It's funny, because at the time of the trade, everyone was saying Beni going to KC was a better fit and he'd succeed there. It was supposed to be a better cultural fit for a guy from SE Ohio.
@ChrisCotillo
Cora says Schwarber will be with the Sox "sooner rather than later." Asked if he could need just one game in Worcester: "I'll keep it as sooner rather than later."
I'm thinking Sox could activate him for the weekend.
Well then let's f***ing go!
Pedey and JBJ had offseasons to workout their issues. Duran doesn't have that luxury right now.
Pedroia's sample also wasn't "much bigger" than Duran's. If Duran follows JBJ's path, he'll be ready in 2023.
@alexspeier
Cora says Schwarber will start his rehab assignment in Worcester tonight and Brasier will have his second rehab outing. Verdugo is on his way back but may not be available today.
You are saying they mainly trot out Plawecki with 5th starters. That Vaz handles the top of the rotation. I'm not sure I agree that's the case. I agree with the theory, but not in practice.
Franco:
First 20 games - 632 OPS, 22% k rate
Since then - 762 OPS, 15% k rate
With a similar increase, maybe Duran keeps a low 700 OPS? Maybe his k rate gets to 30%? That's better, but not ideal.