moonslav59

We all know things can change on a dime, in this game, but yes, it's okay to be encouraged or optimistic about not only the future but 2024, as well. Brez and Bailey have gotten a lot of props, as well they should, for now, but the elephant in the room is also giving props to the GMs who laid this foundation out for them. DD got a lot of grief for "emptying" and "leaving the farm barren." About half or more of these guys leading us to wins are his acquisitions, or players he did not trade when highly ranked. While the next GM made some unforgivable blunders, quite a few of his guys are now looking pretty good, too. Maybe this is all a house of cards, and we will be hearing the same rants and rages, we've heard since 2019, with a short respite in 2021. I hope not. So far, our rotation and rotation depth has led this team. With 4 of the original top 6 SP'ers on the IL, this is nothing short of astounding. Pivetta struggled in his first rehab game, last night, but there is some hope that when 2-3 of these guys comeback, our pen will get a jolt, as well as the rotation. (I know we've heard this rant over the last few years, as we waited and waited for Sale, Nate, Wacha and others to come off the IL, but maybe this year will see a more positive outcome.) I had hoped this offense would be top 6-8, but top 10 might be asking too much, especially with Story and Casas on the IL for all or much of 2024. We've seen some boosts from guys like Wong, Abreu, Ref and O'Neill, but we will need others to do better to have a real chance. I hope the D improves with Grissom at 2B and Rafaela/Short at SS. Reyes is gone, and Valdez is back in AAA. While Duran in CF is not ideal, Abreu and O'Neill have looked fine on D. We are at the 1/5th point of the season. Sample sizes are still small, but they are getting close to being something we can begin to count on continuing. Crawford and Houck's ability to start 28+ games may be the biggest key to this team's success. 24+ from Bello and Pivetta would be a great boost. I hope we end the Whitlock as SP'er experiment and just go with Criswell or add another SP'er, if he drops off. 4/5th of a season is a long time. A lot can happen, but Brez and Bailey seem to be more proactive and insightful.

It wouldn't have mattered.

Yes, POR's game was pspd. Thanks for the correction. Maybe he will be in POR, soon.

Woo lost, as Pivetta got roughed up. 3 ip 3 ER, 3H, 4BB Meidroth 0-2 w 3 BB Hickey 2-4 Valdez 0-5 POR Campbell 4-4 w 2B & HR

Okay, and last year was about 140% of his previous high. There is no reason to think he can’t go 30 starts.

Woulda been nice to sweep. The bats went to sleep.

Just Three runs allowed should be enough to win at Fenway.

I don’t either. I think he is now a plus in LF and maybe a zero inCF.

32 starts or opener games, this season and just 2 bad starts. That is the story of the season, to date, IMO.

Ooops. I missed the pitching change

Not complaining, but surprised Wink is back out for this inning.

Oh kneel!!!

Agreed

We only have two 3 run homers, this year. Valdez and McGuire.

Yes, as is UZR, but it does claim he’s been great for a month.

I meant over the last few seasons, like you mentioned

How many other Boras clients signed, this winter?

Amazingly, “ O’kneal” is 4th on the team in PAs. He does not lead in PAs at any one position.

When looking at Refsnyders numbers I focus on the vs lefty split and recent 2-3 years.

Ahhh, yes!

Lol

Was Duran’s high voice the reason Devers did not hear him and collided?

It’s not like he is a sure bet to continue being even so-so, but wow! He’s been buttah out of the gate. Seth Lugo looks pretty good, too. You weren’t high on him as a SP either.

Oh! That’s gonna leave a mark!

No thanks.