A Realistic View at 2019: Part I

[dgalehouse]

If the Sox keep the current alignment in the rotation, the Sox will throw Price-ERod-Porcello-5 spot in the 4 gamer in London.

 

The Yanks would counter with Happ-German-Sabathia-Tanaka

 

Paxton would be back by then, but if he takes over the open spot in the rotation he’ll pitch vs SD and probably won’t even make the trip to London

 

Unless I am mistaken, it is only two games in London , not four .

[Nick]

Boston Red Sox utility infielder Marco Hernandez went 4-for-5 with a homer in Triple-A Pawtucket’s 11-8 win over Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

 

Hernandez hasn’t played in a major league game since May 3, 2017. He has undergone three shoulder procedures since then. He still needs to get more work in at Pawtucket but getting close to being a major league depth option.

 

Here you go Moon. Don't give up on him yet.

[jacksonianmarch]

Unless I am mistaken, it is only two games in London , not four .

 

My bad, London is later. This is a 4 game set in the Bronx

[moonslav59]

Boston Red Sox utility infielder Marco Hernandez went 4-for-5 with a homer in Triple-A Pawtucket’s 11-8 win over Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

 

Hernandez hasn’t played in a major league game since May 3, 2017. He has undergone three shoulder procedures since then. He still needs to get more work in at Pawtucket but getting close to being a major league depth option.

 

Here you go Moon. Don't give up on him yet.

 

I had Travis Shaw as my dark horse prospect many years ago. I gave up on him.

 

Maybe giving up on DHern will turn him into a good player.

 

(Knock on wood.)

[dgalehouse]

Eduardo Rodriguez now has an ERA of 5.43

[Kimmi]

24 men left on base!

 

That must have shattered the record. You have to try hard to do this.

 

Bases loaded with no outs, and the Sox can't even push across one run with Mookie, Moreland, and Bogaerts coming up.

 

That about did me in.

[Kimmi]

It's going to be a long climb back since they dug quite a hole for themselves in April. There was no way they'd be in 1st place by June. Sox are playing much better so fans need to be a little more patient at this point.

 

^^Wise man.

[moonslav59]

First of all, very sorry about your dog.

 

 

Thanks.

 

My dog was abandoned in a vacant house for days before I adopted him. The vet said he thought he was going to die.

 

When I got him, his ribs were plainly visible. He survived cancer (7 years ago).

 

He's been a real good dog his whole life. He's a big dog- half shepherd (body size & shape) and half yellow lab (color).

 

He is a couple months short of his 19th birthday. The Vets says he's a true miracle dog. He's been nearly blind and deaf for over 3-4 years. He has had severe arthritis for year but still looked forward to his daily walk until a couple weeks ago. We've had to help him up and out to the back yard and he started falling down more often. Yesterday, he couldn't even stand up. I had to spoon feed him tonight.

 

His name is Kaleb. He's been with me since my days in a log cabin in the Maine woods to hustle and bustle of Mexico City to the lush homestead we have here in Sugar Land, TX.

 

I think his time is up. The vet gave us some meds to ease his pain, but I'm struggling with making the tough call. He's been real bad before and bounced back, but he's never been this bad.

 

Again, thanks for the kind words.

[dgalehouse]

Thanks.

 

My dog was abandoned in a vacant house for days before I adopted him. The vet said he thought he was going to die.

 

When I got him, his ribs were plainly visible. He survived cancer (7 years ago).

 

He's been a real good dog his whole life. He's a big dog- half shepherd (body size & shape) and half yellow lab (color).

 

He is a couple months short of his 19th birthday. The Vets says he's a true miracle dog. He's been nearly blind and deaf for over 3-4 years. He has had severe arthritis for year but still looked forward to his daily walk until a couple weeks ago. We've had to help him up and out to the back yard and he started falling down more often. Yesterday, he couldn't even stand up. I had to spoon feed him tonight.

 

His name is Kaleb. He's been with me since my days in a log cabin in the Maine woods to hustle and bustle of Mexico City to the lush homestead we have here in Sugar Land, TX.

 

I think his time is up. The vet gave us some meds to ease his pain, but I'm struggling with making the tough call. He's been real bad before and bounced back, but he's never been this bad.

 

Again, thanks for the kind words.

 

I've been there . I know the feeling, the emotions . Best wishes .

[moonslav59]

I've been there . I know the feeling, the emotions . Best wishes .

 

Thanks.

 

We got him to eat without a spoon a while ago, and he's drinking electrolytes and water. He even was able to walk a little after I carried him outside.

 

He used to weight about 80 lbs. I think he's under 50 now. Maybe he'll bounce back again.

 

I've lost a couple dogs in the past, and that hurt, but Kaleb has been with me through a lot. It will hurt like hell when he passes, but I know he's led a charmed life.

 

Again, thanks.

[notin]

Thanks.

 

We got him to eat without a spoon a while ago, and he's drinking electrolytes and water. He even was able to walk a little after I carried him outside.

 

He used to weight about 80 lbs. I think he's under 50 now. Maybe he'll bounce back again.

 

I've lost a couple dogs in the past, and that hurt, but Kaleb has been with me through a lot. It will hurt like hell when he passes, but I know he's led a charmed life.

 

Again, thanks.

 

 

My puppy’s name in the shelter was Caleb. But now his name is Blue...

[moonslav59]

My puppy’s name in the shelter was Caleb. But now his name is Blue...

 

[notin]

They left out the lyrics where he pooped in the hallway and repeatedly bit my wife’s hands...

[moonslav59]

They left out the lyrics where he pooped in the hallway and repeatedly bit my wife’s hands...

 

Kaleb never pooped, peed or chewed anything until he turned 18 1/2. He's been the perfect dog.

 

He just recently can't hold his urine. The guy had amazing holding powers. I once got snowed in for almost 2 days away from home, and when I returned, he had not peed or pooped. When I took him out, he was so excited I was home, he didn't do his duty until I brought him back in and a few minutes later he went to the door to be let out!

[Slasher9]

Sox are going 9-5 over this next stretch of 14 games.

book it.

[bkzwhitestrican]

Sox are going 9-5 over this next stretch of 14 games.

book it.

 

9-1 against the Astros, Guardians, and Royals is pretty good

[Nick]

Are we carrying 12 or 13 pitchers? MLB site has 12, 7 relievers and 5 starters including Hector.

 

That leaves us with 13 position players. Subtract 9 (including DH), that leaves us with 4 depth pieces. We have as backups Sandy, Pearce and Nunez. Who am I missing?

 

What I'm getting at is what needs to happen to bring back Hernandez on the roster? I doubt we give up on Pearce and Nunez due to their contracts. But...

 

Obviously I would be pissed if Chavis gets sent down....

 

If Pedey returns who goes?

 

If Holt returns who goes?

[moonslav59]

11 RP'ers of note...

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/mlb-free-agent-relievers-bullpen-help.html

[moonslav59]

Can anyone explain why a 3rd grade sprain is newsworthy years later?

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/andrelton-simmons-angels-grade-3-ankle-sprain.html

 

(Just kidding!)

[cp176]

Are we carrying 12 or 13 pitchers? MLB site has 12, 7 relievers and 5 starters including Hector.

 

That leaves us with 13 position players. Subtract 9 (including DH), that leaves us with 4 depth pieces. We have as backups Sandy, Pearce and Nunez. Who am I missing?

 

What I'm getting at is what needs to happen to bring back Hernandez on the roster? I doubt we give up on Pearce and Nunez due to their contracts. But...

 

Obviously I would be pissed if Chavis gets sent down....

 

If Pedey returns who goes?

 

If Holt returns who goes?

 

I cannot wait for someone to bring up the possibility of Chavis being sent back because of any options that he may have. He provides an impact bat and is probably better from an all around perspective than any of the guys - and I do mean any - who might be due to return.

[moonslav59]

I cannot wait for someone to bring up the possibility of Chavis being sent back because of any options that he may have. He provides an impact bat and is probably better from an all around perspective than any of the guys - and I do mean any - who might be due to return.

 

You won't hear it from me.

 

Chavis stays. (He'd have to go on a very long slump for me to even start to think otherwise.)

 

Pedey will not be DFA'd, so if he is healthy enough to be on the 25 man roster and does not want to retire, it will come down to keeping 2 out of these 3: Nunez, pearce or Holt (who apparently has 1 option left, that he can refuse).

 

My choice would be to trade or DFA Nunez or Pearce. Since Chavis & Holt can play 1B, I'm inclined to say good bye to Pearce, unless he starts hitting real soon.

[Bellhorn04]

My choice would be to trade or DFA Nunez or Pearce. Since Chavis & Holt can play 1B, I'm inclined to say good bye to Pearce, unless he starts hitting real soon.

 

And Pearce will start to hit, you can count on it. He's a good hitter.

[moonslav59]

And Pearce will start to hit, you can count on it. He's a good hitter.

 

I agree, but a choice might need to be made before he does.

 

I'd be okay with keeping Pearce over Nunez, but I'd want Holt out of the 3.

[notin]

I agree, but a choice might need to be made before he does.

 

I'd be okay with keeping Pearce over Nunez, but I'd want Holt out of the 3.

 

With Chavis playing 2b, Holt and Nunez are the redundancy on this team. The argument against keeping Pearce is that Moreland is playing well enough to keep him benched. But we’ve seen first half heroics from Moreland before,..

[Bellhorn04]

And of course Holt has the option. Stash him while Pedey is trying to give it a go, and take it from there?

[Slasher9]

i dont think pedroia is ever really coming back

[Bellhorn04]

i dont think pedroia is ever really coming back

 

The odds certainly seem to be against it.

[a700hitter]

Thornburg to IL with right hip impingement

 

TORONTO -- The Red Sox shuffled their bullpen prior to the early start for Thursday’s series finale in Toronto, placing Tyler Thornburg on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement.

 

Right-handed reliever Travis Lakins was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his second appearance on Boston’s active roster this season. The 24-year-old had a brief stint in the Majors in late April and got into one game against the Tigers, allowing one run over 2 2/3 innings. Over 14 appearances in Triple-A this season, Lakins owns a 4.02 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 10 walks over 15 2/3 innings. Boston could use the fresh arm after Wednesday night’s 13-inning 6-5 win and the quick turnaround to Thursday, especially with Ryan Weber making the start, as he’s only expected to work into the middle innings. Manager Alex Cora said prior to the game that Lakins could give the Red Sox six outs if needed.

 

Thornburg’s injury continues a disappointing start to the season for the right-hander. He’s posted a 7.71 ERA over 18 2/3 innings, and while he has notched 22 strikeouts, he’s also struggled with his control (10 walks). “Before the game yesterday, he went to the training room with soreness. It’s one of those that you’ve got to stay away from him,” Cora said, adding that the club doesn’t have an exact timeline for Thornburg, but is focused on getting him right.

In his most recent outing on Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Thornburg allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over an inning of work, striking out three.

“The most frustrating thing for him is that the stuff is there,” Cora said prior to Wednesday’s game. “You see it -- 94, 95 mph. He hasn’t been able to locate his fastball when he’s ahead in counts. He hasn’t been able to put people away. The breaking ball has been inconsistent.”

I think he might need an arm amputation.

[vegasbob]

Can anyone explain why a 3rd grade sprain is newsworthy years later?

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/andrelton-simmons-angels-grade-3-ankle-sprain.html

 

(Just kidding!)

 

Artie Moreno would do better investing his money in a hospital, orthopedic practice, rehab center than he will do owning the Angels. Never seen a team with more key guys hurt over the last 5 years. Trout may like playing and getting paid there but he'll never have to worry about playoff pressure.

Edited May 23, 2019 by vegasbob

[vegasbob]

I agree, but a choice might need to be made before he does.

 

I'd be okay with keeping Pearce over Nunez, but I'd want Holt out of the 3.

 

A prescient call by Bell and Moon after today's 3 hit , including HR, by Steve Pearce.