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  1. cp176
    I'm wondering if there is a stat that measures the number of times that a catcher (Leon or Vazquez) moves (frames) a pitched ball that is literally on the black of the strike zone to influence an umpire's decision? It really looks to me that we have had a number of pitches that could very well have been called strikes that perhaps weren't because of that slight movement. Of course it is important to have catchers that are good at framing pitches but sometimes it looks to me that it might be over done by both of our guys. There might be a few umps out there who won't call what looks to be a strike if that ball is moved.
  2. cp176
    Probably need to add that I understand being patient with JBJ primarily because of our current record even though I don't think that his contributions have much to do with it. if we continue to win, so be it. I hope that we do but ultimately we do have some situations that we have to deal with. Swihart - JBJ - Castillo (regardless of who signed him and regardless of luxury tax implications).
  3. cp176
    I also think that Swihart leaving one way or another right or wrong is inevitable. I think that with the way things are going that it is a logical way to look at things. The big question as you have asked is if why are we keeping him? Looks like he has virtually no role on this team. Keeping him and just sitting him day after day as well as comtting to play a center fielder who isn't hitting .200 makes us look a little joke like regardless of the record. It makes no sense.
  4. cp176
    JBJ is really feeble at the plate right now and he needs to own that. I hope that he is. He got a great ovation from the fans yesterday after he got his hit. Not sure how he took that. If he comes off as being arrogant or stubborn with respect to his current pathetic play, fans will eventually turn and he will be gone. He probably still has us - we all want him to succeed for him as well as the team. If he gets through this crap situation and still comes off as someone who likes playing here, he will survive .
  5. cp176
    Ted constantly faced shifts. They really bugged him but he continued to hit into, through, and over them obviously on a regular basis.
  6. cp176
    I think for sure that JBJ will get more time but I doubt very much that it has anything to do with his prior track record. He is one of the few options that we have to use in our outfield and he is virtually untradeable unless he is given away. He certainly can field his position more than adequately but his "hot streaks" when they occur or if they occur again may not be enough to justify keeping him around a whole lot longer. We all hope that he starts to hit.
  7. cp176
    Martinez does not surprise me. He is a big guy who is a student of hitting. He is the power hitter. Mookie Betts amazes me. He very well might be the best hitter in the game today. Maybe even the best baseball player. He is without a doubt the face of this franchise.
  8. cp176
    I understand how you feel and I am sure that much of what JBJ is going through has to be mental. Ive always cheered for him and supported him. I also really don't think that the Red Sox have many options for him right now. Sorry for this but I can not get the fact that he is a lifetime .234 hitter out of my mind. He is no where near that figure now and it is very sad. We are all kind of stuck with each other for now but if he doesn't at least start to make some contact soon you have to think that his road in Boston might be coming to an end.
  9. cp176
    lol
  10. cp176
    We are what 37 games in and our career .234 lifetime hitter is not hitting .165. We all appreciate what he can give us defensively but if he does not snap out of this soon playing him regularly out there will just look foolish. Hands are tied I guess just a bit. Hope he starts to get it done. The truth of the matter is that he absolutely looks lost at the plate. I don't see him turning it around - I really hope that I am wrong.
  11. cp176
    Makes sense to me. I don't want to see JD out there everyday but his fielding ability has not hurt this team at all. Having him in left and moving Beni to center has not cost this team any wins. It would be great to have JBJ in cf for sure but at this point sadly he looks like the hitter his stats say he is.
  12. cp176
    Much of this I think depends on where in the batting order Betts feels more comfortable. If he is happy leading off I say why not. I think that his RBI total would look quite a bit better if we had something, anything, hitting in front of him.
  13. cp176
    Too funny Slasher! good one - Ben who?
  14. cp176
    I call ******** on anybody who gives me a "small sample size" call with respect to JBJ.
  15. cp176
    Now that is a tough one. Guess I would have to go with Dewey in a photo finish but what the hell I'd take Freddie over JBJ all day.
  16. cp176
    Probably not notin - sometimes you just have to keep putting one foot in front of another.
  17. cp176
    Really - Honest to God - I'm assuming that you are kidding. I hope that you are kidding.
  18. cp176
    no no no - My friends are rubbing off on me. (keep cards close to vest) - (once bitten twice shy) All words to live by!
  19. cp176
    Loved reading Bogaerts comments today with respect to JD today. His professional influence on these guys has been huge. it was a great signing for many reasons , the obvious and the not so obvious.
  20. cp176
    Let's see - tied for first with two capable catchers who haven't hit much - a center fielder who hasn't hit at all - a bullpen that some people question. What shall we do? What problems we have. Starting pitching is a strength but we could trade E-Rod and pick up a catcher and maybe even a bullpen. That suggestion is a joke right- good one.
  21. cp176
    lol - good word I haven't heard for a while - almost as good as ********!
  22. cp176
    Larry Amderson - a good move at the time no doubt. Hindsightitis says it wasn't. This is a common sickness that many people who think that they know more than anyone else often suffer from.
  23. cp176
    well if playing fortnight is what leads to this I hope some of our guys catch on. i'm thinking that for all the Price haters - this one is for you.
  24. cp176
    I love seeing Devers come over the top with that throw. When he does that arm is an accurate freaking rocket.
  25. cp176
    I really hope that you are right. He deserves the chance. He is still young. It has been very strange what has happened this year. He is an outstanding athlete. You've been very loyal with respect to him as well. Says something about you!
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