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  1. Kimmi
    I knew there was a reason why I like JH.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Kimmi
    I remember a game last year in which Casas had a walk off hit. During his post-game interview with Jahmai, Casas kept looking over his shoulder for the Gatorade bath which never came. I thought it was a little strange that 1. Casas kept looking for it, like he was really wanting the appreciation from his teammates, and 2. that it never came. I don't know if it means anything or not, but yes, I can see your point. At any rate, I'm a Casas fan.
  7. Kimmi
    In his small sample size of 2025, Casas' percentage of first pitch swinging , the percentage of strikes that he swung at, and the percentage of pitches that he swung at were all higher than any other year of his major league career. Also, his pitches per plate appearance this year was his lowest. I'm not sure that he was being too passive this year. Perhaps he was trying to be more aggressive, which didn't seem to suit him that well. IMO, he knows the strike zone well AND he's a good hitter. Leave him alone and let him do his thing.
  8. Kimmi
    A walk is a better outcome than an out, regardless of how slow he is.
  9. Kimmi
    I think he does know the strike zone pretty well. He had a down year offensively last year. Prior to that, he showed pretty good recognition of the zone. I would like to see him back as our starting first baseman next year. I think that offensively, he has very good power potential, but I do acknowledge that he is by no means a guarantee of anything.
  10. Kimmi
    All that said, I'm glad to hear that the Red Sox and Duran were able to come to an agreement. I would still really hate to see any of our outfielders traded, though I know it's probably going to be a necessary evil. I can understand wanting to trade Rafaela to improve the offense, but personally, I am unwilling to sacrifice his defense. He won the Fielding Bible Award (much more credible than the Gold Glove) for the best defensive centerfielder in baseball this year. He's that good!
  11. Kimmi
    I really hate to see the team take any player to arb. IMO, it can never be a good thing for a player to hear why he doesn't deserve the higher of the two salaries. The kicker is that the difference between the two numbers is usually fairly small, and it's nothing for the team to cover the higher number. Unless it's an outrageous ask, just pay the higher salary.
  12. Kimmi
    Can you imagine what the Blue Jays fans felt like after the series? Not only losing that excruciating 18 inning game, but then losing Game 7 when they were so close to wrapping it up. Actually, you probably can imagine. Red Sox fans have had their share of heartbreak.
  13. Kimmi
    I am not necessarily opposed to going external for that last spot. I'm just opposed to going big and long on any contract. If it comes down to a choice between going too large for a free agent or filling the spot internally, I'll choose the latter. Fair point about Yoshida. There is no reason for him not to take some reps at first base. He could be a good depth option there, if nothing else.
  14. Kimmi
    I'd prefer that he accept the QO, but if he declines, at least we get the pick. To me, it's a win-win.
  15. Kimmi
    I do not know exactly. But even for the pieces that aren't the responsibility of the Red Sox, Henry could contribute somehow. Not that he's going to.
  16. Kimmi
    I know ticket and concession prices will not be cut. They should be, but I know that's not going to happen.
  17. Kimmi
    This I can agree with.
  18. Kimmi
    That's too bad that he declined the mutual option, but not surprising. Depending on his medicals and how his elbow is doing, I'd give him the QO and hope that he accepts.
  19. Kimmi
    No. No. Definitely no.
  20. Kimmi
    I have no problem with Henry being a billionaire. He's a businessman, he earned the money, good on him. That said, I do think he should spend enough on payroll to have a competitive team year in and year out. Where we disagree is whether he should be expected to go all out like the Dodgers. I would much rather see that money go to the everyday people. Cut ticket prices. Cut concession prices. Pay the stadium workers better wages.
  21. Kimmi
    It's almost like I could have started this thread myself.
  22. Kimmi
    Crochet is making peanuts in this day and age. Which is kind of my point about the outrageousness of these contracts.
  23. Kimmi
    IMO, building and sustaining a strong farm system is the top priority in building winning teams. I get zero satisfaction from the Dodgers winning a championship from throwing the most money at available free agents. I could do that job.
  24. Kimmi
    I stand by my opinion. You can have an equally great series without having a bunch of high-priced superstars.
  25. Kimmi
    I feel bad for the Blue Jays, especially Hoffman. He is not to blame, but he's going to have a terrible taste in his mouth for the entire offseason. I think "randomness" and "crapshoot" were on full display during this series.
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