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  1. mvp 78
    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.
  2. mvp 78
    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.
  3. mvp 78
    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.
  4. mvp 78
    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.
  5. mvp 78
    You didn't like 2011's chances? 04 - 08 (excluding 05) were very optimistic for me.
  6. mvp 78
    False. I'm NOT human. I'm super human.
  7. mvp 78
    Nah, Sale was noted as the 2nd best pitcher. I was just stating that the 1st is a playoff choker. That's all.
  8. mvp 78
    http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18992437/killer-b-better-boston-red-sox-outfield-jim-rice-fred-lynn-dwight-evans A fun read on 3 B's vs Lynn/Rice/Dewey
  9. mvp 78
    You can dismiss Holt's value all you want, but it's clear that this team loves Brock's versatility. He isn't going anywhere. Being a supersub isn't the same as being a long term replacement if a guy goes on the DL.
  10. mvp 78
    Kershaw is a playoff choker! http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=kershcl01&t=p&post=1
  11. mvp 78
    I think quick hooks early in the season are helpful to long term health of starters. Once it gets to be May, they should just let it rip.
  12. mvp 78
    It's much harder to see homegrown guys go (ala Lester).
  13. mvp 78
    Holt IS the first man in for 1b as shown over and over in ST this year. HanRam will be DH only going forward. Marco isn't on the roster. JF values Holt over Rutledge, we've seen that ever since Rutledge was brought here. Holt is 5th OF as I've stated previously.
  14. mvp 78
    And it's a prime time game. Should have more eyeballs for sure.
  15. mvp 78
    That poem is dumb. The rest of the staff was pretty good that year. http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BSN/1948.shtml While Spahn had a 3.3 WAR, Voiselle had a 3.1 WAR, Bickford had a 2.6 WAR.
  16. mvp 78
    The team sees more value in Holt than you do. That's why he's still here. For better or worse, they see him as first off the bench for all IF and as the 5th OF.
  17. mvp 78
    I don't care about Porcello's ERA. I care about the win.
  18. mvp 78
    Sale vs Taillon Making the post early as I don't want to forget tomorrow.
  19. mvp 78
    When he has control of it, it's a great pitch. He didn't have control of it yesterday and probably should have used it sparingly. However, I believe Bell's 2b off the monster was on a fastball so it's not like he can just pump in straight fastballs over and over.
  20. mvp 78
    I loved him, but guys come and go these days. I've learned not to get attached. That's been ingrained in me by my Patriots fandom.
  21. mvp 78
    I don't understand what it means for Brock to "have more value to another team" unless he's slated for a starting position elsewhere. Brock's value is as a supersub and that's how he'll be used here.
  22. mvp 78
    You'll have more than enough time to goof off during the season.
  23. mvp 78
    Nah. They are all just hired guns.
  24. mvp 78
    Don't teachers get summers off?
  25. mvp 78
    Reliever, looks fine.
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