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Yes, we take the pontoon through the locks and into Long Lake every now and then. I love that area.

You're watching the wrong half innings. Watch the glove. (He's also half way decent vs lefties at .710 career)

I lived in Mexico City for nearly 5 years, then I moved to Sugar Land, Texas. I've been here ever since. The summers are brutal, but we go to Maine every summer. I can deal with the hot Mays and Septembers.

Some of the early talk on Bogey was that he was going to "fill in" and maybe even outgrow the SS position. Some expected plus power that has never really materialized. I'm fine with him never being a power hitter. I've often suggest he should lead off or hit second, even if just against lefties. Although he declined last year, his OBP was just .001 worse than Betts, who was 3rd on the team. He was .373 vs lefties last year and career .384.

It puzzled me that the pins were not removed already, but I guess the original plan was to leave them in. I've always liked Marco, but admit my good feelings were not based on anything concrete.

MLBTR reports... Latest on J.D. Martinez, Red Sox By Kyle Downing | February 24, 2018 at 1:28am CDT 1:28pm: Both sides are being cautious, but the Red Sox and Martinez’ camp still expect to finalize the deal, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reassures. He adds that the delay mainly stems from “a desire to make sure the exact language of the contract is right in light of these potential red flags.” 10:01am: The Red Sox and slugger J.D. Martinez recently agreed to terms on a five-year, $110MM pact, but an official announcement has yet to come from the team, even though a press conference was expected as far back as Thursday. Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston shed some light on the situation today, reporting that the two sides are sorting through a “medical matter” following Martinez’ physical. There’s a belief that the matter will not have any effect on the outfielder’s ability to take the field in the immediate future. At this time, there’s no further clarity as to what the issue is, but Drellich writes that “a better understanding between the parties” could come at some point today. There are apparently some additional medical experts involved, including a few consultants referred by agent Scott Boras. It doesn’t seem as though the contract itself is in any real jeopardy. The process of ironing out the issue is reportedly “thorough and cooperative”. Yesterday, in a more speculative piece on the subject, Drellich suggested that a collapse of the contract at this point would be a “wildly unexpected scenario”. It’s entirely possible that the agreement will proceed untouched or be revised in only a slight way. Nevertheless, whatever snag the two camps have hit regarding Martinez’ physical only serves to delay the slugger’s spring training debut. There are more questions than answers surrounding the situation at the moment, but we’ll be sure to provide updates as they come.

Speaking of the Sox medical staff, is anyone else scratching their head over what's going on with Marco? He was supposed to be ready by ST'ing, then maybe not. Then he has a "set back". Then he goes to have the pins removed from his shoulder. In that order. Am I missing something by not being in the Boston media market anymore?

If just 4 or 5 of the 10 come true, the season could be very special.

Summers are great! I spend every summer on Sebago Lake. I don't miss the winters at all. I moved to Mexico City in 2004 (after the ring) and have never considered moving back full time. Boston is a great town. (Yes, I think of it as a big town- not a city.)

Take a deep breath. Relax. All is good.

I live just southwest of Houston. I know my humidity. You guys are just playin'.

Let's see how healthy wrists help Bogey with sliders. I'm not assuming greatness or weakness. I'm just saying give it time. By the way, when was it, exactly, that Bogey switched his approach from slap to power, or are you suggesting he's about to enter that phase?

The average humidity in Boston by month stays in a tight range from 61 to 70, Seattle's ranges from 64 to 82. https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Humidity-perc,Boston,United-States-of-America https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Humidity-perc,Seattle,United-States-of-America

Recognizing a slider is important, but using your wrists to adjust is a big part of the split second process. I wouldn't assume Bogey will continue having difficulty hitting the slider. He was doing fine in previous seasons.

LOL! Addition by subtraction. Subtract 118 PAs of Rutledge at .558 188 of Marrero at .593. That's 470 PAs of sub .600 from from just 3 guys. Then, there's .... 108 Pablo .622 38 Davis .595 All together, we'r looking at over 600 PAs of a combined sub .600 OPS.

Part of the reason our staff did so well was that Leon was catching them. I'm fine with Swihart as the numnber 2, but there will be a drop off in pitcher success when he catches (IMO).

It's a good deal for us...any of the 3.

Hopefully, Swihart has a nice spring with some time behind the plate. I think trading him makes some sense, but I'm still holding out hope on his promise from years ago.

If he had been making $1M, I'd have not complained.

Oh, okay. That makes more sense. I don't really recall too many upset Buch fans after finding out Philly took the whole contract.

Yes, some of these things will not happen as hoped, and some unexpected bad things will happen, but I think more can go right than wrong. We had so many declines last year that I'm thinking there's only one way to go for many players this year: up. Hope springs eternal!

It's nice to have so many areas where we can vastly improve without it being all that surprising. Of course, the potential is there for several not happening, but for a team that finished in first place and still having so much room to get better, I'm liking our chances. (Not listed in any particular order) 1. Price from 11 starts to 31. 2. Smith from 7 IP to maybe 57. 3. Thornburg from 0 IP to 30+. 4. Devers from 240 PAs to maybe 540 or 640. 5. Workman from 40 IP to 70 or 80. 6. Maddox from 17 IP to maybe over 37. 7. Wright from 5 GS'd to maybe 25. 8. Improvements from our killer Bs (Bogey .746 to >800+?, JBJ from .726 to .780+? and Betts from .803 to .875+?) 9. A big year from Beni? (.776 to .850+?) 10. A healthy and productive season from HRam (.750 to .800+?)

To me, it actually screams "Poor defense!" With Moreland at 1B and a healthy Pedey at 2B, it's getting closer to average but still not quite there.

...and then maybe Smith and Devers (full year)

Nobody can proclaim Thornburg "is just fine" or is "toast". He's had a serious injury that some never recover from. I'm hopeful, but I'm expecting to see little for at least the first 2 months or so. I wonder, if he ends up on the 60 day DL. I expect Pedey to as well, and maybe ERod.