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You are. With practice, I'm sure you could produce the drivel that Shaunessy and whoever else puts out.

Kiké has a 746 OPS after starting off ice cold. He has a 914 OPS over the last 30 days. Odds are that Duran will not have a 900 OPS. He's the LFer of the future. Similar to how some people wanted to project Beni as a CFer. Duran just isn't that good there.

I'd rather have him in LF than burying his speed at 1B. It'd make more sense to move Verdugo to 1B.

That s*** is pointless.

Kiké will play more than Duran going forward. Santana is off the roster for now. Duran won't play 2b. He hasn't played there at all since the beginning of the 2018 season for Lowell.

His defense isn't ready and he can't hit away from Polar Park. He may be ready though. I would have brought him up when they demoted Cordero. These aren't mutually exclusive opinions.

Seems like it.

I can't believe you are doubting that he should EVER be called up. WTF?

I'm more of an Evan Williams man myself, depending on how you spell whiskey and if you prefer bourbon or not.

It's very annoying that you can't drop a rostered player to add one of your IL/NA guys the morning of a game. I'm not adding anyone new.

533 over his last 48 PA.

Some are speculating Kiké to 2b, Duran to CF. I don't think they are going to make Duran and fulltime guy right now. I think he'll get a lot of opportunities, but play about 50% of the time unless he really forces their hand.

This part was a little obscene though: Duran’s being thrust right into the thick of a pennant race.

Kutter Crawford is more likely than German IMO.

Reed is older and still in A ball. Also went through Rule V process last year. Ort is old and has command issues. German has a 831 OPSa this year.

Reminder: Home 1106 OPS Away 739 OPS

https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/edge/article/baseball-daily-dose/jarren-duran-arrives-jarred-kelenic-returns?utm_tags=Edge1477 After sending a league-high five representatives to the MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field earlier this week, the Red Sox’ loaded lineup will receive a considerable boost on Thursday evening with top prospect Jarren Duran being promoted to make his major-league debut in the team’s second-half opener against the division-rival Yankees. A massive swing overhaul has enabled the 24-year-old outfielder to unlock hidden over-the-fence pop, and blossom into a truly dynamic power/speed offensive force, slashing .270/.365/.561 with 15 homers and 12 stolen bases across 219 plate appearances at Triple-A Worcester this season. He’s expected to take over as the Red Sox everyday center fielder moving forward, with versatile veteran Enrique Hernandez transitioning to second base, replacing injured super-utility specialist Marwin Gonzalez. Duran projects as an immediate top-of-the-order catalyst, with the potential to make a significant impact in the runs scored and stolen base departments, thanks to his plate skills, plus-plus speed and a truly sublime surrounding cast. There’s some legitimate risk in his offensive profile, as the dramatic swing change has introduced a bit more swing-and-miss to his game, which could become problematic at the highest level.

Dearden? Scherff? Ward? (I'm not sure a team would grab him in the draft due to his injury, lots of players to squeeze in so maybe the Sox take that chance.)

He hasn't? https://www.milb.com/player/thaddeus-ward-663658

Winckowski Ward Jimenez Downs Bello

Like sands through the hourglass, so are all of the posts about you hating on Duran.

Potts would be selling really low. Better to hold onto the former 1st rounder IMO.

I'm not sure he'll be ready in 2023.

Almost better to keep him for injury insurance at this point. Unfortunately, he's no longer seen as being able to play CF adequately and his bat will need to cover the corner OF positions.

This is my kind of posting. Love it.