A Realistic View at 2018: Part II

[sk7326]

While many big contracts fail from the start, most hurt towards the end of the deals. The JD contract was not long. It was a great deal for us and probably for JD as well.

 

I think every team that signs a UFA to a long deal accept the back end will hurt - it is whether the front end can make the overall thing a net plus. With Martinez it is a clear yes.

[moonslav59]

I think every team that signs a UFA to a long deal accept the back end will hurt - it is whether the front end can make the overall thing a net plus. With Martinez it is a clear yes.

 

The difference is the JD deal was NOT longterm.

[Kimmi]

I think every team that signs a UFA to a long deal accept the back end will hurt - it is whether the front end can make the overall thing a net plus. With Martinez it is a clear yes.

 

Which is why you cannot make this the norm.

 

Which, in turn, is why you need a strong farm system.

[Kimmi]

The difference is the JD deal was NOT longterm.

 

I am extremely pleased with JD's contract.

[tom-uk]

JD was unlucky that there was only one big payroll suitor. The Sox were bidding against themselves. Most other years he'd have banked way more guaranteed dollars. We lucked out.

[moonslav59]

JD was unlucky that there was only one big payroll suitor. The Sox were bidding against themselves. Most other years he'd have banked way more guaranteed dollars. We lucked out.

 

Good point. We'll see what happens when he opts out. He'll be two years older.

[oldtimer]

We have had a run on hamstring injuries. Maybe Devers will be back from his while Swihart is on the Dl with one and now Kinsler may have strained his stealing second. We are getting unlucky with these injuries.

[Larry Cook]

Several players on both teams appearred to be cramping a bit.

[Slasher9]

Red Sox medical staff is a JOKE. Red Sox trainers are the punchline...

[SoxHop]

Red Sox medical staff is a JOKE. Red Sox trainers are the punchline...

 

[moonslav59]

Great game by Porcello. I hope this quiets the doubters for a while.

 

Great to see we added a new Yankee killer in Pearce.

 

Great to see Moreland get a couple hits.

 

Sweep these clowns!

 

[moonslav59]

Best OPS before tonight's games: (342 players with 140+ PAs)

 

1. Betts 1.085

2. Trout 1.083

3. Ramirez 1.040

4. JD M 1.038

5. Arenado .983

6. J Soto .973

7. Pearce .973

 

10. Judge .947

24. Torres .894

27. Beni .885

40. Hicks .858

42. Bogaerts .855

43. Stanton .855

80. Gregorius .818

86. Moreland .812

 

[moonslav59]

Starter ERA (Not counting RP'er IP)

 

0.00 Eovaldi (.375 OPS against)

2.04 Sale (.530)

2.57 Johnson (.727)

2.63 Velazquez (.770)

3.44 Rodriguez (.659)

3.87 Porcello (.702)

3.97 Price (.733)

4.13 Wright (.672)

6.56 Pomeranz (.925)

13.50 Beeks (1.244)

 

RP'er OPS Against

.499 Brasier

.509 Barnes

.565 Kimbrel

.575 Wright

.596 Kelly

 

.669 Walden

.681 Hembree

.694 Workman

.702 Thornburg

 

.731 Velazquez

.744 Smith

.755 Poyner

.767 Johnson

 

.875 Cuevas

.952 Haley

1.00 Beeks

1.16 Scott

[Bellhorn04]

Red Sox medical staff is a JOKE. Red Sox trainers are the punchline...

 

Can we blame them for Kinsler's hammy too, even though he just got here?

[Yaz Fan Since 67]

I was thinking exactly what the announcers said, towards the end it felt like a no-hitter. That was one of the best pitching performances I've seen in a while.

[kenmeister]

I was thinking exactly what the announcers said' date=' towards the end it felt like a no-hitter. That was one of the best pitching performances I've seen in a while.[/quote']

 

It was very Greg Maddux. This team is incredible. There’s just one thing I need to see now, which is David Price pitch well against the Yankees.

[Bellhorn04]

I was thinking exactly what the announcers said' date=' towards the end it felt like a no-hitter. That was one of the best pitching performances I've seen in a while.[/quote']

 

It was better than a lot of no-hitters. 86 pitches and only 18 balls is insane.

[Nick]

I'm thinking no way we re-sign Porcello in two years. We need his $20M elsewhere.

 

Then he does this!

[Nick]

"Which is why you cannot make this the norm.

Which, in turn, is why you need a strong farm system."

No worries Kimmi....all of our top 10 prospect guys are either hurt or suspended. Our farm is in tact.

[Slasher9]

Can we blame them for Kinsler's hammy too, even though he just got here?

 

Absolutely. Did he ever have an issue?

[Bellhorn04]

Absolutely. Did he ever have an issue?

 

How did they mess up his hammy in a few days, is the question.

[Slasher9]

It was better than a lot of no-hitters. 86 pitches and only 18 balls is insane.

 

Agreed. They weren’t barreling a lot up either. JBj had to track a couple of long fly outs but other than that it was weaksauce contact...

[Slasher9]

How did they mess up his hammy in a few days, is the question.

 

I can only speculate a couple of things but there could be many reasons.

[Hitch]

Great game by Porcello. I hope this quiets the doubters for a while.

 

Great to see we added a new Yankee killer in Pearce.

 

Great to see Moreland get a couple hits.

 

Sweep these clowns!

 

 

He was superb last night.

 

I was a little annoyed id picked the wrong game to see what with Sale due to play Thursday's game and then what actually happened in that game, but last night was perfect. Was an honour watching that pitching performance.

 

Atmosphere was insane.

 

We can sweep these. They are there for the taking. Just need Price...

[moonslav59]

It was better than a lot of no-hitters. 86 pitches and only 18 balls is insane.

 

Yes, indeed and no BBs.

[a700hitter]

It was better than a lot of no-hitters. 86 pitches and only 18 balls is insane.

I would venture that this was the best game of his career.

[Kimmi]

I was thinking exactly what the announcers said' date=' towards the end it felt like a no-hitter. That was one of the best pitching performances I've seen in a while.[/quote']

 

I loved Porcello's reaction after the last out was made.

[Kimmi]

He was superb last night.

 

I was a little annoyed id picked the wrong game to see what with Sale due to play Thursday's game and then what actually happened in that game, but last night was perfect. Was an honour watching that pitching performance.

 

Atmosphere was insane.

 

We can sweep these. They are there for the taking. Just need Price...

 

Nice! I forgot about you being at that game!

 

That is the exact type of game that I would love to see in person.

 

Hopefully Price was taking notes. LOL

[moonslav59]

I loved Porcello's reaction after the last out was made.

 

Me too. It's another example of the "fire & desire" I thought we were lacking last year.

 

This team is so much fun to watch!

[SoxHop]

I loved Porcello's reaction after the last out was made.

 

I don't think I've ever seen Porcello get amped up like that was what I was thinking at the time. If I have, I don't remember it.