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  1. riverside sluggers
    Mirabelli is a free agent after this season
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    Last in NL Central is reserved for the Reds. They're not going to be much of a threat to anyone with their pitching staff (ranked worst last season I believe). Their pitchers gave up HRs like Pez
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    A beautiful sight, it is. Just another step closer towards seeing actual baseball be played
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    Hey Im just defending my boy, he is setting up to be a improvement over rnt in the 2 hole. I know this is said a lot on here. But no consideration can be tagged that he's moving to a new ballpark that heavily favors his style of stroke?
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    Any player on any team can have an injury of some sort. What if Damon's shoulder acts up more? You heard it here first Sox fans, stop being optimistic and admit he'll come limping out of the gate.
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    How is thinking he would have a batting avg around 300 set us up for to start hating him?
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    The average pitching staff is 11-13 so its not like they would be breaking the bank or harping their chances. Besides, Edes has indicated that DiNardo could stay in Pawtucket if theres not enough room for him in the opening day staff. Tito will have pitchers who can lefties out in Seanez (.238 avg in 05) and especially Riske (.213 avg in 05), so Im not much woriied about that. Papelbon is a big part of this staff, Id cringe if they had him start the season off in Pawtucket. There's still a month and a half left, still ample time to trade off David Wells. Also GMs will be calling Boston moreso if one of their starting pitchers goes down in the WBC.
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    Well Loretta does have a career .301 batting avg. Then add the fact he's making a switch of PETCO Park to Fenway Park, as well as he's a right handed pull hitter (hello green monster)
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    a700, I think its safe to assume by now that the Sox have assured Paps a spot in the opening day pitching staff, whether it be starting or relief. As for Lowell, dont get me wrong because Tony G's my boy, but 3rd base is Lowell's to keep until he proves otherwise in the season not during spring training.
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    from the Boston Herald's outlook on filling the bench needs in the outfield dept
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    Varitek wont have much time in spring training as he will be in the WBC through March 20th cutting down his time he has to work with the pitchers.
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    Former BoSox & Oakland A, Scott Hatteberg is going to Cincinatti
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    Still... what reason can you give that the Sox havent had Varitek catch for Wakefield that much? Or rather the fact why they signed Flaherty & Huckaby to minor league deals, both who have experience in catching the knuckleball? Im still going on the assumption it will be a decision of Bard or most likely Flaherty in spring training
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    Sorry no I dont know of a site that gives that info, I will post a link if Im able to find it though. I do remember watching "Red Sox Now" on NESN and they had shown stats for when Varitek had caught Wakefield and it was 0-4 with an ERA above 8. Varitek May 21 vs Braves, 7-5 loss---5 innings pitched, 8 Hits, 6 ER, 4 Walks, 5 Ks May 27 vs Yanks, 6-3 loss---5 innings pitched, 4 Hits, 4 ER, 7 Walks, 3 Ks Jun 1 vs Orioles, 9-3 loss---5.2 innings pitched, 9 Hits, 7 ER, 2 Walks, 3 Ks Jun 6 vs Cards, 7-1 loss---5.2 innings pitched, 7 Hits, 5 Runs (4 ER), 4 Walks, 3 Ks Mirabelli back from DL Jun 12 vs Cubs, 8-1 win---7 innings pitched, 4 Hits, 1 ER, 3 Ks Jun 18 vs Pirates, 2-0 loss---7 innings pitched, 7 Hits, 0 ER, 3 Walks, 5 Ks Jun 24 vs Phillies, 8-0 win---8 innings pitched, 2 Hits, 0 ER, 2 Walks, 6 Ks Jun 29 vs Guardians, 5-2 win---7 innings pitched, 5 Hits, 2 ER, 4 Walks, 3 Ks
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    I think its safe to assume that Flaherty, Bard & Huckaby will be interviewing for the job to catch Wake. Can the stats Wake had when Varitek caught him this past season, be discounted quickly? I was just merely pointing out, that Flaherty does currently look like the favorite to be the backup/Wake's catcher. Just putting my opinion through, doesnt mean I believe it will happen so. We will see what is decided.
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    I agree about Flaherty. Bard might have some upside, but actually Flaherty stands out as the best offensive & defensive option (has experience with knuckleballs) of the 3 options. He also knows the Red sox system, having been drafted by the Sox and spending his first 2 seasons in the majors with Boston.
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    whoa damn calm down, whats with the caps lock button stuck and the insult? It was a quote on a NESN broadcast recap of the Sox coming back from 3 games in the 2004 ALCS. Its my signature I have in my posts, so sorry if that somehow has botherd you.
  18. riverside sluggers
    if by somehow he's actually signed, any chance we could see Roger pitch batting practice to Manny?
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    To be fair. Johnny Damon's dropoff in the 2nd half was mainly due to the nagging shoulder injury he had played with through out the season. Which had started with his dive for a line drive hit by Orlando Cabrera. For his & Yankees sake, it should be healed up before this season starts. 2005 Pre-All Star, 81 games: (.343 avg) (.386 OBP) (.473 SLG) (.858 OPS) 23 Doubles, 5 Triples, 4 HRs, 42 RBIs, 9 SBs Post-All Star, 67 games: (.282 avg) (.343 OBP) (.397 SLG) (.740 OPS) 12 Doubles, 1 Triple, 6 HRs, 33 RBIs, 9 SBs
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    I agree. Though this offseason didnt see the talked about trading of Matt Clement. Next offseason it has a bigger chance of happening, particularily because Paps & Lester will fully be in the mix for 2007. I wouldnt mind seeing the Sox obtain Kearns from Cincinatti to plug in at right field. From what I hear, he's a potential 20+ HR hitter and supplies good defense. My hopes along with that being Trot is convinced to come back but more of a bench role. A pinch hitter against righties he would excel at. Of course it goes without saying that one of the homegrowns in Pawtucket (Brandon Moss, David Murphy) could have breakout offensive seasons that puts them on top of the list to be considered.
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    A PM, but this post is alright with me. Its cool I just thought that the Parks stats was an important facor to consider. I had said in my post about Youk in the 8 hole, i had underlined thus far, as in up to this point this is what he has done there. Its also where he's had the most experience in. Yes I realize that. Sorry Im just not expecting for him to have a batting avg above 300, no doubt Fenway gave him a nudge on that stat. Im not discouting however that he'll be capable this season of still a high OBP (.360+), 14-17 HRs, 75+ RBIs, 20 SBs, and easily 110+ Runs scored
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    Youkilis having an OBP higher than .360 is not realistic enough? In 2004 posted a .367 OBP, then in 2005 (though in limited time) posted a .400 OBP. In the least Id have him putting up a .370 or better for this season. He will also be inheriting Billy's #8 spot. The spot of the lineup thus far Youkilis has hit the best. 33 games, 22 for 74 (.297 avg) (.430 OBP) (.446 SLG) (.876 OPS)
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    you can give your point of view, i respect that. Im giving off stats, I look at all aspects and share them with the board. I hardly see what you mean by "you do this a lot", if so send me a PM of any other instances then I can evaluate so. Can it be said at all for Damon's stats at Yankee Stadium in 66 games? Sure his HR count will be up a tick but will we the .310+ average we've been accustomed to. Which has been helped greatly by him calling Fenway his home the past 4 seasons?
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    He's a switch hitter to boot, I believe 35 will be the least number he will have for 06
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