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4/14 Angels @ SOX 1:30 PM
notin replied to SPLENDIDSPLINTER's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
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Not produced any outstanding infielders since Betts? What’s the criteria here? The reality is they’ve actually produced several infielders who have been solid to above defenders since Betts. Many were traded away, including Javier Guerra, Santiago Espinal and Yoan Moncada (who scores well on many defensive metrics, surprisingly.) There were probably several other talented defenders whose offensive abilities kept them from advancing as well (CJ Chatham?) It seems presumptuous to say they don’t teach defense simply because Devers and Casas aren’t good at it…
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Dalbec and Jacques are both useless. Jacques expiration date passed when MLB imposed the three batter minimum rule, thus killing the closest thing to a useful skill that he has. Both should be DFAd, but I’d scan the waiver wire. Two oft-waived plsyers this year have been Livan Soto and Diego Castillo (the former Pirate INF, not the former Tampa RP). Either would be useful right now.
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Betts also leads all of MLB with 1.6 fWAR, but his lead isn’t as commanding as it was a week ago. Bobby Witt Jr has 1.4 fWAR, and 4 other hitters have 1.0 fWAR or more, including Spencer Steer and Anthony Volpe
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Those two are the same day. DD is not exactly known for running teams with low payrolls…
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Here’s the thing. The Sox have finished last 3 times in the last 4 seasons, and many are predicting they will again this year. And you’re criticizing me for suggesting moves they won’t make? Like the moves they do make are so perfect, complete and completely defensible. I didn’t realize you were so on board with this team coming in last. I guess it explains why you disappear during stretches when they play well. But - crazy thought - maybe “this team won’t do that” isn’t the valid criticism you seem to think it is. Unless you like this team failing, which is a theory with increasing support…
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I mean, the Twins have a lineup with Manny Margot hitting cleanup and Willi Castro batting 5th. And they only have TWO injured infielders. The Sox have twice as many…
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The Sox have three starting infielders and one utility infielder injured. Please show me one competent lineup from any team in MLB history under those conditions…
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I told you before that it’s your fault for assuming “full throttle” meant forward…
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He’s over 50 now. Why not just re-animate Zombie Jimmie Foxx?
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Well, many felt all winter that 2024 was another tank season. Some still do. Perfectly fair comparing tank seasons to each other…
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I’ve been saying that since my Matt Chapman Crusade started last November. It’s a bit early, but if Chapman opts out, he won’t have a QO attached this time…
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Never utter the name of the latter again. I fear if you say it three times, he will re-appear…
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He should have been DFAd months ago. It’s not even a risk. No one is going to claim him…
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If you gave me 37 PA vs MLB pitching, I would only get one fewer hit and 13 more Ks. I should not be that close to any hitter…
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He’s not a major leaguer. That ship sailed in 2021. I think he’s worse than Hamilton and Reyes…
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Oh I am the biggest Dalbec Detractor out there. But Tyler Anderson is a great lefty? His career ERA+ is 105. If he was on the Sox, we’d be complaining about how he got overpaid for having one good season. You know, the way Angels’ fans are complaining about him…
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I’d still be ok with a 3-4 year extension. If he was doing all the things you think he needs to, he’d never settle for one that short…
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Point? Duran has worked out offensively but he’s simply not a good outfielder. I’ve been advocating moving Duran for pitching for months. O’Neill-Rafaela-Anthony could be the future…
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It’s a one day lineup covering for injuries. It’s only the worst lineup in Sox history if you think Sox history started in 2024…
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Overpaid heavily to get him on my fantasy team
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Why? Dombrowski was allowed to jettison two big contracts. And playing Yoshida only adds value if he is successful. Are the Sox worth more with their best lineup or their most expensive lineup?
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Or bench him if he doesn’t. Not exactly blazing that trail. And Breslow doesn’t need to justify Yoshida to anyone…
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Devers should be an expensive 1b/DH. Should the Sox leave him at 3b solely because of his paycheck?
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Probably RF. O’Neil’s best position is LF…
