Hasn't played much SS so I was just sticking him at 2B. Can't say I've seen a memorable Rockies game in a while.Originally Posted by A Red Sox fan named Hugh
Hasn't played much SS so I was just sticking him at 2B. Can't say I've seen a memorable Rockies game in a while.
Unless you're a righty who pulls a lot of high fly balls. Tony C, Boomer (at least in '77), Esasky and Jason Bay for one year, Fisk...
Rico was listed at 175 pounds, Pedroia 170 (both supposedly less than Mookie -- 180 pounds of body by bowling ball!).
Alonso is listed at 245 lbs. Wonder what his career spray chart looks like, super-imposed on Fenway dimensions...
He's been at a .722 clip, the last 3 years, and his power dropped in these years, too.
I'm not sure that is what we need, but he does kill lefties, so maybe he fits the need. A platoon with Valdez or DHam might work well.
I'm thinking, if we are buyers, we'd look for SP'er depth, so we don't need any more pen games. With Campbell, Wink and Hendriks (Aug 1st?) around, maybe we don't look to add a pen arm.
A lot can happen between now and then, and our needs could change, but as of now, I'd say they are:
1. SP (a solid #3 type or better would be ideal, but perhaps too costly for Brez to get)
2. RHB who plays 2B or SS
3. SP depth
Trading a LHB OF for a RHB might be a possibility, but nobody wants to see Abreu or Duran dealt away.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
If the Playoffs started today the Sox would be in the playoffs.One thing is for certain, the Sox are playing so well that it keeps some goobers away.
The Sox are a playoff team. Those are the facts....and the facts are undisputed.
But he can really hit lefties, which we badly need. He should be dirt cheap as well.
I haven't given up on Vaughn Grissom, but I have for this year, and he's probably best served to be groomed into a utility role.
Buy Rodgers/Alonso and DFA Dalbec/Smith.
Smith has actually been playing much better lately, so perhaps you can trade him, but he's redundant when Casas comes back, and Alonso can DH or split time with Tristan when he does.
The Monster takes away some homeruns, the damn 406 club or whatever they want to call it takes away even more IMO. Superimposing a spray chart won't give you actual homeruns unfortunately.
In 1969, Rico hit 55% at home (22). In 1978, Rice had 61% at home (28). In 2009, only 42% of Bay's homers were at Fenway (15). In 2018, only 41% of Betts' homers were at Fenway (13).
Wade Boggs was a huge opponent of the 406 club back in the 80's after the construction and stated that the wind patters changed how the ball carried.
I'm not looking for him to be a fulltime starter, just to split with Valdez or whatever. Just to be a cheap fill in until a better option comes along next year.
Yes, he'd be a good platoon guy with Valdez and or DHam. I agreed and still do.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
If I'm a right handed slugger, I'd prefer playing in Cincy than Fenway.
You can get line drive homers in Cincy, a double at Fenway.
I write fictional stories in my spare time. So don't fact check me. Better?
Brandon Drury?
Struggling with health and at the plate so far this year, but certainly fits the bill otherwise…
Good thing players don't make the trades.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Was 2023 a fluke for RHB Zack Gelof?
He's really struggling, this year.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
He’s 24 with 536 career PA.
Boy we really like to label them busts quickly ‘round these parts. (Shout out to Vaughn Grissom.)
I was at the Cubs-Mets game last night, watching the defensively ignorant Pete Alonso at 1b. I asked my Baseball Nut Daughter what team Alonso, a player she hates because of his frequent bizarre and often whiny outbursts, would finish the season on.
Seattle seemed like the best fit to her. She didn’t like my suggestion with him staying in New York after his trade. But then, she has a soft spot for Rizzo…
Not Houston? Or the White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field?
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