Hugh2
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Yeah, he’s not a very good defender in CF. This was the big knock on him throughout the minors coming up. Despite his elite speed, he gets no added range in the OF because he gets late reads on balls. I don’t care how great you look running full speed for a catch, if took your first step a second too late that should have been a routine play. To me this makes Duran a better fit for LF, which puts more pressure on his bat.
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I remember there was an alternative site when Boston.com went down, a few went there, a few more came here and I think eventually mostly everyone game here. I just went over, they're still posting over there.....all 1 guy.
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Well, Sale seemed to be the big mid-season starting addition.....the only thing that is left was bullpen help. Honestly, if the offense didn't go away our bullpen might be a little less taxed and in better shape at this point.
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I came over with all you Boston.com good folks many years ago and took a several-year hiatus from posting. I do remember encountering he who shall not be named back then and he reminded me of a guy we had over at the other site called SOFTLAW. I know Moon would remember that guy. Everyone loves to argue, but some people just can't seem to do so without being insulting to other people. If I'm going back and forth with someone in here with an argument, odds are I like that poster value their opinions and enjoy the discourse. I just don't have any patience for people who are blatantly looking for trouble.
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A 2023 ETA is really pushing it, that's very Mookie-esq....BUT when you're regarded as the #1 prospect in the draft with Mayers talent level that's the type of trajectory you can dream on. I too....am a dreamer. I use the term dream loosley as I do think it's a real possibility, but it's just that if he develops a little slower and isn't in the big leagues until 2025 that's fine, he still could be a very good player.
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Already done, now I can get back to normal healthy productive fun disagreements.
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I wouldn't rule out Barnes back in the spot at some point. He was good for so long this season and it really feels that he's just tired and overworked.
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Yorke is definitely starting 2022 in Greenville but he'll be on the fast track to AA, if he's absolutely racking he won't be held down more than 1-2 months.
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It all comes down to what you want. Do you let a guy develop or trade him? Not everyone is ready to be a productive everyday player right away. Nothing wrong with trading Duran, nothing wrong with him as the 4th OFer. With the way, Cora rotates guys someone could still get 400 PA's like that. And he might be a much better player if he can adjust. And of course, he could be trade bait too.
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I mean it's kind of hard to come after a KING after all LOL!!! I had my say, now I'm putting that loser on block.
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Oh without a doubt the pitching has caught up the last 2-3 weeks but prior to that the skid had been almost all on the offense.
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quick to sling mud, calling moon a douche-bag unsolicited and now I'm a jerk? Oh no..I bet you were the guy who tried stealing kids lunch menu and shoved them in lockers back in highschool. Stop acting like a bully. If Anyone is a D-Bag my money is on the guy who quotes himself and self proclaims himself the king of an internet chat forum. Loser. Don't talk to me.
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Absolutely, but for the most part of the Sox skid it had been the paltry offense that has hurt us, and that has been from guys already in the lineup who had been productive most of the year. Honestly, if we could subtract relief pitching momentarily from the equation bloom gets an A for the deadline deals.
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OPS since being traded. Kyle Schwarber 1.052 Anthony Rizzo .784 Joey Gallo .634 Nelson Cruz .694 The Sox gave up significantly less than what those other guys commanded.
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Fun fact, Kyle Schwarber has played in 14 more games than Dave Robertson since the trade deadline.
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Is there a better bench option than Duran?
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Personally I think it’s more fun to argue with someone you either like and/or agree with other stuff on. Makes for a more enjoyable and productive conversation. I used to engage in more heated debates in the past but have learned it’s a waste of time. Especially people who are quick to insult. An insult in place of an argument is really just a lazy argument.
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I’d save your energy. Some people just aren’t worth arguing with. Especially ones that go 0-60 with the insults unsolicited.
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Fair, but from all the chatter it really sounds like Robo umps is something both sides are in agreement on. It's almost certainly going to happen.
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Defense is going to start mattering less for catchers in a year or two. We might start seeing a lot more offense-first guys, give me a bat and a strong arm.
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He was a top 100 prospect before the Betts trade and a first-round draft pick. Being traded for Betts probably made expectations for him unreasonable but he was a high-profile guy beforehand.
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It's easy to undervalue a prospect when you only scout a box score.
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Well they can't all be HOFers now can they? Lugo, thats a much lower bar.
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The difference between picking 23rd and 15th in MLB draft is marginal at best. This is not like tanking in the NBA. As of today, the Sox are still a playoff team and a pretty damn good team if they are firing on all cylinders (which they're currently not). No way you can give up on this season, and Sale needs work after missing so much time.
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I’m going to have the Johnny Blue on ice with a couple Cuban cigars ready to roll.