Sox sign Hunter Renfroe

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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/red-sox-sign-hunter-renfroe.html

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1 year $3.1 million

 

Now will this mean Verdugo is moving to CF or Renfroe will be spelling Benintendi? Not sure anyone knows yet...

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1 year $3.1 million

 

Now will this mean Verdugo is moving to CF or Renfroe will be spelling Benintendi? Not sure anyone knows yet...

 

Renfroe is a 4th OFer?

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Renfroe is a 4th OFer?

 

Maybe.

 

RHH platoon option for LF? Starting corner? TBD, IMO.

 

But more importantly, THE RED SOX MADE A MOVE!!!!

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Maybe.

 

RHH platoon option for LF? Starting corner? TBD, IMO.

 

But more importantly, THE RED SOX MADE A MOVE!!!!

 

It really just muddies the CF waters even more. Hmph...

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Renfroe's splits

 

Career OPS

 

.717 vs RHP

.912 vs LHP

 

Right now, I am leaning towards platoon in LF...

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@SmittyOnMLB

Boston Red Sox sign Hunter Renfroe to one-year contract; outfielder has .912 career OPS vs. left-handed pitchers

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Renfroe's splits

 

Career OPS

 

.717 vs RHP

.912 vs LHP

 

Right now, I am leaning towards platoon in LF...

 

Maybe it helps clear Beni's head a little?

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It really just muddies the CF waters even more. Hmph...

 

I don't think so.

 

This might just be for LF with Benintendi. Apparently (and really, not surprisingly) Renfroe's splits are much more suited for LHP.

 

I think CF is still in play...

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@IanCundall

The Renfroe signing makes a ton of sense for Boston as it gives them flexibility going forward to see how the CF market develops. Renfroe could be the opening day RF with Verdugo in CF or he could be the 4th OF and play primarily against LHP who he has a career .912 OPS against.

 

If they can snag a glove first CFer, I'd be happy with putting the rest of the $$$ into pitching.

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I actually like this move

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@redsoxpayroll

Renfroe added to the payroll here: https://bit.ly/3i1pEAD

 

Comes with 2 options and three years of control (2022 and 2023 are arbitration-eligible seasons).

 

Sox up to ~$170.9MM for 2021. #redsox

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@IanCundall

The Renfroe signing makes a ton of sense for Boston as it gives them flexibility going forward to see how the CF market develops. Renfroe could be the opening day RF with Verdugo in CF or he could be the 4th OF and play primarily against LHP who he has a career .912 OPS against.

 

If they can snag a glove first CFer, I'd be happy with putting the rest of the $$$ into pitching.

 

I still thiink they add a 2B and a LHH bench bat, probably one that can play 1B like Moreland or Brad Miller..

 

But the bulk of what is left does need to go to getting some capable pitchers...

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I typically hate spray charts, but they are fun in the offseason:

 

https://twitter.com/redsoxstats/status/1331715926312579074

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I still thiink they add a 2B and a LHH bench bat, probably one that can play 1B like Moreland or Brad Miller..

 

But the bulk of what is left does need to go to getting some capable pitchers...

 

Miller makes too much sense. I'd love to see Mitch back.

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Miller makes too much sense. I'd love to see Mitch back.

 

I am ok with either,

 

Neither figures to be a bank breaker. Moreland is a known commodity by the bulk of the Sox organization. Miller is a known commodity for Bloom...

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He should be fun to watch.

 

@redsoxstats

2019-20 Renfroe has a .558 SLG, .562 xSLG against LHP with a 13% walk rate.

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1 year $3.1 million

 

Now will this mean Verdugo is moving to CF or Renfroe will be spelling Benintendi? Not sure anyone knows yet...

 

Same deal that the Rangers gave Dahl, but he bats lefty. Renfroe was originally drafted by Boston in 2010 in the 31st round. Guy like that maybe doesn't even get a shot now with the minors consolidated...

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Same deal that the Rangers gave Dahl, but he bats lefty. Renfroe was originally drafted by Boston in 2010 in the 31st round. Guy like that maybe doesn't even get a shot now with the minors consolidated...

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/players/david-dahl/13744/splits?position=OF&season=0

 

Sox didn't need another LHB in the OF. If used solely as a platoon, I think Renfroe is the better fit. I'd also be a little worried about what happens when Dahl no longer hits in Colorado.

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@ChrisCotillo

Bloom says that if the season was starting today, Alex Verdugo would be best-suited to play CF. Says Renfroe and Benintendi have the ability to play there too.

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@ChrisCotillo

Red Sox still have room to add to their outfield, Bloom says. Renfroe might not be the final addition there.

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@TomCaron

Renfroe has appeared in 3 games at Fenway Park. He went 4-for-11. Two doubles, two HRs. Bloom thinks his power will continue to play at Fenway. #RedSox

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Same deal that the Rangers gave Dahl, but he bats lefty. Renfroe was originally drafted by Boston in 2010 in the 31st round. Guy like that maybe doesn't even get a shot now with the minors consolidated...

 

The difference being Dahl has experience in CF, albeit just 548 innings (with positive metrics in a define SSS).

 

The Sox could have assumed Dahl to be a potential solution in CF, but his limited paying time and incredibly spotty health history probably made passing on him the right move...

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@TomCaron

Renfroe has appeared in 3 games at Fenway Park. He went 4-for-11. Two doubles, two HRs. Bloom thinks his power will continue to play at Fenway. #RedSox

 

In 81 games, that paces out to 54 home runs and 54 doubles!! Just at home!!

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In 81 games, that paces out to 54 home runs and 54 doubles!! Just at home!!

 

Probably worth pointing out it might be helpful if all of the opposing teams brought in Kyle Hart and Marcus Walden for Renfroe to hit off of. I'm not even sure if home runs hit off Kyle Hart should count...

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@ChrisCotillo

Red Sox still have room to add to their outfield, Bloom says. Renfroe might not be the final addition there.

 

It won't be Springer, but this move probably means it won't be JBJ, either... especially if Bloom is talking up Verdirtdog playing center.

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In 81 games, that paces out to 54 home runs and 54 doubles!! Just at home!!

 

Now if only he got to hit off Walden and Kyle Hart every game!

 

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It won't be Springer, but this move probably means it won't be JBJ, either... especially if Bloom is talking up Verdirtdog playing center.

 

I wouldn't rule out JBJ regardless of the "talking up" of Verdugo in CF. That could easily be nothing more than a negotiating ploy. We've seen it before, like when Epstein started talking to the press about moving Pedroia to shortstop. He still went and signed Scutaro anyway...

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Now if only he got to hit off Walden and Kyle Hart every game!

 

 

You're a full 10 minutes behind me on that one...

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I wouldn't rule out JBJ regardless of the "talking up" of Verdugo in CF. That could easily be nothing more than a negotiating ploy. We've seen it before, like when Epstein started talking to the press about moving Pedroia to shortstop. He still went and signed Scutaro anyway...

 

... and traded Bronson Arroyo for Wily Mo Pena, because his right-handed power would knock down the Monster. Pena, career .303 OBP... Renfroe .290 OBP -- rut-row; but I have a dog named Hunter (his rescue name my family refused to change), who brings a lot of energy to the lineup...