moonslav59
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I figured most Yankee fans still feel that way about the Sox, and honestly, I can't blame you. We seem to have more weaknesses, on paper, than the Yanks and Jays. I think we look better than the Rays, but they almost always surprise to the good.
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Are the Sox really serious contender? MLBTR asked readers... https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/boston-red-sox
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Most young pitchers are "working on something" they want to improve or add. Maybe all he needs to work on is being stretched out for longer and longer outings.
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No doubt, your bats have been a big issue and maybe the main one, but don't overlook these numbers: 1) Cole (1.82 ERA) and Montgomery (4.24 ERA) have started 7 of your 15 games. That ain't going to continue the rest of the year. That number should go from 47% to about 41 or 42% by the end of the year, assuming neither gets hurt. 2) These starters have put your pen and your bats in very tough situation, often very early in games: 6.10 Kluber (3 GS/ .971 OPS against) 7.56 Taillon (2 GS/ 1.076) 9.00 German 2 GS/ 1.124) 18.00 Nelson (1 GS1 1.371) That's 53% of you GS'd. Those numbers are as horrific or worse than most of your hitters. PAs Player OPS 60 Torres .552 55 Hicks .476 55 Stanton .609 40 Frasier .472 39 Bruce .466 26 Odor .442 8 Tauchman .286 That's 51% of your PAs. I'd argue both are pretty close to being the co-leaders in Yankee weak spots.
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With a 26 man roster, and our great need for good young pitching arms, he isn't going anywhere. We can find him all the innings he needs at the big level. The only problem that may occur, is if he starts sucking, and we want to keep him pitching, but not at the expense of the big club. (That's a real possibility, but I'm trying to stay positive, this year.)
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My guess is, he will have several chances to eventually pitch 4+ innings in relief, if Cora wants him to. Also, we all know Houck is the 6th starter, who may win the 5 slot, but chances are, we'll need a 7th starter often enough to give Whitlock a chance to start, again, if Cora and Bloom want him to do so.
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Certainly, they will have to pay a large chunk of that deal, but Arenado had similar splits: Career: Home: .985 Away: .792 Someone took him.
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2021 MLB draft
moonslav59 replied to jacksonianmarch's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Or, having cheap young players at key positions, you can afford to spend on FA pitchers. -
He has a .333 OBP the last 7 & 14 days. While that is not ideal, it's not horrific either.
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The Yanks host the Braves, so here's a chance to gain on both of the projected division leaders. Don't look now, but those pesky Rays, who never seem to miss a beat, even after trading away top talent, have won 4 straight.
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Speaking of "rock bottom:" here are the worst teams in MLB by record, currently. 4-12 COL 5-10 NYY 6-10 AZ 6-10 DET 5-9 WSH 6-9 Cubs
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Duran will be called up when the following events occur (or at least 2 out of 3): 1. He is deemed ML ready (especially on D) 2. He will play most days.(He needs to be playing nearly everyday to grow.) 3. There is a clear need on the big roster, such as an injury or continued slumping by someone like Renfroe. One interesting note: the only everyday player who is a FA after this year is the switch-hitting Gonzalez, so if Duran replaces him, we don't really gain on split "balance." Renfroe has a few more arb years.
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Many "good teams" are seeing their weaknesses exposed, early this season. They were always there, even when some were projecting close to 90 losses for the Sox. Sure, we have many weaknesses, and we will hit our hard times, at some point(s), but look around. We are not alone.
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...and OF'ers.
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If he sucks on D at 3B, this year, I doubt he has any issues with moving to 3B, this winter. Plus, it seems like nothing phases this kid. He doesn't even know what "anguish" means.
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I've said it before, and I'm saying it again: one season (or more) Devers is going MONSTER! He's as pure a hitter as ever can be. Kinda reminds me of Vlad.
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Probably the most ideal. Maybe put Vaz 3rd.
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They said they wanted to "stretch him out," so they must be picking and choosing when he will most likely be successful to bring him in for 3 innings or so (or more). The guy hasn't let up a run or much of anything. It's hard for me to complain.
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Hopefully, we have enough information on Dalbec & Chavis by season's end. We should know if Devers will stay at 3B or be moved to 1B. IMO, there is no way he is moved to LF or DH at his age. If Dalbec shows he can hit, he may be moved to 3B. If Casas shows a need to be promoted, we'll deal with that when it happens. You are right, nothing happens until next winter.
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He's got the tools to be a plus defender. I still think he may win the CF job by the end of the season, if they give him a chance.
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Even at this early point of the season, it should be easy to acquire a decent 1Bman from somewhere. I think Logan Morrison is still a FA, too.
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Dalbec is getting no luck at all. The only Sox hitter without a hit. (He did get a BB.) Speaking of on base, today... Devers 4 for 5 Verdugo 4 for 6 JD, Vaz & Cordero 3 for 5 Marwin 2 for 5 Renfroe 2 for 4 Kike 2 for 6 Dalbec 1 for 5 2 to 5 hitters: 14 for 21
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Now, that was sweet.
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Devers may be the best defensive 1Bman we have in the system, once he learns it. He's clearly the best on offense. We can't count on Casas, yet. Dalbec has not proven he is a FT 1Bman, yet, either.
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Big assumption: Duran is a plus on offense at the MLB level, right now. To me, if Arroyo keeps playing well, Hernandez should play CF more often. That allows for Verdugo to play LF and the platoon in LF.
