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  1. moonslav59
    Stick legs and big gut are displayed in fotos. Yes, thinner in his early years, but always a ponch. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1242&bih=597&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=wAXnW_zWMY3ezwK9joOABQ&q=babe+ruth+red+sox&oq=babe+ruth+red&gs_l=img.1.0.0l6j0i8i30l2j0i24l2.32559.33993..35279...0.0..0.152.443.1j3......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.BxFEJlk9g_Y#imgrc=C8G0k2W1IrP5VM:
  2. moonslav59
    I think he pushed this... Hey, Theo, we have the money, we want to keep fans interested, keep us good through your so-called "bridge year(s) by signing someone big. Maybe, Theo got to choose who the big signing was, but he was pushed into doing something big for the fans and the marketing. Not sure, if that applied to Ben & Pablo/
  3. moonslav59
    I only said to assume we don't sign Pearce for argument's sake and to point out that even if we don't sign any everyday players, I still would rather trade Swihart. Swi is not the answer to our platoon 1B issue. Yes, I think Pearce will be on DD's radar. I hope we find a way to keep him.
  4. moonslav59
    Nobody ever asked Papi to lose weight. You don't mess with greatness. Granted, Devers plays 3B not DH and occasional 1B, so losing weight makes sense for defensive purposes, but it does make me wonder about it possibly (maybe if only slightly) with his swing and offense. I recall, the photos of the mighty Babe showed him to be on the heavy side as well. Would he have hit better as a skinny guy?
  5. moonslav59
    While not pure evidence I think this article speaks the truth. https://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/15/roche-red-sox-jumped-the-shark-with-lackey-crawford-signings/ Here's a quote from a link provided in the article. While he wouldn’t comment too specifically on Lackey, he did admit that he regretted feeling pressured to make a move when the move he hoped for didn’t work out. “Some of the offseasons that we had were more offseasons of convenience — giving in to the need to be good next year,” Epstein explained, while bringing up the infamous “bridge year” talk from a few years back. Theo seemed like he was fine with having "bridge years," (or maybe "mini-cliffs"- my words), but Lucchino didn't want lost marketing opportunities, and so seemingly pushed for big splash signings. Lackey, Crawford, Pablo... I recall he was also given much of the credit for the Schilling trade, too.
  6. moonslav59
    Assuming we carry 13 everyday players, and don't sign anyone to play 1B. Are we really okay with Moreland's platoon or back up being Swihart or Holt? Unless we get JD on board with the idea of playing 1B, and he shows he can do it, I doubt Swihart makes the roster next year. Vaz Leon Moreland Nunez Holt Devers Bogey Beni JBJ Betts JD 2 slots for... Pedey or Lin/Quiroz/Hernandez Swihart (or Butler) Chavis/Ockimey/Dalbec My guess is we sign or trade for a 1Bman, which squeezes Swihart out of a job.
  7. moonslav59
    They might keep 3 catchers again, but if Pedey returns and we sign Pearce. I just don't see Swihart as our 1Bman vs LHPs.
  8. moonslav59
    He's not as fat as Pablo, and Pablo was pretty nimble until 26-27 years old.
  9. moonslav59
    Yanks to sign Lavarnway.
  10. moonslav59
    Are the Sox going to be in on Kikuchi? https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/red-sox-rumors-jdm-bogaerts-kikuchi-payroll-farm.html He would have a much lower AVV than others,
  11. moonslav59
    I definitely have Lin above Hernandez and Quiroz on the 2B depth chart. He may even beat out Nunez as the starter, assuming Pedey is done. I'm not sure what you mean by "two-way," but I don't see Lin ever becoming more than just a decent utility player with a plus glove.
  12. moonslav59
    Sorry, I forgot every Sox player ages as well as Papi.
  13. moonslav59
    His age.
  14. moonslav59
    Swihart's bat is not proven to be good or better than Vaz, but he certainly has not proven a good enough bat (or glove) to play in OF, 1B or 3B.
  15. moonslav59
    $5M????? Here's cots... J.D. Martinez rf-dh 5 years/$110M (2018-22) 5 years/$110M (2018-22) signed by Boston as a free agent 2/26/18 18:$23.75M, 19:$23.75M, 20:$23.75M, 21:$19.375M, 22:$19.375M may opt out of contract after both 2019 ($2.5M buyout) and 2020 seasons (no buyout) 2021 and 2022 seasons become mutual options if Martinez has a Lisfranc injury or complication to his right foot causing him to be: 1) on the disabled list for 60 days or more in previous season, or 2) on the disabled list for 10 days or more in the previous season and 120 days or more in the two previous seasons combined, or 3) on the disabled list at the end of the previous season and found not able to play at the start of the next season limited no-trade protection (may block deals to 3 clubs annually)
  16. moonslav59
    So, he'll get the same, as I said, but just more years.
  17. moonslav59
    LLosing JD, Pablo and Porcello's contracts lets us pay for Sale.
  18. moonslav59
    Agreed. Saying they represent our best hope for (near) immediate in-house solutions, is not implying they are locks as significant contributors.
  19. moonslav59
    I get that, but he will be 2 years older, thought of as a DH first not an OF'er, and $25M is a lot for anyone to pay a DH. Yes, he will go to the highest bidder, but it may not go beyond $25M. He may get $25M x 4 or 5 years.
  20. moonslav59
    I think Chavis might be dealt. I see Ockimey as our best 1B hope, unless Dalbec overtakes him.
  21. moonslav59
    Losing Porcello's $20.5M may not be a big loss. Losing JD or Sale will be, but we can sign a lesser player to still keep us a contender. We also lose Moreland and Nunez. Let's assume we sign Eovaldi, Pearc and Kelly to 2+ years, and let Porcello and JD walk. You don't think this is a contender? 1. Betts RF 2. Beni LF 3. Bogey SS 4. Pearce 1B 5. Devers 3B 7. JBJ CF 8. Pedey/Hernqandez/Quirox/Lin 2B 9. Vaz/Leon SP: Sale, Price, Eovaldi, ERod, Wright/Johnson/Velazquez/Shawaryn/Groome RP: Kelly, Barnes, Brasier, Hembree, Workman, Poyner/Maddox/Scott/Walden/Feltman Plus, some money left over to sign a 2Bman or pitcher, especially if Henry allows DD to go near $40M over.
  22. moonslav59
    We are going to haave to scrimp somewhere and 1B is the one area we have possible in-system help. (BTW, Chavis has shown flashes of reverse splits.)
  23. moonslav59
    Could we sign Pearce, trade Moreland (lose the $5.5M) and hope Chavis or Ockimey can contribute in 2019?
  24. moonslav59
    If the spending window will be tightened after 2019, then we may not want to give him 2 years. Maybe he'll take a 1 year deal with an option 2nd year and hefty buyout. To me, going beyond 2-3 years for Eovaldi is the harder and more significant call.
  25. moonslav59
    It certainly could start after 2019, and I have said that on other posts. It all comes down to Henry's willingness to keep spending and paying high taxes. I do think, even if Henry okays spending a lot in 2020, we may still lose one high profile player. To me, we'd still be highly competitive without JD, Sale or Bogey... maybe not the faves, but certainly still a formidable team.
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