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  1. Kimmi
    Well, if people post crap, they must be called on it. No argument there.
  2. Kimmi
    I tend to be very optimistic and very supportive of the FO and the team in general. It's not that I don't think the FO makes mistakes - they do. However, I can usually see the rationale behind what they've done, even if I don't agree with it. And no matter how much I think I know about baseball, I know that I don't know as much as those running the show. So, I will usually give them the benefit of the doubt. I don't have a problem with anyone criticizing the FO or any of our players. However, I do think there is a difference between rational criticism and straight out mindless bashing. Not that I'm saying anyone here does that.
  3. Kimmi
    Thanks cp. I know that these discussions can get heated sometimes. I have to warn you, I'm not above throwing out the occasional snarky comment myself. I do try to keep it civil though. I find that most people will respond to you in the manner in which you respond to them.
  4. Kimmi
    The moves certainly don't bode well for him. However, he still has options so I don't see any rush in trying to move him. If nothing else, perhaps he can at least raise his value by improving his offense some.
  5. Kimmi
    I'm not a hitting coach, nor do I know a lot about the mechanics, but it seems like if it were something in his mechanics, it could be fixed easily enough. If it's in his pitch recognition and he's unwilling to "do his homework", then I don't suppose there's a lot that can be done to help him. To me, he doesn't seem like the stubborn type. I've always taken him to be someone who is willing to do what it takes.
  6. Kimmi
    You can't really blame anyone for getting excited about JBJ after his hot ST. I know it's sometimes hard, but it would be nice if fans could temper their emotions some, and not make rash judgments, good or bad, based on a few weeks.
  7. Kimmi
    LOL I'll give Fred the benefit of the doubt on this one since I honestly don't know if he was clamoring for JBJ or not. I know that Fred likes offense. So it wouldn't surprise me if he insisted that JBJ be around when he was swinging a hot bat.
  8. Kimmi
    If Bradley indeed isn't willing to make adjustments, then he is punching his own ticket out of town, kind of like Middlebrooks refusing to play winter ball. After two partial seasons of hitting below .200, he has to know that his way isn't working. I liked what I read about this kid last offseason - how he came to camp early and seemed like he would do whatever it takes to win and keep the CF job. Hopefully, he still has that kind of attitude.
  9. Kimmi
    No, not in my opinion Fred. I get as excited about our youngsters as anyone, but I am not one to annoint someone the next best thing based on small sample sizes. I was wondering if you were insisting that he be on the roster to open 2013, rather than being sent down.
  10. Kimmi
    Is this the same Bradley who just had to be on the 2013 Opening Day roster after his stellar ST? He may or may not ever be able to hit ML pitching, but I certainly hope the Sox don't give up on him yet.
  11. Kimmi
    Point taken. Vazquez is still largely unproven in the majors. That said, going back to the minors and during his short stint in the bigs, his pitch framing ability has been considered to be in the "elite" category, coming from both the scouts and the stat geeks.
  12. Kimmi
    When it comes to catchers, it's all about defense. And when I say defense, I mean the way a catcher handles the pitching staff. Throwing out baserunners is important, but overrated. Vazquez and Hanigan are both considered not just good, but elite when it comes to pitch framing. I couldn't care less if they don't hit very well. Anything they give us offensively is gravy, IMO.
  13. Kimmi
    Agree with the sentiment here. I'm excited for the new season to start. I've been watching the football playoffs (Go Pats!), but I'm not really much of a football fan. For me, it's all about baseball and the Red Sox. Baseball season cannot start soon enough.
  14. Kimmi
    It does seem odd that both are still available, and to me, it doesn't seem like the interest or chatter about either one has been as strong as it usually is for top starters. I really wish they would just go ahead and sign already. LOL As far as Hamels goes, I have nothing against him as a pitcher. But my preference is almost always paying "just money" for players versus paying prospects plus money. From what I understand, Amaro has been rather unreasonable in his demands.
  15. Kimmi
    I agree that the demands for any of the starters are too high right now. It's quite possible that the Sox wait until midseason to add another starter. Or, it's possible that some of those demands will come down as we get closer to Opening Day. Thankfully, the FO has revamped the rotation well enough that they do not have to add another starter right now and they do not have to succumb to demands that they are not comfortable meeting.
  16. Kimmi
    I don't disagree. I guess it depends on what the bottom line is, but I just don't see the FO giving Scherzer what he will likely command. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have him. For the Sox, I think Shields is a more realistic option. I can see possibly getting him for a 4 year deal.
  17. Kimmi
    Hi Pruneface. While I would definitely like to see another starter, and I think the Sox should add one, I don't think it's a necessity. I like the team as currently constructed and think they are legitimate contenders. I can see the rationale for waiting until midseason as well, but I'm still hopeful they pick up another starter this offseason.
  18. Kimmi
    That doesn't make any sense. If Lee reaches 200 innings, then the option becomes guaranteed. If the option is guaranteed, the Phillies don't have the choice of buying out. They can only buy out if the option does not vest. Here is a short blurb that Jeff Sullivan wrote about it. "Lee's 2016 option will vest if he throws at least 200 innings in 2015, or if he throws at least 400 innings between 2014-2015. If he does that, he'll make his $135 million. If not, the Phillies will probably opt for the buyout, although it's impossible to say right now."
  19. Kimmi
    Agreed CP. Good post. This is one thing that I like so much about Holt. He is willing to play wherever the team needs him.
  20. Kimmi
    This is the way I interpret it as well.
  21. Kimmi
    I understood the point you were trying to make to Bellhorn. What I am saying is that I am pretty sure that whether Lee pitches 200 innings or not, the Phillies are on the hook for the buy out. As I said in my previous post, this is not a straight vesting option. It is a club option, albeit with a vesting clause, which is the difference. In other words, the club has control over whether to exercise the option or not, if Lee does not reach his 200 innings. With club option buyouts, the buyout is guaranteed whether the vesting clause is reached or not.
  22. Kimmi
    LOL Actually, I was reading earlier where Maddon is toying with the idea of batting his pitcher 8th, ala La Russa. Just another example of him trying convince the baseball world of his genius.
  23. Kimmi
    IMO, it's really hard to project how either the Red Sox or Yankees will do this season. There are just too many "ifs" with both teams. I think both teams are in a similar spot with their starting rotations. Both could potentially be very good (Yankees having more potential than the Sox), but that's provided that a lot of things go right. While I don't think either team needs to add a top of the rotation guy, I think that both teams should. In terms of bullpens, Yankees look very good. In terms of offense, both teams struggled with scoring runs last season, and struggled with getting that key hit when they needed it. I think (hope) the Sox have addressed that problem. I don't think the Yankees have. Then again, the potential is there, I suppose, but with a lot of "ifs". Two additional factors for the Yankees: 1. What effect will Arod have on the clubhouse? 2. Everyone knows how lucky the Yankees are. ;-)
  24. Kimmi
    I am and always have been a big fan of both Drew boys. I think it's a good signing for the Yanks. I thought the Sox should have re-signed him during the offseason last season. Unfortunately, I will not be able to pull for him, being that he will be donning the pinstripes.
  25. Kimmi
    The amount of hype surrounding this kid is indeed insane. Honestly, I don't know much about him other than what I've read. Players need some degree of arrogance, IMO, but that line can be far too easily be crossed to where it becomes a detriment to the team rather than being an asset. Pedroia is as arrogant as they come, but in a manner that is good for the team both on and off the field. I guess that's the difference between being arrogant and being an arrogant pr__k.
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