2017/18 Hot Stove Thread

[moonslav59]

I feel bad for the guy. How frustrating would it be for a pitcher to suddenly not be able to throw the ball over the plate?

 

Hopefully life after baseball is treating him well.

 

He did make over $4M in MLB-- not that it guarantees happiness in life.

[moonslav59]

http://www.maguiresbarandgrill.com/

 

I had parmesan truffle fries, a bar pizza with jalapenos and black olives, and a Smithwick's.

 

Awesome.

 

I think I was on my couch.

[Bellhorn04]

http://www.maguiresbarandgrill.com/

 

I had parmesan truffle fries, a bar pizza with jalapenos and black olives, and a Smithwick's.

 

Parmesan truffle fries sound incredibly good.

[Kimmi]

The weird thing about Bard is that his career was only 4 years long, but people talk about his collapse like it came after a long history of success and therefore was clearly some sort of management blunder. ..

 

Amen, brother Notin.

[moonslav59]

ST'ing OPS leaders (20+ ABs):

 

1.263 Beni

1.038 Devers

(If these two have break out seasons, watch out!)

 

.960 Bogey

.941 Betts

(Did I hear someone worrying about these two?)

 

.925 Vaz

(Was this all from one big game?)

 

.920 Holt

(Prove me an idiot, Brock! I dare you!)

 

.911 Leon

(Did someone say DFA Leon?)

 

.908 Travis

(Nice to see the power we all have hoped would come.)

 

.886 Swihart

(Looking like a lock for the 25 man roster more and more.)

 

.859 de Jesus

.763 Moreland

.749 JD M

.730 HRam

.700 Tavarez

(Ho hum)

 

.623 Marrero

(Doubled is OPS in the last few games)

 

.610 de la Guerra

 

.569 JBJ

(Getting his slump out of the way early.)

 

.399 Lin

(Lost his chance for the opening day 25.)

 

.336 Selsky

 

 

[moonslav59]

ST'ing ERA (6+ IP)

Starters in Red

 

0.69 Walden

0.96 Poyner

1.08 Hembree

1.29 Barnes

2.00 Price

2.25 Smith

2.45 Johnson

2.77 Haley

3.21 Sale

3.55 Elias (1 GS)

4.91 Porcello

5.68 Kelly

6.23 Workman

6.75 Velazquez

8.53 Scott

9.00 FRod

 

[Natick to NC]

ST'ing ERA (6+ IP)

Starters in Red

 

0.69 Walden

0.96 Poyner

1.08 Hembree

1.29 Barnes

2.00 Price

2.25 Smith

2.45 Johnson

2.77 Haley

3.21 Sale

3.55 Elias (1 GS)

4.91 Porcello

5.68 Kelly

6.23 Workman

6.75 Velazquez

8.53 Scott

9.00 FRod

 

 

Moon where did Lackey end up ? Can't find any info on him ? Think he would fit in great with this staff.

Edited March 23, 2018 by Natick to NC

[moonslav59]

Moon where did Lackey end up ?

 

Don't know- don't care.

 

I think he's hurt.

[Natick to NC]

Butt Hurt maybe ? Seemed to always sprain that .I do think he may have some left in the tank if not hurt .

[moonslav59]

Butt Hurt maybe ? Seemed to always sprain that .I do think he may have some left in the tank if not hurt .

 

Yeah, we really need another injured pitcher right now.

[jacksonianmarch]

Lackey is done. It’d take him weeks to build up stamina and nobody knows if he has the desire or the health to pitch in the bigs anymore

[Bellhorn04]

Lackey is done. It’d take him weeks to build up stamina and nobody knows if he has the desire or the health to pitch in the bigs anymore

 

Lackey actually had a decent second half last year.

 

When we picked up Fister last year he also seemed to be 'out of baseball'.

[jacksonianmarch]

Foster also didn’t have the nest egg Lackey does

[notin]

Lackey actually had a decent second half last year.

 

When we picked up Fister last year he also seemed to be 'out of baseball'.

 

Fister was 7 years younger at that time than Lackey will be this year.

[Bellhorn04]

Fister was 7 years younger at that time than Lackey will be this year.

 

So what? I think the question is whether Lackey is still interested in playing or not. He hasn't officially retired.

[moonslav59]

He's hurt. He's old. We need starters now and probably not at the time Lackey could be ready by.

 

Just say no to John.

[fxkatt]

Why was Sale pulled in the first inning of today's game??

[Bellhorn04]

Why was Sale pulled in the first inning of today's game??

 

Hit in the left hip with a line drive. Described as a contusion. Stay tuned and cross fingers.

[fxkatt]

Hit in the left hip with a line drive. Described as a contusion. Stay tuned and cross fingers.

 

He hasn't got much cushion there. And the team doesn't have much cushion in the first few weeks when we should be making hay. I sure hope he can start next Friday.

[FredLynn]

Why was Sale pulled in the first inning of today's game??

 

Hit on the hip, but he walked off the field with barely a limp. But the dreaded "further evaluation" was announced as well.

[jad]

Did they just announce that Marrero was traded??

[Spudboy]

Merrero traded to Arizona for future considerations.

 

Best of luck to the guy. He was the best defensive infielder on this team.

 

I have nothing bad to say about him.

 

I guess some people here will have conniptions if Holt remains.

 

I love it.

[Spudboy]

Did they just announce that Marrero was traded??

 

Yes.

[fxkatt]

It's always iffy to give up first class defense, esp with a questionable infield. And if it's for cash, I mean that's like for nothing.

[Natick to NC]

Anyone watch Marrero goodbye ?? This guy will be missed .....I have to say though Holt !!! Dude earned the spot big time and bulked up to provide more pop .I am sad to lose Devin but excited in what we are seeing from Matt Damon . Edited March 24, 2018 by Natick to NC

[moonslav59]

Depending on what we got for marrero, and I doubt it's much, I'd have prefered to put Holt at AAA for depth.

 

Holt is not a good enough hitter to replace any starter as an upgrade, and his defense is much worse than Marrero's. He's not really th type you should ever use as a late inning defensive replacement either.

[cp176]

Depending on what we got for marrero, and I doubt it's much, I'd have prefered to put Holt at AAA for depth.

 

Holt is not a good enough hitter to replace any starter as an upgrade, and his defense is much worse than Marrero's. He's not really th type you should ever use as a late inning defensive replacement either.

 

Good for Marrero - I hope that he gets a chance to play a substantial role so that at least he can find out what he can do. I always have liked him.

Good for Holt. Obviously he has done enough to impress the boys in charge that he is healthy and able to help this team going forward.

[moonslav59]

Good for Marrero - I hope that he gets a chance to play a substantial role so that at least he can find out what he can do. I always have liked him.

Good for Holt. Obviously he has done enough to impress the boys in charge that he is healthy and able to help this team going forward.

 

Marrero's bat was just so damn anemic. I wish him the best, as well.

 

As much as I have been down on Holt for a couple years, I'm glad he's back to form, and I'm fine with him on our 25 man roster.

[dgalehouse]

Basically , Holt beat out Marrero for the final spot. Rightly so. Holt brings more to the team than some give him credit for. As for late inning defensive replacements ; I don't think that is part of the plan. Devers is a rising star. I don't think Cora plans on pulling him for defense late. Let him grow in confidence and develop as an all around player.

[Spudboy]

Depending on what we got for marrero, and I doubt it's much, I'd have prefered to put Holt at AAA for depth.

 

Holt is not a good enough hitter to replace any starter as an upgrade, and his defense is much worse than Marrero's. He's not really th type you should ever use as a late inning defensive replacement either.

 

Do you ever stop beating this anti-Holt drum?

 

It's clear you and a few other of your buddies don't like Holt.

 

Tuff titty.