http://www.fangraphs.com/coolstandings.aspx?type=2&lg=div&date=2016-09-07
Sox 57% chance to win division, 34% chance to get to the WC game.
This is so refreshing compared to the last 2 years.
We already have a premium closer. It would be silly to add Jensen or Chapman.
Ziegler has already stated that he's going back to AZ due to family reasons.
The point I'm trying to make is that it's really hard to split $13M into 2 pitchers that are better or more versatile than Buchholz. You could get one guy that's better and add a Matt Albers, but people would still complain "why'd we bring in Fat Albers again?"
Nope.
It's when a bunch of baseball dorks go into the park and get dressed up as their favorite sports heroes and play an imaginary game of base. The winner of the game is given the Mike Carp Trophy.
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/20221508/wild-card-roster-rules-are--wild
Nope. It's considered a stand alone playoff series. It's not game 163 anymore.
I agree with you. If it's a one game situation, Porcello goes first. If they win the division, I'm not sure it makes a big deal if Price or Porcello pitches first.
That will NEVER happen. It makes no sense to pick up a guy's option to trade him. The return would be dismal at best. Unless you are struggling to field a roster down in Greenville, there's no point in picking up the option just to try an unload him.
The tough part on late and close stats for Papi is that he'll face additional LOOGY's which would push his numbers down since he's better at hitting RHP.
I hope so too, but I wouldn't put it past him.
My guess is that he'll come back and say "I didn't have time because I had a baby." That's a poor excuse as babies sleep all the time and don't prevent you from watching Sox games.
Also, for one final time, I guess Porcello's great season has forced iortiz into hiding? At least show up to take your medecine when you're wrong. I will enjoy eating s*** all year with Pedey's resurgence.
http://www.espn.com/mlb/features/cyyoung
Price has SUCKED this year guys!!! Who cares if he is throwing a s*** ton of quality innings this year! He's not 1999 Pedro! Waste of money! Don't pick up that option!