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I would think after the B's and C's finish embarrassing themselves, and after the NFL draft, interest will pick up.

usually tall LHP take some time to find themselves. too many examples to name. 24 years old and healthy, no way have I given up on Owens, nor Johnson/Ball (similarly tall)

I prefer my best hitter in the #2 hole, and at this moment I think that would be Betts Pedroia Betts Boegarts Hanley Bennitendi Young/Moreland Sandoval Vaz JBJ

I post here every now an then. I am over on the other forum, where Pumpsie and I have private conversations

isn't the DL now 10 days?

it is a long season, and TT and Smith will contribute at some points in season. this is a deep and talented pen, with Barnes, Kelley and Hembree all capable, along with Ross. I also like what I see from Callahan. championships are won on the field, not in the off season. Price and Pomm will also be healthy and contribute before long. It is going to take a 32-33 player roster, I like the RS chances

all that being said above, I would not mind one bit if he opts out when his first chance comes about. lets get the 3 years from him, and move on. year 1, inconclusive? nice peripherals, but not the results anyone expected? is he capable of more? or have we seen the best of Price and its in another teams uni?

Law also listed his top 10 by position, with Benni #1, Groome #1 lefty, Koepech #1 righty, Devers #1 3B (over Moncada)...Travis #4 1B

I am struggling having 2 4A catchers on your major league roster as "depth". Or maybe we can say the team has depth but no starter? I could agree that Hern may be better than Holt if we were talking inf defense. I dont think Rutledge makes this team out of ST. I like Young and view him as a semi regular due to his presumed DH duties. I also like him in the OF My point on "depth" was more so needing someone to play every day due to inevitable injury. If the need arises to play someone 1-2 months, there is nothing in Pawtucket on the field or on the mound. I would assume a search for the next Aaron Hill would commence. If Benni ...gasp....struggled, would Swi be moved to the OF? Would Brentz be summoned? Lets face it there is no Bogey or Benni or Moncada just about ready to plug in. I would assume there is no rush to rush Devers or Groome.

Yes, I understand, and many agree with you. However, I am not completely sold on Leons outlier 1.5 months. I also have to see more from Vaz. I do think Swihart will be great, but maybe not quite this year Rutledge and Hern for me are 4A players Young IMO is our DH while Moreland is depth/defensive replacement Travis in June if Moreland is a K machine I was not counting pitching

seems I am in the minority on the pen. I think it will be a strength for the team. I am still 100% on board with Kimbrel and think if healthy, he is going to be great I also like Kelly, Barnes and Hembree is that 7-8 area. all touch 95 plus and I much prefer hard throwers in middle relief. I have not seen much of Thornberg so cannot comment Smith seems likely an after the AS break reinforcement Could Wright also augment this group? My concern is with team depth. Injuries will happen. Young seemingly is a semi regular. After Holt, I see 4A guys with nothing imminent in the minors

yeah. who was Toronto negotiating against at that cost? he has some pretty doable incentives that could make this a 3 year deal. I had no interest going there. 1 year at say $10 would have been interesting... did the RS jump on Moreland too soon?

not sure why this is news? much ado about nothing

it is fair to point to Bautista's OPS...but it was .817 in an injury season. Moreland's was .720 in a healthy season I also understand you would not pay a great amount for him..but he is available at this time. what would you pay for him? and would he be an upgrade?

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/al-east/boston-red-sox/