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I think they do that so that people who have opening day tickets have a better chance to see the first game at home in case of rain out.

If Holt goes down, I'd bring up Hernandez because Hernandez is far better option than Rutledge. Right now Holt is better than Hernandez. If you take Holt off the roster, my answer changes about what to do with Hernandez. If Holt is gone, there's a lot more playing time for Hernandez.

No doubt.

Benintendi confirmed as "dat boi?" O s*** waddup! Universe un-folds itself just to be crumpled up and tossed in the garbage bin.

That was a confusing one for me. So many moving parts with the cluster f*** at 1b (Millar being signed away from a Japanese team, s***** Giambi, unknown Ortiz) BH Kim signing, closer by committee nonsense, etc...

Leon: Yo Cole, you like CD's? Cole: CD's? Leon: See deez nuts! Cold: Oh God, I'm chocking Leon: Here come dat boi! Amaro Jr: Oh s***, waddup! Universe folds in on itself.

If I'm the GM and am promoting Hernandez, it's only for a long term starting position need. He's already had his cup of coffee, I wouldn't bring him up unless the training wheels are really coming off.

That was for everyone. For each and every bigly fan of my posts.

Maybe the Yanks will pick up that team option in 2021!

What if he comes up and struggles a little? He won't have enough time to work through it.

Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez: Throws out to 100 feet by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Ramirez should be ready to play the field by the time Boston plays in Detroit next Friday, Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe reports. Ramirez, if healthy, is expected to play the field whenever the Red Sox are facing left-handers. The first southpaw they'll see is the Tigers' Matt Boyd, who is scheduled to pitch next Saturday, April 8.

http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2017/02/hanely_ramirez_injury_update_r.html Very first sentence: Hanley Ramirez hasn't played first base yet this spring, in part because he's dealing with shoulder soreness when throwing.

Different motions, I guess? The Red Sox have been stating that the injury is keeping him from playing 1b. I'm just following their lead.

JBJ should have double earned points for that CF catch.

http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/john-farrell-says-boston-red-sox-left-hander-david-price-making-his-way-back-little-by-little Farrell seems to think that Pom will be ready for the start in Detroit.

Merloni kept harping on it afterwards during the radio broadcast.

If his shoulder is still not ready, why push it on the first day of the season?

Not to worry, Young will get PLENTY of at bats before then! See: Farrell managing in April 2016.

I wouldn't jerk Marco around like that.

I've already answered it. You go with Brock until he falls on his face. You bring up Marco only if Sandoval/Xander/Pedey have a season ending injury.

Cole just lost it after fielding the Leon bunt. It looked like he was upset with the bench for having the shift on or something. IDK. Sometimes you just need to rattle the pitcher a bit to get him off his game.

I love Scherzer, but I think Sale is the better fit for the Sox and probably the better pitcher. Scherzer is dominant in the NL, but Sale has the perfect make up for Boston. They still should have signed Scherzer in the offseason they let Lester go.

Per Sox Prospects: Field: Good actions at shortstop, though long term value at position is still to be determined. Moves well and has solid range. Hands are a little rough and footwork can get sloppy. Should be able to play shortstop in a backup role, but is not everyday quality defender. Defensive tools will play at second base. Marco is fine, but the team has bigger concerns than the 25th guy on the roster. Having Holt makes Farrell's job a lot easier.

Being placed on the DL is different than a supersub that takes over when I guy needs a blow every five days. I answered that in my very last post. You can call up Sam Travis long term, but you aren't going to park him on the bench if there isn't a consistent role for him. If a guy needs a rest or is DTD, Holt is the perfect fit. If a longer term option is needed, you get a guy from Pawtucket. Right now, Marco is a negative WAR player. He may be better in the future, but I believe you let the former All Star get the playing time before an unproven guy who only OPS'd 787 in AAA last year. Per the Tribune on Marco: If you could have a player who hit .294/.357/.373 and played acceptable middle-infield defense, you'd probably think of that as a player worthy of a spot on a major league roster. And in most cases, you'd be right. But the Red Sox are not currently most cases. They flaunt four-win (or better) players at both middle-infield spots, and third base is occupied by one high-salary player and one gritty, team-favorite utility player. The Sox love Holt.

You didn't like 2011's chances? 04 - 08 (excluding 05) were very optimistic for me.