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  1. Kimmi
    Once upon a time, I used to participate in game threads. I had to stop doing that because they were doing nothing but bringing me down from all the negativity. Do I dare bring my pom poms to the game threads on this site?
  2. Kimmi
    I don't disagree with any of that Spudboy. I think they should have signed Lester before the 2014 season also, and I think at that time they could have signed him for that $135 mil or less. It's quite possible that they didn't offer more than $70 mil for a reason. It's also quite possible that I just don't want to believe that the Sox wouldn't want Lester back.
  3. Kimmi
    There is a rational explanation for why they do what they do. You might not know what it is, but I am confident that the vast majority of the decisions that they make are well thought out and well researched. That doesn't mean that the decisions are always right or that you have to agree with their rationale, but it's there. I've said before that I know that I do not know as much as the FO does. Hence, while I may question a move, I will give them the benefit of the doubt. They're the experts and professionals, with a multitude of data and information driving their decisions. I'm just a fan on a message board.
  4. Kimmi
    That's Fellowship of the Miserable.
  5. Kimmi
    I did know that. Interesting tidbit!
  6. Kimmi
    It's not finding excuses. It's trying to understand the rationale behind their decisions. We might not always agree with what they do, but regardless of that, there is a reason why they do what they do. And it probably goes far deeper than what we see on the surface, both in terms of short and long term impact.
  7. Kimmi
    Yeah, it was strange. That's why I said I think they screwed up. I'm sure they knew they were starting low with the $70 mil offer, but I think they underestimated exactly how low they were starting. IMO, they put a little too much faith in Lester's willingness to take a home team discount. Does not topping the highest bidder mean that the team really didn't want the player in the first place? Of course not. That's the thing about free agency though. There's almost always going to be a team that will be willing to give out the crazy contract for a certain player. I may be completely wrong about this. None of us knows for sure. Personally, I think it's Lucchino's fault.
  8. Kimmi
    I agree with you on AGon. I think he is someone Theo really wanted and was willing to give the big contract to. I think Crawford and Lackey were lapses, at a time where they fed into the "monster". They made those signings against their better judgment. As far as Lester goes, I really think they screwed that initial offer up big time. Had they made that same initial mistake 5 years ago, and had Lester hit FA 5 years ago where some other team outbid the Sox by $20 mil, I don't think the Sox would have upped their price. They would have let him walk. It's the same with guys like Damon and Bay. The Sox wanted them back, but on their own terms, not on the player's terms.
  9. Kimmi
    That's a possibility, but I don't believe that to be the case. I think they wanted to re-sign him, but clearly on their terms and not Lester's. IMO, the fact that the Sox don't usually cave in to demands that they're not comfortable with is often mistaken for them not really wanting the player to begin with. I think they want the player, but they're not going be stupid about signing him.
  10. Kimmi
    I would have to agree with this.
  11. Kimmi
    The Sox philosophy on long term deals has more or less been in place since this ownership group took over, hasn't it? I know they had some lapses with Crawford and Lackey, but for the most part, they set their ceiling on what they think a player is worth, and they will not go over it. They usually seem willing to overpay some, which is more or less a necessity to signing good FAs, but they will not grossly overpay. I can't see them not maintaining that philosophy.
  12. Kimmi
    That's exactly the way I feel. If the player bombs, the team won't be hamstrung for years to come. As far as Cashman goes, I get the feeling that he could/would do a better job if he were given more autonomy. I think he too often has to succumb to the wishes of the Steinbrenners and Levine. Regardless, I am a little disappointed and surprised that they didn't sign any outrageous contracts this offseason.
  13. Kimmi
    That's the thing. The Sox are in a good position to fix whatever needs become evident once the season starts, provided that the number of injuries/underperformances is within the "normal" amount. Those fixes could come from within the organization, since we have good depth. Or they could come from outside, since we have the flexibility in terms of both money and players to add pieces. Most reports and projections I have seen have been very favorable to the Sox. As I said before, the games still have to be played, but the goal of the offseason is to assemble a team that looks good on paper. Our FO has done that. I like our chances of seeing the postseason again this year.
  14. Kimmi
    I read this tweet on another site: "From STATS LLC: 15,007 defensive shifts in 2014, up from 7,641 previous year. And the BABIP went UP, from .297 to .299. UP!" That is quite an increase in shifts. Perhaps teams are beginning to overuse it? I would like to know if that BABIP is for all batters, or only for batters that were shifted against.
  15. Kimmi
    True enough. None of these contracts, or moves in general, can be looked at in isolation. The big factor for me is the "if you can live with it" part. It's just not good decision making to put all of your eggs in one basket, either financially or in terms of prospects, and then be handcuffed if that player doesn't pan out. Once again, this goes back to starting with a strong farm.
  16. Kimmi
    I happen to agree with you on this Iortiz. I think they screwed up big time in not getting Lester re-signed last spring or early in the season. They executed wisely in not offering more than the Cubbies, but it should never have gotten to that point. That said, I think they recovered from that screw up rather nicely.
  17. Kimmi
    I don't see it that way. I'm not saying that there aren't any questions marks, but I would not consider our pitchers to be dumpster dives. There might not be a true "ace" within the group, but as a group, they should be solid.
  18. Kimmi
    I like you.
  19. Kimmi
    It's easy to get impatient. As a fan, I often react emotionally rather than rationally. As a fan, the emotional side of me would have been thrilled if we had topped the Cubs price for Lester and re-signed him, even though the rational side of me knows that wouldn't have been a wise decision. The FO does not really have that luxury. They can't act or react emotionally. They have to exhibit patience and rational business decisions, otherwise they would not be very successful.
  20. Kimmi
    Thank you Spitball. Good post. I agree that the team has a good shot at returning to the playoffs. One thing that I like about this team that was lacking last year is its depth.
  21. Kimmi
    Given my choice, I would prefer the balance tipped more on the side of stronger pitching than on the side of stronger offense, but I don't see the rotation being as bad as you see it. The addressed a huge area of need that was lacking from last year's team by signing Hanley and Panda. I was actually quite impressed that Ben was able to rebuild the entire rotation, with perhaps the exception of a #1 guy, in basically one day. Hopefully, you will be presently surprised by them this season.
  22. Kimmi
    Thank you for enlightening me. I wonder what my schtick is. LOL As you said, to each his own. I realize that people root for and support their team in different ways. I have just never understood the amount of bashing and negativity towards the Sox since 2004. It boggles my mind.
  23. Kimmi
    I am not a fan of long contracts either. I know that sometimes they are a necessary evil, and in rare cases, a player warrants breaking the bank for, but that would be the exception. I really like what Ben did in the offseason prior to 2013, with his shorter contracts at a higher AAV.
  24. Kimmi
    I would not suggest such a thing Spudboy. Sorry if my post came across that way. I find you to be very knowledgable and informative. I know that many fans feel that the Sox should spend big dollars on relievers, closers in particular, despite the fact that those long term contracts for relievers rarely work out. I was just voicing my opinion on BP construction.
  25. Kimmi
    Completely agree Ogden.
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