4/27 SOX @ Jays 7:07PM ET

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I sure hope I'm wrong but Story is bringing back memories of Carl Crawford.

 

It's a big difference playing in high-pressure Boston than in thin-air Colorado.

[Old Red]

It may not happen in as radical a shuffle, but 2023's 26 man roster could start with 8-10 new faces . The few givens would include Sale , Paxton, Devers, Story , Whitlock, Houck , maybe Wacha and Bradley if no one else wants him for the price.

 

Don’t be so sure that Raffy is a given. Remember Betts, and how Bogey will probably leave walking out the door.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice play by Devers. His 'D' has been much improved this season, so far.

[Old Red]

Not worried about it, just thinking ahead to the fact that JDM would be a sure trade option at the TDL if these guys are not in contention. So will Bogaerts, Barnes, Eovaldi and others but that does not mean its time to pull the plug on anything. They are in a tough division and not yet playing well .

 

And I keep reminding people that Bogey has a NO TRADE, so he would have to ok any deal.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

And I keep reminding people that Bogey has a NO TRADE, so he would have to ok any deal.

 

True, but one way or the other, he won't be with the SOX next season. That being said, I would expect him to approve a trade to a contending team.

[Old Red]

True, but one way or the other, he won't be with the SOX next season. That being said, I would expect him to approve a trade to a contending team.

 

I would say that’s pretty much a forgone conclusion he won’t be there, but tough to say on approving a trade.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

True, but one way or the other, he won't be with the SOX next season. That being said, I would expect him to approve a trade to a contending team.

 

Of course, if the SOX are in contention by the TDL, they won't trade him.

[iortiz]

Nice play by Devers. His 'D' has been much improved this season, so far.

 

Pay him already!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I would say that’s pretty much a forgone conclusion he won’t be there, but tough to say on approving a trade.

 

He'll still be a free agent even if he does accept a trade. Either his new team will offer him an extension he can't refuse, or he'll just put himself up for sale like most players in his situation do. It's all about the money.

[iortiz]

Let's see whether slow bat Mtz can at least bring the run.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If there is an Achille's Heel on the Jays, it may be their BP.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Pay him already!

 

 

I agree, but JH wants to be richer than he already is. That's an American tradition.

[vegasbob]

Never seen a team with so much warning track power and just can't get the last 10'. It will come sooner or later when MLB changes the balls again

[vegasbob]

Dalbec will go no further than some of his predecessor prospects in Boston if he cannot learn the strike zone, and hit accordingly.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I was watching on youtube an interview with a factory owner in France. He was asked why he treated his employees so well with vacation days and a high hourly wage. He answered it's because I can live comfortably on a billion dollars; I don't need 2 billion.

[Old Red]

He'll still be a free agent even if he does accept a trade. Either his new team will offer him an extension he can't refuse, or he'll just put himself up for sale like most players in his situation do. It's all about the money.

 

Bogey is raking right now, and I’m glad to see his contract is not affecting his play, or the mental stress that Moon said Bogey would be having by playing along side Story, because Bogey knows Story is a better SS than him. Of course it’s not the first time Moon has been wrong about something. I’m not for paying Bogey at all cost, but Story will not fill all of Bogey’s shoes no matter how good he does.

[Old Red]

JBJ can’t hit much, but he is so smooth in the OF.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Bogey is raking right now, and I’m glad to see his contract is not affecting his play, or the mental stress that Moon said Bogey would be having by playing along side Story, because Bogey knows Story is a better SS than him. Of course it’s not the first time Moon has been wrong about something. I’m not for paying Bogey at all cost, but Story will not fill all of Bogey’s shoes no matter how good he does.

 

I don't see why Bogey's contract would affect his play. Just the opposite, it'll improve his play because it's a contract year for him. One way or the other Bogey is going to be a very rich man next season.

[vegasbob]

Nice game by Wacha. BP time. Cora does need to sort out more typical roles so these guys can get set mentally as to how they are being used. Houck didn't help with his unvax and the lack of a true closer messes up the 9th inning pitching with a lead.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Very good job by Wacha tonight. Maybe he should be moved up to the #2 starter. He's been better than expected, so far.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

JBJ can’t hit much, but he is so smooth in the OF.

 

The only center fielder I've seen who was maybe better than JBJ defensively was Paul Blair.

[redsoxrules]

Bogey is raking right now, and I’m glad to see his contract is not affecting his play, or the mental stress that Moon said Bogey would be having by playing along side Story, because Bogey knows Story is a better SS than him. Of course it’s not the first time Moon has been wrong about something. I’m not for paying Bogey at all cost, but Story will not fill all of Bogey’s shoes no matter how good he does.

 

Story isn't a better SS than Bogey. You can't just factor in defense. Overall Bogey is the better player hands down

[Old Red]

Nice game by Wacha. BP time. Cora does need to sort out more typical roles so these guys can get set mentally as to how they are being used. Houck didn't help with his unvax and the lack of a true closer messes up the 9th inning pitching with a lead.

 

I’ll have to admit I called Wacha Whacka many times after the Sox signed him, and he’s been pretty dam good. Glad I was wrong.

[Old Red]

Story isn't a better SS than Bogey. You can't just factor in defense. Overall Bogey is the better player hands down

 

100% agree, and that’s what I have said since the Sox signed Story, but lots disagreed on here.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Story's other attribute while playing in Colorado was his base stealing. So far, that hasn't been called upon. I believe he has one stolen base.

[vegasbob]

Nice place for a 3 run jack by Devers to solidify this one a little more

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

100% agree, and that’s what I have said since the Sox signed Story, but lots disagreed on here.

 

The SOX signed Story because they knew Bogey would be gone next season. It wasn't because they thought Story was the better player. If they thought Bogey would agree to a 10 year, 180 million extension, they wouldn't have gone after Story.

Edited April 28, 2022 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[Old Red]

The SOX signed Story because they knew Bogey would be gone next season. It wasn't because they thought Story was the better player. If they thought Bogey would agree to a 10 year, 180 million extension, they wouldn't have gone after Story.

 

I don’t think anyone has questioned the reasoning.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I don’t think anyone has questioned the reasoning.

 

Ah, there's always somebody.

[redsoxrules]

The SOX signed Story because they knew Bogey would be gone next season. It wasn't because they thought Story was the better player. If they thought Bogey would agree to a 10 year, 180 million extension, they wouldn't have gone after Story.

 

10/180? Lol Bogey is worth more than that. Based on what they paid story I would rather paid Bogey a 200 Mil contract