cp176
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From your perspective, I understand where you are coming from. I imagine that it is concerning to you. The other side of that coin is that there are many people who do not see these changes as dramatic philisophical changes. Personally I think that there is still plenty of work to be done, but I like what I have seen so far. I certainly recognize the importance of depth and the significance of a strong bench. Trying to convince players who have earned the right to start that they would be better served by playing backup roles to someone who they have outplayed is not as easy as it sounds. From the outside, it might look like it is better for the team, but to most players looking at things that way might work for a while but not for long.
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I forget to mention Castillo's situation. Did not see that one coming.
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Ok - I may regret this but here goes. What do you think that they have done other than make one trade (you have been very clear about your feelings about that trade) that has long term ramifications? Benching Sandoval and starting Shaw? A philosophical change with respect to not letting the size or length of a players contract dictate playing time? the fact that Ben is no longer with us? The free agent signing of Price? Do you honestly think that the Price signing will have a negative impact on who or who they will not be able to acquire in the future?
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green bottle?
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creative - lol
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Kids today - they have their fun.
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Oh I don't bring it up really with any expectations just to kind of drum up some enthusiasm for the kids. Have to be realistic but for a kid his age with what he has I am very happy that he is ours.
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Watched the video of Espinoza today. He has the goods! 95-98 mph fastball with a 76mph change up or curve depending on what he wants to throw. At his age, his progress will be fun to watch. He doesn't look like a skinny kid.
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bud on tap does not work well for me.
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yup - not sure if any of us could have ponied up much more back in the day.
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Tell me you remember Canadian Ace sold in the big jug.
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buds = headache - really? Nasty Gansett- Carlings black label (couple of old favorites) My freshman year in college the little old guy who sat outside the store waiting for us to show up would go inside and for $1.06 go in and purchase a six pack of bohemian national for us. Didn't really like it much because it couldn't measure up to the Ballentine Ale I had been weened on at the golf course the summer before. Obviously now my taste is much more refined.
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boys - my test in beer is unrefined - not lite not dark cold
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Wow - you're on!
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You ok with non-canadian?
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Oh for God sake. You don't even like beer! You can have what you want.
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saving me $ - ty
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Absolutely correct. I understand this. I'm not optimistic enough to think that DD is done making moves with this current lineup. Price and Kimbrel IMO were great signings and will make us better. I think that we will continue to see changes of this nature going forward.
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Key word you used - only. Not my choice. My suggestion is that that lineup is possibly as good as the one we will start our current season with.
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Here's to that - I'd buy the beer for 99% of the people that post here. Note - not 100%
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I might be a little star struck for sure but I have to think that using Moncada, Benintendi and Travis at the same time on the field together is not a stretch at all. They might even provide an upgrade over what we have out there right now. I like Holt but really - he is our starting left fielder? I like Shaw and think that he has earned his opportunity but will he become the everyday third baseman of the future? Hanley at first base? JBJ in the outfield? I understand where you are coming from for sure but I have to say that I think those young guys might be just as good now as well as going forward when looking at who we have out there right now. I'm hoping that I am not too star struck over JBJ, Shaw, Ramirez. I know that I am not star struck over Holt who is a great utility player replaceable if need be by any number of others.
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going forward - position players c- Vasquez 1B - Travis 2B - Pedroia 3B- Moncada SS - Bogaerts starting outfield- Benintendi - JBJ - Betts DH - Ramirez Shaw probably figures in here as well - !B - DH - 3B Some serious trades will also happen to include any number of players that we might all hate to see go but will give us the starting rotation that we want.
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Oh man - I'm learning to love this place. It takes a pant load of getting used to. I have never been comfortable arguing like this in print with people I just don't know. Some serious ******** gets flung around here by all of us. When I disagree with someone, I feel much more comfortable saying it to their face than posting in on a forum board. It's getting a little easier but it is still a process. Sometimes it is just tough to realize that we are really all fans of the same team.
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We are all a little guilty of "reading between the lines" here but that is what makes the forum fun for me. I'm pretty sure that Holt is not the answer to who they want as an everyday left fielder. I am also not sure that shaw is what they want as a third baseman moving forward. At some point they will have to decide really where they want Moncada to play(3rd?). When will Benintendi move on up. Devers, Chavis and even Travis. Where will Swihart ultimately end up? For the record , i do agree that if Castillo is not moved he needs to play somewhere in order to find out if he can play.
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Don't forget the Kimbrel signings for prospects as well.