:36 GMT -5
would love to add Beltran to this lineup.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 31, 2013 10:34:43 GMT -5
Hey Carl Crawford.....LMAO suck it.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 31, 2013 10:12:24 GMT -5
from worst to freakin first. Amazing. Never thought this was a possibility in April.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 31, 2013 10:05:39 GMT -5
man cherington hasn't done crap this offseason.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 30, 2013 10:57:53 GMT -5
Ellsbury get on base often please. Create havoc on the base paths one last time.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 30, 2013 10:16:00 GMT -5
Xander should be behind Papi. kid is only 21 but i trust him to drive runs in more than anyone who hits after him.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 29, 2013 23:22:10 GMT -5
I'm so freaking anxious right now. I'll be at work for the game, but I'll be staring at my computer for updates every couple of seconds.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 28, 2013 23:26:27 GMT -5
John Lackey could win us a world series championship. Unfreakinreal.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 28, 2013 23:24:58 GMT -5
Bogey should move up again in the lineup. Ellsbury Victorino Pedroia Ortiz Napoli Bogaerts Nava Drew Ross Boom. If Victorino is back I actually like Xander in the 2 hole and Vic at 9. Not only has he been pretty consistent making contact he has shown he will take pitches and work a walk. Doubt Farrell will do it but I can dream Yeah I just did what's realistic.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 28, 2013 22:59:45 GMT -5
Cant believe how fast Betts has turned into what he's become.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 28, 2013 22:53:40 GMT -5
Bogey should move up again in the lineup.
Ellsbury Victorino Pedroia Ortiz Napoli Bogaerts Nava Drew Ross
Boom.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 28, 2013 22:50:57 GMT -5
OMGGGG We could win the WS at Fenway park!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 28, 2013 9:49:21 GMT -5
Win this game. We'll have two chances in Fenway to close it out.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 23:44:40 GMT -5
We win tomorrow, we're taking this.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 23:04:24 GMT -5
Woot! Hopefully Wainwright gets shelled.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 21:30:01 GMT -5
can't believe Gomes wasn't even gonna start tonight! lmao
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 21:27:25 GMT -5
Lost in all this is my boy xander with another hit.
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 21:26:52 GMT -5
I had a whole post written out about how we need a real LF for next season and BOOM...ERASE
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 21:23:33 GMT -5
I LOVE GOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by semperfisox on Oct 27, 2013 21:23:18 GMT -5
GOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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