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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 20, 2017 16:12:45 GMT -5
Man needs a few days off to just work on his swing
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 19, 2017 20:39:42 GMT -5
Jimed14 said: Really, I'm just searching for reasons why he's not the next Ted Williams. Am having a hard time.
Because he uses the left side of the field as well, other than that...
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 18, 2017 19:10:17 GMT -5
Hence "Next Papi"
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 18, 2017 19:09:21 GMT -5
Gold glove when he should have used leather?
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 18, 2017 18:59:55 GMT -5
Rafael "little papi" Devers. The chosen one. He might be shorter than Big Papi, but he ain't little
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 18, 2017 18:54:50 GMT -5
Devers = Next Papi or Rafi Ballgame E.M.Van is going to have fun with the stats he gives when he gets home tonight.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 15, 2017 19:36:28 GMT -5
Buy that man a beer.....oh, wait....
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 14, 2017 17:52:50 GMT -5
SO does Devers change his name to Bevers or will it be Detts, Dogaerts, Denintendi and Dradley Jr?
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 11, 2017 10:59:54 GMT -5
Does Chavis-brentz-Travis remind anyone of a Jedi character?
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 8, 2017 13:35:55 GMT -5
I'm not convinced that Moncada's floor is that great if he continues to K at 30% plus. He hasn't shown in game power that is commensurate with much of MLB increase in Ks and his fielding and arm are average. He as great speed but if he doesn't keep his OBP up over 300 and prove he can steal bases at the MLB level then that is devalued.
In a league where pitchers go 6 innings and many relievers are used the MLB bench is going to have only 3 offensive players so while Moncada has the positional flexibility, he lacks the bat so far at this level to play even as a utility guy for a contender. Yes his non bat talent outshines Chavis (arm excepted) but with only 3 bench guys (one of whom is a catcher) I don't think that Moncada's tools get him far without some real improvement at the plate.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Aug 1, 2017 10:57:07 GMT -5
LOL to Eric sort of dissing stats
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jul 29, 2017 20:21:22 GMT -5
It appears the Sox got the power bat they were looking for.
And if Devers is so great how come it took him 4 games to hit a single?
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jul 26, 2017 11:18:38 GMT -5
Maybe this has been discussed and I've just missed it but - Last year Brady missed 4 games and seemed to stay fresher throughout the remainder of the season and the playoffs perhaps, in part, as a result of the "time off".
Now the Pats have held onto Garappolo when the could have received a real windfall in a trade so is that simply to keep him around incase Brady gets hurt or just suddenly loses it? I'm thinking this.
With a loaded roster there is a good chance that there will be more than a few early blowouts for the Pats this season and maybe Garappolo gets to play the final 20 minutes or so several times. THis accomplishes 3 things 1. Keeps him around and sharp in case of a Brady disaster. 2. Gives him a real tryout to see if he IS the successor and worth a big contract to keep him (or up his value in a sign and trade) 3. Gives Brady the equivalent of 3 or 4 games of rest (and reduces injury chance by reducing his time on the field especially during "garbage time").
This scenario seems to fit with the Belichickian short and long game strategy? Any thoughts?
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jul 18, 2017 12:34:39 GMT -5
It's a good thing they optioned Travis because the last thing this offensive juggernaut needed was a first baseman hitting 279 with 380 OBP. /s
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jul 5, 2017 11:10:34 GMT -5
Andrew Benintendi
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jul 2, 2017 11:09:18 GMT -5
Probably Ainge wasn't willing to be more aggressive without some assurance that he could extend George and without Hayward in the fold that was problematic. Indiana's impatience could well have cost them a better deal.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jun 24, 2017 13:23:02 GMT -5
Lin read backwards (kinda like dyslexia) is nil ="nothing" Wow I was nowhere close. Thank you lol Actually "Ramon" should have given you all the hint you needed lol
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jun 24, 2017 13:02:20 GMT -5
Took a minute, but I got it. haha Please help me, I'm pissing myself off over the fact that I don't get it. I'm a little bit hungover but that's no excuse. Lin read backwards (kinda like dyslexia) is nil ="nothing"
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jun 17, 2017 9:17:21 GMT -5
Don't follow basketball much but there is a long detailed article on Ante Zizic in the Globe today www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2017/06/16/meet-celtics-prospect-ante-zizicSeems that the C's may have the big they need and if he is near what they think along with Brown at wing and Fulz at PG you have 3 basically 20 year olds to form a long term core that may only need a season or two to reach their potential and all on rookie deals. It would be hard to pass that up.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jun 5, 2017 11:53:47 GMT -5
Thanks for that link, but it seems like things have certainly changed offensively for Chavis from last July, not to mention that Moncada is gone. Would like to see an updated report on him regarding his D though it does sound a bit unlikely he is a MLB caliber 2B it might be worth a look (long shot though it be) because the reward could be quite large.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jun 5, 2017 11:45:27 GMT -5
John Henry made his fortune and reputation as a trader, there is no way he can be pleased with the constant drumbeat of Dombrowski paying a premium to be sure he gets his man only to see the same mistake time and time again (injured player comes back for premium prospect defeating both the Win Now and Keep Assets for later use positions). Good traders are merciless when it comes time to cut bait (think Belichick for the sports equivalent), have to wonder if the clock is ticking for DD.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Jun 5, 2017 10:57:27 GMT -5
Maybe not the right place for this but- If Michael Chavis keeps hitting as does Devers is it time to think about moving him to second base? As a former ss he likely has the agility and the hands so perhaps a late 2018 cup of coffee with the idea of him eventually replacing Pedroia is not out of the question. Yes he has a long way to go, but he his clearly ready for another challenge offensively and moving him to 2B would allow Devers to stay at 3B if he (Devers) isn't pushed to Pawtucket. The issue is would it be considered too much to bump Chavis up a level and incorporate a position change at the same time, something that the Sox have seemed reluctant to do in the past?
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Post by maxwellsdemon on May 29, 2017 15:00:36 GMT -5
Mookie gets credit for Mookie's HRs and doubles, but Farrell gets the blame when he makes outs. He'd be hitting 1.000 if it weren't for Farrell. If only we had a 100 year old manager who was good 25 years ago, he'd make sure that Mookie didn't get any outs. Are you suggesting Earl Weaver, Sparky Anderson, Billy Martin, or Jimmy Leyland? Casey Stengel or John McGraw
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Post by maxwellsdemon on May 29, 2017 14:11:40 GMT -5
Welp guess Price isn't sharp yet. MLB Gameday's 9 box grid showed Cabrerra with one red hot box (inside third, middle height) and David just hit it with a fastball at 94.9, Melkie obliged., damn.
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Post by maxwellsdemon on May 27, 2017 15:37:51 GMT -5
Thought Wave 'em in Kim retired.
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