Devern Hansack

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Snyder is a guy you try to hide in AAA and only bring up in emergencies.

 

At times he did not pitch that bad for us. I bet if you determined his stats through the first 4 innings alone of all the games he pitched....you may be suprised. As a long reliever (something you don't use often anyways) he may be a hidden gem.

[jacksonianmarch]

In innings 1-3, he had an opponents OPS of .991. In innings 4-6, the opponents OPS was actually slightly lower at .949.

[Cityofchampions33]

Snyder is one of those guys who always has one bad inning, against teh A's he was great until I believe the 5th inning, where he gave up 5 runs. I agree with SchillNatural, he could be a diamond in the rough as a long reliver so to speak. Much like Arroyo in the 03 playoffs (came in for Burkett or w/e his name was) and shut down the Yanks to keep the series goin.

[jacksonianmarch]

Did you see what I posted? He had a OPS against of greater than .950. You could win an MVP with a .950OPS. The guy is terrible.

[CrespoBlows]

I don't know why people are defending this guy, there's a reason he was cut by the Royals.

[BoSox34]

I don't know why people are defending this guy' date=' there's a reason he was cut by the Royals.[/quote']

 

I hear this argument a lot for different players but I think the team has to make their own judgements not based on his past transactions. UNC could have said the same thing about Michael Jordan and he would've never become what he did. The Pistons could've considered the fact that Ben Wallace had a history of being cut and he would've never been one of the most prominent centers in the game. You can't base your opinion off the fact that he was cut.

[jacksonianmarch]

I hear this argument a lot for different players but I think the team has to make their own judgements not based on his past transactions. UNC could have said the same thing about Michael Jordan and he would've never become what he did. The Pistons could've considered the fact that Ben Wallace had a history of being cut and he would've never been one of the most prominent centers in the game. You can't base your opinion off the fact that he was cut.

 

no, but there is a reason why a former first round pick was cut by the worst team in baseball after getting a significant major league chance.

[a700hitter]

no' date=' but there is a reason why a former first round pick was cut by the worst team in baseball after getting a significant major league chance.[/quote']The reason is that he blows.

[CrespoBlows]

I hear this argument a lot for different players but I think the team has to make their own judgements not based on his past transactions. UNC could have said the same thing about Michael Jordan and he would've never become what he did. The Pistons could've considered the fact that Ben Wallace had a history of being cut and he would've never been one of the most prominent centers in the game. You can't base your opinion off the fact that he was cut.

 

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team because he was small. He grew four inches the following year, and was immediately added to the basketball roster. The circumstances are so entirely different, that it's laughable you bring it up. Kyle Snyder has peaked, Jordan and Wallace didn't.

 

Kyle Snyder wasn't good enough for the Royals, why would he be good enough for the Red Sox? The only place I can forsee him pitching at next year is Pawtucket.

[jacksonianmarch]

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team because he was small. He grew four inches the following year, and was immediately added to the basketball roster. The circumstances are so entirely different, that it's laughable you bring it up.

 

Kyle Snyder wasn't good enough for the Royals, why would he be good enough for the Red Sox? The only place I can forsee him pitching at next year is Pawtucket.

 

I'd say Portland.

[a700hitter]

Pawtuckett is playing on NESN with Hansack getting the start.

[riverside sluggers]

I'd say Portland.

 

Id be surprised if he would be able to clear waivers

[example1]

Pawtuckett is playing on NESN with Hansack getting the start.

 

I'm blacked out from watching this game. Anyone have any clue why I would be blacked out in Oregon?

[a700hitter]

Ed Rogers is not a bad ball player. He gets no press at all, but he does everything right. He's a very polished player.

[a700hitter]

Ellsbury got thrown out on a bang bang play by the SS. He's very fast down the line, but not

Ichiro fast.

[CrespoBlows]

Ed Rogers is not a bad ball player. He gets no press at all' date=' but he does everything right. He's a very polished player.[/quote']

 

He has a .605 OPS in AAA ball.

 

I mean, he's a good situational hitter, but he's not a big leaguer.

[a700hitter]

He has a .605 OPS in AAA ball.

 

I mean, he's a good situational hitter, but he's not a big leaguer.

My observations of him have been mostly in the field and he looks very solid at SS. He has good speed, hand and a good arm. He impressed me as a leader on the field. That may not take him very far, but its a rare quality in a young player.

[jacksonianmarch]

he's 27 I think.

[a700hitter]

That explains why he looks more polished than the other kids.

[jacksonianmarch]

BTW, if Beckett needs a DL stint, you can expect Hansack to be on the mound.

[a700hitter]

The great rotation that everyone was crowing about will not look anywhere near as imposing with hansack and Tavarez taking up two of the slots.

[CrespoBlows]

Give Buchholtz an audition.

[a700hitter]

Give Buchholtz an audition.

I agree.

[jacksonianmarch]

You do not have buchholz come up. No way, no how. He has already skipped a level (A+ ball) to get to where he is now. You want him to effectively go through A+, AA, AAA, and the majors in 2 months time? He needs work. Dont rush him.

[a700hitter]

Let's see what he's got. He's not 18. These guys are babied way too much.

[mouthbreather]

Let's see what he's got. He's not 18. These guys are babied way too much.

 

He ain't ready and this team does not need another Bobby Sprowl to happen. Let him develop moron.

[a700hitter]

He ain't ready and this team does not need another Bobby Sprowl to happen. Let him develop moron.

It was a good thing that the organization found out that Sprowl was a bum and didn't waste any more time on him. What was bad about bringing him up was that the team had a certified Yankee killer in the bullpen--- Bill Lee. Stupid fat Zimmer hated him and spitefully would not let Lee pitch even though Yaz begged him to let Lee pitch. Yaz should have gone Pedro on the stupid old jackass.

[example1]

Let's see what he's got. He's not 18. These guys are babied way too much.

 

Exactly. The point of drafting guys out of college is that they are slightly more polished. Those years count for something too. A guy who comes out of college shouldn't need to spend the same amount of time in the minors as someone who gets drafted out of college.

 

It is a luxary to wait on your kids to grow up, but Buchholz appears to be the best pitcher in the system at this point. If you're looking at an extended period of needing someone's services I say Lester first, Buchholz second, Hansack etc.,

[CrespoBlows]

Dontrelle Willis pitched about 36.1 IP in AA ball before coming on and destroying the NL. This concept isn't exactly foreign.

 

This kid, apparently, has better stuff than Willis as well as better command.

 

If he can't handle failure, then f*** him. He isn't a good prospect.

[CrespoBlows]

He ain't ready and this team does not need another Bobby Sprowl to happen. Let him develop moron.

 

Comparing Sprowl to Buchholtz is like comparing apples to a f***ing pen.