The New Guys

[TheMino007]

You like TUFF and GRIT, Beltre has TUFF and GRIT, yet you don't like Beltre?

 

Make up your mind.

 

I just said I like the guy!

[TedWilliams101]

2002-2008:

Player A: 2.0 UZR, 35.2 RAR, 3.5 WAR

Player B: 13.2 UZR, 45 RAR, 4.4 WAR

 

Which is Beltre and which is Lowell?

[Dipre]

I just said I like the guy!

 

I don't like Beltre at all. After realizing Lowell literally could go more than a foot to his left or right made me realize we need a new 3B.

 

Really now?

[TheMino007]

I didn't like the deal at first b/c I thought Lowell was still a great hitter and a good handed defender with eh range. But after seeing Lowell look old and feeble in the field and at the plate during the Spring, I realized that signing Beltre was the right move. Cleared up now chief?

[VA Sox Fan]

Bonser shelled in second start

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff April 13, 2010 10:21 PM

 

Boof Bonser's return to the majors took a wrong turn tonight.

 

The righthander lasted only two innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, giving up nine runs (all earned) on five hits, three walks and a hit batter. He threw only 22 of his 47 pitches for strikes as the PawSox were beaten 12-0 by Lehigh Valley.

 

Bonser has put 16 batters on base in 6.1 innings this season. It seems safe to say his rehab assignment will not be ending any time soon.

 

Ostensibly, Bonser is on the disabled list with a groin strain. In reality, he is still coming back from shoulder surgery done 13 months ago and told reporters tonight that his shoulder "seized up" on him. Control issues are not uncommon for pitchers returning from surgery.

[a700hitter]

Bonser shelled in second start

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff April 13, 2010 10:21 PM

 

Boof Bonser's return to the majors took a wrong turn tonight.

 

The righthander lasted only two innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, giving up nine runs (all earned) on five hits, three walks and a hit batter. He threw only 22 of his 47 pitches for strikes as the PawSox were beaten 12-0 by Lehigh Valley.

 

Bonser has put 16 batters on base in 6.1 innings this season. It seems safe to say his rehab assignment will not be ending any time soon.

 

Ostensibly, Bonser is on the disabled list with a groin strain. In reality, he is still coming back from shoulder surgery done 13 months ago and told reporters tonight that his shoulder "seized up" on him. Control issues are not uncommon for pitchers returning from surgery.

He's going to be this season's John Smoltz. We will get nothing out of him. Another piece of garbage picked from the dumpster. They should stop wasting their time on these types of acquisitions.

[Spudboy]

Bonser shelled in second start

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff April 13, 2010 10:21 PM

 

Boof Bonser's return to the majors took a wrong turn tonight.

 

The righthander lasted only two innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, giving up nine runs (all earned) on five hits, three walks and a hit batter. He threw only 22 of his 47 pitches for strikes as the PawSox were beaten 12-0 by Lehigh Valley.

 

Bonser has put 16 batters on base in 6.1 innings this season. It seems safe to say his rehab assignment will not be ending any time soon.

 

Ostensibly, Bonser is on the disabled list with a groin strain. In reality, he is still coming back from shoulder surgery done 13 months ago and told reporters tonight that his shoulder "seized up" on him. Control issues are not uncommon for pitchers returning from surgery.

 

Too bad. Maybe it's time to look for another long reliever.

[Dipre]

He's going to be this season's John Smoltz. We will get nothing out of him. Another piece of garbage picked from the dumpster. They should stop wasting their time on these types of acquisitions.

 

He was a waiver-wire pickup. He's not making $5 million, and they only projected him as the last arm on the BP.

[Spudboy]

He's going to be this season's John Smoltz. We will get nothing out of him. Another piece of garbage picked from the dumpster. They should stop wasting their time on these types of acquisitions.

 

:lol::lol:

 

Low risk/high return.

 

Oh well.

[Dipre]

*sigh*

[a700hitter]

:lol::lol:

 

Low risk/high return.

 

Oh well.

Yes, the sports equivalent of a junk bond.

[example1]

Good lord.

 

Boof Bonser had one bad start and suddenly he's the next in the line of bad acquisitions by the FO? He makes $650k, for crying out loud. Oh yeah, and his bad start was in AAA.

[Dipre]

Good lord.

 

Boof Bonser had one bad start and suddenly he's the next in the line of bad acquisitions by the FO? He makes $650k, for crying out loud. Oh yeah, and his bad start was in AAA.

 

He's a long reliever. All i'm sayin'. This team is not hamstrung because they kicked his ass at AAA.

[a700hitter]

Good lord.

 

Boof Bonser had one bad start and suddenly he's the next in the line of bad acquisitions by the FO? He makes $650k, for crying out loud. Oh yeah, and his bad start was in AAA.

No, he had surgery last year, so it is extremely doubtful that he will contribute anything this season. It's a waste of everyone's time except Bonser's, who get $650 k to rehab. Sweet deal.

[example1]

No' date=' he had surgery last year, so it is extremely doubtful that he will contribute anything this season. It's a waste of everyone's time except Bonser's, who get $650 k to rehab. Sweet deal.[/quote']

 

Do you really care? Really?

 

It's. Boof. Bonser. A AAA start. Let's not turn this into a story.

[a700hitter]

Do you really care? Really?

 

It's. Boof. Bonser. A AAA start. Let's not turn this into a story.

I don't care about any of these dumpster dives. I find any speculation that they will contribute to be amusing.

[example1]

I don't care about any of these dumpster dives. I find any speculation that they will contribute to be amusing.

 

And yet that is true of 95% of the players in levels A-AAA. The FO expends resources on all of them to field teams and get depth. We agree, it's not the end of the world.

[RedSoxRooter]

I agree' date=' this is one of the best things about the 2010 sox. No more bottomless pit of despair in the 9 spot.[/quote']

 

Except Gonzo is raking http://espn.go.com/mlb/teams/batting?team=tor

 

Why again did we choose a career bench guy over Gonzo for I think more money? I got nothing against Scutero, but damn, Theo sucks as SS.

[Jasonbay44]

Except Gonzo is raking http://espn.go.com/mlb/teams/batting?team=tor

 

Why again did we choose a career bench guy over Gonzo for I think more money? I got nothing against Scutero, but damn, Theo sucks as SS.

 

Its been a little over a week and you are already saying Theo made a mistake? Its not like Scutaro is doing terrible, he is hitting .300 with .417 OBP. There is also no way in hell Alex Gonzalez will keep up that pace, its way to early to tell if Theo made the right move or not.

[yeszir]

Alex Gonzalez will end the season with 13 homeruns.

[a700hitter]

And yet that is true of 95% of the players in levels A-AAA. The FO expends resources on all of them to field teams and get depth. We agree' date=' it's not the end of the world.[/quote']There are better ways to build depth for than to sign guys that are on the DL most of the season. It's not the end of the world. It's just a path that I think has zero value for the organization, yet they make these acquisitions every year.

[example1]

And they traded a few minor leaguers for another highly touted young player who hadn't reached his peak and so far Hermida appears to be a pretty good investment, no?

 

I say if it doesn't hurt the big club, they should cast a wide net and hope to catch lightening in a bottle.

[Dipre]

John Lackey has a horse face and looks like a douchebag, but he's awesome.

[example1]

John Lackey has a horse face and looks like a douchebag' date=' but he's awesome.[/quote']

 

Hermida looks like Gabe Kapler, but he's a bit better.

[Dipre]

Hermida looks like Gabe Kapler' date=' but he's a bit better.[/quote']

 

And he doesn't dive at balls 10 feet out of his range.

[TedWilliams101]

I LOVE the new guys. It's gonna be an awesome year.

[Jasonbay44]

Lets hope Hermida doesn't run the bases on homers the way Kapler did.

[a700hitter]

And they traded a few minor leaguers for another highly touted young player who hadn't reached his peak and so far Hermida appears to be a pretty good investment, no?

 

I say if it doesn't hurt the big club, they should cast a wide net and hope to catch lightening in a bottle.

He was not damaged goods. I am talking about damaged, injured and sick players.

[kreinbihl34]

He was not damaged goods. I am talking about damaged' date=' injured and [b']sick[/b] players.

 

The Boston Red Sox, where players with colds are not welcome.

[a700hitter]

The Boston Red Sox' date=' where players with colds are not welcome.[/quote']To clarify, I was referring to chronically ill or diseased players like Baldelli.