moonslav59

Until Story comes back, assuming he does in 2023, I'm not sure I want Mondesi at SS, Arroyo at 2B and Kike in CF, everyday. I guess how well Duvall is hitting might make the choice easier. (Also, how well Mondesi and Arroyo look.)

They could amend it, quickly.

I hope Kluber can keep this up, when it counts.

The pick-off limit really gives an advantage to the runner, when all are used up.

Those two ties really sucked!

For the Sox, those were 3 very different teams, so yes. The Spurs were a little more constant, but I agree. I think the Yanks 10 in 15 counts. I also don't think 3 championships makes a dynasty. 4, barely. Using that criteria, maybe there were only 6 or 10 ... 1) Celtics (11 in 13) and I'm not even a Celtics fan 2) Yankees (10 in 15) 3) Canadians (10 in 15) 4) Bulls (6 in 8) 5) Packers (5 in 7) 6) Edmonton (5 in 7) 7) Yankees (4 in 5) 8) Steelers (4 in 6) 9) Islanders (4 in 4) 10) Lakers (5 in 9) barely counts

I figure, all New Englanders will (rightfully) put Celtics #1 and probably over rank the Pats dynasty spread out over 18 years.

ST Standings 5-0 BOS (+26 Run Differential) 8-2 KCR (+20) 5-2 STL (+14) 4-2 HOU (+13) 4-2 LAD (0) 5-3 CWS (+3) 5-3 TOR (+3) 5-3 PHI (-4) 4-3 LAA (+10) 4-3 ATL (+1) 5-4 SDP (+16) 5-4 NYY (+3) 5-4 DET (-7) 5-4 CHC (-4) 5-5 TEX (+16) 4-4 COL (+16) ... 3-4 TBR (+20) ... 2-5 BAL (-15)

I was kind of curious how others would rank the top 5 or 10 dynasties.

I do think, when healthy, Duvall, Arroyo and Mondesi are all pretty bunched up, in terms of total value they bring when playing. If and when Story returns, and assuming Kike is healthy and playing well, it will be interesting to see which of the 3 gets most of the playing time. As long as Story is out, we may see some sort of rotation, but I doubt they jerk Kike around the field. The splits don't really scream out for a platoon, but they do point to Duvall as being the best overall hitter. Career v R & L. v R .749 Duvall .696 Arroyo .674 Mondesl v L .771 Duvall .725 Arroyo .719 Mondesi Overall: .755 Duvall .230/.289/.465 .708 Arroyo .255/.307/.400 .687 Mondesi .244/.280/.408 .639 Chang .213/.279/.360 2020-2022 .756 Duvall .225/.284/.473 .747 Arroyo .273/.320/.427 .668 Mondesi .233/.275/.392 .653 Chang .219/.278/.375

I'm not sure Duvall's defense in CF makes for a plus "game." LF, yes.

For some reason, I forgot Chang was on the 40, already. If push comes to shove, despite Chang maybe being more ML ready, I'd protect Valdez and Hamilton over him. I really want to see Valdez get a chance, but it looks like he would platoon, ie ever given a chance.

I think he will hit better than Arroyo, but it's a clase call. Arrroyo at 2B and Kike in CF is a better defensive alignment than Kike at 2B and Duvall in CF, granted.

No, I meant rather than add Chang to the 40, he'd use Valdez or Hamilton as the 26th man and IF depth.

I agree that a good start is essential to successful season. Of course, anything can happen, but starting out well, makes an already difficult situation more manageable. The season no longer starts with a bunch of games off, like the old days. I think we play 25 games in the first 26 days. Starting at home with 3 v BAL, then 3 v PIT is helpful, if we are to start out well. Our first road trip could be tougher (3 @ DET & 4 @ TBR), then back home for 4 v LAA & 3 v MN. The next road trip is not horrible, either: 3 @ MIL & 3 @ BAL. We have a day off then finish April with 3 v CLE at home. The start to May is tough. April Games 6 BAL 4 TBR & LAA 3 PIT, DET, MN, MIL, CLE

At this rate, it looks like the list of 12 may be down to 5 or 6 by opening day.

To you and apparently many others- not me.

On full display, once again.

I added Alfaro to the 40, but yes, I had Chang on the 26, too. It would have to be Valdez or Hamilton. If Wong starts on the IL or bench with injury, we'd need Alfaro added.

Agreed on Houck. I might go with Mata over Walter or Murphy, or if Wink is looking okay, him too.

lmao!

He called my listing of Houcks ERs allowed bad streaks, "metrics," so be mindful that words have different meanings for some.

Can't stop, I see.

We can clearly see who can't avoid going personal. I'll leave it at that.

Covers has this on each of our injured players: Bello is managing a forearm injury, and he is not expected to take on the Orioles on March 30. Whitlock from arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, and it is unlikely that he will be active against the Orioles in the season opener. Paxton is sidelined with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, and it is unclear when he will make his season debut. Wong is nursing a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, leaving his status for the season opener against the Orioles in doubt. Mondesi is on the mend after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL on his left knee, and it remains to be seen if he will be ready for the season opener versus the Orioles. Story has wound up on the 60-day injured list after undergoing an internal bracing procedure on the UCL in his right elbow, and he is expected to be sidelined for four to six months. (Mid-July) Assuming all these guys start the season on the IL (Story on the 60,) could this be the opening day 26 man roster? Add Alfaro to 40 man and trade/DFA Ort. SP: Sale, Kluber, Whitlock, Houck, Crawford RP: Jansen, Martin, Schreiber, Rodriguez, Brasier, Bleier, Mills, Kelly (possibly Mata, Walter, Wink, Murphy or Ort if not moved.) C: McGuire & Alfaro 1B: Casas 2B: Arroyo 3B: Devers SS: Kike LF: Yoshida CF: Duvall RF: Dugo DH: Turner IF: Chang OF: Refsnyder OF: Duran (possibly Valdez, Hamilton, Dalbec, Rafaela) Line up: 1. L Yoshida LF 2. R Kike SS 3. L Devers 3B 4. R Turner DH 5. L Casas 1B 6. R Duvall CF 7. L Dugo RF 8. R Arroyo 2B 9. L McGuire C (I'd prefer not putting our best hitter up 3rd, so maybe Devers bats 2nd. If the O's start a righty, maybe we'll see that. 1. Yoshida L 2. Devers L 3. Turner R 4. Casas L 5. Dugu L 6. Duvall R 7. Kike R 8. McGuire L 9. Arroyo R