Behindenemylines
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The Sox are going to have to make a decision in the next week and half. At this point no one knows when Buchholtz will be able to pitch again. If the Rays come in next week and their starters out pitch the Sox starters they could leave town in first place. If that happens I can see the Sox targeting a starter before the trade deadline. If the Sox hold their own or gain ground on the Rays they might feel that they have enough to hold them until Buchholtz can come back. They do need another arm in the bullpen though.
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The Rays pitching depth allowed them to give up Shields to the Royals because they so needed a bat for their lineup. It was around the time that they brought Myers up is when they got hot. Because Sales is under control of the White Sox for a longer period they are not going to trade him. They will build their team around him. The Sox do need a starter and another arm for the bullpen. At this point I don't think anyone can tell you when Buchholtz is going to pitch. The Sox could find themselves out of first by the end of next week with the white hot Rays coming to town. With all that said, unless you are getting an ace back you can not trade Bogaerts.
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Don't think the Sox make the playoffs if they can't straighten Lester out. He seems to be throwing the ball as hard as in the past so it has to be above the shoulders problem.
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If WMB can't figure it out the Sox have two potential 3B already waiting in the wings to play third in Boston. Both Bogaerts and Cecchini have impressed with the bat and look to be on track to make the show very quickly.
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Aceves booted off 40 man roster
Behindenemylines replied to Station 13's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I'm surprised Aceves lasted this long. He cleared waivers so the Sox aren't the only team that doesn't think he is worth the trouble. With chemistry being a big part of the success so far this season, and Aceves not producing like he has in the past its a wise decision that the Sox don't want the head case in Boston. -
I still feel that the Sox need Lester to be better for long term success this season. Based on some of his outings this season I feel he has the ability to right the ship and be the old Lester. He is still young, homegrown and a lefty so the Sox are going to stick with him long term as well.
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Good pitching beats good hitting every time. As far as the above debate goes good teams have a balanced approach to the question. They have the ability to score runs and at the same time prevent them.
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Let's talk about Felix Doubront
Behindenemylines replied to Orange Juiced's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I agree. Lackey and Doubrount were your number 4 and 5 starters at the beginning of the season and lately they have been your most consistent starters. A healthy Buchholtz and a better Lester down the stretch would be helpful for the Sox playoff chances. -
Rays schedule does get harder after the All-Star break. If the Sox get to that part of the schedule still in first, and if they can avoid injuries they should be okay. They need to avoid the wild card game. That one and done is a tough one.
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7/10 @ Mariners
Behindenemylines replied to MJantomaso's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
I agree. Buchholtz is scheduled for another bullpen this weekend and if all goes well he will go to AAA to pitch a couple games. Hopefully, we hold the fort and he comes back where he left off. -
I agree. Lackey is probably the Sox number 1 right now, but he is not an ace. Aces do it for a long period of time.
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Talk about a turnaround. Grant it the division sucks, but the Dodgers are within striking distance of first place. This wasn't what this thread was talking about when it was created.
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7/10 @ Mariners
Behindenemylines replied to MJantomaso's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
The A's are playing good baseball right now and their pitching is tough. I think the Sox starters for the weekend are Lackey, Lester, and to be announced. Of those three Lackey is the only one pitching consistently right now (Never thought I would be saying that) so the thought of a Sox sweep is not looking promising. If we can end up 5 and 5 on this west coast trip I would sign up for that. The Rays schedule gets harder after the All-Star break. They are now playing a weak part of their schedule: Pale Sox, Twins and Astros. So if the Sox can hold them off going into the break they will be in better shape. -
MLB not going to announce any decision until after the ALL-STAR game. Any one who is associated with this and is in a contract year could be effected by this. Even if the appeals last a long time teams aren't going to want anything to do with these guys.
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Papi dropped the pounds and now is a demon on the base paths with his 3 for 3 stealing of bases.
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The Sox should be seeing if any of these young arms they have in the minors can help them out of the pen these last few weeks of July. If no one is found then use some of the minor league trading chips they have to get a reliever from another big league roster. Bullpen is going to need some help or they will get over worked and become non-effective.
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The year the Rays went to the World Series they used David Price out of the pen and he was quite effective. Not saying the De La Rosa is Price, but could see him in a similar role that Price filled for the Rays when they went to the WS. There has been talk that De La Rosa could be a future closer so there is some belief that he could be effective out of the pen.
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You haven't heard anything about Nieves so he has to be doing something right. Between Farrell and Nieves the pitchers are doing better then any of us could have imagined. They still have to solve Bailey's problem and get Lester to be more consistent. Sox only go as far as their pitching.
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Biggest surprise has to be the way the starters have pitched. Considering Buchholtz has been hurt and Lester has struggled it is very surprising that the Sox are in first. Biggest disappointment has to be either the failure of our off season closers (Bailey and Hanrahan) or the struggles of Middlebrooks.
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They just brought Workman up to be an arm in the pen. I could see De La Rosa doing the same thing at some point this season. The loss of arms in the bullpen is concerning.
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The Mets weren't expected to do anything this season so there was no pressure on him to close and he is pitching like it. Go back a few seasons when the Mets were contending and look at his numbers. A lot easier to pitch for a team that isn't suppose to go anywhere.
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Synder's error on Saturday shows that he is not going to be the 3B that is going to help get you to the playoffs. He is a nice fill in, but not the solution. Middlebrooks makes that play and the Sox win the series. Sox either bring WM back up (Like the Mets did with Davis), or make a trade for someone like Michael Young. The division is ours for the taking this season.
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You have to look long term to see if Brentz is your RF of the future. If not then if you can get Parnell using him in a trade you do it. Parnell will not close for you though. Not sure the bright lights of Boston are his thing. JBJ is your starting CF the next 5 to 6 seasons. Any trade talks stop when his name is mentioned.
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The Sox don't have a lot of young power in the system so I would be patient with WMB. Don't give up on him so soon. The Sox could find a veteran 3B that is at the end of a contract and let WMB get more AB at AAA this season. I still see him as the Sox 1B or 3B of the next few seasons.
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Then the Mets woke up. This is the first season that Parnell has had pretty good success. Prior to this he has been very inconsistent. Sox should not go near Parnell because he would probably explode under the bright lights of Boston.