Red Sox 2024 Spring Training

[dgalehouse]

The word on Whitlock is that he worked on strength training and bulked up in the off season, in hopes of staying healthy this year. Maybe add a little velocity as well.

[moonslav59]

The word on Whitlock is that he worked on strength training and bulked up in the off season, in hopes of staying healthy this year. Maybe add a little velocity as well.

 

He's always had the right stuff to be a SP'er. It's been about health and durability.

 

Hopefully, the conditioning upgrade will be a big factor. It's a reason for hope, for sure.

Edited March 3, 2024 by moonslav59

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Ten games in and the Sox are playing .700 ball. Dismiss ST all you want, but the only teams with less losses are the Orioles and Dodgers -- expected contenders.

 

Starting pitchers all look at least decent, especially vs. minor league bats. Pitchers are always ahead of hitters early, but any sample size helps when searching for shreds of hope. Besides Devers, the Sox have zero home runs from their projected roster (which has barely played part-time, so far).

 

Defense looks "normal" with a big league shortstop and centerfielder. Really hoping they go west with Rafaela and his righty bat. Really don't like Story hitting third; as much as he's legit with the glove, his swing-and-miss is also legit (and has nothing to do with injuries). If either Ceddanne or Grissom can take off and spark rallies, there may be a scenario where Devers and Casas bat 2-3...

[mvp 78]

The word on Whitlock is that he worked on strength training and bulked up in the off season, in hopes of staying healthy this year. Maybe add a little velocity as well.

 

It would be nice if JetBlue was a modern facility and you could get Statcast data from there. Then we could know IF Whitlock was ticking up in velo...

[mvp 78]

Ten games in and the Sox are playing .700 ball. Dismiss ST all you want, but the only teams with less losses are the Orioles and Dodgers -- expected contenders.

 

Starting pitchers all look at least decent, especially vs. minor league bats. Pitchers are always ahead of hitters early, but any sample size helps when searching for shreds of hope. Besides Devers, the Sox have zero home runs from their projected roster (which has barely played part-time, so far).

 

Defense looks "normal" with a big league shortstop and centerfielder. Really hoping they go west with Rafaela and his righty bat. Really don't like Story hitting third; as much as he's legit with the glove, his swing-and-miss is also legit (and has nothing to do with injuries). If either Ceddanne or Grissom can take off and spark rallies, there may be a scenario where Devers and Casas bat 2-3...

 

They didn't lose their first ST game last year until March 10th.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

They didn't lose their first ST game last year until March 10th.

 

So we're on pace for a 69 win season -- All in, baby!

[moonslav59]

So we're on pace for a 69 win season -- All in, baby!

 

Quarter throttle!

[mvp 78]

So we're on pace for a 69 win season -- All in, baby!

 

Nice.

[vegasbob]

Ten games in and the Sox are playing .700 ball. Dismiss ST all you want, but the only teams with less losses are the Orioles and Dodgers -- expected contenders.

 

Starting pitchers all look at least decent, especially vs. minor league bats. Pitchers are always ahead of hitters early, but any sample size helps when searching for shreds of hope. Besides Devers, the Sox have zero home runs from their projected roster (which has barely played part-time, so far).

 

Defense looks "normal" with a big league shortstop and centerfielder. Really hoping they go west with Rafaela and his righty bat. Really don't like Story hitting third; as much as he's legit with the glove, his swing-and-miss is also legit (and has nothing to do with injuries). If either Ceddanne or Grissom can take off and spark rallies, there may be a scenario where Devers and Casas bat 2-3...

 

For Grissom to take off and spark a rally, he would actually have to be in the lineup. As it looks now, he has leg related issues and will miss the opening road trip through the West. Not a great look so far.

[mvp 78]

For Grissom to take off and spark a rally, he would actually have to be in the lineup. As it looks now, he has leg related issues and will miss the opening road trip through the West. Not a great look so far.

 

Bello didn't even start a game until Patriot's Day last year. They should have DFA'd the bum.

[moonslav59]

Rafaela with a dinger in the 2-1 loss, today.

 

Wink with the start:

2.2 IP

2 H

1 ER

0 BB

2 K

 

Jacques let up the winning run. Hopefully we never see him, this season.

 

Campbell 1.1 IP, 0H, 0ER, 0BB, 1K

 

Hagenman 1.1, 0, 0, 1, 1

 

Joely 1.0, 1, 0, 0, 1

 

Politi 1.0, 0, 0, 2, 1

[Elktonnick]

To show how bad things are for the Red Sox at the gate, I just got tickets for behind home plate for Monday's game. Best seats I have gotten in more than 20 years and no premium.

[Larry Cook]

Rafaela with a dinger in the 2-1 loss, today.

 

Wink with the start:

2.2 IP

2 H

1 ER

0 BB

2 K

 

Jacques let up the winning run. Hopefully we never see him, this season.

 

Campbell 1.1 IP, 0H, 0ER, 0BB, 1K

 

Hagenman 1.1, 0, 0, 1, 1

 

Joely 1.0, 1, 0, 0, 1

 

Politi 1.0, 0, 0, 2, 1

 

Jacques has huge command and control issues.

[moonslav59]

Jacques has huge command and control issues.

 

Just cut the cord.

[Bellhorn04]

Just cut the cord.

 

Maybe he's still on Bailey's "I can fix him" list.

[mvp 78]

Maybe he's still on Bailey's "I can fix him" list.

 

He's on the "has MLB experience and it's still ST so what's the rush in making a roster decision" list.

[mvp 78]

Also, he's a LHR with a good GB% and barrel %. The rest of the profile is bad though. Edited March 5, 2024 by mvp 78

[moonslav59]

Maybe he's still on Bailey's "I can fix him" list.

 

There are others in the system and in MLB that need less "fixing."

[Bellhorn04]

There are others in the system and in MLB that need less "fixing."

 

So you think we've seen the last of him?

[notin]

So you think we've seen the last of him?

 

Not until he gets officially DFAd…

[Bellhorn04]

Not until he gets officially DFAd…

 

Thanks Cap!

[notin]

Thanks Cap!

 

While you think it was an obvious statement, it might not have even been true. I mean, he’s definitely clearing waivers. So there’s a good chance the Sox still keep him anyway…

Edited March 5, 2024 by notin

[Bellhorn04]

While you think it was an envious statement, it might not have even been true. I mean, he’s definitely clearing waivers. So there’s a good chance the Sox still keep him anyway…

 

Based on the chatter he's generating, Jacques seems to have the potential to be this year's Kaleb Ort.

[moonslav59]

Based on the chatter he's generating, Jacques seems to have the potential to be this year's Kaleb Ort.

 

and even Brasier.

[mvp 78]

@jcmccaffrey

Cora said Lucas Giolito felt elbow discomfort after his last outing. They’re concerned. He’s getting check ups to see next steps. He’s likely not to be ready for Opening Day.

[Duran Is The Man]

awesome.

[mvp 78]

Just sign German or Lauer on a cheap deal to get someone in camp. Jeez.

[mvp 78]

John Henry deserves this.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

@jcmccaffrey

Cora said Lucas Giolito felt elbow discomfort after his last outing. They’re concerned. He’s getting check ups to see next steps. He’s likely not to be ready for Opening Day.

 

May need surgery and will miss the entire season.

 

Just when we thought the new shapes of his pitch shaping was really shaping up...

 

Does this means he won't be opting out next year?

[Bellhorn04]

and even Brasier.

 

Brasier has been reborn as a well-paid near-stud on a World Series favorite!