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Put the weaker defender in LF? Let me ask Carl Yastrzemski and Ken Harrelson if that works…
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Maybe… BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T WANT TO MOVE VERDUGO AROUND
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The normal RF was Bradley, the superior defender…
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Not puzzling. Cora gave Arroyo first chance. It didn’t work out. Refsnyder was called up as Plan B. I think some people look for problems where there aren’t any…
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Unless you count Refsnyder…
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8/12 Yankems @ SOX 7:10PM ET
notin replied to SPLENDIDSPLINTER's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
Absolutely one of my intended perks… -
If Valdez can fill in for Story this year, it will make the Vazquez trade look better…
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We got to the point where we needed any outfielder. Hernandez has been out. Bradley didn’t hit. Duran can’t field and doesn’t hit all that well. I don’t think Bloom acquired Pham to platoon with Bradley and then released Bradley…
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Mostly because very few if any teams rotate players that way. Certainly his logic wasn’t “Verdugo is weak in RF so we’ll put the utility infielder out there and hope it works out better.” I think they just liked leaving Verdugo where he was as opposed to moving his position based on a SP…
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Yes Bloom did not add a RHH OF before the deadline. But my point is - did Cora want one in March/April?
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I hope they can’t sign Soto and he hits the market in 2 years…
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He might be soon. Yolmer Sanchez has glove, but no O game. Valdez has a 1.043 OPS since joining the WooSox…
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They’ve had a lot of things go right. On fire for two months, but how many people can name their closer? Or 3 of their SP?
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I think the feeling for a lot of folks goes one of two ways. “That didn’t work out at all!! Bad idea! Bloom doesn’t know anything!!” Or “That was a good idea! Thank God we have Cora making those decisions!!” I would not be surprised at all of putting Arroyo in RF was completely Cora’s decision, and he did so because he wanted to find more ways to get Arroyo involved. And while it didn’t work out, I can respect that logic. Arroyo is a talented player whose biggest weakness is his durability, not his ability. But it didn’t work - so it had to be Bloom!!
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Well, that’s not to say it couldn’t get lower. And at some point they will need to free up some cash. They can’t have over $1billion tied up in three players if/when they extend Soto, can they?
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I don’t think it will work for Matt Strahm…
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8/12 Yankems @ SOX 7:10PM ET
notin replied to SPLENDIDSPLINTER's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
I suppose they can make a move on Ken Giles now… -
8/12 Yankems @ SOX 7:10PM ET
notin replied to SPLENDIDSPLINTER's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
Not getting a relief pitcher felt wrong. But I don’t know what deals were discussed, either. Speier said they were in on numerous arms, but without knowing who they wanted and what the asking price was, I can’t say they completely failed… -
8/12 Yankems @ SOX 7:10PM ET
notin replied to SPLENDIDSPLINTER's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
I still hope they can unload Barnes. Although to his credit (and my questioning), he did face the toughest part of the Yankee order… -
But now you’re ignoring Harrison Bader’s defensive contributions. He hasn’t made a single error on the IL…
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But they were sellers at the deadline…
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I don’t. And thanks to an incredibly wise decision done 15 or so years ago to get as lifetime subscription to Sirius satellite radio for $400, I still listen to tons of games for any team on the radio during my commute. And let me tell you, if you think O’Brien is bad, peruse the radio guys around the league…
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Also I’m pretty sure Cora has a lot more autonomy than you think.
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Exactly what position changes are you talking about? Dalbec has played 0 innings at 2b and 0 innings in the outfield. But Sox fans are freaking out in a panic because he practiced those positions - a clear sign that the GM thinks any player can play anywhere. Meanwhile the Yankees remain a top the division with a left side of the infield manned by two former catchers. As for Cora, I’m pretty sure he’s allowed to let players practice other positions with complete autonomy. I’m also pretty sure (re: 100% positive) you’re making this a much bigger deal than it is…
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I wonder how many people realize the Orioles have the best record in the AL East since June 1…
