2009 Spring Training

[TheKilo]

at 37? color me pessimistic.

[BoSox21]

clearly, and color me optimistic cause that's what ST is all about

 

on a more positive note, Beckett turned in 4 scoreless innings today, he's pitched 9 scoreless for the spring

[Teddyballgame10]

This is his contract year right?

[TheKilo]

Beckett? I think he has a team option for 2010

[msubulldogs21]

Beckett? I think he has a team option for 2010

 

Correct, although I'm not sure how much the option is.

[CrespoBlows]

clearly, and color me optimistic cause that's what ST is all about

 

on a more positive note, Beckett turned in 4 scoreless innings today, he's pitched 9 scoreless for the spring

 

Who the f*** are you? J.P from Angels in the Outfield?

[BoSox21]

Correct' date=' although I'm not sure how much the option is.[/quote']

 

10 mil, same thing he's been making the past 3 years

 

Who the f*** are you? J.P from Angels in the Outfield?

 

No, I just think he'll do better than last year

[Dojji]

Beckett? I think he has a team option for 2010

 

Which vests if he makes 26 starts IIRC. In other words it's a borderline contract year and circumstances beyond his control could render him a free agent.

 

We've at least got hopes that he might put on a contract year showing hoping for an extension.

[BoSox21]

They'll pick up that option unless he ends up ripping up his shoulder or something, knock on wood

[Dojji]

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[Dojji]

Jed Lowrie is destroying baseballs in Spring Training.

 

.406/.459/.781/1.240 in 32 AB's.

 

Julio Who?

[BSN07]

I think Jed has been slated to be the long term solution at SS all along. They where most likely playing Lugo to up his value on the trade market. Since he is unable to get off the shelf, a trade is going to be all but impossible. Unless someone loses their starting SS early on.

[BoSox21]

I think they'd be satisfied with Lowrie as their long-term solution at SS but it wouldn't stop them from actively persuing Hanley for example if he became available

[BSN07]

I think they'd be satisfied with Lowrie as their long-term solution at SS but it wouldn't stop them from actively persuing Hanley for example if he became available

 

Oh no doubt BS21. There are a few choice SS in the league that I think they would bring in if they became available.

 

 

Is it too much to keep my fingers crossed that no one shows up to Marlins and Brewers games so that we could see Hanley and Braun in a Red Sox uniform?

[BoSox21]

It would take a king's ransom to get Hanley though. I think he's locked in for the next 6 years with a ridiculously affordable contract considering his production

[BSN07]

It would take a king's ransom to get Hanley though. I think he's locked in for the next 6 years with a ridiculously affordable contract considering his production

 

Maybe for a financially stable team. But yes it will probably take a decent sized package. But this is all hypothetical situations though.

[riverside sluggers]

Updated ST stats (includes WBC stats, vs college teams)

 

Positional

Yamaico Navarro, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Runs

Mike Lowell, 4 for 7 (.571 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Runs, K

Jeff Natale, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Run, Walk

Josh Reddick, 12 for 25 (.480 avg) 3 Doubles, Triple, 5 RBIs, 4 Runs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks

Mark Wagner, 4 for 9 (.444 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Runs, Walk, K

Zach Daeges, 7 for 16 (.438 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs, 4 Walks, 5 Ks

Che-Hsuan Lin, 3 for 7 (.429 avg) Run, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Jeff Bailey, 14 for 33 (.424 avg) 5 Doubles, Triple, HR, 7 RBIs, 8 Runs, 3 Walks, 5 Ks

Julio Lugo, 10 for 24 (.417 avg) 2 Doubles, 5 RBIs, 3 Runs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks

Jed Lowrie, 15 for 37 (.405 avg) 6 Doubles, 2 Triples, HR, 10 RBIs, 8 Runs, 5 Walks, 4 Ks

Angel Chavez, 9 for 23 (.391 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 7 Runs, 2 Walks, K

Dusty Brown, 5 for 13 (.385 avg) 3 Doubles, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

Nick Green, 14 for 38 (.368 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 11 Runs, Walk, 6 Ks, SB

Josh Bard, 7 for 19 (.368 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs, 4 Walks, 4 Ks

Chris Carter, 14 for 40 (.350 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 5 Runs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Jason Bay, 6 for 18 (.333 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs, 8 Walks, 6 Ks

Carlos Maldonado, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) Double, Run, 2 Walks

Jacoby Ellsbury, 10 for 34 (.294 avg) Double, 2 Triples, 3 RBIs, 5 Runs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Chih-Hsein Chiang, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) Walk

Rocco Baldelli, 5 for 20 (.250 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 RBIs, Run, Walk, 5 Ks

Gil Velazquez, 6 for 25 (.240 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Ivan Ochoa, 7 for 35 (.200 avg) HR, 5 RBIs, 4 Runs, Walk, 12 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 6 for 30 (.200 avg) 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 10 Runs, 5 Walks, 6 Ks

Dustin Pedroia, 5 for 25 (.200 avg) Double, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs, 2 Walks, 2 Ks, SB

J.D. Drew, 4 for 20 (.200 avg) Double, RBI, 4 Runs, 5 Walks, 8 Ks

Paul McAnulty, 6 for 33 (.182 avg) Double, HR, 9 RBIs, 2 Runs, Walk, 10 Ks

George Kottaras, 3 for 17 (.176 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Lars Anderson, 4 for 23 (.174 avg) 2 RBIs, 7 Runs, 6 Walks, 6 Ks

Jonathan Van Every, 4 for 24 (.167 avg) 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs, 3 Walks, 8 Ks

Brad Wilkerson, 5 for 33 (.152 avg) Double, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs, 3 Walks, 14 Ks

David Ortiz, 3 for 22 (.136 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 3 Runs, 6 Walks, 4 Ks

Chip Ambres, 2 for 20 (.100 avg) Double, 3 Runs, Walk, 7 Ks

Jason Varitek, 2 for 22 (.091 avg) Double, 5 RBIs, Run, Walk, 4 Ks :stop:

Argenis Diaz, 1 for 18 (.056 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 9 Ks

Bubba Bell, 0 for 1, Run, Walk

Zach Borowiak, 0 for 2, K

Jeff Corsaletti, 0 for 2, Run

Ino Guerrero, 0 for 2, Walk, K

Ryan Khoury, 0 for 5, 2 Runs, Walk, K

Bryan Pritz, 0 for 1, K

Iggy Suarez, 0 for 2, Run, K

 

Pitchers

Daniel Bard (1-0, 0.00 ERA)- 10 innings, 6 Hits, 2 Walks, 14 Ks

Josh Beckett (0.00 ERA)- 11 innings, 5 Hits, Walk, 6 Ks

Mike James (0.00 ERA)- 2 innings, 2 Hits, 2 Runs (0 ER)

Blake Maxwell (1 SV, 0.00 ERA)- 1 inning, 2 Walks, K

Jose Vaquedano (0.00 ERA)- 1 inning, Hit, Walk, 2 Ks

Junichi Tazawza (1-0, 1.13 ERA)- 8 innings, 3 Hits, Run, 2 Walks, 11 Ks

Jon Lester (1.42 ERA)- 6.1 innings, 6 Hits, 4 Runs (1 ER), Walk, 5 Ks

Jonathan Papelbon (1-0, 1.50 ERA)- 6 innings, 3 Hits, Run, 4 Ks

Clay Buchholz (1-0, 1.61 ERA)- 11.2 innings, 8 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 Walks, 12 Ks

Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-0, 1.80 ERA)- 10 innings, 9 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 Walks, 9 Ks

Takashi Saito (1.80 ERA)- 5 innings, 4 Hits, Run, 3 Walks, 6 Ks

Justin Masterson (1-0, 2.25 ERA)- 12 innings, 10 Hits, 3 Runs, 2 Walks, 9 Ks

Hunter Jones (2 SVs, 2.57 ERA)- 7 innings, 5 Hits, 2 Runs, Walk, 6 Ks

Javier Lopez (2.90 ERA)- 3.1 innings, 4 Hits, Run, 3 Walks, 4 Ks

Manny Delcarmen (3.00 ERA)- 6 innings, 7 Hits, 2 Runs, Walk, 5 Ks

Hideki Okajima (1-0, 3.00 ERA)- 6 innings, 5 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Felix Doubront (3.60 ERA)- 5 innings, 4 Hits, 2 Runs, Walk, 5 Ks

Adam Mills (0-1, 1 SV, 4.00 ERA)- 9 Hits, 6 Hits, 4 Runs, 5 Ks

Devern Hansack (4.05 ERA)- 6.2 innings, 9 Hits, 8 Runs (3 ER), 3 Walks, 5 Ks

Steve Green (0-1, 5.40 ERA)- 1.2 innings, Hit, Run

Kris Johnson (1-1, 7.20 ERA)- 5 innings, 6 Hits, 4 Runs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

Ramon Ramirez (0-2, 7.50 ERA)- 6 innings, 8 Hits, 6 Runs (5 ER), 6 Ks

Tim Wakefield (1-2, 7.71 ERA) 9.1 innings, 13 Hits, 11 Runs (8 ER), 7 Walks, 6 Ks

Fernando Cabrera (9.00 ERA)- 2 innings, 4 Hits, 2 Runs, Walk, 2 Ks

Michael Bowden (0-1, 10.76 ERA)- 9.2 innings, 16 Hits, 11 Runs, 4 Walks, 7 Ks

Marcus McBeth (0-1, 11.25 ERA)- 4 innings, 6 Hits, 5 Runs, Walk, 2 Ks

Billy Traber (14.14 ERA)- 7 innings, 15 Hits, 11 Runs, 6 Walks, 6 Ks

Dustin Richardson (16.36 ERA)- 2.2 innings, Hit, 4 Runs, 4 Walks, 2 Ks

Wes Littleton (1-0, 18.56 ERA)- 5.1 innings, 8 Hits, 11 Runs, 7 Walks, 5 Ks

Charlie Zink (0-2, 27.00 ERA)- 2 innings, 4 Hits, 6 Runs, 4 Walks, K

Enrique Gonzalez (33.75 ERA)- 1.1 innings, 6 Hits, 6 Runs (5 ER), Walk

Richie Lentz (0-1, 54.00 ERA)- 0.1 inning, Hit, 3 Runs (2 ER), 2 Walks, K

[ORS]

Ellsbury, Papi, Bay, and Varitek all with a multi-hit game that includes a homer today.

[BoSox21]

Wes Littleton was picked up off waivers by Milwaukee today

[a700hitter]

Wes Littleton was picked up off waivers by Milwaukee today

No loss.

[Dojji]

No, not much of a loss there. Even without Littleton have as many as 9 major league caliber relief pitchers right now if you count Masterson and Jones (10 if you count Bard)

 

Looks like our April bullpen is going to be:

 

Pap

Oki

Saito

RamRam

MDC

Lopez

Masterson

 

If Masterson stays in AAA as rotation depth I don't know who takes that spot, but I doubt they'd let Littleton go if they didn't think they had an answer.

 

Would like to see Jones edge out Javier Lopez as I prefer an innings burner to a LOOGY but I don't consider it likely.

[BoSox21]

I'm not a fan of Lopez either but they seem to love him

[italstallianion]

I'm not really surprised that Littleton is gone. Although it was only Spring Training, I still haven't been impressed by him, and he was never considered a ringer. What I am surprised by is Ramon Ramirez...well at least it's only Spring Training...

 

Do we still have to pay Littleton, and if so how much?

[italstallianion]

I also don't understand the above sentiment(s) towards Lopez. I'm probably biased for him, but he's been one of the few relievers I haven't seen question marks with. His numbers have been good and consistent, so I don't see any reason/logic behind replacing him. It can't be his personality/lack of personality, and it can't be the money...

[BoSox21]

I think at most we have to pay half his salary, whatever it is which cant be much

[ORS]

I also don't understand the above sentiment(s) towards Lopez. I'm probably biased for him' date=' but he's been one of the few relievers I haven't seen question marks with. His numbers have been good and consistent, so I don't see any reason/logic behind replacing him. It can't be his personality/lack of personality, and it can't be the money...[/quote']

His numbers are really misleading, IMO, and a result of how he is used.

 

I run out of fingers and toes if I count the amount of times he came into a game and walked the first batter he faced. He was extremely guilty of creating a jam that didn't exist before in close games, and then having a better reliever come in and clean up his mess. His exiting LEV (leverage index) was higher than his coming into the game LEV. Luckily, the rest of the BP was good, so 83% of the runners he put on were stranded on base last year. He's completely overrated, and he's dangerous because he's been around for a while, which means Tito will trust him.

[riverside sluggers]

Wes Littleton was picked up off waivers by Milwaukee today

 

Ha, I didnt even know he was placed on waivers

[ORS]

Jed Lowrie is destroying baseballs in Spring Training.

 

.406/.459/.781/1.240 in 32 AB's.

 

Julio Who?

Double and a homer tonight. It's only the 3rd inning.

[a700hitter]

Double and a homer tonight. It's only the 3rd inning.

Lugo cracked the door open and Lowrie is going to kick it wide open.

[ORS]

He's got the game to be a top AL shortstop in the near future. Him and Pedroia up the middle will be a huge asset.