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  1. moonslav59
    Five defensive runs saved is not all that great. (13th in MLB) Hey, here is an encouraging view... https://www.mlb.com/news/how-red-sox-can-improve-hitting-pitching-in-2026
  2. moonslav59
    Richard Fitts out for the season.
  3. moonslav59
    Hey, we no longer have the worst record in the AL. We are currently tied for the 3rd/4th worst w TOR. In terms of GB not winning %, we are tied with 4 teams for the the 10th best record in the AL. We are 2.5 GB the 4th best AL record. Whodathunk the Rays would be #1 and MIN #2? The A's are 4th and Rangers 5th!
  4. moonslav59
    Contreras is our 1Bman.
  5. moonslav59
    How does a manger "fix" batting or pitching? I do know how a manger makes out the line-up and positions of the players.
  6. moonslav59
    Yes, half the equation is having someone to play 3B, which...gasp...might have meant the Sox needing to have some foresight in the off season.
  7. moonslav59
    Cora mixing things up a bit... 1. Anthony DH 2. Contreras 1B 3. Abreu RF 4. Story SS 5. Duran LF 6. Rafaela CF 7. Mayer 2B 8. Durbin 3B 9. Wong C
  8. moonslav59
    Despite calling Kike one of the "best defensive SSs in MLB." It seems some of his choices are based on disillusions.
  9. moonslav59
    I seriously doubt it. Maybe in talks about 2027... MAYBE!
  10. moonslav59
    You need to ask why? We saw why-- Injuries happen. I did not say tell Devers he was next year's 1Bman. I said start with "Do some working out at 1B." In 2022, we figured Dalbec was the 1Bman, but were not 100% sure he was "the guy." That was the Franchy at 1B year. (We also added Hosmer later in the season.) In 2023, we had Casas and Turner, but maybe we don't sign Turner or use him at DH only. In 2024, Casas looked like the FT'er, but to borrow your phrase, he was still rather "suspect." Dom Smith ended up starting more than Casas, and that was after we cycled through Dalbec and Garrett Cooper, first. We all saw what happened in 2025- no refresher needed.
  11. moonslav59
    I wonder if he ever talked to Devers about wanting to move, years ago. I doubt he even broached the subject.
  12. moonslav59
    Plus, the return for Priester is still largely TBD.
  13. moonslav59
    Sounds about right on the two major theories or combination. To me, those are important, but putting the best players at their best positions should always be the #1 guideline. I won't say rule, but it should be the top priority. On the Devers thing, they could have tole him 2-3-4 winters ago, "Hey, can you grab a 1Bman's mitt and workout this winter at 1B, in case we need you there. Expect to work out there this ST'ing a little bit." I don't see that as being a difficult task for a manager to do, and even if it is a bit uncomfortable, it's part of your job functions/description. The Story-Bogey choice was more complex. Story was coming off a major injury and was building up arm strength. They may have also known Bogey had just one year left and they transition could wait a year. Story was also "okay" with the move to 2B. I guess Cora is fine talking to new players, despite them being veterans.
  14. moonslav59
    I thought it was worth a shot calling up Cheng for a look-see.
  15. moonslav59
    We did trade a lot of rotation depth, plus some farm starters, but we also added... Suarez Gray Oviedo Bennett and had hopes for Crawford & Sandoval's returns. On the farm, we got Bastardo back and drafted a bunch of college pitchers that are not 4-5 years away from the majors. (BTW, Priester has 0 IP in 2026.)
  16. moonslav59
    Your reliance on Flg% shows your knowledge level.
  17. moonslav59
    I'm not defending Story's defense, because I agree he belongs at 2B not SS, but 19 errors is not a ton for SSs. He had 11 throwing errors, and I'm sure his weak arm led to numerous infield hits not counted as errors. Only 3 SSs in MLB played more inning sat SS and had less fielding errors (not throwing.)
  18. moonslav59
    We all know this aspect of these decisions. Some think it's a fireable offense/issue. I'm getting more and more frustrated by the whole repeating aspect of it.
  19. moonslav59
    Yes, he was still somewhat recovering and was building up his arm strength. That one was more understandable.
  20. moonslav59
    Yes, he is no automatic anything. I'm pretty sure most "baseball people" view Mayer as a better defensive SS than the 2025-2026 Story.
  21. moonslav59
    The in- game story said "back injury." Weird.
  22. moonslav59
    They had a major problem moving Devers. 1. They started the move about 2-3 years too late. 2. Apparently Cora never really even told or asked him to change positions. 3. They played Story at 2B and Bogey at SS in 2022, when that should have been reversed, too!
  23. moonslav59
    Just when I gave up on Cespedes, he's coming to life. (Note: I gave up on Bleis & Castro at the same time.)
  24. moonslav59
    It would be nice to see some glimmer of the team we thought might bring us joy, but you are right.
  25. moonslav59
    Eduardo Rivera did well for POR: 5IP 3H 0ER 2BB 9K. Alcantara went 3-5 with a dinger, while Ferguson hit a granny.
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