July 16th Red Sox at Yankees

[FredLynn]

Like I said, the Sux are about to get blown out

Outta here

[Jasonbay44]

Carpenter was one of worst players in league last two years, looked completely washed, and now at age 36 is hitting better than he ever has before? What in the f***

[a700hitter]

What is this Matt Carpenter s***?

At the time I said that he was worth a look. We had nothing to lose with Dalbec hitting under .100. The guy is ripping the cover off the ball. Edited July 17, 2022 by a700hitter

[Jasonbay44]

At the time I said that he was worth a look. We had nothing to loose with Dalbec hitting under .100. The guy is ripping the cover off the ball.

 

He hit .169 last year and nobody wanted him.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Carpenter was one of worst players in league last two years, looked completely washed, and now at age 36 is hitting better than he ever has before? What in the f***

 

A change of scenery. The SOX have about 6 players in their lineup who could use a change of scenery.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

At the time I said that he was worth a look. We had nothing to loose with Dalbec hitting under .100. The guy is ripping the cover off the ball.

 

 

The SOX offered him a minor league contract and the Yankems offered him a 2 million dollar major league contract.

[notin]

At the time I said that he was worth a look. We had nothing to loose with Dalbec hitting under .100. The guy is ripping the cover off the ball.

 

I can see why they passed on him. JBJ had been a relevant hitter more recently than Carpenter. But somehow the guy found a second life after being released by multiple teams…

[Jasonbay44]

The SOX offered him a minor league contract and the Yankems offered him a 2 million dollar major league contract.

 

And it Looks like the Yankees got an insane steal

[moonslav59]

The SOX offered him a minor league contract and the Yankems offered him a 2 million dollar major league contract.

 

To the people who say Diekman was only $4M, think about Carpenter.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

And it Looks like the Yankees got an insane steal

 

The only other team that was interested was Atlanta and they also offered him a minor league contract.

[Jasonbay44]

The only other team that was interested was Atlanta and they also offered him a minor league contract.

 

Rangers had him and decided to release him. It’s absurd how out of nowhere he’s hitting better than he has in like 5 years

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Rangers had him and decided to release him. It’s absurd how out of nowhere he’s hitting better than he has in like 5 years

 

I guess he's the real life version of Roy Hobbs.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It's amazing how the SOX can carry momentum from one game to the next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sarcasm

[FredLynn]

I can see why they passed on him. JBJ had been a relevant hitter more recently than Carpenter. But somehow the guy found a second life after being released by multiple teams…

 

Bradley was never a relevant hitter

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

No matter what happens the rest of the season, we'll always have June.

[moonslav59]

bradley was never a relevant hitter

 

2015-2016: .816 ops

[moonslav59]

No matter what happens the rest of the season, we'll always have June.

 

...and August.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Well, it doesn't seem likely that the horse named Judge will win the Triple Crown this year.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

...and August.

 

Optimism? How dare you.

[moonslav59]

Optimism? How dare you.

 

Yes, I am very optimistic about watching all our prospects play in August, after the big fire sale.

 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Yes, I am very optimistic about watching all our prospects play in August, after the big fire sale.

 

 

Nah, the SOX won't fire Sale.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

[FredLynn]

2015-2016: .816 ops

 

I have a short memory. I can’t remember six years ago.

😉

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I trust your opinion, MOON, so I'm asking you do you think V-tek would have any interest in managing the SOX?

[moonslav59]

I have a short memory. I can’t remember six years ago.

😉

 

Is .737 relevant?

 

Relevant enough, if you are GG caliber defender?

 

(He was .737 from 2017 to 2020.)

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Yes, I am very optimistic about watching all our prospects play in August, after the big fire sale.

 

 

The prospects I've seen so far haven't set my heart a flame.

[moonslav59]

I trust your opinion, MOON, so I'm asking you do you think V-tek would have any interest in managing the SOX?

 

I always loved VTek, and his knowledge of opposing batters was astounding.

 

I have no idea how that translates into being a plus manager, but I'd like to give him a try.

 

I'm also a big Cora supporter. Yes, even now. I would not think, now or this winter would be the time to change managers.

 

Whether Vtek wants to manage or not is totally unknown to me. My guess is, if he wants to manage, the Sox would be his first choice.

 

Sorry for the non answer answer.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Here's some good news:

 

Tomorrow's game will be at 1:35PM ET. So it won't spoil another evening.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Here's some good news:

 

Tomorrow's game will be at 1:35PM ET. So it won't spoil another evening.

 

More good news:

 

It won't be on ESPN.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I always loved VTek, and his knowledge of opposing batters was astounding.

 

I have no idea how that translates into being a plus manager, but I'd like to give him a try.

 

I'm also a big Cora supporter. Yes, even now. I would not think, now or this winter would be the time to change managers.

 

Whether Vtek wants to manage or not is totally unknown to me. My guess is, if he wants to manage, the Sox would be his first choice.

 

Sorry for the non answer answer.

 

That's fine. My only hope is that if he is interested, I hope it's sooner and not later.

[moonslav59]

The prospects I've seen so far haven't set my heart a flame.

 

I'd like to find out a bit more on who the keepers are.

 

I'd like to see Bello, Wink, Crawford and even Seabold get 9-10 more starts- maybe even Mata, Murphy or Groome with a few.

 

I'd love to see German.

 

I'd like to give Fitzy a chance to shine. (not expecting him to earn keeper status)

 

Wong & RHern? Why not?

 

Casas, if he's healthy.

 

Let Downs show what he has.

 

Give promotions to A+, AA and AAA to guys like...

 

to AAA

Santos

Wallace

Hamilton

Binelas

Koss (Rule 5)

Cottam

 

to AA

Drohan

Uberstine

Hickey

Kavadas

Lugo

Northcut

McDonough

 

to A+

Gonzalez

Angel Bastardo

Encarnacion

de la Rosa

Jordan

Mayer

Bonaci

Paulino