@jcmccaffrey
In regards to Dalbec hitting 30 or more homers, no Red Sox rookie has ever hit more than 34, that was Walt Droppo in 1950. Ted Williams hit 31 in his rookie season in 1939 and Nomar Garciaparra hit 30 in 1997. That's it. Just three Red Sox rookies with 30 or more homers.
Dalbec hitting 35.
The concern was that his k% would go up and up and he'd never adjust. What if he can adjust and just has real easy power? Fun would be an understatement.
The problem with AGon was that he was the most valuable asset at the trade deadline and wouldn't have been able to move Carl Crawford without him. It didn't help that he complained about ownership and management throughout 2012 (headphone-gate, team travel-gate, etc.).
@BillKoch25
Cora said Bryan Mata is experiencing soreness in his right triceps. He was scratched from relief work in today's game. #RedSox
@SPChrisHatfield
Re: Bryan Mata triceps issue, he's had something of an issue staying healthy. 2018 season ended in July due to a back injury. 2019 missed a month with shoulder soreness. Last year at alt site missed last couple starts with hamstring injury.
Most IP in a season is 105 in 2019.
Cordero 573 vs LHP Arroyo is 597 vs LHP Gonzalez is 724 vs LHP
Renfroe 717 vs RHP Arroyo is 678 vs LHP Gonzalez is 732 vs RHP
I guess I should have just put in Gonzalez, but Arroyo vs Renfroe/Cordero bad split is closer than you'd like. Kiké in CF. Arroyo at 2B. Marwin is super sub.
MLB.TV
Not on NESN per https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-red-sox-announce-2021-spring-training-broadcast-schedule
On on Fox Sports North (Twins)
Well, it makes sense to bat Kiké leadoff. The guy who hits leadoffs is more likely to hit without anyone else on than any other slot in the lineup. May as well have one of your worst hitters there!