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Everything posted by notin
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How is that even relevant?
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Does it really matter that Chris Sale is left-handed? Right-handed hitters, even the best ones, don't likely think they'll have it easier....
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I think the Yankees have an advantage in the bullpen, but the Sox front five is far better than theirs. Mostly because I lack faith in Sonny Gray. Their lineup is scarier, but don't underestimate Boston. While they were a distant 15th out of 15 in home runs in the AL last year, they were still sixth in runs scored. Add in a legitimate 35 home run bat, and this offense did get much better overall...
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Or Betts to CF. But either way you have to re-arrange the outfield if Bradley gets hurt. It's probably what would happen, and it's not horrible or unprecedented. But sometimes it's just smoother to have the backup who can play the position...
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Problems like this do have a way of working themselves out. Injuries is one way. And it's always possible one or two guys earn the right to sit on the bench due to poor performance...
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If the Sox keep Hanley, Leon and Swihart, they need a middle infielder who can play CF, unless the re-arrange the outfield if Bradley gets hurt. Holt is the closest fit, I guess. Makes me wonder why Marrero is still around instead of Taylor. ...
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I don't think Pittsburgh is the best place for him to get a shot. If you really want him to get a shot, hope Pittsburgh releases him and he ends up on the White Sox, where the outfielders aren't as good and the best minor league depth is years away. He might be able to step in today and platoon with Nicky Delmonico. And since the White Sox have a couple high profile prospects in Eloy Jimenez and Blake Rutherford who are both a year or two (or three) away, they're not as likely to bring anyone significant into the mix on any long term deal ...
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Please stop. Just so this idiocy. The entire point was that if Sox signed both Nunez and Martinez, they would Need to unload two players from the 40-man roster. They signed both and two players went. I don't consider it great insight on my part to recognize that a 29yo career minor leaguer is a DFA candidate. I'm not sure you insisted his power numbers shouldn't make him one and that his age, history and lack of options was important. But clearly they were factors. Not my fault. I didn't designate him. Cheer for Brentz all you want. ( No love for Ben Taylor?) But if you really wanted him to get a shot, you didn't want him in Pittsburgh. You wanted him on the White Sox, Tigers, or Marlins...
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I don't hate Him. I just don't think he's much of a baseball player. And for a baseball player he isn't young anymore. You do realize he isn't going to start for Pittsburgh and might not even make the team out of spring training, which would make him a free agent. Looking at outfielders, Pitt was one of the worst potential landing spots for him along small market teams. Chicago (AL), Detroit or Miami might have been a better all for him. ...
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If Tampa couldn't find a taker for $6mill All Star Corey Dickerson, I don't think the market for Brentz is going to be so robust we can get a capable pitcher for him...
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Outside the box, but certainly possible..
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A DFA fOr Holt saves the most cash as his arbitration salary is not guaranteed yet. Hanley could go and that prevents his option from kicking in, but seriously depletes their depth. Batting significant injuries, it's almost impossible for all of Marrero, Brentz and Swihart to make the team anyway
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The Sox can save $2mill if they DFA Holt, which might happen because they need to clear a spot on the 40-man. They could trade Bradley, but will any pitcher they get back make less than $6mill?
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So it's time again to play our least favorite game - who gets DFAd? Last time it was the unforeseen Ben Taylor. Toady's candidates include, but are not limited to, Bryce Brentz, Deven Marrero, Brock Holt, Blake Swihart, Brian Johnson, and Roenis Elias. Any others? Holt and Elias have options. My guess is Bryce Brentz. But who knows?
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Cody Brannon is 19 and has only played rookie ball. He's more than one year away, assuming he ever makes it at all...
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With Martinez on board, that leaves 3 bench spots to Ramirez, Swihart, Marrero, Brentz and Holt. I'm assuming only an injury gets Hernandez on the roster. And from that set, only Holt can be demoted. So unless.a trade is made, it does look like bad news for Brentz. And possibly for Marrero as well, since we all know Holt isn't getting demoted. Now if Hanley gets DFAd....
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Unless Moreland starts....
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f*** LOOGYs. They're a bad strategy. All they do is make the rest of the bullpen work harder by not doing their fair share. Are left-handed hitters really so difficult to get out that we need both special relievers and the shift to handle them?
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But can you out pizza the Hut?
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Well it was all hush hush in the media....
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It only took until February 19th for DD to add his first new player top the roster! !!
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Would you deal Swihart and Johnson for Dickerson?
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Swihart may also be who the Rays would prefer in a trade for Dickerson. ....
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Dickerson would be a good acquisition. The Sox have a chance to work out a deal before he hits waivers in a few days. Once he does, forget about him. harmony proposed Johnson/Brentz for Dickerson. I suppose it's possible, but also a beatable offer...
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All pretty close. But the WAPM is historically the most accurate.
