Jump to content
Talk Sox
  • Create Account

iortiz

Old-Timey Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    17,903

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

 Content Type 

Profiles

Boston Red Sox Videos

2026 Boston Red Sox Top Prospects Ranking

Boston Red Sox Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits

Guides & Resources

2025 Boston Red Sox Draft Pick Tracker

News

2026 Boston Red Sox Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses

Forums

Blogs

Events

Store

Downloads

Gallery

Everything posted by iortiz

  1. iortiz
    Sometimes he will scape from the BABIP death, sometimes not like yesterday (could have been worse). In the end IMO he will be around 4-4.5 ERA unless he improves his K/9.
  2. iortiz
    I like Kazmir. He has a great K/9, and is capable to post WARs above 3+ and ERAs around 3.5. After his stay in LAA he has settled down in OAK; sure, he is not what he used to be TB anymore but IMO he could keep his numbers and be a solid No. 2-3 in Boston in the next 2 years.
  3. iortiz
    Porcello has an OPS against the current A's lineup around 692, on the other hand Kazmir around 660 in the last 2 years. Should be a close/low Rs game. I wouldn't bet in this game.
  4. iortiz
    back to topic. Porcello pitches today. If he makes another solid start he could be for the first time under 4 this season, what are the odds?
  5. iortiz
    Well, Other than the redskins (and not that much) I do not follow that much NFL or the Patriots, so I do not know exactly what you are talking about LOL!
  6. iortiz
    LOL, we are not claiming to hold the true or be right, we are just making our opinions, just as you did... and BTW based on what we see. Nothing more, nothing less Bell.
  7. iortiz
    Hopefully we still in the run by the trade deadline, and catch that opportunity, otherwise this could turn into another disaster.
  8. iortiz
    If we keep this pace, the pitching coach won't likely be answer. As I said our problem is way beyond a pitching coach. The talent put on the field regarding pitching was overvalued by our FO IMO. There's the problem if you ask me.
  9. iortiz
    If we become sellers by the trade deadline, I will question if the current strategy and people behind it should continue.
  10. iortiz
    LOL! The pitching coach is the least of our problems. IMO it was a scapegoat. Our real problem is how this team was assembled. When I realized that we were going to go like this, I said oh boy, this could turn into the worst mess regarding pitching, say in the last 10 Y, probably in RS history. At time saying this was like a blasphemy and I was called pessimist, unrealistic, whiner, etc. There's still time, hopefully they have a plan B or C.
  11. iortiz
    I think we agree more than disagree. Basically you would have made a couple of moves at the front-end of the rotation. Do not take me wrong, I liked the "innings eaters young enough to dream more of, and with a good defense..." approach BUT once signed the true No 1 & 2.
  12. iortiz
    What would have been your approach last offseason regarding pitching.? Could you tell me the names you had in mind?
  13. iortiz
    It matters pal. Can't speak for Ted but I'm oks continuing debating about this topic, nothing more and nothing less. To me it is interesting and polemic. Problem is people starting s*** up, if they do not like this thread, out there are 20000 more.
  14. iortiz
    Like signing guys like Shields and Lester, No 1 types and durable and who wouldnt't hurt our payroll. I have said that over and over again. Then... If they wanted to experiment at the 3-5 spots as they did with guys like Porcello, Miley, etc., I would call it great offseason.
  15. iortiz
    I haven't predicted failures all the time. Actually aside that collapse and this mess, I had been very optimistic about the team.
  16. iortiz
    I have agreed an disagreed with several posters regarding this topic, and IMO the discussion has been very interesting and polemic, but always has been about baseball. One thing is what I think about the current pitching (trying to be objective and realistic as the call I did in the offseason regarding our rotation which unfoutunatly is turning into a reality ), and another very different thing is what I wish/disire/hope regarding the team, specially at pitching.
  17. iortiz
    I remember when some of us predicted the pitching collapse by August in 2011, and kind of the same happened LOL!. Hopefully if this mess continues, they probably will change the strategy regarding pitching, and bring true solid arms.
  18. iortiz
    Read the last 5 pages and figure out how and who started this s*** up. Unfortunately this is how this thread has been at times, furthermore, unfortunately this is how this board has been at times. While some talk about baseball, the same old posters start the s*** up storm. Unfortunately some posters can't handle criticism against the team. If they can't handle criticism, they shall not read this thread. If the Red Sox ends up posting the worst numbers in the last 10 Y or something close as I predicted regarding pitching, it will be a realistic call, and not a pessimist one, as some have called.
  19. iortiz
    MVP is getting sensitive... again. You should control your hormones. Chill man.
  20. iortiz
    Naaah, someone who disagrees with you is automatically a whinner.
  21. iortiz
    We are going to win this. All my chips in.
  22. iortiz
    LOL horrible gramar. My apologize.
  23. iortiz
    Quoting FG, League-average WAR rates vary. An average full-time position player is worth about 2 WAR, while average bench players contribute much less (typically between 0 and 1 WAR). Average starting pitchers also are worth around 2 WAR, while relief pitchers are considered superb if they crack +1 WAR. For position players and starting pitchers, here is a good rule-of-thumb chart: Scrub 0-1 WAR Role Player 1-2 WAR Solid Starter 2-3 WAR Good Player 3-4 WAR All-Star 4-5 WAR Superstar 5-6 WAR MVP 6+ WAR In my book players just above average are not No. 2s by any means. In other words, players around 2.5 WAR are closer to avg pitchers (2 WAR), than very good pitchers 4+ WAR (No 1.). Anyways, if you think that Porcello is already a No. 2, it's ok, but IMO your standards are a bit low.
  24. iortiz
    Wonder what are questions JH might be doing to his FO.
  25. iortiz
    Again, it's not my definition Kim., it's FG's. Sure, No. 1s and No. 2 do not grow in trees, but out there year after year are plenty via trade/FA ( like last year) and for teams like the RS who has resources, there's no excuses. The answer is not there Kim. This team bet a lot in a very good offense "on paper" (I still think it is) but risked a lot in a very weak pitching staff (IMO) instead of balancing the team with a better pitching even if that had meant not signing Panda and/or HR and/or the cubans. Some agreed with that strategy some not, we'll see how this ends up, though.
×
×
  • Create New...