Hugh2
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Good point, I think in some scenario in which we trade Hanley to strengthen the big league club would likely have to involve a 3rd team.
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I was thinking the same thing, can't Frazier play 1B too? Moreland seems to be coming back down to earth and his defense has not been as advertised. I'd honestly be more comfortable with Hanley at 1B at this point if he can give us what he did last year there.
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I agree, and like I said I think it's their consistency that is more of an issue. Scoring 10 runs one game then losing 1-0, and 3-1 the next two is hurting this team. Regardless of how you want to look at it I think we can both agree that an offensive upgrade can really help this team.
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Bogaerts strikes me as the type of guy who may not be as valuable as JBJ or Betts right now but might end up having the longer career. I can see him as the guy who develops power later in his career and becomes a 30/100 guy. But then again, he could be the guy who is what he is and gets way overpaid because he's a Boras client. out of the big 4, I do think you have to try and sign at least 2 of them and trade 1-2 during their last year to help replenish the farm. Which I'm sure won't happen if (and shouldn't) if we are in contention.
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The Sox hitting overall doesn't seem to be an issue. They are 5th in the A.L. in runs. 3rd in OBP, and 2nd in AVG. The problem with their hitting is it isn't consistent and I think that is partially due to the power outage. How many of these 1-0, 3-1 or 2-1 losses could have been flipped if we had a 2 run or 3 run home run ever so often? I think they seem to score runs in batches too, they need more consistency, the talent is there but the offense seems to go dormant at times. If I recall correctly this was precisely their problem last year in the playofffs. When the team is hitting they can beat anyone. If the offense was on a hot streak, I think we could have won the WS last year. The pitching is even better this year....I think we can't underestimate how much better this team could be overall with some upgrades to the offense.
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There's more than one way to skin a cat but seeing how we've depleted the majority of our farm system we seemed to have put our eggs into the team we have now + what we can spend over the next several years.
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Oh I get it, 20 million isn't what it used to be, today 30 million is the new 20 million. I feel weird saying that, I'd literally kill a man for $20 million dollars.....a bad man, but still, straight up murder.
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I dont' ever want to lose anyone, but I'd rather give up a guy like Shawaryn if it means we keep someone like Mata.
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A player is worth what any team is willing to pay them. You bets believe someone like Mookie is going to get more than 20 million per annum in free agency. If you aren't willing to dish that money out you better have a stud waiting. As of right now, the Sox have nothing in the outfield in the minors.
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His .761 OPS is better than what we got at 3B right now. And I wouldn't be surprised if his numbers take a tick up at Fenway Park and with the motivation of being part of a race.
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People in a pennant race will always overpay for hitting or pitching. Especially if you throw some money into the deal.
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This looks like the team that got swept in the first round of the playoffs last year.
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If another team is looking for power we could have competition for a guy like Alonso, and if this year is the outlier someone could end up paying a steep price for him. He's the type of guy I would like the Sox to look into but don't get into a bidding war over the guy.
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A team is not going to give you an everyday productive position player for a guy who profiles as an up/down reliever (at best). Trey Balls draft slot carrys zero value at this point. You will have to give up a real prospect to get anything of value that will help us down the stretch this year.
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The Sox have a plan with every prospect, and they aren't going to accelerate that plan and screw with a guys development just because the big league club needs help. Now I also happen to think the Sox believe that giving a guy a month worth of at bats at a level that is going to challenge him and he may not be ready for is not going to screw up his development. They can always start him off in AAA again next year. It's an issue now though because if he isn't ready for the show yet he is losing at bats and developmental time at a more appropriate level. But it's hard to imagine that the Sox don't view Devers as being close to ready and could promote him sooner than a September call-up if he's performing well in Pawtucket and they still have concern at the position in a month from now.
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If a guy performs well in the minors but has no "put away pitch" then I seriously question his ability to make the jump to the bigs and get big league hitters out. If his stuff plays up a few MPH in a bullpen role I can see him as a good option in the 6th/7th inning.
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I said it in the beginning and I'll say it now. The Sox need a late inning reliever and a 3B who can hit NOW. If you can get Frazier/Robertson without giving up Groome/Devers.........you do it.
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I agree. Another point I'd like to add is when you bring guys like this up towards the end of the year the MiLB season is either over or close to it. It's not as if they are missing developmental time. I also think Devers is more advanced than Moncada was at this stage. Moncada was more raw, and while Devers might not ever compare to Moncada in across the board tools I think he's more of a pure hitter and has a higher chance of contributing right away with the bat.
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Don't worry, I'm sure Farrel has a great losing speech ready for the post game.
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This offense is just like one big cock tease
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It's so frustrating to see this team unable to execute on offense. Especially against a rival team that has this kind of power to put them back in the game.
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I might have to make a trip up to see a game myself.
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He just got a promotion......only one more to go.
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Evan Drellich ✔ @EvanDrellich Source: Red Sox top 3B prospect Rafael Devers has been promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket. http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/source-third-base-prospect-rafael-devers-promoted-pawtucket … If Devers looks good in Pawtucket, you have to imagine he's going to end up in Boston at some point this summer.
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Evan Drellich ✔ @EvanDrellich Source: Red Sox top 3B prospect Rafael Devers has been promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket. http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/source-third-base-prospect-rafael-devers-promoted-pawtucket …