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  1. cp176
    Do you think that we New Englanders just learn slowly are are we just too stubborn to change? lol This year's team with all things factored took me back to a time that for me the only real game in town was baseball.
  2. cp176
    Some of the teams Fisk played on very well might have been every bit as talented as all but one of our greatest Red Sox teams. They were sadly always just a little pitching poor. There has not been a catcher born who could have helped much either. It robbed me of just a small piece of my heart when the boys up and left town. I should say when they were allowed to leave.
  3. cp176
    3 and some sort of working option and off we go.
  4. cp176
    A very good point. I taught that old cliche "no I in team" for many many years. It should never get old. As much as we love great individual efforts, what I loved the most about this year's team is that they got it. I doubt seriously that the Red Sox sign any free agent in the near future who doesn't get that no matter how talented they appear to be. Since we have been talking about Varitek, he certainly was all about the team as was Fisk.
  5. cp176
    Lowell was the kind of person/player who I wish had spent his career in a Sox uniform.
  6. cp176
    Maybe I'm biased I guess because I was fairly young when Carlton Fisk broke in but I would have to argue with anyone who thought that he wasn't the best all around catcher who has been in a Sox uniform. He is in the Hall for a reason. I get the part where you referred to Tek's titles so I would reply that when Varitek is inducted into the Hall that is when the discussion begins as to who the greatest catcher the Sox ever had might have been. Actually I think that when the greatest catchers of all time are mentioned , Fisk isn't at the top of the list but once again he gets mentioned. We probably shouldn't even be arguing over this simply because both of these two guys meant so much to the franchise.
  7. cp176
    the MLB rumors site has been saying this now for a few days. One of the things that I like about DD is that we don't really know what he is up to. I doubt that he is relaxing and doing nothing though.
  8. cp176
    I absolutely loved it when Variety came to Boston and I loved what he gave us. I do have to disagree with him "being the best catcher" in Red Sox history. A discussion of best Sox catchers has to begin with Carlton Fisk.
  9. cp176
    You don't really have to waltz too far down memory lane to come up with another good one - the Rooster - Rick Burleson - I loved watching that guy play his position - ss.
  10. cp176
    You should be carful Bellhorn about going on record with that. It is safe to say that I won't remember what you said but you know there are others who would hold your feet to the fire if the prophecy turns out wrong. lol I don't think that there is any way that he gets 6 either but you can't fault a fella for trying.
  11. cp176
    notin is right again I guess Oh Foy. The Mets had a guy named Sidd Finch back in 1985 who had a fastball clocked at 168 mph. He never made it. Do you remember that guy?
  12. cp176
    Also looks as though Kimbrel is looking for 6 years! Ouch - likely not in Boston.
  13. cp176
    I'm sure that Billy Buck suffered after the error of '86 but it is surprising to me that if you ask people today what they remember about Buckner it is just that one thing. Actually, it really doesn't surprise me - that was probably silly even to say. I should have simply said that in addition to the event of '86, I remember BB for being an outstanding professional baseball player. By the end of '86 he was a beaten up 35+ year old player trying to keep it going. 21 years in the bigs. I have always admired athletes like Bill Buckner.
  14. cp176
    What - wait - what just happened? Don't make a habit of this notin. It jeopardizes the entertainment factor of our posts to each other!
  15. cp176
    I don't necessarily disagree with you here but I'm not above playing a little devil's advocate. I have heard over and over again how literally awful our current crop of minor leaguers are. One of the 2 or 3 worst farm systems in the league right. What is there to lose? What I will say and actually mean is that this move would not surprise me. Tomase's column this morning sums things up pretty well. It is the kind of move DD is apt to make. We shall see.
  16. cp176
    I agree. I don't do the statistical thing to attempt to prove my points very often (as in probably never) so my thoughts about watching Kimbrel are more gut feeling types of things and I have to say that I never felt that him coming in to a game this year made the outcome a done deal. There probably isn't a closer in the game today who was any better but I like my guys to throw strikes. I don't care much for relief pitchers in general who tend to walk guys. You have to have that guy if your are going to pay a bunch for a number of years for anyone who might wind up pitching what may 70 innings over the course of a season. I love Kimbrel but I also think that the position of closer has become something that I am not fond of. I do doubt very much though that you are going to replace one of the best of all time with someone as even as good anytime soon.
  17. cp176
    The story of Rogelio(sp) Moret was a very sad one. That was a man who really looked liked he was going to have an outstanding career. Doug Griffin another one who could have solidified second base for us for such a long time had it not been for the beaning.
  18. cp176
    I know right. It is a really tough call even if the price is right. I do think though that if he gets what he wants, it likely won't be from the Sox. I would love to see this "gamer" back in Boston but not with the deal he is looking for. I still think he will get the job done for a few years better than anyone we might stick out there though.
  19. cp176
    He followed his dream. Great perseverance. You don't get where he got without being a damned gifted athlete. Congratulations and good luck moving forward.
  20. cp176
    Actually you probably are correct in saying this. What he has done for us, will not be easy to replace, but in his case you really have to consider what you are apt to get from him going forward.
  21. cp176
    It is like every statistic that can be quoted now by roughly 3 people here will now pop up to show what a foolish idea it is to bat your best hitter third. I am with you though because to this point I am just not sure what exactly constitutes your best hitter. 3rd or 4th works fine for me. With respect to our Sox team, I'm fine with Betts leading off if he feels comfortable there. It seemed to work.
  22. cp176
    Second base really doesn't look like any kind of big issue with or without Pedroia. We all would like to see an upgrade if possible I guess, but personally I don't expect much from him. Unless a miracle has occurred (I believe in them by the way), I think that I would exchange his name with someone else when projecting next years lineup out of the gate. Projecting him third is a pipe dream. having him in the lineup is a dream. He will get his chance and it could happen. I think that him making a strong comeback is as likely as Hanley making one. Oh wait, Hanley is making one. Now there's the guy we could use. Come on - stick him at second and call it good.
  23. cp176
    Not what I said. Not even what I implied. Just don't want to see you get into any trouble due to your little snippets of political wisdom. Just trying to help you out here notin. lol For the record though, I could care less what JH does with his money. That is just the thing though isn't it - It is his money. Maybe he wants to give it away - what do you think?
  24. cp176
    Oh baby there you go again notin. i think that you ought to stick to baseball here. Although what the hell notin - go for it if that is what you like.
  25. cp176
    Counting on Wright I think for anything is somewhat of a pipe dream. In the last two seasons, he has pitched fewer than 60 innings in each. If he comes back at all, it should probably be seen as gravy on them tatoes. Sadly i feel about the same way about Pedroia. I am just glad that second base looks fairly well covered whether or not he comes back and stays healthy.
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