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  1. Hugh2
    That makes more sense
  2. Hugh2
    I don’t think he’s ready. And I doubt the Sox would break camp with Mayer in most scenarios
  3. Hugh2
    Games would go back to 4 hours long if they had unlimited challenges. Games would be unwatchable
  4. Hugh2
    I don’t think the Sox are going to rush someone to the majors just because someone goes down. I think it’s perfectly plausible that Mayer comes up of Story goes down in June, but not April.
  5. Hugh2
    Sounds like he should be blocking Campbell and Anthony to me
  6. Hugh2
    https://www.soxprospects.com/2025.htm projected opening day rosters. Sox have 3 rookies projected to break camp with the team. While one gets a lot of attention not a lot of people are talking about Carlos Narvaez, and Luis Guerrero. Narvaez has tremendous defensive potential behind the dish and if Guerrero is consistent could become a late inning reliable arm in the pen
  7. Hugh2
    That’s the point dude, if they’re ready they’re going to start. You think the team is going to hold them back and not figure it out? im telling you right now they will reduce someone’s playing time. Probably some combination of Rafaela and Abreu. And yes, not every rookie is going to start because of the pick, but we aren’t talking about just a regular top prospect we are talking about two top ten guys who are allegedly on the brink of their MLB caterers. If they rake in spring training, they’re starting, certainly one. you wanna know who’s being benched definitively? Ask Cora.
  8. Hugh2
    0% factor if Campbell and Anthony are performing and deemed MLB ready.
  9. Hugh2
    The fact that the pirates did it might be your point. But the fact that they paid a harsh price for it with the world watching is mine. I like mine better. certainly teams aren’t starting all their rookies. But if a guy is mlb ready, teams are going to be less inclined to try and manipulate service time and delay their big league careers. additionally, for elite prospects, top ten, which the Sox have TWO of good teams aren’t going to hold them back if they’re MLB ready for the likes of Yoshida, Abreu, yada yada yada. If that’s your reason, then given a full bill of health you think they keep those guys down in AAA all year? That makes no sense. Mayer needs more seasoning, if an injury happens early in ST then baring a very strong spring performance it’s just as likely the slide the more MLB ready Campbell there or seek other options until Mayer is ready. At least one and likely both of Campbell/Anthony in the bigs before Mayer is even more of a slam dunk.
  10. Hugh2
    Yeah, and how f***ed are the pirates for not breaking camp with Skenes? Not sure why you’d use that example. That will probably be the example front offices use to never make that kind of mistake again. Skenes was a top 10 prospect just like Campbell and Anthony (Sox got 2). And he was kept down in the minors to get an extra year of team control then brought up mid may. Pirates tried to manipulate his service time. Turns out he was so dominate when he came up he still won rookie of the year. if they had not done that, they would have received a top draft pick for his award. And because he won it, they DID NOT get the extra year of control. Campbell also balances the lineup more, and is a versatile defender who may have a home in LF or 2B. I’d pick him to start the year in Boston
  11. Hugh2
    So they could plug Campbell at 2nd, Bregman at 3rd and roll with Duran/Rafaela/Anthony in the outfield and super utility Rafaela. Cambell more likely than both he and Anthony to start the season. One is much more likely than both I’ll admit that. But in both scenarios you push Yoshida to the bench. Yoshida on the bench is NOT ideal. But if they think those guys are ready they’re not blocking them because Yoshida needs at bats. That ain’t going to happen
  12. Hugh2
    You actually think Mayer is going to make the roster before Campbell and Anthony. Mayer will be the last of the three. Mayer will be mid season at some point. Anthony and Campbell will be early and one of them is breaking camp with the team. Teams aren’t keeping top prospects down anymore.
  13. Hugh2
    Let’s rephrase. A rookie will be on the starting day roster. im not sure why anyone can honestly believe at least one of Campbell or Anthony wouldn’t be on it. This is obvious to me
  14. Hugh2
    Yes A. I feel much stronger about this than I did about Pivetta getting a QO. B. As OldRed would say the streets are talking, except here it’s everyone. It’s blatantly obvious that people have been hearing the Sox are hopeful Campbell will be on their roster. C. I specifically excluded Mayer because he’s not on their same level as Campbell and Mayer. Who by all but one account have separated themselves from Mayer, have a little bit more seasoning than Mayer, and had better numbers and more time in AAA, they also have clearer paths in 2025 than Mayer does. D. when you’re regarded as thee, or one of thee best prospects in all of baseball with all star game level talent you don’t make the majors based on when it’s convenient for the roster, rather you make the team when you are ready. Sox feel very strong about this. Sox are one of the most progressive teams in terms of embracing changes and player development. They’re not stashing kids who are ready for control. Which they’d lose if they won an award. Campbell/Anthony might be one the best bets to win ROY. The Sox will lose a draft pick and a year of control if they didn’t start the year on the roster. So why WOULDNT you if the are ready. sorry Notin, you’re far off on this one. You’re going to see a rookie on your starting day lineup.
  15. Hugh2
    I highly doubt it. You have two top elite prospects mlb ready. You risk losing the extra year of control and the draft pick if they end up winning ROY even if you keep them down. And you’re not keeping them down for long. I think one breaks camp, and one stays down in AAA.
  16. Hugh2
    The odds of one of him or Anthony breaking camp is very high IMO
  17. Hugh2
    im fine with him at 3rd with his bat, but im more than fine with him moving off. I don’t believe Devers can improve his defense without greatly putting his offensive production at risk. He is better suited for either 1B or DH.
  18. Hugh2
    FTR I think the Sox are much better with Bregman at 2nd and Devers at 3rd. A healthy Story and a better Rafaela (if he’s can learn the position) grades out Devers defense closer to average there. Campbell or Anthony can still break camp at a corner OF spot. this alignment allows you to build value up in Yoshida. Who becomes much more tradeable if he stays healthy. The guy isn’t a bad hitter, if healthy I can see him putting up a .800 OPS+ I just happen to think they can be even a little better than that with Bregman at 3rd. if that’s the decision, and when the time comes the Sox brass sit down with Devers behind closed doors to tell him he’s either going to DH full time or part time. It will happen and he will be fine. Dude got confused, imagine being asked by reporters in a language you don’t speak if you are going to accept your wives divorce and sign the papers before she even told you she was leaving? You’d probably be a little jacked up, and combative too. Devers dealt with it by laughing in frustration. There’s a difference between hearing it from the Sox and hearing it from a translator. for those of you who can see the Forrest for the trees, remember that when some Jacko goes off on Devers when he hits a slump this year or next at some point that they on that media teet.
  19. Hugh2
    Devers is clearly an endomorph. Dude probably looks at a cupcake and gets fat. He has to work twice as hard as everyone else just to look as soft as he is know. take that boy off 3rd and let him hit the weight room more often. Both shoulders and his stat line will thank you for it
  20. Hugh2
    I like Casas, and people make mistakes. I hope he learns and grows as a player in Boston. but you’re 100% spot on with this.
  21. Hugh2
    There’s a difference between having an opinion and going against the team. If they’ve already decided Bregman is the 3B then his comments are even worse than Devers IMO. We dont know what they’re being told, perhaps Casas and the team haven’t been told it’s a forgone conclusion that Devers is at DH. But if they have been? Then Casas can’t be saying things like that
  22. Hugh2
    One has to wonder how often they actually might cause a locker room controversy vs. these guys read the news and laugh their asses off at them. Personally I think it would be great if they just decide to f*** with everyone. Raffy should take third base on opening day and then have Bregman come pull him out. I would also be appeased if one of these players just snapped back at the media and put them in their place, but we know that will never happen. The front office would certainly frown down on that, but I'd think it would be great if someone like Duran got up their and just told them all they're freaking stupid about the whole Devers situation.
  23. Hugh2
    There's nothing the Boston sports media would love more than some drama. Their #1 goal is sales not the Red Sox winning games. And Drama sells. There's nothing they'd love more than the issue to blow up so bad Devers started demanding a trade if they won't keep him at 3rd. That's not happening. Hopefully they get off to a quick start and this is all forgotten, but we know that won't always be the case. The first time Devers gets hurt or goes through a slump this will be brought back up. It's just human nature.
  24. Hugh2
    Casas, has about 1,000,000 times more reason to be pissed about moving off 1B than Devers does 3B. Plus now you’re moving more guys off of position than just the one. let the kid grow at 1B and the I field might be better off for it. He’s young, talented, dedicated to the game, and there’s value in continuity. Devers can DH, at least 90% of the time.
  25. Hugh2
    Let it be known. Players must suck up to reporters and aren’t allowed to be frustrated when asked the same question ten times in a row. all hail the media. Love and trust to the Boston sports media. Especially the all faithful and honest Shaughnessy!!!!
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