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In late inning and close game situations, the Sox bull pen is one of the worst in the league. Aceves has been a big part of the problem.
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8/25 vs KC, start of a new era
a700hitter replied to Thunder's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
He went 1 for 5 with a HR. His replacement in Boston, Gomez went 4 for 6 with a HR. -
8/25 vs KC, start of a new era
a700hitter replied to Thunder's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
Melancon sucks it hard. His ERA is still over 7. He should be released. -
I read the press release on this. Are there any details?
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I hate your OF. I said this after Daniel Nava's first tour with the Sox in 2010. If he ever gets significant playing time in the future, it will mean that we have a pretty bad team. I was right when I made that statement, and it holds true today.
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We learned from this trade that even the worst contract can be gotten rid of.
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He had a very nice 7 2/3 inning performance against the Tigers last night getting the win in a big game between two Wild Card competitors.
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The A's are not going away. They are up 4-1 on Tampa in the 3rd inning.
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We need more than 1 piece IMO. As for the anxiety, he was 22 and it hasn't been a problem since then. Other players have had anxiety issues at some point and had good careers. JJ Hardy had some anxiety problems a few years ago I think.
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It's not impossible that Peavey gets a big deal, but I don't see 1 good year in the last 5 seasons justifying such a deal for a 31 year old guy. He's having a good year not great or dominant. As for Greinke, we'll have to see how he handles the LA market and the push for a playoff spot. If he can handle that in a big media market, I would not worry about an anxiety issue that he had at age 22.
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I have held this as a truism for many years. Too many "ifs" means you are not going to be very good. By the third "if" teams are toast in my mind.
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Greinke is slightly younger than Beckett was when he was extended and he has less miles on his arm. Lackey signed at age 31 and he had arm problems. I think Greinke would be a good acquisition. Peavey is 31 and this is the first year he has thrown more than 175 innings since 2008. I don't see him commanding large dollars or a long term commitment.
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I had a cynical thought this morning. That's not foreign to me. Chew on this. I am sure that it will make people's heads explode, but those of you who like to think ahead many moves may be thinking this way already. A few posters have felt strongly that JH and the ownership group have been positioning the team for a sale while the franchise is at its highest value. Before businesses divest of operations and business lines they usually implement cost cutting measures and slash expense liabilities. It makes the asset look much more attractive to buyers. Have the owners gutted the team of payroll in preparation of selling the team? Talk amongst yourselves.
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I'd prefer King Felix too, but we would have to gut our minors to get him. I am not sure that the FO is willing to do that. If they get King Felix, I would still add Greinke or Peavey. Our biggest need is pitching and 1 guy (even a stud like Hernandez) will not fill the need.
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That's what I thought you were going for so I read it closely and it said 2013. Thanks for the clarification.
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Here's what I am thinking of now for 2103: C-- Lavarnway 1B-- Gomez/Loney 2B-- Pedroia SS-- Iglesias 3B-- Middlebrooks LF-- Hart CF-- Ellsbury RF-- Ross DH-- Ortiz Bench: UT-- Ciriaco C-- Salty 1B --Gomez/Loney OF -- Pods Rotation: Greinke Peavey Buchholz Lester Doubront/LackeyDeLarosa (Let them fight it out-- the losers are depth) Bullpen Bailey Aceves Miller Tazawa TBA TBA I am not very big on handing full time jobs to minor leaguers, but I would plan on Iglesias and Gomez as starters. It's now or never for Igleisias. If he can't do it, we have Ciriaco in reserve. Gomez has hit very well at AAA and he has swung the bat pretty well in his limited appearances in the majors. The ball jumps off his bat. He seems to have good patience and potential. This reminds me of when Youk was handed the first base job as a rookie with JT Snow as his insurance policy. Youk won the job and JT retired. Loney will be the insurance policy.
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Why did Middlebrooks disappear off your radar?
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After pulling off this trade, he is clearly putting his stamp on this team. If the FO is letting him dismantle the team, they will let him rebuild it.
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Rich Gedman
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I hope the injury to lester doesn't cause the trade to be canceled.
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The KC manager is intentionally walking Pedroia to lefty-lefty with Ortiz? Managers are a very stupid bunch.
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Who is going to replace Heidi Watney?
a700hitter replied to IRON HORSE's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Me too. I can't take Jenny's voice. -
Ciriaco is money. He may lack some plate discipline, but he makes up for it by being a very good bad ball hitter.
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:lol: After the Heart Bypass operation, he finally gave up the cigarettes. He was a 4-5 pack a day smoker, and on off days he always ran 5 miles. I wonder if he smoked while he ran. He was in great cardiovascular shape in his playing days.
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Yaz is a very private guy. He wouldn't go to his own party.
