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Everything posted by notin
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When Springs got traded, I think the overwhelming response was surprise anyone gave up anything for him at all. I’m not going to pretend I saw anything in him. Interesting that you already call moving Springs a bad move. Shouldn’t Hernandez get the same chance you’re calling out Bloom for not giving to Springs? Renfroe looked like a “sell high” move that improved the defense. I do think a big part of moving Renfroe was interest in Seiya Suzuki for RF. And again - early. While Binelas’ .630 OPS in AA at age 23 probably isn’t inspiring, at the same age, Renfroe posted a .670 OPS in AA. So again, is it already a bad move? What if Binelas is Renfroe 2.0?
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Getting nothing for the expanded Sam Travis trade doesn’t bother me. A lot of these 40 man spots will be worked out after the WS when the Sox have to add prospects (most notably Rafaela, Ward and Walter) along with injured players like Sale, Houck and msybe Taylor. Of course by then, a few spots will open up from free agency, too, like JD, Eovaldi, Strahm, and maybe Bogaerts if nothing is worked out…
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I do doubt the Cardinals go for that (I’m guessing BTV-approved) package, especially given Houck’s back surgery and that nobody loves Duran. (Not saying Houck won’t get traded, but not for a rookie with serious potential and a comical name like Nootbaar.) But I could see Donovan - with his lovely North Boston name - being a target for the Sox, although probably not for RF. And St. Louis might be wise to sell, as Donovan’s trade value is through the roof after his stellar season…
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Not sure who the trade market has left, but one likely candidate is a Oakland’s Ramon Laureano…
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“He walks too much. I want more weak ground outs to second.”
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A lot of it is the starters in the bullpen are often the team’s worst starter or a starter who has been recently injured…
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Nobody is saying Gallo is the answer; just that he’s a better answer than most of the free agent market.
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From the FA outfielder crowd, my rankings are 1. Nimmo 2. Gallo 3. Conforto. I suppose I could live with this choice, assuming his price has come down. 4. No one
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So you prefer Haniger, whose a worse defender and gets on base less often? And somehow I’m the one whose high? I suppose Haniger’s saving grace I guess is that at least he only brings his lesser defense and offense for maybe 70 games a year, freeing up a lot more playing time for someone who can make fewer outs with the bat and more with the glove…
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And I remain higher on Gallo than Haniger. But the Sox need - and I mean badly need - a good leadoff hitter. Nimmo is perfect, but if (when) he gets a QO, no way Bloom signs him. Of the remaining free agents who won’t or can’t get a QO (Gallo is ineligible), Gallo is the best OF candidate…
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Or his account was HACKED!!
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We could do worse. I’m actnot opposed to Gallo and remain the only forum poster who openly campaigned for the Sox to acquire him last August. That said, defense and OBP are my top two criteria for a RF, and despite a keen batting eye, Gallo is not much for OBP. Interestingly if you look up DRS and UZR for RF over the last 3 years ( with low innings), Franchy Cordero is a top ten defensive RF…
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I did say “about the same.”….
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Joey Gallo is 28 and been worth 15.1 fWAR. Haniger is 31 and been worth 11.7 fWAR. Gallo strikes out a ton but he is also a terrific defensive outfielder…
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Maybe the Sox can sign him to back up Haniger in RF? Of course most years, backing up Haniger = starting…
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Mitch Hanover’s chances of receiving a QO from the Mariners are about the same as mine…
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And one of those starters would be Justin Turner, whose previous job was being a utility infielder for the Mets…
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In Kike’s case, it’s flat out inaccurate. He spends the overwhelming majority of his time in CF. And for all of this talk about “super-subs” and backup/starter blah blah from the folks who watched Williams and Dom DiMaggio, not one mention of former AL batting champ Billy Goodman?
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Why Haniger, who has played about 280 games in the last 4 years. Granted 2020 brings down every players average games per season, but Haniger played 0 that year. So if the Sox sign Haniger, who plays RF for the other 90ish games?
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Kike is an amazing defensive player who could be in the argument for a Gold Glove at the three most difficult (non-catcher) positions - 2b, SS and CF. That alone makes him a worthwhile starter on any team. He’s not a good leadoff hitter. If you want to make that argument, I will adamantly agree…
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H H Holmes was on moon’s original list. To be fair, he was a better player than you think he was..
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Did you say that when they claimed Schreiber? (I’ll admit, I thought it.) Not to mention, they can’t make any real moves until after the World Series…
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I’d put him in the top 10, non-pitcher category…
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I do agree with him that Rickey was absolutely among the greatest players of all time. Until Bonds passed him, Rickey was briefly the all time MLB leader in 3 categories (stolen bases, runs and walks). The list of players who were the all time leaders in 3 categories is pretty small…
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IMO keep Rafaela. Mayer is a good thought, but 1) extending Bogaerts and 2) drafting Romero should put him in the evaluation. If they really think Romero is going to be just as good, why wouldn’t Mayer be a little more available?
