Spring Training 2020

[Bellhorn04]

Some of us have reached the Dirty Old Man stage.

[notin]

This one's easy to explain; those dudes obviously lost their legs (but it was worth it)... meanwhile, older guys have to hitch a ride on the Blue Bus just for one trip, trying to catch up.

 

Older guys? Verlander is a year older than Buchholz...

[mvp 78]

Some of us have reached the Dirty Old Man stage.

 

I'm just at the "want to take a nap because I'm so exhausted from everything" stage.

[Elktonnick]

I'm just at the "want to take a nap because I'm so exhausted from everything" stage.

Game is on ESPN. Once again ESPN proves that they do the absolute worst job of televising a ball game.

[Larry Cook]

Game is on ESPN. Once again ESPN proves that they do the absolute worst job of televising a ball game.

 

Ever since they became part of the rat’s organization, espn has been on a downward spiral.

[a700hitter]

Some Photos from my visit to Red Sox Spring Training 2020:

 

Big Papi sharing advice with Devers:

 

Big Papi signing a ball for a kid:

 

When I figure out how to rotate the photos, I will straighten them out. Until then tilt your head to the left.

Edited April 6, 2020 by a700hitter

[mvp 78]

Love it

[jung]

The Jet Blue crowd is really not much distinguishable from a 1970's or 80's style Fenway crowd.

 

So Toronto's Jr lays into a pitch today. The wind catches it and it does not go to LF.

 

Travis Shaw now wearing BlueJay's laundry takes the next pitch deep to RF. You can guess what you could hear from one in the crowd over the mics. "Why can't we get players like that"! Classic....just classic.

[notin]

The Jet Blue crowd is really not much distinguishable from a 1970's or 80's style Fenway crowd.

 

So Toronto's Jr lays into a pitch today. The wind catches it and it does not go to LF.

 

Travis Shaw now wearing BlueJay's laundry takes the next pitch deep to RF. You can guess what you could hear from one in the crowd over the mics. "Why can't we get players like that"! Classic....just classic.

 

 

Yes that is the Classic Sox Fan Retort. Complain about how bad a player is when he is here, but then complain about him playing elsewhere as well.

 

Of course the answer about why we can’t get players like Shaw is actually really simple; we couldn’t afford them because we got players like Price, Sale and Eovaldi...

[Bellhorn04]

Yes that is the Classic Sox Fan Retort. Complain about how bad a player is when he is here, but then complain about him playing elsewhere as well.

 

Of course the answer about why we can’t get players like Shaw is actually really simple; we couldn’t afford them because we got players like Price, Sale and Eovaldi...

 

Agree on the first part.

 

On the second part, Bloom opted for Moreland at a slightly lower cost.

[mvp 78]

I like Mitch more than Shaw.

[notin]

Agree on the first part.

 

On the second part, Bloom opted for Moreland at a slightly lower cost.

 

 

And doesn’t that mean you agree on the second part, too?

[Bellhorn04]

And doesn’t that mean you agree on the second part, too?

 

Not necessarily. Maybe Bloom thinks Mitch will have a better year than Shaw?

[notin]

Not necessarily. Maybe Bloom thinks Mitch will have a better year than Shaw?

 

But reportedly Bloom tried to sign Shaw at one point and couldn’t afford him due to the big contracts still on the books, which did include Price and Betts at that time. No word he approached Moreland at that point...

[Bellhorn04]

But reportedly Bloom tried to sign Shaw at one point and couldn’t afford him due to the big contracts still on the books, which did include Price and Betts at that time. No word he approached Moreland at that point...

 

It's all part of the 'tank in disguise' strategy...

[a700hitter]

It's been reported that Alex Verdugo tied both of his shoes today without needing assistance. His Jerseys are flying off the shelves like canned goods during a Corona Virus outbreak. Edited March 7, 2020 by a700hitter

[Swiharts Ghost]

Some Photos from my visit to Red Sox Spring Training 2020:

 

Big Papi sharing advice with Devers:

 

 

Big Papi signing a ball for a kid:

 

 

When I figure out how to rotate the photos, I will straighten them out. Until then tilt your head to the left.

 

Great pictures man really happy for you .

[jad]

It's been reported that Alex Verdugo tied both of his shoes today without needing assistance. His Jerseys are flying off the shelves like canned gods during a Corona Virus outbreak.

 

Can he still operate a camera?

[Bellhorn04]

Verdugo only has one less RBI than Betts this spring.

 

A totally ridiculous joke, yes, but so what.

[notin]

Can he still operate a camera?

 

Stop! You’re really not coming across as the voice of morality here...

[a700hitter]

More photos from Spring Training:

 

 

Edited April 6, 2020 by a700hitter

[vegasbob]

It's all part of the 'tank in disguise' strategy...

 

Better be sure you still have your top draft choices before tanking, whether Chaim is wearing a disguise or not. Manfred's report better be interesting because it is taking FOREVER.

[iortiz]

More photos from Spring Training:

 

 

 

Great photos boss. Planning going to Boston for the Braves and Yankee series before going to Wrigley. Hopefully see you there my friend.

[jad]

Better be sure you still have your top draft choices before tanking, whether Chaim is wearing a disguise or not. Manfred's report better be interesting because it is taking FOREVER.

 

Don't you think the most likely explanation is that many many teams are involved? To determine what Boston did would not take long. If that's the case, I wouldn't expect much if any penalty for RS.

[Larry Cook]

Evoldi looking really good again today. With the cutter working, he is an entirely different pitcher from last season.

[a700hitter]

Good news. Verdugo reportedly sat up in bed today and solid food is being introduced.

[vegasbob]

Good news. Verdugo reportedly sat up in bed today and solid food is being introduced.

 

Verdugo may struggle becoming a fan favorite at Fenway. Tough being tagged as the pay off for Mookie, and then can't get on the field. We might not see him until mid May, if then.

[jacksonianmarch]

Good news. Verdugo reportedly sat up in bed today and solid food is being introduced.

 

I just spit out my drink, lol

[vegasbob]

Strictly IMO's from observation:

If you like long slow 100 pitch games in the 5th inning, Martin Perez could be your starter. Not much there

 

How long can Chavis continue with a 50% K rate ?

 

Mazza is not the answer to any question which addresses the depth of pitching talent on this team

 

On a positive note the Red Sox will continue to score runs with a lineup of Beni, Devers, JDM, Bogaerts, Vazquez, Moreland, JBJ on one of his streaks. On Erod and Nate days, they will be winners more often than not.

 

Dalbec looks like a 1Bman, Chavis doesn't. Other than Brock Holt, who else besides Chavis is considered your platoon 1man, and your sometimes 2Bman. Not a likely combo of talents.

[Swiharts Ghost]

Strictly IMO's from observation:

If you like long slow 100 pitch games in the 5th inning, Martin Perez could be your starter. Not much there

 

How long can Chavis continue with a 50% K rate ?

 

Mazza is not the answer to any question which addresses the depth of pitching talent on this team

 

On a positive note the Red Sox will continue to score runs with a lineup of Beni, Devers, JDM, Bogaerts, Vazquez, Moreland, JBJ on one of his streaks. On Erod and Nate days, they will be winners more often than not.

 

Dalbec looks like a 1Bman, Chavis doesn't. Other than Brock Holt, who else besides Chavis is considered your platoon 1man, and your sometimes 2Bman. Not a likely combo of talents.

Vegas do you think Mata may get a call sooner than later ? Don’t want to Rush the kid but if he’s ready he’s ready .I think June for Mata myself .