A Realistic View at 2016

[jacksonianmarch]

Guys, trying to vindicate Ortiz is like trying to vindicate Clemens. He's a cheater in a league of cheaters

[User Name]

Guys, trying to vindicate Ortiz is like trying to vindicate Clemens. He's a cheater in a league of cheaters

 

This is one of the stupidest things I've ever read on this site. You've outdone yourself doc!

[S5Dewey]

This is one of the stupidest things I've ever read on this site. You've outdone yourself doc!

 

I find that a lot of the opinions here that lack proof are dependent on what one wants to believe.

 

We have proof that Ryan Braun et. al. are PED users.

We don't have proof that Nomar et.al. are PED users so what we have is poster's opinions based on what they want to believe.

 

"We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are".

[Emp9]

If it was a Yankees player, you wouldn't consider it hearsay, I bet. Let's at least resemble objectivity. He failed a test. It was probably for some stupid BS like Bastardo, Davis and Mondesi Jr., but he failed a test.

 

I think you're assuming a bit too much about me.

[moonslav59]

This is one of the stupidest things I've ever read on this site. You've outdone yourself doc!

 

Agreed. I have never said a word about Papi being clean.

 

It's pretty obvious he did something while in the D. R. and probably afterwards as well- perhaps when it was not illegal.

[a700hitter]

Jeter had to be dirty. It is hard to believe that he could have been so durable without some help.

[User Name]

I think you're assuming a bit too much about me.

 

Are you a Red Sox fan? Yes. Do you hate the Yankees? By obligation. Are you biased about your team? We all are, to a certain extent. Where's the reach in my assumptions?

[TheBabeStrikesBack]

Jeter had to be dirty. It is hard to believe that he could have been so durable without some help.

 

I guess Lou Gehrig must have been dirty too!!

[moonslav59]

I'm still not worried about our offense. I think it's just a team slump coupled with coming up against a few pitchers having very good nights.

 

I sill think our biggest needs are SP'er and RP'er.

[Nick]

Boston’s other touted minor leaguer, Andrew Benintendi, went 2 for 5 with an RBI double. Benintendi, who got off to a slow start when he arrived a month ago, is batting .366 (15 for 41) in his last 10 games, with three home runs, five doubles and 11 RBI......

 

Can we see a Benintendi/Young platoon in August?

[mvp 78]

Boston’s other touted minor leaguer, Andrew Benintendi, went 2 for 5 with an RBI double. Benintendi, who got off to a slow start when he arrived a month ago, is batting .366 (15 for 41) in his last 10 games, with three home runs, five doubles and 11 RBI......

 

Can we see a Benintendi/Young platoon in August?

No.

[Nick]

Nice job by Koji and blowing the lead.......robbie ross jr meanwhile has pitched 2 1/3 innings in June....did Robbie make a pass at JF's girlfriend or something?

[SoxHop]

Nice job by Koji and blowing the lead.......robbie ross jr meanwhile has pitched 2 1/3 innings in June....did Robbie make a pass at JF's girlfriend or something?

 

I'm glad you mention this. It seems all I do is see Ross warm up, then never in the game.

[Kimmi]

Nice job by Koji and blowing the lead.......robbie ross jr meanwhile has pitched 2 1/3 innings in June....did Robbie make a pass at JF's girlfriend or something?

 

I have been wondering this myself. Not that I think Farrell was wrong to bring Koji into the game last night, but in general, I'm wondering why we don't see more of Ross.

[Nick]

Meanwhile we're getting swept by one of worst hitting teams in AL.......Hey DD, I hope you're enjoying this with your pathetic manager.

 

How's that for Realistic View at 2016?

[Nick]

Young is hurt...Benintendi time? who do we got left?...Hanlley back to LF? (JK)chime in Moon

[illinoisredsox]

Young is hurt...Benintendi time? who do we got left?...Hanlley back to LF? (JK)chime in Moon

 

Holt should be back in a day or 2. Brentz will come up to fill the slot if Brock needs another day or 2. Shaw's in left as we post, although the way LFs are dropping, not sure I want him out there on anything other than an emergency basis.

[mvp 78]

Young is hurt...Benintendi time? who do we got left?...Hanlley back to LF? (JK)chime in Moon

 

Benintendi? Nope.

[moonslav59]

Young is hurt...Benintendi time? who do we got left?...Hanlley back to LF? (JK)chime in Moon

 

I never want to see HanRam in LF again, but I'd prefer that to Brentz.

 

I'd try Benintendi to Brentz as well, and argued on another thread that we should start trying to give Moncada reps at 3B and/or LF sooner rather than later.

[mvp 78]

@scottlauber Farrell said after the game that move hadn't been made to replace Chris Young, but Bryce Brentz isn't in the lineup tonight for Pawtucket.

[Bellhorn04]

@scottlauber Farrell said after the game that move hadn't been made to replace Chris Young, but Bryce Brentz isn't in the lineup tonight for Pawtucket.

 

It'll be a tandem of Brock and Bryce.

[moonslav59]

It'll be a tandem of Brock and Bryce.

 

I'll take anyone but...

[moonslav59]

Dubon & Beeks were promoted to AA.

 

I'll be in Portland next week. The team is now stocked with guys I can't wait to see... Moncada, Benintendi, Dubon and more...

 

[mvp 78]

Dubon & Beeks were promoted to AA.

 

I'll be in Portland next week. The team is now stocked with guys I can't wait to see... Moncada, Benintendi, Dubon and more...

 

 

While Pawtucket's roster is exceedingly unexciting at the moment.

[moonslav59]

While Pawtucket's roster is exceedingly unexciting at the moment.

 

So true!

 

Salem took a hit as well.

[Spudboy]

Dubon & Beeks were promoted to AA.

 

I'll be in Portland next week. The team is now stocked with guys I can't wait to see... Moncada, Benintendi, Dubon and more...

 

 

Wow. From Texas to Maine. That is cool. The best Barbecue to the best seafood.

 

Ocean breezes and baseball.

 

Good stuff.

[moonslav59]

Wow. From Texas to Maine. That is cool. The best Barbecue to the best seafood.

 

Ocean breezes and baseball.

 

Good stuff.

 

My parents still live in Maine and have a sweet spot on Sebago Lake. We go to Maine every summer. Texas is too damn hot in July/August.

 

I actually moved from Maine to Mexico City in 2004. I lived there for over 4 years before moving to Sugar Land, TX. Sometimes we visit Mexico in winter and Maine in summer.

 

Yeah, we got it made.

 

[Slasher9]

Brentz looking good defensively thus far.

[moonslav59]

I'd like nothing better than for Brentz to prove me wrong.

 

We sure could use a boost right now.

[cp176]

I'd like nothing better than for Brentz to prove me wrong.

 

We sure could use a boost right now.

 

Brentz gets a chance because he deserves a chance.