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  1. dgalehouse
    What is a " real closer" ? Chapman has 335 saves. Fifteenth most all time. For real.
  2. dgalehouse
    The Yankees have had a lot of success, so I can't knock Cashman and Boone too much. It's all about winning and they have won consistently. I do think they are in trouble this season. Losing Soto is a major blow. Cole, Gil and Stanton out for all or much of the year. That is a lot to overcome. I think the Sox are the better team at this point.
  3. dgalehouse
    As we approach opening day, I think the Sox outlook is brighter than it has been in several years. The team is clearly improved, with a better and deeper roster. Ninety wins and the A.L. East title is definitely possible. And the competition is weakened. The Yankees have been decimated with losses and injuries. The Orioles have failed to spend and are relying too much on their young core. In fact, while the N.L. has several strong teams, I don't think there is even one really good team in the American League. You always want to get off to a good start and the early schedule is not too daunting. This should be the most satisfying and enjoyable season in a while.
  4. dgalehouse
    Yoshida is that piece of furniture that caught your eye, so you bought it and paid more than you should have. It's not bad at all , but you really have no place to put it and now it's kind of hard to get rid of. So, you are thinking about moving the furniture around to try and find a use for it.
  5. dgalehouse
    My impression is that the Sox are an improved team, while the A.L. in general , and the A.L. East in particular, have gotten weaker. It's shaping to be a very good season. It would surprise and disappoint me if they did not make the playoffs.
  6. dgalehouse
    I have maintained for years that closing out a tight game is one of the most stressful moments in sports. Everyone can feel the tension. The pitcher, hitter, defenders, managers, umpires, announcers, the fans, even the peanut vendor. Chapman has a very good track record, one of the best, but the first time he walks a couple of guys and blows a save, people will go crazy. We don't need any more stress in our lives , so try to remember that it's just a game.
  7. dgalehouse
    Aroldis Chapman is one of the best closers of his era. 335 career saves. And despite his getting older, he has somehow maintained his high velocity. His career ERA of 2.63 indicates that the walks have not been as harmful as you might think. And I say that as someone who is not a fan of Chapman. Liam Hendriks, if healthy, is also very capable. Add in guys like Whitlock, Slaten and Guerrero and this bullpen is shaping up nicely. And their success is definitely critical to the team's success.
  8. dgalehouse
    Sox fans are anxious to see the " Big 3" play in Fenway. And that is understandable considering all of the hype. But sometimes you have to have a little patience.
  9. dgalehouse
    It's basically last year's lineup with Bregman added. No matter how you configure the batting order, it should be good enough to make the post season if the bullpen doesn't blow so many leads.
  10. dgalehouse
    The " Say Hey Kid ", once hit a Spaldeen four sewers with a taped up broomstick. You won't see that again.
  11. dgalehouse
    This is not going to be too popular either, but I am very skeptical of " Data". I think much of the data we see, not just in baseball, but in everything, is often skewed and biased. It's like being influenced by reading things like, " experts say" or " studies have shown" . I think it is good to have your own mind and your own opinions . Through the years, I have learned to have a questioning attitude and a tendency to be cynical. And I certainly don't have any trust in the Lords of MLB.
  12. dgalehouse
    Doctor: " Gerrit, you need Tommy John surgery". Cole: " I want a second opinion ". Doctor: " Okay. You can't get Devers out to save your butt".
  13. dgalehouse
    It just seems to me that not a day goes by without a pitcher getting hurt. Not necessarily Tommy John category, but any type of injury. And I think the 15 second pitch clock could well be a factor. When you are in a hurry all the time, things tend to go wrong.
  14. dgalehouse
    You see that in all sports. Athletes are throwing harder, kicking further, running faster, jumping higher , lifting more weight, etc. There are a number of reasons for that. And training methods is certainly one of them . But a certain recovery time is needed between repetitions. And I just think that 15 seconds , over and over again, is not enough time between pitches, and contributes to the injuries we are seeing. That's about all I have on this topic. Have a nice day.
  15. dgalehouse
    I think pitchers have always tried to throw as hard as they could. I think pitchers have always used maximum effort and thrown the fastball as hard as they could. Even in Little League. Today, more of them are able to hit the high 90s with the heater. I think that is all the more reason they need a little more recovery time between pitches. As I said, most fans don't want to believe this because they like the shorter, faster paced games. So, I am going to be in the minority here, and I don't expect any rules changes at this point.
  16. dgalehouse
    Pitching injuries keep happening. I think the pitch clock is definitely a factor. I also think that people like the pitch clock and the quicker games so they don't want to see that as a problem. Instead, they will point to velocity, the sweeper, Little League, etc. But the fact is, with any strenuous activity, a certain amount of time is needed before repeating it. I think the injuries will continue to mount up . Very few pitchers are immune from this.
  17. dgalehouse
    Buehler is a good pitcher who needs to stay healthy. Simple as that, but hard for him to do. Yoshida was a bad signing, but he is actually a pretty good hitter. He gets more grief than he deserves. If all goes right, they can both be contributors to a winning Red Sox team.
  18. dgalehouse
    There is nothing the Yankees can do to compensate for the loss of Soto. However, they did make some nice additions. They have to be considered the team to beat in the rather mediocre A.L. I think the Orioles have not improved and have probably gotten a little worse than they were. The Red Sox have improved and could very well be a factor. As always, injuries will be a difference maker.
  19. dgalehouse
    This is how I see it: Devers has been the Sox third baseman for over seven years, including on a world championship team. He is generally considered their best player at this time. Now, he hears talk that he is not good enough defensively and has to change positions to make room for the new guy. Devers is human. He has his pride and his feelings. So, he reacts by saying something like " I am the third baseman, I don't want to play another position or DH". The more diplomatic response would have been, " I prefer playing third, but I will do whatever the manager wants to help the team". But Devers' response was totally understandable. I don't blame the translator or the reporter. If anything, I blame Sox management for being indecisive. They should have made it clear to Devers, Bregman and Casas exactly what their plans were and what was expected from each of them.
  20. dgalehouse
    Typical stuff from you.
  21. dgalehouse
    I will repeat my post. Kutter is a career 18-31, with a 4.56 ERA. If you don't like those basic stats, you can sort through the hundreds of available metrics and find some that make him look good. Fine. He " eats innings" , but he gave up more home runs and lost more games than any pitcher in MLB last year. At present, he is not able to eat any innings.
  22. dgalehouse
    I guess that counts for something. It is a requirement that you have a pitcher on the mound to start the game.
  23. dgalehouse
    My point is that Cora has to take everything into account and make a decision. That is what a leader does. A case can be made that Devers should stay at third and Bregman plays second. And a case can be made that Bregman should play third and Devers should DH. No matter what you decide, you are not going to please everyone. But show everyone that you are in charge. They have to respect that.
  24. dgalehouse
    I have been having trouble myself trying to figure out what all of the fuss is about over Kutter Crawford. He has a career record of 18-31, with a career ERA of 4.56. He has a unique, short arm delivery that can be deceptive, but a propensity for giving up the long ball. No longer a kid, he turns 29 in April. He is not the worst guy to have on your pitching staff, but hardly someone to put much stock in.
  25. dgalehouse
    It's an important decision that the manager has to make. It effects the infield defense on the one hand and the morale and attitude of your best hitter on the other hand. Both play a big role in the team's success. But that is the manager's job. Do it. Letting it drag on shows indecisiveness. And if a prospect makes a big enough impact in spring training to win a starting job, you can make adjustments. That is always the case with rookies anyway. Saying things like " These things have a way of sorting themselves out ", etc. is a cop out.
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