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Everything posted by notin

  1. notin
    And why do that? If you’re paying that much of his salary, just keep him…
  2. notin
    I’m south you. I’m Pro-Shida. It seems silly to let a good hitter go while keeping Mickey Gasper…
  3. notin
    Ummmm …
  4. notin
    When Devers signed his extension, he wanted some sort of guarantee he would always play third. Asking him to move earlier would have just started his tantrum earlier…
  5. notin
    Can Ward be the first player in MLB history whose sprint speed is greater than his exit velocity?
  6. notin
    I heard he is so fast that if he hits a line drive up the middle, he has to slow down or else the ball might strike him on the head as he rounds second base…
  7. notin
    Ward is basically the second coming of Tim Locastro, except while getting the attention of the second coming of Bryce Harper…
  8. notin
    Ok, 0 chance Braiden Ward breaks the single season record for runs scored. It’s 198 runs by Billy Hamilton, the Hall of Famer, not the former Red-Padre-Cub-White Sox-Marlin-Blue-Jay-Yakut Swallow(?). The original Hamilton might be better known as the guy who had the career stolen base record before Lou Brock broke it. Hamilton set this record in 1894, so it’s clearly no easy one to break. Ward’s minor league career high is 76 runs scored. But he is clearly in a mild Breslow likes - multi-positional players like IKF, Gasper, and Siegler, with all but IKF showing solid on base skills. (It does make me wonder how Bryan Torres got past Breslow.) I think Ward has a shot at his MLB debut at some point this year. But he is behind folks like Siegler and Gasper, both of whom are already on the 40 man roster despite not putting on the spring training show Ward is…
  9. notin
    I think it’s a bad idea. Does that mean you think I’m no one? Like if I was walking through the forest and a tree fell in front of me, you think it wouldn’t make a sound?
  10. notin
    Maybe a switch-hitting Yoshida? BTV values Yoshida similarly to Anthony Santander. Do you make the swap? Bear in mind Santander is coming off a .565 OPS season and is still owed 4 years $80 mill and out until August. And anyone thinking “at least he has to be a defensive upgrade” has clearly never seen Santander in the OF. Just because someone was dumb enough to put him out there doesn’t mean he handled it well…
  11. notin
    Jeremy Peña fractured his finger and will miss the WBC. While Peña is fully expected to be ready by opening day, the Astros will probably find it wise to realize their infield surplus is right now one HBP away from an infield deficit. They might be thinking that holding on to Paredes is the wise move for now…
  12. notin
    Why are you picking on Yoshida’s height?
  13. notin
    He simply means if Casas can ever stay healthy, he is more likely than most to hit 30 HRs. The health makes it bold. Casas did hit 24 in 502 PA as a 23 year old…
  14. notin
    Can he talk himself into a Peyton Tolle bullpen role?
  15. notin
    Fred did. And has repeatedly You said he nailed it again…
  16. notin
    You do realize the signing of Price - frugal or not - actually counters Fred’s point about not spending since Lester. Whether or not these were the right moves is another matter entirely…
  17. notin
    It’s kind of ridiculous to cite Dombrowski Era or Pre-Dombrowski Era examples to support Henry’s cheapness. Certainly from 2016-2019, he was the top spender in MLB. Even 2020 through 2022, they were still in the top 5 or 6 teams in spending. They did get an undeserved “cheap” label because they didn’t go crazy adding new mega-contracts every year. In 2023, they did finally drop down close to the middle of the pack and stayed there through 2025 (and probably will for 2026). But they also made more postseason appearances in 2023 though 2025 than they did from 2019 though 2022, when they were spending more…
  18. notin
    Danny Coulombe still needs work…
  19. notin
    The Lester offer was a long time ago back with Cherington. That’s like 3 full GMs/CBOs ago. It’s about as relevant as the Babe Ruth trade now…
  20. notin
    Also, Contreras runs like an adult human being. Alonso runs like an over-caffeinated one year old. Note: If you do have access to a one year old child, do not give him or her caffeine, as it is very bad for them. If you feel the need to see how an over-caffeinated one year old runs, just watch Pete Alonso try to leg out a double…
  21. notin
    Eaton has his uses and shouldn’t be DFAd. But so does Yoshida. And since Eaton has an option remaining, he can be sent to Worcester, and the Sox can keep both of them…
  22. notin
    Ah, comparing projections to actual statistics to support your argument. Darth Harmony has taught you well, young sith. Now why not try again using Yoshida’s 109 career wRC+ against Eaton’s projected wRC+ of 66 to 89? Heck why not use Eaton’s career wRC+ as opposed to his from last year? No amount of your Dark Side Statistical Fudging will make Eaton a better hitter than Yoshida. Look into your heart. You know it to be true…
  23. notin
    Duran can be moved to the OF into LF or CF if Anthony or Rafaela get injured, with Yoshida taking over at DH. If Abreu gets injured, Duran to LF, Anthony to RF, and Yoshida to DH…
  24. notin
    I think that will sort itself out. Last year the Sox lost Abreu and Anthony for prolonged stretches. If something similar happens, I would much rather see Yoshida join the lineup over Eaton. Id also rather see Yoshida in the on deck circle over anyone else on the Sox bench in a key pinch hitting situation. Can’t get excited sbout IKF or Monasterio there…
  25. notin
    You would rather see Eaton start games over Yoshida? That’s just wrong. And I completely disagree with that pecking order. Romy will likely assume his normal role platooning, most likely with Mayer but if an OF gets hurt, quite possibly with Yoshida…
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