Kimmi
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I love this post, Max. Thank you for your optimism. Count me in. It's been a frustrating few years, for sure. Every time the team goes on a nice little run, they tend to follow it up with an equally bad run. :( Baseball is such a funny game. As you've mentioned, there is good reason to be hopeful. With just over 1/2 the season left to play, it is far too early to throw in the towel. A lot can happen in just the span of one week.
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In the MLB rulebook, under the definition of "Errors", the phrase "judgment call" or something similar is used repeatedly. That can't be good. And what about mental errors, such as a pitcher not covering first base? That's clearly an error, but not counted as one. -
I will say, however, that having sure hands, even with a lack of range, probably is more of a psychological boost to pitchers, teammates, and fans. Or perhaps I should say that having unsteady hands is probably more or of a let down to pitchers, teammates, and fans than having lack of range. Booting a ball hit right to you and allowing a run to score that shouldn't have scored is very noticeable, and can be demoralizing. OTOH, missing a ball due to lack of range and allowing a run to score that shouldn't have scored isn't always obvious. Both cost the team in the same way though.
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When I am attempting to assess a player's or team's defensive ability, the idea of looking at errors or fielding percentage doesn't even cross my mind. It's long been DRS, UZR or UZR/150, and more recently, OAA as well. The advanced metrics are not perfect, but they are head and shoulders above traditional defensive stats.
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It's too bad that we have been so unsuccessful in developing our young pitchers into top rotation guys. Pitching is so expensive and a hard commodity to come by. Why can't we develop our own Tarik Skubal? The cost of getting a #2 pitcher may be prohibitive for the Red Sox.
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It's not as simple as that. There are several other factors in play. Do you know how bad our 2nd base defense has been? That said, the decision, one way or another, should have never been an issue to begin with.
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I really can't disagree with anything posted here. In terms of finding another Devers through free agency, I see a nearly zero percent chance of that happening. However, if Anthony can live up to what the scouting reports say, he could be our next Devers. Time will tell.
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Ouch. Our top priority, IMO, is to add a solid #2 pitcher to slot behind Crochet. At minimum, get a solid #3.
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In contrast, the Rays' starting 5 have each made all of their starts. They had Boyle make one start in April for some reason, probably to give the starters an extra day of rest. Outside of that, the rotation has been the same all season, in the same order: Pepiot, Littell, Bradley, Rasmussen, Baz. That is incredible.
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We do have to question why Devers hadn't been taking reps at first base all along, knowing that our depth at that position was not good. Anyway, the damage is done. We all just have to hope that the effects won't be long lasting.
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I keep hoping that Bello is going to figure it out and become a bona fide #2 behind Crochet. He's making small strides, but I can't place my confidence in him yet. I agree. I would say my priority for this team is getting a solid #2 starter. I'm hopeful that our offense will take care of itself.
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We should have stayed with Bloom. Seriously. I am not against Breslow like others are, but I did not understand letting Bloom go when he did the job he was hired to do. I can say with near certainty that Devers would still be here.
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Post of the day!
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And speaking of Bregman, when he was signed with the team, he stated that he would play wherever the team wanted him to play. He would have happily played second base to keep Raffy at 3B.
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I understand the frustration. I'm in agreement with the FO on trading Devers, but I am really going to miss his bat in the line up. I really wish we could go back to the beginning of spring training. I would have kept Devers at 3B, put Bregman at 2B, and rotated the DH spot until Yoshida was ready to come back. Yes, I know that weakens defense at 3B, but in hindsight, it probably would have greatly strengthened our 2B defense. And most importantly, Devers would be happy and would still be with the Red Sox. The FO is hardly blameless in all of this. I think they had a plan. They did a poor job of executing it, or more appropriately, a poor job of communicating it.
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I understand the frustration. I'm in agreement with the FO on trading Devers, but I am really going to miss his bat in the line up. I really wish we could go back to the beginning of spring training. I would have kept Devers at 3B, put Bregman at 2B, and rotated the DH spot until Yoshida was ready to come back. Yes, I know that weakens defense at 3B, but in hindsight, it probably would have greatly strengthened our 2B defense. And most importantly, Devers would be happy and would still be with the Red Sox. The FO is hardly blameless in all of this. I think they had a plan. They did a poor job of executing it, or more appropriately, a poor job of communicating it.
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I know the Red Sox can afford Devers contract. Personally, I'm glad that they were able to get rid of it, but that's just me. As many have said, we'll have to see what Henry and Breslow are willing to do with that money. I don't think they have written off 2025, and I certainly don't think they will struggle in 2026.
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I'm sure Devers felt very respected by the Red Sox when he signed his extension. He had been with his new team all of 2-3 days when he agreed to play anywhere they want him to. Give it a some time. He may end up not feeling so respected if he's asked to do something that doesn't suit him. Or maybe he'll have learned his lesson about being a good teammate.
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I really don't disagree with most of what you have posted here. In a perfect world, those standout players that you speak of would be home grown, thereby being inexpensive, relatively speaking. We're hoping we'll see that in Anthony, Mayer, and/or Campbell. While I hate to trade away our players, I understand that part of the reason for building a strong farm is to use prospects in trades. I had zero problem with trading Teel (and others) to get Crochet. I do have a problem with trading so heavily for the short term that it depletes the farm, though. As far as the mega contracts go, I am just fundamentally against them.
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Yes, they should have. And unlike you, I'm not being facetious!
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100% on board with you. Knowing that we are in agreement on this makes me feel a lot better about the entire situation.
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It has most certainly been reported that players were upset with Raffy. How much did that impact the clubhouse? My guess is as good as yours.
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Devers Ready To Play WHEREVER The Giants Need Him To
Kimmi replied to king koji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Agreed. Though I am hopeful that the kids will take a big bite out of the apple for 2025. -
Devers Ready To Play WHEREVER The Giants Need Him To
Kimmi replied to king koji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Definitely. This is not a good look for Devers.
