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  1. notin
    I think you’re looking at dWAR as a measure of ability when it’s not but rather it’s a measure of accomplishments. And playing next to Betts has certainly mitigated the accomplishments for Bradley. His dWAR is low because it’s saying the Sox could certainly get by with a lesser defensive CF thanks in large part to the way Betts plays RF. What it’s NOT saying is Bradley isn’t a good defensive player. But his OOZ (out of zone plays) is among the lowest in MLB because Betts covers a lot of that territory and Austin Meadows, for example, does not...
  2. notin
    There’s little point in selling if you don’t move Betts and/or Bradley. The thought of moving Benintendi in a down year is appealing, but his cheaper contract and outfield versatility might come in handy. Sell on Betts, Bradley, Porcello, and Cashner. If someone calls about Holt, Nunez, Pearce or Moreland, listen. But only if they talk fast. No point in actively trying to move these players. The return is likely negligible...
  3. notin
    Me too. But only because I’m hoping the Sox can flip him for other minor leaguers...
  4. notin
    While Hector Velasquez is awful, you can’t expext any bullpen to be effective 6 or 7 men deep. The bullpen was surprisingly effective last night. The offense and their ability to squander scoring chances was not. And the Sox have too many games where it’s hard to think of anything good the reigning MVP did...
  5. notin
    I hope this team decides to sell. And Dombrowski gets fired...
  6. notin
    It wasn’t nerves. He was nowhere near the strike zone the entire inning...
  7. notin
    Seriously. Hector Velasquez sucks...
  8. notin
    Point?
  9. notin
    He should make about 13 starts, so that’s about 7 IP/start. Possible but not likely. And if he does average 7IP/start, the Sox should accept that contract option with open arms and songs in their heart...
  10. notin
    Unless there is a roster crunch...
  11. notin
    He was throwing 97-98 in the first inning yesterday...
  12. notin
    They can dump Nunez and Pearce, but I don’t think they can save any money doing so....
  13. notin
    Don’t hold your breath. Maybe one more relief pitcher...
  14. notin
    Velasquez has options, but who is off the 40 man? My top candidates are Ryan Weber, Josh Smith, and Joey Curletta. Weber and Smith are both extremely likely to clear waivers if the Sox want to resign either...
  15. notin
    Now all the Sox need to do is fix the guy at the front of the rotation...
  16. notin
    Short term maybe. But even one year later I don’t see the Angels crying over Ian Kinsler...
  17. notin
    Well it’s still early. July 31 is typically a nonstop news maker right up to the official deadline...
  18. notin
    I wouldn’t be surprised if another one year deal was reached. But it doesn’t mean anything with regards to Mookie liking or disliking Boston. Some players view free agency as something they’ve been working for their entire lives...
  19. notin
    If they managed to get Urias and Verdugo, is 2019 over?
  20. notin
    As long as you can differentiate between those frustrated with Mookie and those who realize that under the right conditions moving him could make sense. I am all for dangling Mookie for the right package. Trading a superstar almost never brings back equal value, but in this case, it might be worth simply because it is possible to bring him back after 2020. As it stands now, 2019 is looking like a challenge to repeat. So you just lose the one season. And if the right pieces come back (I’ve suggested Urias and Verdugo from LA, which might be light), the Sox could still be competitive in 2020 and (if Mookie returns) potentially unstoppable (ok maybe not) in 2021. It’s not going to happen. But it’s not the worst idea...
  21. notin
    Not every start means a player is being showcased...
  22. notin
    And maybe the Sox can kick in a few runs to counter that ERA...
  23. notin
    Even if the Sox keep Benintendi, what will the 2021 outfield look like?
  24. notin
    But I agree, despite LaRussa’s comments on Yahoo, that the Sox are likely to look at rentals. Or someone no one has considered, like Anthony DeSclafani...
  25. notin
    The attrition rate on prospects in A ball is pretty high
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