Which bench players should be included on the postseason roster?

[mvp 78]

Assuming Nunez, Leon and Vazquez are both on the roster, which other 2 positional players would you add to the postseason roster? Pick what players you would want rather than what players Farrell wants. Please pick 2. Edited September 22, 2017 by mvp 78

[Slasher9]

marrero & rajai

[Emp9]

marrero & rajai

 

Same here. I was really considering Young despite his poor season thinking maybe his power would show up out of the blue for the playoffs. I voted for Marrero & Davis instead. This way we have 4th OF, added Veteran, Speed, Injury depth, Infield, and Defense covered.

[Thunder]

Yep. Marrero for his defense, Rajai for his speed.

[Kimmi]

I am on board with the Davis and Marrero choice. But Marrero only if Farrell is going to pull Devers for a defensive replacement. If Farrell is not going willing to do that, then I'd go with everyone's favorite whipping boy Holt. Holt allows Farrell the most versatility out of that group.

[notin]

If the Sox have two more bench players, what reliever isn't on the post-season roster?

 

Or is Fister the odd man out?

[notin]

I am on board with the Davis and Marrero choice. But Marrero only if Farrell is going to pull Devers for a defensive replacement. If Farrell is not going willing to do that, then I'd go with everyone's favorite whipping boy Holt. Holt allows Farrell the most versatility out of that group.

 

I think Holt's versatility is overrated. He isn't much of an infielder and while he is better in the OF, keeping Davis negates that need.

 

I'd keep Davis and Young and let Nunez handle backup infield. Young has struggled against LHP this year, but does have a solid career hitting them and is an experienced post-season player....

[notin]

If the Sox have two more bench players, what reliever isn't on the post-season roster?

 

Or is Fister the odd man out?

 

Scratch this.

 

The OP included both Leon and Vazquez, screwing up my count.

 

Will the Sox have a 7 man bullpen or eight? If only 7, then three more bench players are needed, since one of Leon or Vazquez has to be considered a starter...

[Kimmi]

I think Holt's versatility is overrated. He isn't much of an infielder and while he is better in the OF, keeping Davis negates that need.

 

I'd keep Davis and Young and let Nunez handle backup infield. Young has struggled against LHP this year, but does have a solid career hitting them and is an experienced post-season player....

 

I agree that Holt's versatility is overrated in the sense that he is not very good at fielding any of the positions. However, I think the fact that he can play all of the positions is valuable. That said, you are probably right when it comes to a short series.

[bosoxmal]

Assuming Nunez, Leon and Vazquez are both on the roster, which other 2 positional players would you add to the postseason roster? Pick what players you would want rather than what players Farrell wants. Please pick 2.

t Young!

[SoxHop]

Young should be out........ Holt should probably be out. But, those that live by the Marrero sword, may die by the Marrero sword.... I'd go with Marrero...

[Slasher9]

Holt just got in because no way nunez will be back for alds

Holt, merrero, rajai

[Dojji]

If Marrero is in, no need for Holt.

 

I want Travis on the roster. We might need his bat off the bench, and I am not confident in Moreland. With 2 bench slots open, I would choose Nunez or Marrero, and Travis.

 

Since all of our starting outfielders can at least theoretically play center I'm not too worried about injury per se, we should be able to figure it out without an extra outfielder if we lose a guy in the middle of the game and we can bring Davis or Young onto the roster if we need to make replacements after the game. Meanwhile we need some thunder off the bench and with Young struggling this year, that means, at least to me, that we need Sam Travis.

Edited September 26, 2017 by Dojji

[oldtimer]

Lets hope that Nunez is going to be back and that we are getting straight talk in that regard. Young is definitely not playing well enough to get a spot in the post season, whereas Travis can play first and has at least a chance of getting a hit. Marrero for his defense and his upbeat attitude. The problem going that way is that there is no backup outfielder.

 

Right now we have Pedey, Moreland, Rameriz and Bradley all hitting poorly. Lets hope that some of them can come out of their hitting doldrums to add some positive at bats to the team.

[Slasher9]

rajai will be the backup OFer

Marrero will be back up IFer

Holt will be back up everythinger

[TylerD]

Hopefully Nunez is back in time but it seems they are hiding something or just don't know yet. Would be a huge lift to this team if he can return for the first series of the playoffs. Otherwise David no question should be on the roster.

[devildavid]

I think Holt's versatility is overrated. He isn't much of an infielder and while he is better in the OF, keeping Davis negates that need.

 

I'd keep Davis and Young and let Nunez handle backup infield. Young has struggled against LHP this year, but does have a solid career hitting them and is an experienced post-season player....

 

Then only problem with this scenario is Nunez is hurt. I went with defense of Marrero and Young for his all around reliability. Now I'm starting to think they may need Holt with both Nunez and Pedey hurting and Holt in relatively good health.

[a700hitter]

Then only problem with this scenario is Nunez is hurt. I went with defense of Marrero and Young for his all around reliability. Now I'm starting to think they may need Holt with both Nunez and Pedey hurting and Holt in relatively good health.

I'd go with Rajai Davis over Young who has been terrible all season. Also Rajai is a stolen base threat.

[iortiz]

I voted for Travis and Lin.

[Spudboy]

I voted for Travis and Lin.

 

Lol.

 

Another country heard from!!!!

[iortiz]

Lol.

 

Another country heard from!!!!

LOl!

 

IMO Lin brings more to the table than Holt and Marrero as utility specially with the bat, and Travis should be our everyday 1B from now on.

[illinoisredsox]

LOl!

 

IMO Lin brings more to the table than Holt and Marrero as utility specially with the bat, and Travis should be our everyday 1B from now on.

 

The fact that Lin is not playing now should tell you where he is in the pecking order. Most of the offensive numbers Lin put up for Boston came in his first 10 games (.360/.429/.949). His next 9 games (before he was sent down) his line was .200/.360/.560 and that hasn't improved in his limited playing time this month. He also didn't do much offensively once he went to Pawtucket (.227/.283/.602). Other than the first 1/2 season at Portland this year, his body of work throughout the minors screams defensive specialist. He has a slightly higher offensive upside from Marrero, but not much (and Marrero has actually tossed in a few hits this month).

 

And really, Travis for 1B in the playoffs? This is no time to throw a singles hitting rookie into a full time position. Moreland has shown he is streaky and has been his entire career. He's also got 20+ homers, which is 20+ more than Travis has hit. For what it's worth, Travis has driven in all of 1 run this season (yeah, I know RBIs are a limited stat but still).

[Bellhorn04]

ABC (Anybody But Chris)

 

Just kidding...heh heh...

[Bellhorn04]

Reverse jinx.

[illinoisredsox]

LOl!

 

IMO Lin brings more to the table than Holt and Marrero as utility specially with the bat, and Travis should be our everyday 1B from now on.

 

So tell me again why Travis should be the everyday 1b from now on?

[SoxnCycles]

Play anyone that's healthy enough to play.

[oldtimer]

So tell me again why Travis should be the everyday 1b from now on?

 

Certainly I would consider him against lefties as Moreland's hitting isn't good, even against righties and Hanley isn't hitting either. Travis use against lefties makes sense.

[iortiz]

So tell me again why Travis should be the everyday 1b from now on?

He has proven in minors that he can hit, hit with power and has great discipline at plate for a 1B. He has appeared only in 31 games in Red Sox uniform this year. It's a very short sample and still his line is 282/346/366.

 

Said that I'd rather consistency (Travis) than streak (Moreland), but that's me.

[illinoisredsox]

He has proven in minors that he can hit, hit with power and has great discipline at plate for a 1B. He has appeared only in 31 games in Red Sox uniform this year. It's a very short sample and still his line is 282/346/366.

 

Said that I'd rather consistency (Travis) than streak (Moreland), but that's me.

 

Virtually that entire stat line is against southpaws; he's done next to nothing against righthanders at the major league level (as you said, both are very short samples) and his minor league numbers vs. righties are nothing to write home about (.256/.320/.652 this year, .263/.317/.761 in 2016)

 

Hit with power? In 4 minor league seasons, he's hit 28 home runs, and never more than 9 in a season. That may increase as he gets older, but right now, he has shown no power at the major league level. He does appear to have some doubles power.

 

I just can't see handing the job to a rookie with rather pedestrian minor league numbers in the middle of a pennant race and playoffs. Travis has shown no consistency at the major league level. Maybe against lefties only, but even then, we don't really know what's there.

[mvp 78]

There is no way Travis is on the PS roster unless there is an injury to Hanley or Moreland.