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  1. cp176
    You trying to say something here? Like I said - takes all kinds.
  2. cp176
    One of the reasons I like Cora is that he isn't afraid to buck some of the current trends. We steal bases - we hit and run - and on occasion we might actually resort to sacrificing in an effort to move a runner over. Now along with this approach there are going to be mistakes but the bigger picture is one I like.
  3. cp176
    When you read the article that quotes Pedroia today, it doesn't sound like he is done. He is discouraged but who wouldn't be. What I liked the most about the piece is that he is convinced that everything that was done was and has been done correctly. His words mean a lot more to me than the words of people who constantly criticize the work of our medical staff. I have no opinion with respect to the team of people who diagnose, treat, and rehab our athletes. My guess is that they are probably as good as anyone elses. Pedroia might be close to being done but who knows right. I don't think that he feels that way at all.
  4. cp176
    And I'm thinking that that is what it is going to be as we move forward.
  5. cp176
    I like guys up top who can get the extra base. Power hitters don't always hit for power.
  6. cp176
    lol - I think that you know me well enough to know that I would not exclude the 3 hole. I would keep him right where he is but one of the reasons that I would is because of his outstanding speed and baselining talent.
  7. cp176
    Remember those blissful days when we had a relatively small group of posters who could argue vigorously amongst ourselves in the end knowing that we were in fact all cheering for the same team. Not anymore I guess - seems like we are actually have some real Sox haters posting here. Some kind of sound fairly stupid and a few others make a tremendous effort to convince us that they are intellectuals operating above our play scale. Takes all kinds I guess and helps to keep the forum rolling along.
  8. cp176
    When you look at everything that Mookie brings to the table, there is no question that he is a perfect choice for the leadoff spot. he is good enough though I think that I would tend to bat him anywhere in the lineup where he felt comfortable. He is a massively multi-dimensional player. I just hope that he is physically able to stay in the lineup.
  9. cp176
    so sad but likely the fact
  10. cp176
    Have fun out there!
  11. cp176
    me too - can't believe it
  12. cp176
    IMO - Professional athletes should never be subjected to the kinds of questions he was asked in one of the news conferences that I listened to. People in news media constantly over step the bounds of common decency in a warped effort to create news where more often than not there is no news. I am a lifelong Boston Celtic fan so i bet you can guess where my heart lies when the question of who is the greatest come up. Sorry Larry - you come in second for me. I have to say though I have not seen any player in the last 56 years who is able to affect a game as much as this man. The only one who even comes close is Wilt. I say this knowing quite well that this is apt to stir the feelings of the MJ fans. Oh well.
  13. cp176
    JD should certainly hit either third or fourth. You want to assure you get him up in the first inning, he hits third.
  14. cp176
    This one troubles me. He comes back, plays a game or two, and winds up on the 10 day. We need him. He has been a hell of a player for a long time. If he was playing today or tomorrow, I guess you could chalk it up to him just being sore but this one just doesn't feel right. I'm not into the "he came back too soon" ******** either. I'm just wondering if he can actually come back at all due to what he has been through.
  15. cp176
    With respect to Chris Sale, it is always disappointing when the guy you expect to never lose struggles a bit. I like him anytime against anyone at anytime during the season.
  16. cp176
    Lebron does come off as unlikeable particularly so since he doesn't play for our side.
  17. cp176
    I agree with you here. I am not into the conspiracy crap at all. That is for others. I do not particularly like this version of the NBA much myself. Tends to de-emphasize the concept of team as opposed to the individual. I did enjoy watching my beloved Celtics make this run though.
  18. cp176
    I mentioned where Altuve hits in the batting order on another thread. It seems clear to me that there are plenty of ml people who still like to have their run producers hitting 3-4-5. I have heard all of the arguments for not having your best hitter batting third for a couple of years now. There are many people that think that your very best hitter should be your leadoff guy but what I have not heard is what defines your very best hitter. With respect to Mookie, I think that if he is comfortable in the leadoff spot and wants to be there, I think that you go with that. It is possible that he could produce more runs hitting somewhere else but he is good enough to have some input I think with respect to where he bats in the lineup.
  19. cp176
    Pretty soon we get to start hearing about how tired Chris Sale looks and how much rest he is going to need in order for him to pitch well come playoff time. Skip a few starts or maybe go to a 6 or 7 man rotation. Not! He likely will never make everybody here happy but he is going to be fine as long as he is healthy.
  20. cp176
    can you believe it - Altuve hitting third - wow
  21. cp176
    What is the criteria that defines who or what the best hitter is? Can your best rbi guy be your best or how about the guy who hits for the best average or maybe the guy who just hits bombs. Is it the player who has the best combination of every available stat? If the last one is the case then it looks like Mookie gets the nod. If he is happy hitting leadoff, then that is where he should hit. I like and I am certainly not the only one who feels this way my rbi guys hitting 3-4-5.
  22. cp176
    I'm not sure that moving him to the 2 spot in the lineup was intended to prove or show us anything. I don't take that move as evidence that his release was solely because of his vesting option. Maybe their decision had already kind of been made. I don't know but I don't ever read too much into these types of things. If someone thinks that the vesting option was the absolute only opinion that he was released, so be it. I would like to know how they know this. The overall sentiment seems to be that it was a good decision and I guess that that is really all that matters.
  23. cp176
    The vesting option certainly had something to do with it but not everything. Other factors compounded by the vesting option I think. Anyone who truly claims that they know otherwise is just stating an opinion. I'm still going to believe that if he been hitting he would still be here. He wasn't and he is gone.
  24. cp176
    Hey - I don't know about you but I'm perfectly happy with the way I remember things whether I'm right or wrong. For instance - Fred Lynn the greatest cf in the history of the franchise - 1967 without doubt the greatest single season any ml has ever had (Yaz) Bill Russell - the greatest winner in the history of the NBA and the guy who I would have in the middle of my lineup surrounded by 4 other guys that someone thinks were greater than he was. (one of them being Larry of course) Jack Nicklaus the greatest professional golfer of all time. My memory does its job for me even though no one takes me to seriously. forgot to mention Johnny Most (my greatest announcer). Screw the brainiacs who have the data that proves me wrong. lol As for this thread - of course we do not trade JBJ - he is just getting going.
  25. cp176
    cool - thank you MVP. I am particularly interested in having the opportunity to spot a bigfoot. I'll let you know how the search goes.
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