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  1. moonslav59
    Wow! You found 2, and one has a 9.2 IP sample size. Sure, that offsets all the pitchers with over a 100 IP. BTW, yes, I want Vaz catching starters he does better with. That's a no brainer. If Houck and or Whitlock start, next year, I'd like to see how it goes over a larger sample size, but if they keep doing well, I'd 100% make sure Vaz is their catcher- assuming Plawecki is back..
  2. moonslav59
    I’d rather face the Jays than Cole. The best part would be the fact that the Yanks missed the playoffs.
  3. moonslav59
    It’s more about the $7M than CERA. Plus other factors take some of the pie, too.
  4. moonslav59
    His defensive metrics have been declining longer than 1 year. Some were contract years. He’s not the Iggy we remember in terms of skills, and having a hard time getting motivated keeps the questions about his attitude on the burner. That being said, I’d like him back as our utility IFer. I do worry that if Arroyo wins the FT 2B job, will Iggy pout on the bench? That’s big assuming Arroyo stays healthy, I know.
  5. moonslav59
    Yes. I may do it even thinking it’s 50-50. Of course, I’m not handing him away. If we were TB, Bloom would trade him. We are not, so who knows.
  6. moonslav59
    I’m glad for home field. A sweep by either team would be radical and likely season-ending for the team swept, especially if the Yanks get swept. The Rays May be resting players for that last series, so that might be an advantage. The Jays and Yanks series is a godsend to the Sox. Knowing someone loses 2 games minimum gives us the opportunity to control our own destiny, assuming we don’t get swept by NY. I’m going to say it again... One game at a time, boys!
  7. moonslav59
    I seriously doubt we trade JD, but I would prefer Schwarber. I really don’t see any major changes to the offense, except not re-signing Schwarber. That’s not today something surprising won’t occur. An interesting question might be who is the most likely regular player to be replaced. Arroyo at 2B? (Kike to 2B and find an OFer?) Vazquez at C? (Who do we get?) Perhaps the biggest debate might be who would be listed next? I’d say JD, but some might say Bogey with his opt out looming.
  8. moonslav59
    Finally, an inning where we don’t score.
  9. moonslav59
    Yes! Also, look at the 84 win 2019 roster and compare. Bloom & Cora are geniuses!
  10. moonslav59
    My gut says they find a defensive catcher like the Rays always did, but they may wait until Vaz’s contract expires.
  11. moonslav59
    its easy to speculate on why Barnes imploded. It’s hard to know for sure. I just hope he can return to being the decent set up man he was for several years before 2021. I’m sure glad others have stepped into new roles rather nicely, although the learning curve gir ruff there for a few weeks.
  12. moonslav59
    We have to replace ERod and Ottavino, too. Yes, we can make it work with JD and Schwarber, but it would be very complicated and defense-weakening. I’m thinking we’d trade JD, if Schwarber is re-signed. We may also sell high on Renfroe, and move Verdugo back to RF. Trading Verdugo could be another option. Here’s a possible rotation with everyone back: 10 game plan JD 9 at DH- 1 off Dalbec 9 at 1B - 1 off Verdugo 3 in LF - 4 in CF-1 RF- 1 off Kike 6 in CF- 3 at 2B- 1 off Arroyo 7 at 2B- 3 off Renfroe 9 in RF- 1 off Schwarber 7 in LF- 1 DH- 1 1B- 1 off Verdugo plays 8/ Arroyo 7, everyone else 9/10
  13. moonslav59
    Okay, I got a few more things right, but many wrong, too... like thinking Verdugo in RF and Renfroe-Cordero platooning in LF.
  14. moonslav59
    Maybe even over the JBJ of years ago!
  15. moonslav59
    That could be part of it, and he’s been up and down on offense before. He is on pace for 100 more innings behind the plate than any other season, but does that change what we can expect next year? That $7M scares me, and I’m not sure we can find someone better.
  16. moonslav59
    Damn straight! One of the few things I got right this spring.
  17. moonslav59
    He’s been mid 90’s. Did you expect more or less?
  18. moonslav59
    Yanks tied it on 3 walks and a WP.
  19. moonslav59
    Indeed. I’d rather have Schwarber than JD, but JD is no slouch. The big improvement by Dalbec as well as Verdugo looking more solid and Renfroe putting together a few solid months, does make keeping JD and Schwarber a bit redundant while taking funds away from improving the staff.
  20. moonslav59
    I trust B-R.
  21. moonslav59
    I checked the 2018 baseball reference page.
  22. moonslav59
    We did it in April of 2018.
  23. moonslav59
    BTW, the 3 guys Dalbec could have started instead of- Renfroe, JD or Schwarber are 4 for 4 with 2 HRs, a 2B and 5 RBI. Yes, Cora sucks! Lol
  24. moonslav59
    Schwarber was 3 for 8 with 3 HRs vs this starter. He deserved to start over Renfroe not Dalbec, IMO. Renfroe and Schwarber have both played well since the deadline, but I do not believe recent performance projects future performance. If we went by that theory, Dalbec would never have gotten a chance to get hot.
  25. moonslav59
    Here is Sale’s velo charts. You can change the years, if you wish... https://www.fangraphs.com/players/chris-sale/10603/graphs?pitchgraphs=true&statArr=&legend=1&split=base&time=daily&start=2018&end=2021&rtype=mult&gt1=15&dStatArray=FA&ymin=&ymax=
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