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Kimmi's time estimate for epic organizational melt down is 2021 when Betts and Bradley become FA. We will have draft picks in 2017, 2018, 2019 to rebuild our farm system based on that timeline. That's in addition to the 2016 draft picks. Let's just wait and see how things develop. It's also not as though we're going to be 'poor' all the sudden. We'll still have $200M budget. What we may have to do is to pick up Moreland's of world to fill in the gaps. I seriously doubt we're going to be non competitive....oh wait, we did finish dead last in our division 3 out of 4 years prior to last year's resurgence.
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I think Sale will work out.
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I must admit this stat line is Owenisque....just saying, ugh Jay Groome: 1.1 IP, 7 H, 9 R, 3 BB, 1 K
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No way he deserves a D....
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We just need to stay relevant while everyone gets healthy, including Carson Smith. I would love to see a salary dump pick up at mid season. We can't trade any more of our blue chip minor leaguers.
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DD did everything he could to salvage Ortiz' last season. He got us a Division title after last place finishes back to back. I just don't get the 'hatred' for this guy.
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There's always a risk trying to identify pitchers/players on the uptick. I'm sure his first half performance along with team control for additional two years had something to do with it. We made that deal due to epic failure at the time from Clay B, Kelly, E Rod and Wright injury.....we were NOT trading from position of strength. Are you going to put all THAT on DD?
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Thelma and Louise, Part II, directed by Kimmi, now in production.
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It was really hard to pick Beni with a 7th pick....And who drafted Ball with a 7th pick? How about DD picking up Groome with the 12th pick and signing him? It's way too early to evaluate DD's first draft pick.
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Is it time to convert one of infielders to outfield? What happens if Bradley Jr is out for an extended time? Do we have another "Betts" in the system? I'm looking for defense. I'm thinking Hernandez....
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Of all the problems I can think of right now for the Sox, catching ain't it.
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We do know that when Cherington pulled the 'trigger', he failed. Pablo and Hanley's contracts will hamstring us for another 3 years. And the biggest fail was NOT signing Lester. THAT led to Price signing by DD. I'm not crazy about Kimbrel signing but have you watched the games? It's critical to have a closer. He should have came in and pitched with two runners on in the 8th inning game the other day. Walking 4 batters and losing the lead forcing a tie game is the exact time when you bring in your closer to strike out a batter and keep the game tied. Kimbrel faced 6 batters yesterday. What the f*** is difference had he come in with 2 outs in the 8th? Go ahead and put a 6 batter limit if you must. If he faces more than 6 batters to get 4 outs, well he must not have it anyway and needs to come out or we've already lost the game. Obviously JF is not a poker player and has no idea about odds. Just ask Baltimore fans how they feel about 'saving' their closer.
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http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2017/04/chris_sales_secret_weapon_on_t.html#incart_2box Good write up about Sale on him changing up speeds on fastballs, calls it Batting Practice fastball.
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after watching 3 sub par starting pitching performances, I'm ready for Sale. What if tomorrow was Clay's turn? Ugh....
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No worries....he just walked two....teased Martinez...... He falls in love with his curve at times. Just learn to throw strikes bud!
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Here we go...obligatory walk by Kimbrel
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I have to disagree there....it took every bit of Price and Kimbrel
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Oh by the way, now that Clay is gone he's become quite a legend around here among some of you.....he pitched 5 innings, gave up 8 hits, 2 walks and 4 runs. Yeah, I miss him too.
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Unless you can offer an alternative ..... So what would you have done on your official first off season? You got hired because the team just finished dead last for second year in a row. "We have five aces" strategy did not work. You would just sit tight? Offer some scenarios. You can't simply continue to critique without offering solution.
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Nope, I will always give credit to the team for going for a win, even in our 3rd game. That's why I will never second guess DD for trading for Pom last year. He owed every player on the 25 man roster every chance to win the pennant. How can you sacrifice a whole year's worth of effort from Pedy, Ortiz, Betts, Bradley Jr, etc for a kid who may or may not pitch in the majors? He did the right thing. I bet Miller would have come in.
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JF did not want to put in Kimbrel in a 4 out situation this early in the year. What the hell does that mean? I've seen Kimbrel face 5 or 6 hitters in 9th inning. With two runners on and two out, tie game, isn't this the time to put your 'best finisher'? He could possibly faced only 4 batters in getting those 4 outs. With 4 outs to go, and that first out being most critical, why not pitch him and take him out if the pitch count gets out of hand? U ultimately is it not the pitch count that matters the most? I'm sorry but I WANT TO SCREAM, WHAT A BUNCH OF *USSIES. Cy Young would be rolling in his graves. I almost forgot, we are at a disadvantage because we have to overcome our inept manager. Edge goes to Cleveland.
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JF did not want Kimbrel to go for four outs today. Maybe in the future, but not game #3. What the f*** is wrong with our society. Do we have to baby a guy making $12.5M? We had a chance to win today. Up 5-4. I'M JUST GOT TO SCREAM. WHY ARE WE SUCH WUSSIES ANYMORE?
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This lineup is no fun to watch.....Betts, Hanley and Xander gone....ugh
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My problem with Pom is his demeanor on the mound. He looks to lack confidence. And by the way I feel same about Barnes. What he said after his first outing was all b.s. That he was 'surprised' to get the call? Porcello says "be ready next time out". When E Rod pitches well, he looks to be unhittable. I'm looking forward to next 30 days...one scheduled day off.
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We need for E Rod to step up this year. As I've mentioned before, this year corresponds to Lester's breakout year he had as a young Sox hurler. As with most young pitchers, it's all about control and locating his pitches for E Rod. Then we can wait patiently on Groome to arrive around 2020.
