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It is unlikely but yet possible. In most situations of course spring training performance doesn't amount to much but every now and then a nice surprise presents itself. Personally, I really don't think that the names of Valesqu...(whatever) and Johnson are names that are already penciled in to any roster card. Probably, but as much as I like Johnson, neither of these guys makes me utter a sigh of relief filled confidence knowing that they are out there. I think that there is still a little competition in camp. In past years me saying something like this has resulted in a deluge of genius comments explaining to me the insignificance of spring training performances. I'm already quite aware of that.
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You obviously have your own strong opinion about what the make up of the catching staff should look like. Most of your arguments do make sense. A lot of this is simply how you choose to see things but I'm not sure that mentioning a potential trade for Carlos Beltran to keep Swihart out of left field (which you have mentioned before) is particularly solid. At the time that possibly bringing Beltran to Boston was discussed, I think that it had more to do with bringing an upgrade to the team in general regardless of who was being considered for left field. A trade for Beltran would have affected anyone being considered for left field - even Benintendi. Beltran was a pretty good player don't you think. Who knows what our catching status is going to be? If any of our current 3 are not with us this season, all will not be lost and the effect on our pitching staff will likely be minimal.
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I think that it is actually possible that Hernandez breaks camp with the big club. he could be a hidden gem.
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Sale and Cora seem to agree. Works for me. Also I also continue to believe that we will be getting some pretty good help from our much maligned farm system.
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Nice - lol
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Not surprised by this at all. I noted a few days ago that Sale really really likes what he sees from Hernandez. That is good enough for me.
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like that - good one
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I'll take it from you! I have a ton of Canadian friends down here in the southlands, my guess is that you are much like them. I like them.
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What exactly will a hometown deal look like moving forward? Assuming that Mookie might not sign with the Sox long term, in my opinion, is just as silly as believing that all of the people projecting what the future budget of the franchise might be are right. It is fun I guess to make all of these projections - gives us something to talk about - that is it. No one here knows unless we have someone on the inside posting.
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ok - I get all this Moon. At least you gave me numbers and did not try to educate me. At this point in time, I could care less whether we start the season with both Vazquez and Leon as our catchers. My opinion, and that is all that it is, if Swihart had the opportunities that the above mentioned have had, we all might be surprised. Looks like he won't get them - so be it. No big deal but regardless of all of Dojji's "advice" as well as your numbers I am not going to be convinced that he is not a far superior athlete to either one of these guys. There are people here who will interpret what I have just said as me being opposed to keeping and using Vazqueth and Leon over Swihart. That is ********. It is not what I am saying.
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It is just as likely that either Vazquez or Leon are replaceable immediately if the situation warranted it. It doesn't, thus it is not an issue. They are both adequate since they both have defensive attributes.
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You little devil you.
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Absolutely overwhelming amount of information. Now, like I said before not that it matters, it is highly likely that if given the chance he would be at least adequate behind the plate and even more likely would outhit both of the non-hitters who currently lie ahead of him on the depth chart. It will be ok but we really don't need two backup catchers leading the way for us.
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I'm in a minority here I know but I still feel that it is more than likely that Swihart would wind up hitting far better than either Vazqueth or Leon if he was given the opportunity. I have said this many times before. I do not think that it is necessary to carry two starting catchers who in all likelihood would be back up catchers on most other teams.
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h don't worry about that. Eventually they will just stop talking to you if you don't agree with them. lol
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Why would you say that?
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It's a good post. It does tell me when I see a player like Lin if the improvement is believable and continues that maybe he does have a chance.
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just saw this - can you believe that the Yankmees might have some problems of their own. Is that even possible?
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So with respect to 2019, does Severino being scratched today due to shoulder discomfort doom the Yankees? Sounds to me depending on who you're are talking to, how far can he be from Tommy John? On a more realistic level, our primary Yankee detractor here just needs to accept the fact that they are not nor will they be anytime soon in a better position than the Red Sox to win. Please spare all mention of the future problems we have no chance of avoiding - the cliff.
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I also think that there will be a lot of back and forth between Sale and the coaching staff. Nothing is nor should it be set in stone with respect to when he pitches. He listens to his body and I'm pretty sure he will tell his coaches what he hears.
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Yes i do.
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Anyone over worrying about Sale's shoulder, just likes to worry. How many times have know-nothings gone on and on about his strength, stamina, and mechanics. It has been a pathetic whine from those who have absolutely no clue what it means to be physically fit.
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If any young pitcher picture gets Sale's nod of approval, it can't be a bad thing. Darwinzon Hernandez!
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You are right. For the most part, the real dopers are cyclical. They'll do a great deal in a short period of time to peak for an event of some sort. Once that muscle mass is there, when the use stops, they might lose some strength simply because the workouts cannot be as as strenuous nor can they be that often, but they will not just suddenly shrink.
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It would be wonderful if we lived in a pure and perfect world. There are many ways to cheat and many cheaters who have never been caught. My guess actually would be that the Hall of Fame currently has a fair share of them who have already been enshrined. I'm glad that I am not a member of the sanctimonious crew who gets to pretend that they have never done anything wrong in their lives.