Kimmi
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I hope all is well with you Oldtimer. Like you, I am against granting huge contracts. I would not be upset if the Sox offered Devers an 8 year deal which include his 2 arb years. I wouldn't be thrilled with the contract, but if that keeps him on the team, then so be it. I most definitely would not go beyond that.
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First off, my guess would be that he wouldn't take the deal, but that's what I would offer as what I think is a fair deal to both parties. My deal of $160/6 replaces his 2 arb years. Devers would get a hefty raise for this year. I included an opt out after 4 years, at which time Devers would be 28. At that time, he would probably be able to get a 6 year deal with a higher AAV if he continues to perform. If he doesn't continue to perform, then he will have made out on those last 2 years.
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Yikes. That's scary to think about. I'd offer Devers a 6-year deal right now for $160M, with an opt out after the 4th year. That would be a significant raise for Devers this year. It would also give him a higher AAV than Ramirez, and Ramirez is arguably the better overall player. Ramirez is older, but the opt out would give Devers an opportunity for another big contract.
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The Yankees don't scare me. Neither does Cole. Bring it on!
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I am not a fan of replay to begin with. That said, there are times, although rare, when the umpires make a decision that just doesn't make any sense, not just to casual fans, but even to announcers like Eck and Remy. I'm guessing we'll often hear that there wasn't enough conclusive evidence to overturn a call, but I welcome hearing the rationale behind the umpires' rulings.
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Red Sox trade Hunter Renfroe in trade involving Jackie Bradley Jr
Kimmi replied to Jasonbay44's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
The problem with this entire argument is the use of BA in and of itself. -
Our rotation was able to stay remarkably healthy last year. Hopefully, we see more of the same this year. I never count the Yankees out, but I'm more "concerned" with the Jays and the Rays than I am about the Yankees. It should be a fun division race. I wouldn't rule the Red Sox out as division winners!
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Same as last year. Last year, the Yankees looked far better on paper than the Sox. This year, on paper, the gap between the Yankees and the Sox is smaller. And we still have the Cora factor.
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I was going to post the same thing. LOL
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You're starting to sound nervous again Jacko.
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What I'm saying is that the move is defensible.
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I really dislike it when a pitcher is taken out of a game when he is on an absolute roll, with a low pitch count. The data, however, shows that the 3rd time through the order penalty applies to pitchers who were dealing as much as it applies to pitchers who were having good or average performances. So while I really don't like the move, I can defend it.
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I'm 100% with you (or with the upstart GMs). I have said for years that base stealing is overrated. Speed is not overrated, however.
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Good stuff.
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I tend to argue batting line up as much as others, especially when Cora put Kike in the leadoff spot last year, but it bears repeating that it really just doesn't make that much difference. The pros of putting a batter in a certain spot is mostly offset by the cons of not having him elsewhere.
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You alluded to this in your previous post - base stealers are more valuable in front of singles hitters. If we're looking to improve run production via the steal, Story would do more good hitting after the big boppers.
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I hear you on rather seeing Whitlock than Robles coming in for the 8th inning. As I said, I would not be unhappy if he remained in the pen. OTOH, what if Whitlock is as effective as a starter as he is as a reliever? We'd rather see him getting the start every 5th day over many other candidates.
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I get why people want to keep Houck and Whitlock in the pen, especially Whitlock. I would not be unhappy if they both remained in the pen. That said, I agree with you. Starters are much more valuable and harder to find than relievers, even in this day when the role of starting pitchers is diminishing. Houck and Whitlock should both be given an opportunity as starters.
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I have neighbors who are Reds' fans. They would kill to be in our shoes, as I'm sure fans of most other teams would be. Red Sox fans have it really, really good.
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It turns out that banning the shift will, on the whole, improve BABIP by only a couple of points over the season, about 6 extra hits per 1000 balls put in play, a difference that viewers will not even notice. The number of hits is not going to drastically increase by banning the shift. What will change is that some of the balls put into play that we think should be a hit will now be a hit rather than being an easy out to a shifted infielder.
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There are supposedly two reasons for the larger bases. 1. To help reduce injuries when players slide. 2. To increase the number of steals, thereby adding more "action" to the game. FTR, I am against using larger bases. I do like the limits on the shifts, however, more for aesthetic reasons than anything else.
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Oh goody.
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100%.
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One of my all time favorites. I am sad to hear about this, but I do think it is time. I wish him the best.
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Poll: Will MLB have a Spring Training in 2022?
Kimmi replied to a700hitter's topic in Other Baseball
I tend to agree with this also. I will not allow the regular season to be delayed or shortened.
