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  1. Kimmi
    We can never know for sure what we will get from players, even the so-called superstars. Even if we had signed someone like Schwarber or Alonso, perhaps they have a really bad down year or, heaven forbid, a season-ending injury early in the season. It's all a risk. That being the case, the importance of quality depth cannot be overstated. Whoever we decide to go with as our starting players, the Plan B needs to be solid enough to carry us through when the inevitable happens. Production often comes from unexpected places.
  2. Kimmi
    Stationary is important for old-school folks like myself.
  3. Kimmi
    I would have been okay with signing Alonso to the deal that he received. It's a year longer than I would have liked, but that's the way of the baseball world these days. That said, if we can get the 2023 Casas in 2026 for roughly a mere $1.5M, isn't that such a better value? Perhaps that money is better used elsewhere.
  4. Kimmi
    Agree. I have said before that I'd be okay going with our current roster of position players, though I fully admit there's some risk involved with that. It would be nice to upgrade and to strengthen our depth, but I don't feel like anything drastic is needed.
  5. Kimmi
    This is why I can't fathom signing players to huge contracts that take them into their late 30s or even early 40s. Yes, they will likely be very good for the first part of the contract, but that's an awful lot of money to potentially have to eat in the latter years. I know the owners can afford it, but that doesn't make it the right thing to do.
  6. Kimmi
    It's tough to know what we're going to get from Casas and Anthony, but they could potentially provide the big bats that we are in need of. The dilemma, IMO, is in knowing how to balance signing big free agent contracts (likely to aging players) against going with our young and cost-controlled players. Casas and Anthony could provide more production than anyone we could reasonably acquire, or they could not. Breslow did promise that the Sox would repurpose the money saved from trading Devers. They have used some of that to extend our young players, but I think some of that money needs to be spent on newly acquired players as well.
  7. Kimmi
    LOL Not in any way saying that they should sign Dom Smith, but he was my favorite Red Sox player for a time when he played with us. He just seems so genuinely happy to be playing baseball.
  8. Kimmi
    The fact that Breslow would not commit to whether Gray is the #2 leads me to believe that he is still looking to add a top pitcher. It doesn't mean that he'll get it done, but he's still looking. Gray could be a #2 pitcher. His peripherals offer hope for that. Like I said, the rotation, as it stands, could potentially be very good, but there is a lot of uncertainty with it.
  9. Kimmi
    I think we already decided earlier in the year that Breslow was not allowed to trade any starting pitching for this very reason. It always makes me nervous to trade away starting pitching. Actually it makes me nervous to trade any of our players. I know it has to be done, but I don't necessarily like it.
  10. Kimmi
    My son's go-to was always plain spaghetti, or spaghetti with Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese on it. However, he would only used the Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese at Grandma's house. Even though I would have the exact same brand, mine didn't taste good like Grandma's did, so he would eat the spaghetti plain. Go figure.
  11. Kimmi
    That's all that matters. Be nice to your mother.
  12. Kimmi
    I am in agreement with you that most front office types need to choose their words very carefully and should probably say as little as possible. That said, if Breslow did not give any specifics and just told the press that his offseason goal was to improve the team, I don't think that would go over too well. Inquiring minds want to know what the plan is. At any rate, I remain hopeful that there is still a #2 pitcher coming. I like what we have. I think there is a lot of potential in our starting rotation. However, there is also a lot of uncertainty.
  13. Kimmi
    As the saying goes, you can never have enough pitching. I do agree, however, that further moves involving trading away some pitching are likely coming. I haven't looked into what kind of options our pitchers have remaining, but I like the idea of stashing as much pitching depth as reasonably possible.
  14. Kimmi
    There is a lot more that goes into a trade or into signing a free agent than what we are aware of. Unless a team is willing to grossly overpay for a player, there are 29 or 30 other teams who might factor into the equation. The targeted player's demands and wishes must also be taken into account. Maybe a player doesn't want to play on the east coast, for instance. All that to say that I don't think Breslow is intentionally lying or deceiving us about a #2 starting pitcher being one of his top priorities. I acknowledge that the FO's idea of a reasonable price to pay for a player is probably much different than the fans' idea, and therein lies the problem, I think.
  15. Kimmi
    I am one who would really like to see Schwarber rejoin the Red Sox, but that QO definitely puts a wrinkle into things. Not to mention Yoshida. I can't see it happening.
  16. Kimmi
    At least now I don't have to learn how to spell his name.
  17. Kimmi
    The moves made so far this offseason have been solid, yet underwhelming for those who are looking for a blockbuster type move. I get it. I don't think Breslow is near being finished though. We have to wait and see how the rest of the offseason plays out. I think fans like to know what the GM's intentions are, but perhaps some vague comments like 'we would like to improve the pitching and the offense' might suit them better. Then again, maybe not. We certainly can do without comments like "full throttle" from a couple of years ago.
  18. Kimmi
    I like the trade for Gray, especially after hearing how much money the Cards are throwing in. My kind of move. That said, I'm pretty much in agreement with your post. It would be nice to get another strong starting pitcher to slot in behind Crochet. I think the Red Sox should spend this winter, just not on any crazy contracts. Four to six year deals would be fine.
  19. Kimmi
    My sentiments, exactly.
  20. Kimmi
    Personally, if we acquire a #2 SP and one of 1B, 2B, 3B, I'd be good with going with an internal option at the other infield positions. That send, I do think the Red Sox should be willing to go over the luxury tax limit this offseason if the right moves present themselves. I would take a flier on Kelly for 1 or 2 years, maybe 3. I'm not sure he's the strong #2 that I'd like, but he's at least a strong #3. And he's been relatively durable. I'm still not happy about the idea of trading Duran, or any of our outfielders, for that matter. But if it must be done, I'll survive.
  21. Kimmi
    I knew there was a reason why I like JH.
  22. Kimmi
    I agree that the Red Sox could and should spend big this winter. What I don't want to see happen is signing a player to a monster contract. I'd rather see shorter, Bregman-type contracts. Yes, that will likely take us out of the market for some of the top free agents. I'm okay with that. Breslow needs to get creative. That's why we pay him the big bucks.
  23. Kimmi
    I am biased towards Casas as well. I hope that Cora and Breslow give him the chance to be our everyday first baseman. I do recall what seems like a lot of close calls going against him. I'm not sure what has happened to the concept of protecting the plate on those borderline pitches.
  24. Kimmi
    Fair. I could agree with this. I could also argue that adding another baserunner without making an out increases the average number of runs scored in the inning. Of course, that requires the subsequent batter(s) to do something productive.
  25. Kimmi
    It seems like walking a batter to set up a double play or to set up a force at any base might be a good idea. Sometimes it works out. It also seems like intentionally walking someone like Shohei to get to a weaker hitter might be a good idea. Sometimes that works out. All that said, there is no base/out situation in which having an additional baserunner results in fewer runs being scored, according to the run expectancy matrix. A walk is always a better outcome than an out.
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