mvp 78

@redsoxstats Trevor Story has figured out playing second base. In May, he is the leader among second basemen in outs above average at +3, runs prevented at +3, and success rate at 92%. Honestly, keeping him at 2b long term isn't a bad idea as he gets older.

If Xander or Devers walks it off, he doesn't make an appearance. However, the dastardly Franchy Cordero had to do it. Disgusting act.

https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/05/franchy-cordero-becomes-boston-red-sox-hero-after-being-designated-for-assignment-in-october-he-brings-a-lot-of-joy-to-the-team.html In a lineup filled with offensive stars, Cordero was an unlikely hero, but one the Red Sox were happy to rally around. “There’s a lot of guys in that clubhouse who are very happy,” said manager Alex Cora. “Very quietly, he brings a lot of joy to the team and the energy.” “To put the work is gratifying,” Cora said. “Last year wasn’t great. We designated him for assignment but we were happy that he was back with us. From the Dominican Republic to spring training, you can see it. He’s doing an outstanding job controlling the zone. We’re very proud of him.” Before his 10th-inning homer, Cordero didn’t have much to show for the rockets he was hitting all over the field. He hit four balls harder than 95.6 mph -- including a 109.5 mph lineout and 103.2 mph groundout -- but was 0-for-4 before launching the home run. With two outs and an 0-2 count, Cordero stayed back on a slider from Mariners reliever Andres Muñoz and didn’t miss. The homer traveled 419 feet and left the bat at 106.1 mph. The reception Cordero got from his teammates wasn’t just because the Red Sox had won in dramatic fashion. Quietly, Cordero has become one of the most well-liked players on the team. Those in Worcester rave about his character, and though he’s not particularly outgoing, he has made his mark in Boston, too. Cora credited Cordero with coming up with some of Boston’s celebrations, like waving to the dugout after a hit and another meant to “break the bad spirits.” “He’s really easy to root for,” said Christian Arroyo. “He’s a great teammate, he’s a great player. He’s got a lot of really good tools.”

Yup

Pivetta vs Cease

Also, props to Franchy for going out there with an interpreter and then not using him.

What the f***!

Walk off granny for Franchy!

Eovaldi vs Gilbert

Whitlock vs Flexen

@JoeyMacHockey Ryan Fitzgerald spending a lot of time working at first today.

Barnes' xERA this year is 3.08 so he's been kinda unlucky honestly...

The path to bullpen relevance at some point needs to include young talent rather than castoffs. Barnes has another year to make up for this lost one. I'll remain hopeful.

Hernández CF, Devers 3B, Martinez DH, Bogaerts SS, Story 2B, Arroyo RF, Verdugo LF, Dalbec 1B, Vázquez C

I posted yesterday that he should be grabbing an outfielder's glove and running around Worcester for a while. I'd swap him with Fitzgerald.

They wanted to replace JD with Dalbec when Dalbec was hitting like it was August 2021 and he had a 1200 OPS.

Now this is a shocking development!

Again, Verdugo is top 5% in k rate for hitters (in not striking out). He has an XSLG of 537 (top 15% in game) and his Barrel % is actually a career high of 8.9%. That means he really is hitting the ball well, but just right at people. Maybe his luck from last night will start to carry over.

Anything that is meant to feel good is fine with me. You, you seem to be a foul pain pig. Begone.

He was born with bad knees?

Why would they wait until July or a day that may never come?

Everyone that continually calls jacko a troll should file this one in their pocket as a reminder to not click reply next time.

Because of the players around him.

If bat speed was his problem, he'd be struggling against the heat. He's a +6 run value against 4 seamers according to Statcast. His current runs above average for 4 seamers is 3.22, which happens to be his career high. IDK, if you look at the metrics it just seems like he's a good hitter.

Wacha vs Ray