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Yep....I think it's his job to lose. Lets find out in real games where he is.
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2017 Spring Training Thread - Everything Sox ST
Nick replied to southpaw777's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
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In retrospect, we did not need BOTH Hanley and Pablo. I think you've been on record saying that. Obviously as of now, Hanley has worked out better. Also I know that we needed to do it, but $31M on Price was also steep. $50M spent on two of those three players will hamstring us for awhile. I feel like a college basketball coach. I'm depending on a 18 year old pitcher to come through to make my like more enjoyable because we traded away the farm.
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Moon, Pom becomes FA before Porcello and Sale. Sale has two club option years, meaning we'll have him 2017 through 2019. Pom becomes a FA in 2018. Groome has three years in the minors to develop before he's needed. I don't think ETA of 2020 is unreasonable.
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I understand the idea of wanting comparative balance by having the luxury tax, But... Part of appeal for the fans is to follow young players in your organization. Someone such as Xander and Betts. I suggest MLB in next CB, place a hard cap on AAV for a 'home grown talent" at say $25M. Thus if Betts receives a 10 year, $300M contract, Sox would only count $25M for the purpose of luxury tax. Each team should be 'rewarded' for developing players in their farm system. You can tie in the hard cap with let's say a percentage of top 5 multiple years contracts in the league. But once the hard cap is established for a player, that amount does not move in subsequent years when the top 5 pay in the league would steadily move up. For the definition of 'home grown' talent, you can tie it to Rookie of Year qualifiers. Suppose Beni was drafted by the Yankees. But he will qualify for the Rookie of the Year balloting as a Red Sox, so he's eligible for hard cap only as a Sox and not the Yankees. Ok, March Madness starts in couple of hours.
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Assuming Pom returns to first half performance from last year, I think DD will do what he can to retain him. He did give up Espy for him. More likely scenario is for Groome to replace either Sale or Porcello. It's highly unlikely that we sign both as their contracts end at same time.
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20% tax on AAV over $197M in 2018. 32% tax on AAV over $217M. Plus team's 3rd and 5th highest draft picks in addition to loss of $1M on International Bonus Pool.
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Our budget is tight and no relief in sight.
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Thing I never thought about.... Red Sox has NOT repeated as Division Champs since 1915/1916 seasons. So after 100 years, we have a chance to match that feat. Pretty unreal if you ask me.
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Moreland signed a 1 year deal so his $5.5M will come off. I suspect Travis will be a September call up, unless its sooner. It would be great to pick up the option and deal Kimbrel after the season but that assumes Kelly, Carson Smith, Barnes and Thornburg all pitch exceptionally. Probably not happening.
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Kyle Kendricks....4 scoreless innings. 0 walk, 4 K's. Lowers ERA to 1.59. I think we have our 1st starter off the bench. Sam Travis 2-3 with a homer. The kid can hit. He's way ahead of Devers due to his college experience.
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Hey why not (rhetorical)? I'd go after one the those pitchers...Johnny Cueto? Now that we have a collection of decent starters, it's time to put the foot down and keep it going. Reset the penalty in 2017 and then break the bank until it hurts and build a dynasty.
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2017 Spring Training Thread - Everything Sox ST
Nick replied to southpaw777's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Craig is owed $11M this year. I just don't see him beinv a viable option. -
good to see Cubbies having to spend money to sign Arrieta. And they are already paying close to $16M for his last arb year.
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It would be huge just to get Wright to where he was last year before the All Star break. You're right. Pitchers are delicate creatures.
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Looks like Wright made it through ok today without getting hurt. Looking forward to Pom pitching.
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No the biggest complaint is giving out $95M, 5 year deal to a 3rd baseman who has not produced the first two years. Typical, we pissed away $38M so far. 2nd biggest complaint is having a player off the 40 man roster making $72.5M over 7 years. 3rd biggest compaint is acquiring a player who is owed $11M this year and off the 40 man roster. He also received $5.5M and $9M the last two years. We also glorify GM's that have pissed away Henry's money like a drunken sailor. Based on our track record, I applaude Moreland signing for $5.5M.
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Per Kimbrel on Boston Herald That walk gnawed at him. “Get 0-2 and tried to mess around with some pitches and not really put him away, and then all of a sudden it’s a full count there,” said Kimbrel. “You don’t ever want to do that. Kind of led to the rest of the inning and I threw a lot of pitches.” Hey Craig, we ALL felt your pain.
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Leon has more trade value than Vazquez right now. Unless Leon stops hitting.
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1) You make an investment on a player and you don't have a face to face to go over winter conditioning requirements? What a f***ing incompetent morons. 2) Clay, I watched it on TV when you pitched a no hitter vs Baltimore and I go so excited. That's what I want to remember. Plus the good work you did on In Living Color. Outstanding.
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Question for Moon Swihart has 1 year 133 days of service.....will a September call up keep him below 2 years service and give the Sox 5 more years beginning 2018? Also for a catcher, will Swihart get better defensively playing all the time in the minors or can he get better with major league ball club with limited number of games behind the plate. My question is can he get better on his off days at the major league level practicing? Is catching minor league pitchers just as beneficial as major league pitchers? Can he get more instructions in a major league setting?
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Same old Kimbrel. Walks the first hitter after getting ahead 0-2. That in a nutshell is essence of Kimbrel. Oh by the way he surrendered 3 runs without the benefit of a home run. I hope someone else comes through this year so we don't have to pick up his option for $12.5M in 2018. I will root for him but its frustrating. Closer should be able to locate.
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He has to be an average defensive catcher for sure. But there's no reason not to think he will get there. He essentially lost a whole year's development last year with position switch (injury occurred because of the position change.)
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Solid outing for E Rod...... Lets look back. All of us had our panties in a wad when we heard he 'tweaked' his knee in winter ball. He did tell us not to worry. He simply looks comfortable out there. I am glad that he's focusing on the season. This is HIS comparable year to Lester's break out year. I predict Price will be fine. Just need to see Wright and Pom get on the mound next week. Sandoval with couple hits including a homer to dead center today. I've trashed him as much as anyone else but I'm glad he's healthy and playing well. Swihart with his second hit. I'm sorry but offensively, I'd take Swihart over the other two. He needs to stay behind the plate. We'll have a catcher with speed that can hit .300. Not too many of those out there.
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Love watching our future starting catching run around the bases for a triple...Swihart is simply an athlete. Dad was his coach in high school, pitched a little. He has a strong arm. Loves to hit. Anyone else intrigued by Junior Lake? He looks like a player
