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  1. Hitch
    Agreed. People wanting to trade our cheap, 8 WAR guy is wild.
  2. Hitch
    I'm still of the mind that being full-time DH could be playing its part. That shot then of him looking frustrated, staring into space... you can clear your mind/get your head on the defence when you're playing the field. But when all you get to do is sit there and think about how you're not hitting... That's a tough deal
  3. Hitch
    Easy to see why Breslow was reportedly all over Woo in trade talks with Mariners.
  4. Hitch
    Agreed. I really like Dobbins, I hope he can go on to be a solid pitcher.
  5. Hitch
    Whatever you want to call it - it was a pretty decent first outing after a late start to the season through injury.
  6. Hitch
    It's better than just that - The Red Sox received a Competitive Balance Round A selection in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, which comes with a slot value of $2,766,100 That extra, nearly $3m, is hugely valuable. Feels like a very impressive trade at this point.
  7. Hitch
    It's been mostly click bait but there's been some noise recently around moving Mayer for Alcántara later in the year. I'm not sure it makes sense with Bregman possibly opting out and Story hardly a picture of health, but I can see the appeal if Alcántara proves he's back to his best. Mind you, if he is, half the league will be after him. I really do feel Breslow has a big move in him come trade deadline if we're very much in it (and not a game or two out of the wildcard spots). Crochet shows he'll pull the trigger if it's right. But Mayer for anyone could be too steep a price.
  8. Hitch
    This feels most likely. He's able to play all the positions Hamilton can and likely better. But they won't burn a year just to have him as a utility now. But when they're free of that they can bring him up and bed him in with no pressure. You have the back up plan to Bregman then if he goes, and challenging Story if he doesn't.
  9. Hitch
    Alas, if only those stats existed a week ago,... Hopefully this small sample size stretches into prolonged play. Being stuck behind Bregman, Story and Campbell is a tough mountain to scale, however. There isn't a Rafaela you can see them moving aside for him in the infield. Though injury worries are more prevalent in the infield for sure.
  10. Hitch
    I'd say that response sums up the way you approach conversations nicely. All the best to you. 👍
  11. Hitch
    As a few of the posters have mentioned - Anthony looks like he will bet on himself. I think this assumption came from a report on Mass Live where he'd hinted it in a group interview. Not to say it won't happen obviously, but yeah that feels like it is going to be a tough one, and if he's as good as we're al hoping - tit'll be costly. Mayer will get done I think, but so far he's come with some worrying injury trends, so we'll have to see how that plays out, too.
  12. Hitch
    Asking you how you view ST stats is a rant? Um, okay. By the way, the conversation started with you stating: I then mentioned this was bordering on panic to which you replied: But yeah, no one has ever mentioned a player coming up to energise a team, huh? You then followed this up by pompously declaring that I should check baseball reference and that Mayer's stats show he is as good as Story. Mayer was hitting near the Mendoza line at the time and had an OPS of just above 500. As fun as this has been, I'll bow out of the conversation here. I'd rather have discussions with posters who enter them in good faith.
  13. Hitch
    Revisionism of almost every kind. From decisions around pitcher changes, to trades, to contract extension/offers. In every case you can make the right decision and get the wrong outcome. But in general fans will hammer the mistakes regardless, and often even forget that they supported such a move. It happens in all sports, but baseball seems uniquely open to the rule.
  14. Hitch
    They have to take risks with these kids. Some will work out and some won't. In fairness to you, I remember you being against the deal from early on, but an AVV of $8m is not going to break us if it isn't a roaring success. I'd rather these risks be taken than on say, the Story/Yoshida's of the world.
  15. Hitch
    I was thinking this exact thing last night as Casas scuffled again before the big hit - if we'd signed him to an extension (and a meaty one at that), the complaints would be pouring in right now. There's a relatively simple idea that baseball fans in particular need to be more comfortable with than most sports fans I believe - you can make the right decision and still get the wrong outcome. Revisionism can be a real pain in the arse in this sport. Mainly because fans in general have very short memories.
  16. Hitch
    Agreed. Very unlikely to happen now.
  17. Hitch
    But alternatively, all teams (and players) have runs where they're flying and runs where they're stuttering. Just because a team/player stutters in April, doesn't mean they should be written off.
  18. Hitch
    All this despite there being a FULL BLOWN CRISIS going on! 😜 Hopefully we can close out this series against the Mariners and win (at least) one of the last two and build some belief and confidence in the fan base as we head into a very tough series against the Guardians. Nothing has changed for me - I am very excited about this team. I also think Breslow would swing a big trade if need be at the deadline to push us into genuine contenders territory. And we still have a bitching farm. Good times.
  19. Hitch
    What do you think we get for Grissom? Because I would bet very little at the moment. And we can't really bring him up to replace Hamilton, as he's a poorer defender at almost every spot. His best bet is getting reps and impressing at 1B.
  20. Hitch
    Agreed. I don't see an issue with his contract all.
  21. Hitch
    Yeah, I don't see much chance they deal him. I think Anthony forcing himself up and Rafaela into a utility spot looks most likely. Though I love Raf's defence.
  22. Hitch
    Yeah, but it wasn't even that part of it really. The extra draft pick and bonus pool money that comes with it was the real get I think. I'm really surprised they got that much.
  23. Hitch
    He did come off as a unique individual. I think he's possibly uncomfortable in his own skin. He talks a lot in the affirmative "I'm a big guy - you couldn't take me", "I love to walk home. I'm a big guy, nobody will bother me", but it never felt natural. I mentioned this the other day - it's a dangerous game to read too much of anything into these series (or any documentary). This is what I do for a living and things get left on the cutting floor that would change your perception quite strongly on things. And yet it's hard to shake the feeling with Casas as his whole demeanour seems similar every time he's interviewed, any time he speaks, and it matches up with the series somewhat. It's almost like he's constantly living an act, while trying very hard to act like it isn't. Of course, I could be way off. I have never really like the kid. After watching the show, I found myself feeling sorry for him. He seems lonely.
  24. Hitch
    I really am quite shocked how many people actively want to trade Duran.
  25. Hitch
    I'm usually very much for keeping as much pitching around as possible, but the value they got out of that deal was crazy.
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