I get it, but I think selling prospects at their peak in value is a good way to manage your investments. Mountcastle could move to LF when Casas is ready.
I think it's not even the speed. The problem is that umpires struggle to call outside pitches because of where they set up behind the catcher. If they went back to more substantial protection they could have a better angle on all pitches.
It doesn't change the game. The effect is much less noticeable than extreme shifts, starters not going longer than 4 innings, the numerous ads that a fan is subject to while at a game or watching from home.
At some point, if the Sox owners continue to limit themselves due to a luxury tax, fans will turn on them for the ever increasing cost of going to a game or even just wanting to watch the product from home.
27.5% isn't great, but it's better than Dalbec. Which one is more likely to become Chris Davis?
Yes, when we collect some of the greatest hitters of the modern era (Manny, Papi), the team is more likely to be better. Agree 100%.
Gregorious - 18.9 fWAR, Steamer 2022 92 WRC+
Baez - 17.5 fWAR, Steamer 2022 92 WRC+
Considering Gregorious' recent injury streak, it's impressive that his fWAR is that high. He's a very good player when healthy.