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  1. cp176
    Stinks - really - I guess your expectations are greater than mine. I won't be confusing him with a legit stopper but I don't think he stinks.
  2. cp176
    Buccholtz looked pretty good out there today. It was encouraging . He looked confident.
  3. cp176
    How about that last play. We likely won't mistake Mookie for JBJ but I don't care if it is spring training or not. He looks good and spring training serves some purpose. I didn't catch the name of the person who said it down there but calling him the best player that they have seen in Florida this spring has value.
  4. cp176
    It won't happen and I not 100% that it would be best case but if their outfield consisted of Ramirez, Betts, Castillo , and Bradley, I would be ok with it. I do think that Betts is getting better all the time but Bradley is gold glove for a long time. I think you need at least one arm out there like that.
  5. cp176
    Writers say (for what it's worth) that the Sox may take a chance with Aiken since they already secured a player in Moncada who would have been a high draft pick.
  6. cp176
    I still think that he has potential to be a decent offensive player. Above average maybe. He needed to make some changes. Maybe he has made them. I think that he still has a lot of excitement left in him!
  7. cp176
    I still think that he has potential to be a decent offensive player. Above average maybe. He needed to make some changes. Maybe he has made them. I think that he still has a lot of excitement left in him!
  8. cp176
    I guess that when you put it that way, it is kind of like what we are all doing. I guess I read what Victorino said as being something that has already been said many times. Sadly, everyone knows what most writers , talk show hosts, and news reporters try to do. Sesationalize and sell most of the time.
  9. cp176
    Once again, Boston writer talk show or whatever trying to make a story out of nothing. Tomase's article is a good read. No story there at all other than Victorino's overall health.
  10. cp176
    If we are talking about the same thing, I couldn't agree more. Creating a story where there is no story is a common practice these days. Trying to paint Victorino as a malcontent! That I am not going to buy.
  11. cp176
    We might be happy we have some depth - injuries starting to pop up. Vasquez-
  12. cp176
    If he is healthy (big if), which he says he is, I think that he gets the right field job because he is better than the rest of the gang that he is competing against. I really would hate to see the Sox just give him away and eat some contract at the same time. He has one year left. With just one year to go, it's probably safe to say that he won't be back but for right now he is the best right fielder they have.
  13. cp176
    I think that you are right but my order would be Rodriguez and then Owens without a doubt. It's early - let's see how they come along.
  14. cp176
    If he has has shortened his stroke and has started to become a contact hitter, he could still be outstanding not just good. He is clearly the best outfielder the Sox have already. I am not ready to see this guy traded. He still could be special and not simply as trade bait. One more year.
  15. cp176
    I have to tell you Fred, I think that people have expectations that Owens won't get to for a while. I would not be a bit surprised to see Rodriguez get to the head of the class a little sooner than expected. Also I think that Johnson has shown that he could make a contribution as well. Hopefully none of them will be needed for some time.
  16. cp176
    That is imporrtant stuff to remember. Most people who have seen him pitch see him as being a solid contributor some day. Obviously he needs some time to develop.
  17. cp176
    ok - no one should be heaping anything on those 4 guys after Porcello for sure. Come on - Buchholz said it himself they are all aces.
  18. cp176
    Is this a case of you using those spring training stats to prove a point Bellhorn? I want you to be right but I think I'll hold off judgement for now. I do think that he is having a productive spring though. I know that Jacko is a homer not unlike us. I don't know much about the Yankees these days. I do know that I don't dislike their team like I did once upon a time. If Buchholtz finds a couple of MPH's and stays healthy he certainly still has the potential to get it done.
  19. cp176
    I actually think that that could happen. I do think they are two different types of ballplayer. I would certainly have a hard time saying that Betts is a better athlete than Bogaerts for sure. I think that Bogaerts will surprise people who have not been paying attention. It's good for the him that Betts is getting this attention. In terms of athleteticism, I depends on what you are looking for. I like them both.
  20. cp176
    Regardless of your coaching experience or whatever, it looks like you have good vision. He is going to have his ups and downs but people will continue loving this kid. He is a great contact hitter with a little pop in that stroke as well. He has some work to do like all of them, but I think he is off to a great start. I'm not expecting a sophomore slump though. I really do think that he is the real deal. A Pedroia type of player and I love it.
  21. cp176
    I am excited to see how this season plays out. I know I might sound a little negative on occasion but to me its just my way of trying to be realistic. I like not really knowing what to expect from these guys. Every indication is that they are coming together as a team. Chemistry means a lot. Bogaerts looks a lot different from the way he looked last year. I don't want to see them trade anyone with a potential future for any pitcher in his 30's right now. Their issue will be who they decide to keep and who doesn't get kept. It will be very interesting to see what happens with Castillo. If he goes to Pawtucket and rips up minor league pitching - ???. Is there ultimately going to be room for both Nava and Craig? I'm not sure I want to lose either one. I think that Betts will eventually be more than just solid in center but I'm not sure that anyone is better than JBJ in the field. All tough decisions that I am glad I don't have to make. They might not all be all-stars but there is an awful lot of talent on the roster.
  22. cp176
    Agreed - you can't place too much value on spring training stats in general but the overall play of anybody during spring training certainly has value. Not a case where I would use spring training stats as a springboard to future success but it is poor sell if anyone suggests they are meaningless. Performance which kind of has to include stats mean a great to many players. In the spring for sure, you can paint any picture you want with them but they do have meaning. I agree with respect to the hype surrounding many players but Mookie's hype isn't just coming out of New England. Ramirez's comments certainly count for something. Wait - he is in New England again. Statistics can be deceptive at any time of year (obviously in ST) if you don't watch the games. I guess that means I rely on my eyes.
  23. cp176
    Pretty fair assessment I think. It should be close. No team really stands out as a clear favorite. They all have their issues. Betts isn't going anywhere. Although some would tell us that all spring stats are meaningless. Doesn't mean a thing till the games start for real right? I don't buy that at all. Betts has made it even more apparent that he is for real by having the spring that he has had. I wish that we had seen a little more of Castillo but he won't be pushing Betts out of that lineup. The East will be fun to watch for sure.
  24. cp176
    Good for you for looking him up. I like that. Wrong game for sure. Still - good for you! I am hoping that I remember my grandchildren's names. Added some new ones this year. Guaranteed Red Sox fans!!!
  25. cp176
    It is insulting that you wouldn't indulge me. Are you sure that you don't know who Bobby Layne is? Just joking about the insulting part.
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