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I saw some cool pics on Twitter of the all-stars watching Big John throw a sim game today. Pedro, Lester, Buchh, Yaz, Evans and Nieves all looking on. Did you catch any of that a700hitter? That's one of those cool moments that only happen in baseball spring training.

I just saw the Vazquez play on the MLBtv replay of the game today. They talk about this kid's "pop rate", wow. Granted the pitch was high but he was out of his crouch and the ball was out of his hand it seemed before the ball was even in the glove.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2014/02/updated_spring_training_television_schedule.html

I expect to see some Vazquez with our two catchers closing in on 40. De La Rosa could impact the pen. I'd expect Webster, Renaudo, and Barnes to come up and make some impact. Other than that I'm with a700hitter, we don't want to see too many kids in the bigs this season, our WS roster is still mostly intact. @a700hitter I'm sure leaving Bradley Jr. off your list was an honest mistake. What do you think of the young CF? Personally, I love his cornrows. Edit: Vazquez just went yard over the Fenway South monster

Good point reYoukilis, veteran respect and clubhouse hierarchy are probably greater influences than one might think when just throwing together a dream line up. We can look at what happened without it under Valentine. I read an article that made a point similar to that earlier today; it talked about Farrell and Tito in contrast to Valentine, whom the players didn't like or respect, particularly in the close quarters of the sox clubhouse. But for the sake of conversation, and not giving up on my hopes and dreams (lol!), I wonder if that is less of a concern among some of these guys. Shane and Nava seem the type, if there are any in the majors, that would put their ego aside if John thought it best. And imagine the turnover rate for a lineup with Victorino and Nava in the 8 and 9! I agree your lineup is far more likely, but Spring is a time for lofty ideals, just throwing it out there! Cheers!

If the kids light it up in ST I wouldn't be too surprised if Farrell ran this lineup out on Opening Day. If this lineup can work I think its the best case scenario and it would make sense Farrell wants to give it a shot to be successful. If Bradley bats .400 again and Xander is smoking bombs why not? Worst case they go cold and sink back to 8 and 9

WS Game 1 Lineup: Jackie, Xander, Pedey, Papi, Naps, AJ, Will, Shane, Nava

why you gotta be a jerk about it??? I'm talking to you seabeachfred!!!

I've got nothing more to say about that! Sorry for bothering you all!

I was talking about rjortiz. You know, the one that was being a jerk.... You guys are sensitive!

Anyone else on board with Gordon Edes hunch X will be batting lead-off to start the season?

Why are you being such a jerk, man? Play it cool! 'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright!

In light of the hall inductions this week, nothing beat a Pedro vs Clemens showdown. That was a great way to fall in love with baseball. I was at Fenway for Clemens last start at Fenway when he was first retiring from the Yanks (idk if he ever came as an Astro). I was one of the few booing, until my Dad told me to shut up haha so I started clapping with everyone else. There's no place like Fenway Park.

I totally agree with Bellhorn. I won't be giving the Sox a break if they fall on their face this year. I will, however, have more patience for the young guys just because that's what it takes if you're ever going to see them succeed. I wouldn't mind seeing Drew back, but it would bug me if X had to flop over to third just because Will is slumping. As long as Drew is willing to be a platoon guy and sub at third and second as well its a big boost for this ballclub and plenty of AB's to go around.... That being said, I still don't see it happening. He wants money, years and a starting gig and it doesn't seem the Sox are willing to budge on any of the three counts. They'll be happy with whatever comp pick they get.