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Walker will absolutely prioritize a starting role over a reserve one, as will every free agent on this market. But will he get one and what will he do if he doesn’t? And given the possible absence of Pedroia and the limited budget of the Sox, Boston might be his best chance at a starting role. (Don’t forget his “starting role” in New York was temporary and everyone knew it, including Walker.)
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So the defensive replacement for 3b should be the potential starting 2b? Cora apparently made the comment about wanting a defensive 3b after Nunez option was picked up. I think he would like someone else. It may not happen, but it’s on the wish list...
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However they might do something about third base as Cora has expressed interest in a defensive player to compliment Devers. Now said defensive player might be capable of playing 2b. Neil Walker, for example, is an excellent defensive 3b who happens to have a lot of experience at 2b as well. And if last year is any indication (1yr $4mill), he’s not a bank breaker...
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Typically big contracts involve paying for production in the early years only. Pedroia is no different. The AAV on his contract is still pretty low ($13mill-ish) so it shouldn’t be a big deal. If Dombrowski can’t build a good team for $196 mill, then maybe it’s time to step aside...
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Everyone gets excited about prospects over veterans. Prospects are all wrapped up in glimmering layers of potential and the ceiling is unknown!! Why this 22yo could be the next Bryce Harper!! Yet everyone knows and no one wants to admit it’s far more likely he is the next Bryce Brentz. Fans overreact to stupid levels sometimes. Jacoby Ellsbury is coming so we need to run Coco Crisp out of town!! Jon Papelbon needs to go because he is in the way of Daniel Bard assuming his rightful role as closer!! But the veterans are usually veterans for a reason. A lot of them have beaten out younger kids for their jobs before and can do it again. And never fall for “rebuilding.” With a few exceptions,“rebuilding” is the baseball euphemism for “going cheap.”
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I'd like to talk about Brian Johnson for a second
notin replied to Dojji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Brian Johnson turns 28 next month. At what age do you start to expect any improvements to be minimal at best? -
Panda was a stupid contract, but Pedroia wasn’t. The money wasn’t outrageous. It’s just that the guy got hurt. That’s going to happen...
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The international draft money is a bigger deal than one draft pick one season...
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I'd like to talk about Brian Johnson for a second
notin replied to Dojji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I’m still waiting for his comeback. Any day now... -
How can we pick 10 picks after the last pick? That would require there be at least 9 other picks after the last pick, which means it isn’t the last pick...
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Did you follow my instructions to the letter?
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I'd like to talk about Brian Johnson for a second
notin replied to Dojji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Like Buchholz... -
Let me give you some helpful computer pointers. First, computers are filled with delicate electronics that can be damaged by electricity. In no way should you let any electricity near your computer. Unplug it from the wall. Remove the battery. Make sure the power is not on and no dangerous amps are destroying your computer’s innards. Once you have done that, come back for your next lesson...
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While I get what you’re saying, you’re using OPS. This means your .027 difference is actually 13.5 singles over 1000 at bats, as they get counted in both OBP and SLG. My point here is that in trying to prove that difference is miniscule, and it is, it’s even more miniscule than you were saying...
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I'd like to talk about Brian Johnson for a second
notin replied to Dojji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Does he say stuff like this every year? -
I can teach you the finer point of scouting aka Notin’s Laws of Prospects Law #1 Never get excited about anyone in A-ball. Law #2 Never get excited about anyone in AAA whose over 26 or been at that level for3 years or more.
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Right. Just draft hope 10 picks later...
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Oh I think we see a lot of things differently. For example, you saw Bryce Brentz as young and a major leaguer;)
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That would also explain why UVM alum and Vermont native Kirk McCaskill had arm troubles throughout his career...
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Oh I’m sure my nomination will get seconded. And thirded. And fourthed. And so on and so on....
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Can I be the smart one? J/k cp. But I had to beat you to the obvious punchline:)
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If so, they’ll find a stopgap shortstop. Possibly one who isn’t a big offensive contributor like Iglesias...
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Or a “Don’t Come Back” Poster of the Year Award...
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Per MLBTR the Mets are listening. The Sox are out. If his price is similar to what the White Sox got for Sale, it would require 2 Top 30 MLB prospects. As the Red Sox have none, any deal would involve Devers and probably Benintendi. Hard pass. Thankfully the Yankees dealt Sheffield for James Paxton. S combination of Sheffield and Andujar probably would have done it...
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I hope you might see the humor in a player injuring himself allegedly playing a video game and then parlaying that into a Comeback Player of the Year award...
