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  1. cp176
    Couldn't agree with you more. What I find very interesting about him, is that he has a good sense of humility. He was a very good baseball player. I loved watching him play in the field ,at the plate, and on the base paths. He would never give you a clue as to how good he was when you listen to him broadcast.
  2. cp176
    200 innings in this day and age is a great accomplishment by any pitcher. Unfortunately at some point in time the quality of the innings pitched has to be considered. Spring is what it is. It might have more meaning to me than to some and that is ok but at this point in time I am not sure I am looking at a middle of the pack rotation. I do like the way Porcello has looked. I think they might be stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place though. No one really wants to see them give up any potential young stars for an aging veteran pitcher. I am not sure that trading for one pitcher now would make any sense at all. If they are still in the hunt later on then maybe - if they aren't, go young and find out what you have. After Porcello, I haven't seen much that excites me. Once again though, spring training might mean more to me than just getting your work in.
  3. cp176
    Remy is no scientist but he was a pretty good second baseman. Probably the ball does not go faster after the initial ground contact but the amount of topspin can certainly make the speed appear very unpredictable. I have to say that I enjoy his color commentary. Always have. If I am watching the game on tv, the more color the better. I don't need someone to tell me that the hitter fouled a ball off. I want those stories and he has plenty.
  4. cp176
    I said it earlier - any type of tendonitis is reason for concern. He says he is ok. I hope he is. If it truly is tendonitis, they will have to shut him down for a while.
  5. cp176
    I totally agree with you on this one. Anyone who thinks that he is even close to Wakefield on a good day is truly a wisher and a hoper. He doesn't have it. I had rather see them yard any of the young guys out there as opposed to him. His sample size hasn't been that small. It isn't going to work.
  6. cp176
    Meant to say he I don't think I was too close to number 1.
  7. cp176
    I'm glad we have him but has any team ever forked out 60+ million for a 19 year old draft pick? I remember reading that he was rated quite highly. Definitely in the top 10. Did people think that I was a lock for the number 1 pick?
  8. cp176
    Tendonitis can mean a prolonged period of inactivity. He has youth on his side. Hope he heals quickly.
  9. cp176
    Well let's see - since in this case !0 mil = 20 mil, if the Yanks had made that offer, yes I agree, I think the Sox would have stepped away. I hope so anyway. These aren't the Yanks of King George's era nor are these the same Sox. A lot has happened over the years. Within reason I think the Sox will be willing to pay for whom they want. Moot point right now though. The issues right now will seem to center around how they deal with their surplus of players and whether that pitching staff can get the job done. That ball Howard hit off Masterson yesterday didn't look much like a groundball to me until it came to rest a few hundred feet from home plate. I'm cheering for him - hope he gets it done.
  10. cp176
    Hey - Aren't you down there enjoying some bb and warm weather?
  11. cp176
    Lester is a tired old story but the way the Sox do business and their forward thinking toward the future isn't.
  12. cp176
    I am not sure that my reasoning is a lot different than yours. I think that this team has proven that they are willing to overpay or outbid call it what you like other teams for specific players. I do not think that they were willing to overpay or outbid others for Lester. I think that it entailed a combination of other factors in addition to the money. I do not think that they are particularly disappointed that they do not have him. We might be but I don't think they are.
  13. cp176
    I thought it was Peptone but for some reason I wanted to go with Skowron (Moose).
  14. cp176
    I agree with you. It is a little sad not having Lester for most. He was a big part of the organization. In all fairness to ownership their last offer was not bad. I just think that they have been moving in a different direction for a while now. They have gotten younger and better. Ultimately I think their pitching staff will be a strong one as well.
  15. cp176
    I agree. I also have to say that what I have seen from Bogaerts so far tends to make me think that he is set up for a great season both in the field and at the plate. He has worked hard. I think that there are some that still think they are looking at the same guy that played last year. They are wrong. I really do have to say that I don't see Betts and Bogaerts the same way at all. It is good not to0 get to excited to soon but the sample size wasn't that small last year. He is a pure contact hitter with a little pop. It's obvious that he was going to hit. I think that Farrell knows what he has in Mookie. He will be in centerfield for a long time. I hope that the rest of the pieces can be stuck in there the right way but I don't see him going anywhere. An aggressive lead off hitter with speed. How good is that.
  16. cp176
    If you truly believe that they operate this way, then I am happy for you. After seeing what they have spent and for who they spent it on, I'm afraid I think that if they had wanted him badly enough he would be here. I also do not consider it a big time blow to the franchise either. I think they are ok with what they have.
  17. cp176
    It is selfish I guess but if you have to travel any distance to get to the park, an easier in and out with an updated stadium would be nice. It would be very sad to see old Fenway go, but it seems to make sense. Probably no chance that it could happen anyway.
  18. cp176
    It is early but it is starting to look like Mookie is the real deal. A very tough out. Also becoming an excellent fielder. If this is who he is, and I think it is, he won't be going anywhere. He will be in centerfield for Boston for a long time. Creates all kinds of issues. Good ones I guess.
  19. cp176
    Come on Yankees - Can't believe you left Richardson, Kubek, Maris, Mantle, Tresh, Howard, Boyer, and whoever played first in 63 or 64 at home.
  20. cp176
    He has been a source of entertainment for me all winter. And, it has been a long winter. I've been back home here in northern New England now just long enough to know that it isn't where I want to be at this time of year.
  21. cp176
    Come on - I do miss him. The sand I've accumulated over the years ain't comin out with no shovel either. Didn't take much to get you back on here. You do a pullup yet?
  22. cp176
    I'm at peace. I was just curious. Not a lot of sarcasm there either. Just a touch.
  23. cp176
    If Cechinni hits, Shaw hits, Bradley hits, Brentz hits, Merraro hits - what do you do? No room at the inn. You can't keep them on the farm forever. They are developing good players. Not great, but possible major league contributors.
  24. cp176
    Obviously a manager's moves in certain situations can lead to either a win or a loss. Whether their decisions are good or bad, all depends on your personal perspective. I will say that there are and have been some managers I would feel more confident with in game winning or game losing situations.
  25. cp176
    What has happened to Juggernuts?
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