DUMBrowski fired Phil Garner after an 0-6 start for Detroit. I don't think he'd hesitate to do it again. Considering the Moran story leaked a few weeks ago, the writing is on the wall. Ownership and the FO is ready to move on.
Right now, Paps is an unknown postseason commodity due to his diminished stuff. If he was still pitching like 2007, we would concede your point. It's easy to rack up saves for a last place team.
Sources are saying that ERod should be throwing a bp sesh in the next few days. Hope he can get in a few innings in ST. He's definitely starting in AAA though.
Yup, Holt had little trouble finding ABs last year. I think this lineup could be a little more versatile and allow for good matchups at the end of games.
What should Shaw's spot be at the start of the season?
"@peteabe - Travis Shaw has played 24 innings defensively, 19 of them at 3B."
I like that he's getting a lot oftime at 3b, where he hasn't played fulltime since college. I think he's a solid backup 1b/3b and should get significant playing time as one of those guys should falter early on this year.
@peteabe - #RedSox pitching coming up:
Sunday: Porcello, Elias, Layne
Monday: Kelly, Johnson, Barnes, Ross, Marmol
Tuesday: Price, Kimbrel, Taz
I'm interested in seeing how Elias and Johnson perform. Marmol was in midseason form last time I saw him.