Fire Bloom .

[Bellhorn04]

meh. he makes a ton more money in the investment world than as the sox owner--although he will probably make a bundle when he sells the sox, if he does.

 

False, wrong and non-factual.

[Dipre]

One possible location could be Montreal. I also heard that Oakland is considering moving their franchise to Vegas.

 

They're not "considering", they have the land for the new stadium all but locked up.

[Dipre]

False, wrong and non-factual.

 

Quite the trifecta.

[mvp 78]

And yet the salaries keep going up.

 

Cable isn't getting cheaper. Ads aren't getting cheaper. Tickets aren't getting cheaper.

[mvp 78]

There doesn't seem to be much they can do about the attendance.

 

A new stadium.

[mvp 78]

One possible location could be Montreal. I also heard that Oakland is considering moving their franchise to Vegas.

 

Montreal wasn't great for the Expos. They shouldn't get a second chance for a while.

[mvp 78]

They're not "considering", they have the land for the new stadium all but locked up.

 

There's been a bit of a snag as the NV state legislature failed to approve the stadium package and now has adjourned for the next 20 months. The Governor could call a special session, but one leader said it won't happen. It will probably still happen eventually, but it's not as locked up as we think it may be. Fisher needs to grease some palms.

[Dipre]

There's been a bit of a snag as the NV state legislature failed to approve the stadium package and now has adjourned for the next 20 months. The Governor could call a special session, but one leader said it won't happen. It will probably still happen eventually, but it's not as locked up as we think it may be. Fisher needs to grease some palms.

 

They will move to NV. Book it.

[Bellhorn04]

Cable isn't getting cheaper. Ads aren't getting cheaper. Tickets aren't getting cheaper.

 

And maybe most importantly, gamblers aren't getting smarter.

[mvp 78]

And maybe most importantly, gamblers aren't getting smarter.

 

They are getting marketed to more and more. It's pretty gross!

[Bellhorn04]

They are getting marketed to more and more. It's pretty gross!

 

Money has to come from somewhere!

[dgalehouse]

Kind of ironic that the " Money Ball " team, the low rollers, the small time Charlies now want to move to Vegas.

[mvp 78]

Kind of ironic that the " Money Ball " team, the low rollers, the small time Charlies now want to move to Vegas.

 

He's at the penny slots.

[notin]

There's been a bit of a snag as the NV state legislature failed to approve the stadium package and now has adjourned for the next 20 months. The Governor could call a special session, but one leader said it won't happen. It will probably still happen eventually, but it's not as locked up as we think it may be. Fisher needs to grease some palms.

 

 

Are Charlotte and San Antonio watching with their fingers crossed?

[Old Red]

A couple of weeks ago the Red Sox had too many so called starters, and Sale goes out, and they have to use The Kut Man last night as an opener, and tonight it’s TBD. Bloom definitely has the team going in some kind of direction that’s TBD too. What a plan!

[Bellhorn04]

Another lucky game for Wacha last night, Red.

[Old Red]

Another lucky game for Wacha last night, Red.

 

Seems to have a lot of them.

[Bellhorn04]

Why can't we afford guys like that?

[Old Red]

Why can't we afford guys like that?

 

With what SD paid for him the Red Sox will probably spend more money the next 3-4 years on the Rich Hill, Garrett Richards, and Klubers of the world.

Edited June 8, 2023 by Old Red

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

The defense is indefensible. It can't defend, and no fans can defend it... or soon, watch it -- unless changes are made. The Red Sox owe their spectators an entire line-up of major league fielders.

 

Nothing is worse in baseball as an entertainment product than shoddy D; it's the only aspect ever mocked and compared to Little League.

 

But legitimate defense is the first and easiest way back to respectability. Hitting is hard, and healthy pitchers are always a premium, but many soft-hand, sure-arm defenders exist in pro ball. Solid D with professional fundamentals immediately makes any pitching staff better, and gives the offense a better chance at outscoring opponents.

 

And if you're worried about adding good gloves with bad bats, can it get much worse? Boston is 2-21 when scoring three runs or less. The Sox don't win pitcher's duels, where there is even less margin for error... physical or mental (like missing cutoffs and allowing baserunners into scoring position). Offenses fluctuate, but when a team is held to two or less runs scored in half its games the past month (11 of 22), the unacceptable D becomes even more glaring.

[Bellhorn04]

I had a sense we were in big trouble in the run prevention department the last few weeks of spring games. We were giving up 5-6 runs or more every single game.

[Old Red]

The defense is indefensible. It can't defend, and no fans can defend it... or soon, watch it -- unless changes are made. The Red Sox owe their spectators an entire line-up of major league fielders.

 

Nothing is worse in baseball as an entertainment product than shoddy D; it's the only aspect ever mocked and compared to Little League.

 

But legitimate defense is the first and easiest way back to respectability. Hitting is hard, and healthy pitchers are always a premium, but many soft-hand, sure-arm defenders exist in pro ball. Solid D with professional fundamentals immediately makes any pitching staff better, and gives the offense a better chance at outscoring opponents.

 

And if you're worried about adding good gloves with bad bats, can it get much worse? Boston is 2-21 when scoring three runs or less. The Sox don't win pitcher's duels, where there is even less margin for error... physical or mental (like missing cutoffs and allowing baserunners into scoring position). Offenses fluctuate, but when a team is held to two or less runs scored in half its games the past month (11 of 22), the unacceptable D becomes even more glaring.

The D this year is even worse than last year when you had Franchy Strange Glove at 1B, Duran the Butterfly Man in CF, and Arroyo in RF.

[Duran Is The Man]

I had a sense we were in big trouble in the run prevention department the last few weeks of spring games. We were giving up 5-6 runs or more every single game.

 

Red Sox and A's are the only teams yet to record a shutout this year. The Jays and Rays have 9 each.

[Bellhorn04]

Red Sox and A's are the only teams yet to record a shutout this year. The Jays and Rays have 9 each.

 

I don't think we have many allowing 1 run, either.

[Duran Is The Man]

I don't think we have many allowing 1 run, either.

 

only 6 games, including a 1-0 loss to the Rays early April.

[redsoxrules]

Bloom has made some good moves. I'll give him credit for that but he's also made a lot of blunders. There's still some season left but it's not looking good. The team he assemble is so bad defensively.

[oldtimer]

The defense is indefensible. It can't defend, and no fans can defend it... or soon, watch it -- unless changes are made. The Red Sox owe their spectators an entire line-up of major league fielders.

 

Nothing is worse in baseball as an entertainment product than shoddy D; it's the only aspect ever mocked and compared to Little League.

 

But legitimate defense is the first and easiest way back to respectability. Hitting is hard, and healthy pitchers are always a premium, but many soft-hand, sure-arm defenders exist in pro ball. Solid D with professional fundamentals immediately makes any pitching staff better, and gives the offense a better chance at outscoring opponents.

 

And if you're worried about adding good gloves with bad bats, can it get much worse? Boston is 2-21 when scoring three runs or less. The Sox don't win pitcher's duels, where there is even less margin for error... physical or mental (like missing cutoffs and allowing baserunners into scoring position). Offenses fluctuate, but when a team is held to two or less runs scored in half its games the past month (11 of 22), the unacceptable D becomes even more glaring.

Here it is in early June and some would say we are already over the precipice as far as any chance of success in the post season playoffs. Clearly, the Sox have to continue to act as though they are striving for post season play, but in reality, that horse may have already left the barn. What then should Bloom be doing and thinking. I believe he should make bold moves with our existing players and look to improve the team, especially it's defense and pitching, with an eye on 2024 and beyond. Whether through trades, DFA's, promotions or acquisitions, no more bargain basement hunting and let go of those who obviously don't fit the plan.

[redsoxrules]

Another lucky game for Wacha last night, Red.

 

At this point it's not luck. He did it last year for the Sox and he's doing it again this year in San Diego. He's a much better option than Pivetta regardless of this supposed luck.

[notin]

The defense is indefensible. It can't defend, and no fans can defend it... or soon, watch it -- unless changes are made. The Red Sox owe their spectators an entire line-up of major league fielders.

 

Nothing is worse in baseball as an entertainment product than shoddy D; it's the only aspect ever mocked and compared to Little League.

 

But legitimate defense is the first and easiest way back to respectability. Hitting is hard, and healthy pitchers are always a premium, but many soft-hand, sure-arm defenders exist in pro ball. Solid D with professional fundamentals immediately makes any pitching staff better, and gives the offense a better chance at outscoring opponents.

 

And if you're worried about adding good gloves with bad bats, can it get much worse? Boston is 2-21 when scoring three runs or less. The Sox don't win pitcher's duels, where there is even less margin for error... physical or mental (like missing cutoffs and allowing baserunners into scoring position). Offenses fluctuate, but when a team is held to two or less runs scored in half its games the past month (11 of 22), the unacceptable D becomes even more glaring.

 

The D could have a trickle-down effect if they’d just do something about SS.

 

Internal options (Reyes? Hamilton?) won’t give them a Gold Glove candidate, but would be an improvement. Moving Kike to 2b would be a step up over Valdez. When (if?) Story returns, he could take over 2b and push Kike to CF.

 

That won’t happen, especially with Duvall looming. But even Story at SS is better than Kike…

[Bellhorn04]

At this point it's not luck. He did it last year for the Sox and he's doing it again this year in San Diego. He's a much better option than Pivetta regardless of this supposed luck.

 

That was sarcasm by me.