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??? - You think JBJ is behind Benintendi and Betts in center?
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How many guys can get away with a fastball that tops out at 89 these days. Just doesn't happen.
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there you go - if he hangs around long enough there is our future second baseman.
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In my world they are connected. His character is somewhat defined by the fact that being in shape to play for the best franchise in baseball didn't mean as much to him as I think that it should. It is my opinion. He gets a mulligan because he took care of business.
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Camilio Pasqual for the Twins - ring a bell? probably not - one of the best curve balls I ever saw.
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I get that but my negativity about Sandoval was caused by his own doing. It looks like he got a message that he needed to get. Get in shape or guess what you could be gone. It was message that he needed to hear. Im not aware of anything real or rumored that would cause me to question Pomeranz's fitness level or give a s*** factor. Sandoval gets a redo and we all get to see what he does with it.
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I actually meant to say that the error he made was on a very tough play.
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Actually after watching today's game, I'm pretty sure that Hernandez could do a better than average job at third base. His error was not made on a tough play with the wind blowing like it was. Tough play. I just hope he doesn't wind up there. I still and will see him as a 2nd/ss guy. In that order.
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As much as I like Hernandez even at third, I am still really pulling for Sandoval. if we can get the good Sandoval, I will take what power he can give us. Hernandez may very well hit, but there never has been much hr pop in that bat. Now I get what comes next - Home run power is over rated yada yada yada. I'm just saying that If even the threat of power (meaning Ramirez primarily) is taken out of that lineup, it is going to make things difficult. I love the fact that we have a team that is a solid contact type team but I still don't under estimate how much influence a three run homer can have either.
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Love Beni's bat control
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batting practice? hope not
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I know that this is true. I would just add that it can be a big play on the bases or in the field. Best players are not always the best hitters.
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I didn't think that you trashed Benintendi at all. He is good and he will get better but bradley is a different breed of cat out there. he is clutch(lol). I agree with you!
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He might have for sure but stuff happens. We know that. I was more upset with him not getting a few early calls than anything else. They could have gone either way. They didn't go his way. I just get upset when comments are made in general that relate to a person's character when we really don't know anything about him. My opinion is that it relates directly to the fact that some just didn't like the trade in general and thought that based on prospects rankings of a young pitcher we should have gotten more than Pomeranz in a trade. I'm ok with that. I don't agree with that opinion because I don't place as much value in prospects rankings with respect to what their future might become before they are 18 years old than some do. I would hate to think that a potentially good young ml pitcher gets victimized in Boston for things that he can't control. As an aside, i do think that Bradley might have made that catch but it still would have been a very good one.
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My statement about the power bat in the middle was directly related to the possibility of losing Ramirez for any length of time. I assumed that you would know that. I know that it is never a good thing to assume anything. you have an amazing way of turning my words into thoughts that i don't have. I hope that what you say proves true that we have all of the big bats that we will need.
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I could have said that I guess more or less. I do of course know that there are players who for what ever the reason might be seem somewhat ordinary for the most part and then just seem to get lucky i guess in very difficult situations. Most if to all of this discussion centers around hitting. My clutch players are often the guys who do things that don't show up glaringly in the box score. They just consistently do what is expected of them. i have stated numerous times that my hands on experience over the course of a lifetime is what tells me that this "phenomenon" exists. i also will admit that personally it relates to large school football, basketball especially, and baseball at the high school level. I also admit that I can't statistically prove most of what i have said but I also think that it is silly to try - imo. Better add that right. I also am pretty much ok with being on an island with a few others here when it comes to discussing all things athletic. it's been my life and a pretty good one.
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Silly me, I thought everybody came here. i still saw some positive in his effort. Double figures in K's and if runs could be considered just sort of earned, he had a few of those. I like the kid, I like his arm, and I like the trade. I knew we weren't getting Koufax when we made it.
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Looks to me like it might take this team a little time to establish their new identity without the big bat in the middle of the lineup. I'm pulling hard for Sandoval. He has done some hard work and deserves better. I don't think that Hernandez will ever be more than just a fill in at third. He is a 2nd baseman/shortsop. He may very well hit for average but this team is going to need some power. The Ramirez injury complicates things from a potential power source for sure.
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I'm not going to defend Pomeranz when he struggles which he did a little today. I would say that he got pinched early and a couple of plays could have been made behind him and then who knows what might have happened but that is hindsight. Where the hell does your "great Pomeranz" s*** come from? I'm not above criticizing poor play but it only gets personal for me when someone has a bad attitude or just doesn't work. A 28 year old kid who cares and has some ability shouldn't have to be personally berated by anyone. Social media strikes again. thanks for stating some obvious numbers too. I'm sure the guys who posted them don't care at all. lol
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Many do agree with you also.
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Are there any teams out there who are dong it all based solely on home grown talent and competing at the highest level year in year out? If it was possible in this day and age, it would be great. It doesn't look like it is. If the Red Sox stay young and highly competitive year in and year out through a combination of homegrown talent, free agency, and trades, I'm ok with that.
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That is fair but no one should be talking about trying to eat anymore crow here. They are smarter than most of us. i realize I don't know most "of us" but I am still assuming that they are smarter. lol
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And for sure some players are better than others in seriously tough situations. Those are my clutch guys.
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Only speaking for myself here. I care deeply about the future of this franchise. I'm saying that I disagree very much with anyone who thinks that what has been done has been done with no regard for what might happen next. I do not think for one second that there will be a "cliff".
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I understand and certainly respect this point of view. Somewhere along the line you really are going get what you pay for. i don't really care where the pitching comes from as long as we have it. Based on the historical track record of the franchise in general, they are going to get it. if we overpay for something, I hope it is pitching. We all know that we will be overpaying for something. good thing we can afford it.