moonslav59
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Yes, we heard that several times, and it is a good point, but he did hit better at Fenway than he did in away games. The point some were making, not you, was that we might expect his previous away numbers as his total numbers, which should not be the case, but in 2022 it was pretty close (and worse). Career Away before 2022: .310/.442/.752 Overall 2022 numbers .303/.434/.737 This cannot continue for the Story signing to be viewed as a plus. His great D, high RBI totals and good baserunning cannot overcome those numbers.
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Especially the more he ages, but if he has a very good 2023, I think there would be takers. His glove is amazing.
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His arm is apparently strong enough for RF, too. Our biggest needs beyond pitching are SS and RF. CF will be open in 2024. soxprospects does tout his SS defense: Field: Versatile, standout defender. Has the potential to be a plus defender at second, short, third, and in the outfield, but best position is center field. In the outfield, has really good instincts. Takes really good routes and has plus range. Played primarily third base in 2018, but also saw time at shortstop. In 2019, split time evenly between second, third, and short. In 2021, became a true utility player, also playing the outfield, showing the ability to play a plus center field. Named farm system's 2021 Defensive Player of the Year. Arm: Plus arm. Quick release and arm shows good carry.
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Would you take 300Ks with a .380 OBP and 40 HRs?
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I'm not saying 100wRC+. I've said he has to bring his numbers up, as well as his PAs by staying healthy. No batter is at 100wRC+ with a .340 OBP and 60 XBHs. Story was on pace for 60 XBHs, this year. His BA and OBP were way too low. I know that. Story's 2022 numbers at 161 games: .238 27 113 (37 2Bs and 64 XBHs) .303 OBP- YUCK! (.340 before coming to BOS) .434 SLG% Farther from his career SLG (.523 before BOS) than his OBP dip. BTW, his OPS+ was 112. Her certainly need to do better than a 100 wRC+. Agreed.
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I just put 240 out there. I'd actually take 300Ks, if any player also gave me .340 and 60 XBhs. Out of the top 270 players in MLB by PAs (30 teams x 9 batters): 67 had an OBP over .340 (only 24%) 18 of those 67 had a SLG% under .425. Not many hitters have a .340 and 60+ XBH. Also, on Story's OBP: it is not largely fed by a high BB rate. He has a decent .268 BA and an 8.5 BB%. He has decent speed and has only 24 GIDPs in his last 1900+ PAs.
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A walk is still a big plus, and a K is not a DP. I'll take 240Ks, if the guy gets on base at .340 and hits 60 XBHs. You wouldn't?
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I'm willing to take a flyer on Senga, but we'd need more than just him. On trading Rafaela, I really like the guy, but we have to give something to get something, and I don't want to trade Bello. If we extend Bogey, I'm open to trading Mayer, but I'm also thinking Bogey may be ready to move off SS just about the time Mayer is ML ready. (Also, Rafaela can play SS. I'm not sure how well, but I think pretty well.) I'm not so sure Romero, Lugo or Bonaci can be plusses, one day.
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Some players can do it. Story's highest K% years and his OBP those years: 34% in 2017 .308 OBP 31% in 2016 .341 31% in 2022 .303 27% in 2019 .363 26% in 2018 .348 24% in 2020 .355 23% in 2021 .329 RED= years over his .336 career OBP There does not seem to be an exact correlation between his K% and OBP, although there is a slight to moderate one.
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I agree. I could see us bringing Wacha back, but I think trading for an ace or solid #2 would be the best way to get one. I'm not sure the Sox think now is the time to trade a top prospect or two, though.
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I don't care about high K's if the guy can get on base and or hit enough to outweigh the K's. Story just need to get his OBP up near his career norm and hit 60 XBHs, which he was on pace to do, this year, and the K's should be forgotten.
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I don't disagree, but they did get a promising catcher for Springs and Mazza. My point is that I'd rather see my GM bringing in guys that later showed skills than swinging and missing on everyone. If every under the radar guy he brought in never played well the year we got them or afterwards, wouldn't that show your GM is worse than the one who missed on timing? I get your point, though. If he saw talent, why give up on it, but you know, many players have a ton of talent and never break through. There is only so long you can stick with a guy who is not producing. We gave Perez two seasons.
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It sure would make the Sox off season more enjoyable, if the Yanks go down, today.
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Pyne may end up being okay to good, but we need great at QB.
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I disagree on the foundation not being strong. While we have some clear high needs, we also have more cash on hand than we have in a long time. We also have 3-4 promising prospects looking to contribute in 2023, another 3-4 that look promising as early as 2023, and another 4-6 that may surprise. We have not seen that in a very long time.
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It's not going to be easy, but I think we can build a winning team for 2023 while also improving out longer term outlook, at the same time. That seems to be the goal, anyway.
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I do think jerking Houck and Whitlock around hurt their success chances.
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Why not? I guess I could have worded it differently, but it was clear what my message was. It was a valid argument and still is. At least I'm not lying about what others are saying.
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The more and more they are pampered, the more they get hurt.
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Obviously, it does no good with you. You will continue arguing against strawmen and avoid actually addressing that situation. Deflect all you want. Yes, I debate those who disagree. It's part of what this site is about. I don't pretend I'm better than they are. I don't make up lies about what others believe. If I misstate or misunderstand someone's opinion, I apologize.
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You don't care about inventing false positions by others? I guess that explains why it continues.
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So, building great pens often ends up with "winging pens", in the end. Such is the fickle nature of baseball and roster construction.
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Fine. It's tiring to you, as your repeating your position is to me, but why go and invent positions others don't hold? You do it often and have been called out for it, many times. It really serves no purpose.
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That doesn't address why you make up positions I don't hold. BTW, I know full well that a ton of fans don't care about the reality of the situation. You don't have to keep telling me, like I don't understand. Not agreeing and not understanding are two different things.
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Can you stop the strawman crap? Honestly, it is getting very tiring. 1. I'm not giving up on 2023. 2. It has nothing to do with Bloom. It's about JH deciding to break a long-standing policy or not. 3. I think we can put a better team on the field in 2023. I have never come close to even hinting we cannot, so please stop. I doubt we can win a ring in 2023 without a major change in spending policy and/or the sacrifice of more of the farm than it seems we have been willing to do since the Nate trade in 2018, but I do think we can compete for the playoffs and greatly improve on the 2022 record. Nowhere have I ever said or implied differently, yet you continue to invent false positions b y others and rant and rave against them. STOP!
