Listened To Pedey on WEEI annmnnnnnd

[Bellhorn04]

It’s taken from the last line of the Muller Report.

 

Got it.

[Slasher9]

if he can't play 2b he is pretty much useless. i dont think we will be seeing the "lazer show" on offense from him anymore so not thrilled about the prospect of a punch & judy DH....

[notin]

if he can't play 2b he is pretty much useless. i dont think we will be seeing the "lazer show" on offense from him anymore so not thrilled about the prospect of a punch & judy DH....

 

He’s not going to DH.

 

If he plays, it will be 2b. He won’t be the Laser Show anymore, but all he has to be is better than Marco Hernandez, Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis. He may or may not be able to do even that...

[moonslav59]

He’s not going to DH.

 

If he plays, it will be 2b. He won’t be the Laser Show anymore, but all he has to be is better than Marco Hernandez, Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis. He may or may not be able to do even that...

 

If, by some miracle, he comes back and plays a lot, I think his bat may be okay. I'm worried more about his range and ability to turn the DP.

[kenmeister]

I just read an article about Dustin Pedroia. The Sox are hoping he can play 80-110 games as the DH. They have no plans to play Dustin in the field. Hopefully this means that, finally, JD will learn first base.

[notin]

I just read an article about Dustin Pedroia. The Sox are hoping he can play 80-110 games as the DH. They have no plans to play Dustin in the field. Hopefully this means that, finally, JD will learn first base.

 

Or JD is heading to the outfield, where he has lots of experence...

[Elktonnick]

I just read an article about Dustin Pedroia. The Sox are hoping he can play 80-110 games as the DH. They have no plans to play Dustin in the field. Hopefully this means that, finally, JD will learn first base.

 

I really do not understand why JDM seems to be reluctant to try 1st. I could be wrong but has he ever expressed any imterest in playing 1st.

[notin]

I really do not understand why JDM seems to be reluctant to try 1st. I could be wrong but has he ever expressed any imterest in playing 1st.

 

But who says he is reluctant? Maybe the whole situation has never come up

[Elktonnick]

But who says he is reluctant? Maybe the whole situation has never come up

He may not be I know he still considers himself to be a viable outfielder. I just haven't heard that he has indicated any interest in 1st. And I wonder why.?

[notin]

He may not be I know he still considers himself to be a viable outfielder. I just haven't heard that he has indicated any interest in 1st. And I wonder why.?

 

One very likely possibility is it has never come up anywhere but this message board.

 

don't forget. Mitch Moreland was on board long before JD was a member of the Red Sox. Why would it have come up in the media?

[bkzwhitestrican]

I think the over/under for games he plays in this year is 0.5

 

I'd take the under, but it would be cool to see him out there again playing decent ball after everything that's happened.

[moonslav59]

I just read an article about Dustin Pedroia. The Sox are hoping he can play 80-110 games as the DH. They have no plans to play Dustin in the field. Hopefully this means that, finally, JD will learn first base.

 

This means we should trade JD, assuming the impossible happens and Pedey DHs 80+ games.

 

JD should not play defense- anywhere but in NL parks.

[Bellhorn04]

This means we should trade JD, assuming the impossible happens and Pedey DHs 80+ games.

 

JD should not play defense- anywhere but in NL parks.

 

Either that or he really should get to work on his first base skills.

[Elktonnick]

But who says he is reluctant? Maybe the whole situation has never come up

 

One very likely possibility is it has never come up anywhere but this message board.

 

don't forget. Mitch Moreland was on board long before JD was a member of the Red Sox. Why would it have come up in the media?

 

Good point

[moonslav59]

Either that or he really should get to work on his first base skills.

 

He'll get hurt in ST'ing just trying to squat for a low throw.

 

(I'm not joking, here.)

[notin]

This means we should trade JD, assuming the impossible happens and Pedey DHs 80+ games.

 

JD should not play defense- anywhere but in NL parks.

 

Maybe the plan is to have Pedroia DH in NL parks..

[Slasher9]

punch & judy DH. no thanks.

again, the fact that the manager of the Red Sox has not had JD take some reps at 1b for the past 2 years - especially last spring - is negligence.

people can argue this all they want but every year we need someone that wasn't in the original "plan" to play games at 1b. why not have a guy already on the payroll that has gone on record he likes playing in the field take reps at the position during ST???? negligence.

[illinoisredsox]

You'll get nothing from Late Night Larry.

 

Oh, I know that. But it's fun to try and poke him.

[notin]

punch & judy DH. no thanks.

again, the fact that the manager of the Red Sox has not had JD take some reps at 1b for the past 2 years - especially last spring - is negligence.

people can argue this all they want but every year we need someone that wasn't in the original "plan" to play games at 1b. why not have a guy already on the payroll that has gone on record he likes playing in the field take reps at the position during ST???? negligence.

 

Last year, the Sox entered spring training with Moreland, Pearce and Holt all guaranteed spots on the MLB roster. And even Christian Vazquez had a small amount of experience at 1b (granted a single game, but it was a very, very long World Series game). And that's before getting into the minor leaguers, like Chavis and Travis.

 

I wouldn't go so far as to call it negligence. The Sox had to use Vazquez at 2B last year. Was it negligence that they had no one else take reps there as well?

[Bellhorn04]

Last year, the Sox entered spring training with Moreland, Pearce and Holt all guaranteed spots on the MLB roster. And even Christian Vazquez had a small amount of experience at 1b (granted a single game, but it was a very, very long World Series game). And that's before getting into the minor leaguers, like Chavis and Travis.

 

I wouldn't go so far as to call it negligence. The Sox had to use Vazquez at 2B last year. Was it negligence that they had no one else take reps there as well?

 

JD has played 800 games in the outfield and 0 at first base. There may be a reason for that. I'm sure it has crossed people's minds before this.

[Slasher9]

The Sox had to use Vazquez at 2B last year. Was it negligence that they had no one else take reps there as well?

 

yes

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

JD played four games at first base in his first year in the pros. He made two errors in four games -- that's a pace of 81 errors in a 162-game season.

 

Either he's afraid of playing there or they're afraid of him playing there.

[moonslav59]

JD played four games at first base in his first year in the pros. He made two errors in four games -- that's a pace of 81 errors in a 162-game season.

 

Either he's afraid of playing there or they're afraid of him playing there.

 

Or both, plus I'm terrified, but I know that doesn't count for jack.

[Slasher9]

thats why it should be looked at in ST. last season. and this season. and the past 2 offseason.

i bet our new HoBO will make sure it happens this spring. sig bet anyone?

[moonslav59]

thats why it should be looked at in ST. last season. and this season. and the past 2 offseason.

i bet our new HoBO will make sure it happens this spring. sig bet anyone?

 

When JD gets hurt playing 1B, will you be around to defend the move?

[Slasher9]

When JD gets hurt playing 1B, will you be around to defend the move?

 

yes. i'm not going anywhere?

also, even IF he does get hurt...that does not mean it was a wrong move.

[moonslav59]

yes. i'm not going anywhere?

also, even IF he does get hurt...that does not mean it was a wrong move.

 

The move certainly increases the odds.

 

(I know you aren't going anywhere, but yes, if he gets hurt- it's all your fault!)

 

 

[Slasher9]

The move certainly increases the odds.

 

(I know you aren't going anywhere, but yes, if he gets hurt- it's all your fault!)

 

 

 

deal. but if he pulls a hammie or tweaks his back chasing down a flyball in the OF then im coming for you!

[mvp 78]

Self banning is not a good thing to bet. Sig line is better.

 

Mr No Fun has entered the chat.

[Swiharts Ghost]

I'd rather pencil Pedey or Vaz in CF than to see JD touch a glove for the remainder of his tenure in Boston ...I think Pedey has better range I'm not kidding .