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I think the challenges are more implementation than anything. That said, the key for robot umps is getting the edges of the zone right. We don't know the false positive of the Pitch FX stuff we see on the computer/TV. I think the technology probably needs to get to a better reliability level (consistency, accuracy). In particular the technology needs to be sharpened for the high and low parts of the zone, which change with every hitter and every batting stance. I am not pooh poohing the idea of robot umps - as you know, I am very much for it. But it is further away than it seems. MLB should push in that direction though, clearly.
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This team has been brilliant - especially pounding bad teams, which is how you pile up wins during the season. There is ALWAYS concern in October - the playoffs are fluky. The Red Sox season could be scuttled by an opposing pitching staff getting hot. Cora has to manage health and figure out a strategy for negotiating the playoff games - where the hook is quicker.
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The shifts are fine ... I mean, runs are UP the last two seasons. Shifts are not reducing offense - indeed, there is evidence it has increased it. The shifts have done its job - when the ball is put in play. However, one of the offshoots of the shift is that the pitcher is trying to pitch to a smaller target, which has increased walks. And yes, bunting the opposite way is a good idea against a lefty overshift - just to at least force the 3B to THINK about it. I am waiting for a team to experiment with fielder motion ... showing one shift and then shifting to another during the windup or something.
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wRC+ for the 6 playoff contenders Red Sox (97 vs Lefties, 118 vs Righties) Yankees (124 vs Lefties, 107 vs Righties) Guardians (108 vs Lefties, 107 vs Righties) Astros (118 vs Lefties, 108 vs Righties) Mariners (103 vs Lefties, 100 vs Righties) A's (101 vs Lefties, 108 vs Righties) The Guardians have had the most balanced performance. The Astros and Yankees have shown meaningful differences. The Red Sox by contrast are extreme in the other direction. Of course the Red Sox don't have to worry about facing Sale in the postseason
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Eovaldi picked up a decent second pitch - which had been his undoing in his other career stops. Considering the Yankees, Astros and Guardians numbers against lefthanders, it doesn't make a lot of sense keeping a quality righthanded starter out of the rotation.
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The Alex Cora Managerial Decision Thread
sk7326 replied to StephenCurry30's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
His took time off for treatment. We have to assume he is fine - or that his illness is being treated. He has certainly done a solid job. -
For Kelly his fastball is straight and his command is not great. Kimbrel is better at both. And Kimbrel pitches backwards more now.
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The electronics themselves are probably (from what I read) not accurate enough either ... and there is more to figure out in terms of implementation. But again, that doesn't mean they can't get there - just have to figure out whether it is something MLB wants to seriously push.
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The Alex Cora Managerial Decision Thread
sk7326 replied to StephenCurry30's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
That's what the medicine is for. -
Kimbrel? maybe 2 guaranteed years with an option for year 3.
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The technology has a ways to go - but MLB clearly should invest in it. The home plate ump still has a valuable function - but the part of the job which he is A) worst at, most likely to get into a fight over and C) most likely to put on an unconscionable umpshow over ... goes away
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No - it just means a GM is looking to provide options. Almost every player will go through waivers in August.
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Put another way - there has never been a team which I would taken vs the field once the playoffs start ...
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I do wonder how much Betts playing next to him just removes some of the possibilities to show superior range.
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This is all true - it does make me wonder whether a team that DID try that could get some advantage - a team like San Diego who plays in a cavernous park or whatever.
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I think it is probably fair to say that his range is more good/very good than outstanding - and the defensive metrics clearly focus on that. He doesn't get credit for an uncommonly good throwing arm for a CF. It also is noteworthy that he also plays next to a RF with outstanding range ... which I imagine has to hurt him a little bit.
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there is value in all of that ... but it's a "nice to have" more than essential. What is essential is not making outs. Now, that being said - I wonder if there is a market gap for a team that DOES try to bring back the 1980s Cardinals. That is a fair question. The same way that with all these teams swinging for the fences, the Royals of 2015 (or the Sox of this year) not striking out suddenly has an edge.
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Rings are what teams play for. At the same time - the playoffs are SO wild that you have to take a zen approach. I mean - the reason the Sox Curse always felt more authentic to me than the Cubbies one was that (since 1967) the Red Sox were usually really good. I mean, I've seen an 82-79 team win the World Series and a 116-46 team not able to make the World Series. You just hope you have a great month.
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The Red Sox have one of the league's two best players entering free agency once he turns 28 ... free agents of that age and quality (assuming he is healthy) just don't hit the market that often. But the Red Sox will certainly be in a good position to do something.
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It is proving a counterfactual which is hard ... certainly Cora has not hurt, and I think it is at least possible the young guys have benefited from him. I am more comfortable saying that once you add JD Martinez (and get a great season) to a team of young studs who all make leaps or mini-leaps ... you can improve a 93 win team.
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If that happens it is because of ownership choices ...
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He has a chance to realize the career that Fred Lynn's body prevented.
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I think every team that signs a UFA to a long deal accept the back end will hurt - it is whether the front end can make the overall thing a net plus. With Martinez it is a clear yes.
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Red Sox have graduations to deal with - we'll see what happens. Every team faces it.
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Players should embrace their free agency - nothing wrong with that. The Red Sox will have a strong position as a bidder. I mean you work your butt off to be able to choose where you work ...