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Yes, in the longer version that I listened to he went on to talk about how they were "raised in Boston" and know what it takes to play in Boston unlike other guys that come from outside of Boston. He wants both Bogey and Devers, but believes Devers is a generational talent.

“100 percent, when I see Devers, it’s like I never left (the game). … He looks invincible out there. … Devers might be one of the top-three pure hitters in the game right now. I hope the Red Sox make sense of the decision they need to make with him…We’ve got to keep him. He’s the face of the organization. I know what I’m going to get from those guys. They are the best players that can represent the Red Sox. We need to lock them in.”

@PeteAbe David Ortiz on a pre-Hall Induction Zoom: “We gotta keep Devers.”

K% 2021 35.7 in 112 PA His 2022 k rate in AAA looks an awful lot like his 2021 AAA k rate. IDK. At the very least, the 176 wRC+ is an abberation. He's not going to be a 13.5% k rate hitter. Maybe he can sustain the 25% rate going forward in MLB?

Considering the length of Kiké's stay, the next 40 man roster move could just be Kiké to the 60 day IL rather than a DFA.

@BeyondtheMnstr Ceddanne Rafaela is “OK” after getting hit in the hand and the X-rays came back negative. He is listed as day-to-day but expects to play in Futures Game on Saturday.

Jarren Duran last 10 games: .143 AVG 411 OPS 13 wRC+ 36.8 K% Previous 12 games: .354 AVG 987 OPS 176 wRC+ 13.5 K% Seems like the book is getting around on him again, maybe?

Only if the uniform has a lot of grey or other dark colors on it.

Maybe. His ERA, SLG, WHIP, et al suffer as a SP though. It's not a pretty picture even when you include shorter opener stints.

Maybe not as exciting as getting #4 last year, but Sox pick 24th on Sunday night and then do have the re-do for Jud Fabian from last year early in the 2nd round that begins on Monday.

Also of note, Koss started in CF last night for the first time. Here's video of him fielding better than Duran: https://twitter.com/PortlandSeaDogs/status/1547362448629534730

126 tOPS+ as SP not good 83 tOPS+ as RP Even going back to the minors, he's been a guy who has switched between starting and relieving. He's not been good as a starter though. 7 QS in 25 GS.

That is a season record for Greenville.

Can we NOT go down this road again? Thank you. Address all your concerns directly to the Canadian government.

@tylermilliken_ Interesting nugget about Matt Strahm from @Ken_Rosenthal’s latest piece. Strahm will be transitioning to a starter after this season as he enters free agency.

Kiké has had a set back. No timetable for return.

Sale - let it run its course for better or worse Eovaldi - same as above Pivetta - need to see what he has next time out before I jump off the Tobin Winckowki - I think he's up for good in some capacity and would prefer him over Hill as a starter. Crawford - 5th starter at best anyway? Not currently injured, so that's a plus. Hill is supposedly throwing a bullpen today. Wacha has a bullpen on Saturday.

I'd feel more confident about a WC run if Eovaldi's FIP looked like 2021.

I think all options should always be on the table. If someone came knocking and had a great offer for one of those guys, Bloom should deal. I'm not sure that will happen though. My gut says they will be in Sox unis at the end of the year.

Interesting listen to the latest SoxProspects podcast. The guest was Brian Abraham, Director of Player Development. He noted that it was the minor league guys who make the call on when to move guys level to level. Brian would have the conversation with Chaim, but ultimately it is just to keep Chaim informed. Also, he stated that there is no real specific amount of at bats a hitter needs or appearances a pitcher needs at a certain level before a player advances. If a player needs to work on something and they are no longer being challenged at a level, they move the player up. An example he used was if a pitcher had a good fastball/slider combo, but needed to work on his changeup. At a lower level, he may be inclined to just stick with the FB/SL and may be less likely to work the changeup into the mix. With more advanced hitters, he'd be forced to add the 3rd pitch, so they'd move the guy up to face more advanced hitters. He said they are working with Rafaela on using his aggression on pitches in the zone, rather than just swinging at everything, noting his low walk rate. They are very happy with Bello's progression, being a late signee at 18 and how it's great for all of the international signees. It shows that if you put the work in that you can make it. Casas won't be brought up just to fill a hole, but only will be brought up when he's ready. Mayer is a 5 tool player, a great kid, a good listener and someone you don't want to miss an at bat of. Blaze doesn't get enough credit for his patience and pitch recognition, he's not a free swinging home run derby guy.

Why would they demote Kavadas to Salem?

@ChrisCotillo Kevin Plawecki is back with the team.

They may trade Snell, but I don't think your proposed M's deal would get it done.

@SoxProspects Michael Gettys started his conversion from outfielder to relief pitcher last season. After a scoreless inning in today's 9-4 Greenville Drive win, he has a 3.34 ERA over 29.2 IP with 23 strikeouts to seven walks. He hasn't given up an earned run since June 12 (10.2 IP).

Who said he's "fragile?" He was coming off an injury. I'm not sure if him being put into the rotation caused this injury. Maybe not having a set plan for him from Spring Training on and splitting his time between relieving and starting had an impact? I thought I heard somewhere that the injury was in part due to how he was working out between starts? I still believe his best role is as starter.