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It’s ok to say the deals were justified by the success. But trying to convince yourself all the Sox gave up we’re overhyped non-contributors, that’s just denial. Manny Margot is having a good year and recently started hot hitting. He isn’t 25 yet. Yoan Moncada was a questionable omission from the All Star game at 24. Logan Allen was a top 100 prospect this year who has since been promoted to the majors. Kopech, injures and all, is still largely a top 25 prospect on most lists, if not all. We did give up a lot. We got a lot. That’s how it’s supposed to work. No need for the denial...
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And I get he didn’t have the same resources. Limited budget. No farm. But he’s been a GM for a long time. Certainly this has come up before in his career at some point. He must have some experience to draw from...
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That’s a tough plan to rely on. But there were dozens of opportunities before then that were also bypassed. Anthony Bass opted out in Cincy. Trevor Rosenthal was released in Washington. Both went to non-contenders and are actually doing well. Where was Dombrowski? I’m sure I could find other names as well beyond these two examples from the top of my head...
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The 2008 Red Sox made a massive in-season move. Manny Ramirez for Jason Bay?
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It’s not the offense anyone worries about.
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Well I don’t mind not winning and not being competitive as much as I mind the complacency. Trying and failing is acceptable. Idly sitting back and hoping for the same results is not...
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It’s ok to be built on SP, but that doesn’t justify ignoring the bullpen. Since the WS, the Sox have lost Kimbrel and Kelly from the bullpen and the only relievers added since were Brewer and Taylor. I like that he went out for a bunch of minor league FA, but that has amounted to 0 IP in Boston this year. And as I’ve been saying way too often, I don’t get why he ignored the bullpen with his limited resources to focus on backup 1b. I didn’t know at the time how little financial wiggle room he had, but I very hope he knew...
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While what happens is out of control, that doesn’t make sitting idly by the best course of action, does it? And I haven’t once mentioned the wisdom in letting the back end of the bullpen walk only to replace them with a 26yo career minor leaguer, all while spending the limited budget on a backup 1b and a SP with a long history of injuries (who, notably, has been injured nearly all season)...
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Yes, if we had more games where we outscored the opposition, our record would be better. After 2013, Ben Cherington did nothing and went from First to Worst. After 2018, Dombrowski did nothing include learn the lesson from Cherington. Acceptable?
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Well how did he try to improve it? It’s been bad all year, has he taken any steps? Did he follow through on anything? Or do you think “live or die with Plan A” is the right course of action here?
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I was going to use it, too. I think we both agree I’m not above that type of behavior...
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I remember not so long ago, Yankee fans used to boast about how any season without a title was a waste of time. Now the goal is to stay competitive?
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Disagree. A man I used to work with (he retired) summed up the need for progress even when you’re on top so eloquently - “ if you stand still, you’re roadkill.” DD stood still since November, by his own choice...
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He didn’t trade anyone except Swihart. Have we reached the point with DD where we say his best moves are NOT trading pre-arbitration former top prospects?
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Right. Porcello would be much more soothing...
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What did Dombrowski do to Devers?
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Doable, absolutely. But like most people, I’m it seeing it from this team...
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The extension of Bogaerts might be the only thing Dombrowski did right all year. If Sale turns it around next year, that will be two. But if Sale continues to pitch like this, Dombrowski will have Tigered this team faster than I thought he could.,,
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With no August deadline, will that be a thing this year?
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Cora is a second year manager. Mistakes are to be expected. Dombrowski has been an MLB GM for over 25 years and a front office executive for over 40 years. He should know by now what he is doing...
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I don’t think Cora should be fired. I do think Dombrowski should be...
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Porcello’s contract is also up. And JD can opt out...
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Ask harmony. I believe he has a subscription...
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https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2019-in-season-prospect-list?sort=-1,1 Deivi Garcia at 61 was withheld for Stroman. #35 Jesus Sanchez was dealt for Trevor Richards and a 29yo rookie
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ONE major outlet. ONE!!!! Not EVERY major outlet, as you claimed. What’s your next step? Discredit MLB.com and Fangraphs while hyping BP as the one true source? You do know the attrition rate of prospects, right? Chances are stacked against him anyway. He’s NOT an elite prospect and a better prospect was dealt for a lesser pitcher. The Yankees were offered a gift!! And you praise Cashman for walking away. Why? Because BP liked him more than everyone else? Or because you can’t fathom the Yankees trading their best prospect for anything less than a superstar?
