CrespoBlows

Is it possible Jerry Remy is providing a biased commentary aimed at the Red Sox fans? He'll probably alienate you, but that's expected. Of course you do. You're part of the demographic they aim their program toward. If Fred Hickman says the Red Sox suck, you'd love it, no? Basically, what I'm saying is that whatever your opinion is, it's invalid. Just because, it's way too biased to be considered seriously.

Of course Kay is annoying to you, you're a Red Sox fan. ANYONE that supports their own team will sound annoying. Watch the Yankees when the Red Sox are up on them. Kay probably sounds far less annoying. But, if you reverse the situation, Kay will sound annoying.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanley_Ramirez Did Missin Cabera hijack that article? :wtf:

I'm not sure I do either. I misunderstood his post. I thought it said, "get his head together," but I re-read it. You guys are right. Good point by both you guys.

Yeah, I'm sure that's breaking his heart tremendously.

Re-read the post you quoted. I was refering to Mike Lowell, you were refering to everyone else.

And your argument is flawed. SOME players have value. (Delgado, Lo Duca, Castillo, Beckett, etc.) While others, the Marlins were so desperate to get rid off, that they paired them in other deals to get rid of them. If Lowell had all the value that you say he had, why didn't the Marlins trade him to someone else to get more prospects? Do you actually think the Red Sox wanted Lowell at the time?

Wow, you're an idiot. I can't believe how stupid someone can be. Ben Julianel? You mean that 29 year old AAA pitcher? Sounds like nothing to me. As for the Delgado, and Lo Duca references. WHAT THE HELL! Check what you're typing. Just do that, and you'll sound less of an idiot. Anyway, let's do this a simply as possible: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Delgado- .301/.399/.582/.981 = All Star 1B. Which in turn means, HE HAS VALUE. Lowell- .236/.298/.360/.658 = Extreme decline. Which means, VALUE = ZERO So, as you can see, the Marlins would probably want to be kicked in the balls then be stuck with Lowell's $9 million salary. Which on their present day payroll would account for a little bit more than 33%.

Actually it was more like, "Hey, if you take Lowell, and Mota, we'll throw in Josh Beckett!" A $200 million dollar payroll helps. Oh, and remember Gene Michael? He was the first to emphasize OBP into the Yankee organization.

Yeah, that's what fire sale tends to mean. Especially, if you're a 33 year old infielder with no place on a young team, who by the way, is making $9 million. A 3.60 ERA is a bad year? Even if he had a bad year it would still be a bad analogy. Mark Prior is a 25 year old power pitcher. Mike Lowell is 33 years old with a big salary. Huge difference.

What a s***** theory that is. Three playoff apperances. One World Series Title.

You got to be s***ing me. The Marlins would have accepted a broken condom for Lowell if someone took his salary. You remember that whole A.J. Burnett trade? Wasn't the hangup, Mike Lowell? The Marlins wanted NOTHING to do with a 33 year old, who had just hit .238. Oh, and as I recall, you didn't find Lowell do be a great pickup either. Obvious contridiction there. Just because you can't find any reason to discredit something, doesn't mean you have to talk out of your ass.

Papelboner! I love that name.

I think Best Poster for ORS is an understatement.

Yeah, I guess you missed that.

Despite the length of your post, it's still makes little sense. You assume, that the Marlins baseball people would think logically. To discredit the Red Sox prospects on the notion that we don't know what the Marlins prefer is a really grasping at straws. It's clever, but extremely flawed. You'd hope the Marlins scouts would say, "Hmm, that Lester guy has great control, throws 95 mph, has two good secondary pitches, GB/FB ratio is over 1, and is left-handed. But since I'm in denial about that thing called the Yankee farm system, I'll take Clippard, who was an average fastball, and OK secondary pitches." The facts are simple, just about every baseball scout/sabermetric has the Red Sox farm system ranging from 8-15. They obviously think that the Red Sox could get a deal done. It's foolish to disregard one's common sense. Which is apparently obvious, of what you're trying to do.

That was pretty cool.

Alvarez done after 7. He went 7 IP let up 2 hits, walked 2, and fanned none. Season Line: 12 IP 4 H 2 ER 2 BB 5 SO

Stern in center, Pena in right. That's still a pretty decent outfield.

Abe Alvarez, today has thrown 6 innings of one hit ball. Still showing that he is somewhat of a prospect.

http://soxprospects.com/players/images/alvarez.abe.jpg Age: 23 Born: October 17, 1982 Resides: Fontana, CA Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Bats: Left Throws: Left Drafted: 2nd Round, 2003 How Acquired: Draft College: Long Beach State High School: Fontana High School ETA:mid-2007 Scouting Report: Tall and lanky lefty. Has been compared to Orel Hershiser and Jamie Moyer. Changes speeds well and hits his spots with consistency. Fastball isn't fantastic, topping out in the mid to high 80s, but throws all of his pitches with pinpoint control. Best changeup and command in the Sox farm system. Curveball needs some work. Very mature, knows what he needs to do to prepare for each game. Very focused. Legally blind in his left eye. Wears his hat to the side to balance the lighting in his blind eye - not as a fashion statement. Awards 2004 Portland Sea Dogs Most Valuable Pitcher (fans) 2004 Portland Sea Dogs Pitcher of the Year 2004 Eastern League All Star International League Pitcher of the Week (6.12.05) 2005 Pawtucket Red Sox Pitcher of the Year

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2006/04/nixon_injury_up.html I was reading over at SOSH, that Alejandro Machado was pulled out of the Pawtucket lineup. Maybe he's up to Boston?

Papleboner activated.

That was ugly, but I guess a win is a win.

Foulke doesn't seem to have his fastball. Irregardless, Pena probably should have caught that.