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  1. vegasbob
    Is Austin Maddox a likely reclamation project returning from arm injury ? Sam Travis, a dog without a bone of his own, like Bryce Brentz, Dan Butler, etc. Swihart is likley next in line to go. How many young guys since 2004 have gone through the Red Sox minor league system, had a few cups of coffee but never matured or displaced the incumbent, and never were attractive enough to warrant a trade to another team ? On the other hand, talent and timing rule with Devers, Vazquez, Bradley, Betts, Benintendi , Bogaerts make up 67% of the typical starting lineup last year and expected to in 2019 . Pedroia is also home grown , so more like 78% if he plays consistently. I would list all the Sox system starting pitchers, now with the team, developed since 2004 but space precludes naming them.
  2. vegasbob
    I will venture a guess that Dombroski will hold onto all 3 catchers until at least mid ST to better see who among them is hitting anything, allow for possible injury caused reassessment both internally to Sox and externally throughout MLB to maximize the value. DFA, leading to a small trade and/or DL at end of ST may also be options. As with Moncado and Harper , at the other end of the spectrum, it may take another 6-8 weeks to solve the Sox roster questions.
  3. vegasbob
    BTW, glad to see Drew Pomeranz got a performance based job with the Giants so he and fat Panda can share stories of their days in Boston. Speaking of the hog, he will be finally off the checkbook after 2019. Maybe Pedey will find he needs to retire after this year also, short circuiting his final contract. Or he might be of good value again, just not so likely.
  4. vegasbob
    I speculated during the season that a WS win, which gladly occurred, would give the FO/Ownership a pass on spending more in 2019 . The pressure is off. DD can say that with the exception of Kimbrel , Kelly and Pomeranz (lol), you have the team that won 108 games plus 3 playoff series with few problems. The non pitchers are 100% the same, and the rotation is the same. He still has all Spring and early season to sort out initial performances, injuries, etc. I think they are principally holding back now in an attempt to ease the reload after '19 and then '20. Assuming no major injuries, who among us really doesn't think this is at least a WC team with a chance, and that may get whatever is needed on a July-Oct rental? Remember that to ownership this is a business that has survived almost 100 years of marginal success, and needs to be in position to keep the success of the 2000's happening , so I think there is more like a 3 year roster plan working and 2019 may be the squeeze year to set up the others.
  5. vegasbob
    Looking at bits and pieces of several recent comments, I think the Sox FO has such a large problem retaining the young core , JDM's option out, and the Porcello/Sale parts of the rotation after 2019 that DD will not go big on a serious closer, including Kimbrel, this year. He has the recency of the WS win to wave around and this team will still be very competitive in 2019. See if Pedroia can play and contribute, see if Barnes/Brasier can step up , see if Johnson/Wright can contribute , see if Erod becomes a consistent winner, see who gets injured , AND then make moves as needed towards mid July. I honestly can't see the Sox being anything less than a serious WC contender in the AL even without a big time RP add. The Sox can us the versatility of Swihart to get another arm during ST. Ottovino would have been an interesting pickup and Cashman has now loaded NYY bullpen, trying to make it easy for Boone to push buttons and get wins.
  6. vegasbob
    Not losing any sleep over the Sox bullpen at this stage. DD has time to make a move , including all the way to late July. This is a 100 win team with no further additions, and the possibility that Pedroia will be somewhat productive. Kelly and Kimbrel, if not returning, definitely create large openings to fill, but after Game 1 last year Kelly could have been had for a bag of balls. The reality is that winning the 108 games and the WS beating NYY, Astros, and Dodgers convincingly gave the FO/ownership some ability to slow walk into 2019 and attempt to deal with the major personnel/salary issues arising in 2020/2021. Again this team will win 100 just showing up. That will get them in the playoff mix. Before then the FO can buy what they need when the time is right.
  7. vegasbob
    Then they would be better described as your 3 worst hitters in the LA smog , wouldn't they ?
  8. vegasbob
    Everything, He is not able to pitch. He is no factor in the WS project
  9. vegasbob
    You are a complete self proclaimed f***ing genius , like some of your other NE centric shitheads.
  10. vegasbob
    Correct, same eventual result and Eovaldi ready for today or tomorrow. JBJr messed that up or was it Kinsler in the 10th and 13th ?
  11. vegasbob
    Kinsler's misplay was a game changer that eventually led to a loss. His baserunning gaffes were almost as bad. His AB's continue to be weak. He does well on shallow infield pop-ups, like my 111 year old grandson. But the goats of this loss rest in the noted 0-28 AB's managed by the top 4 in the lineup. Betts has become a clueless hitter with no sense of the zone. Bogaerts is a waver at pitches, Moreland cannot hit with his funky skip and pull out moves. JDM--needs to carry the load nightly. Cora's lineup sandwiching Martinez between Moreland and Holt was odd. The Sox bullpen and especially Eovaldi kept this game available to be won, and the hitters choked. They were the GOATS of Chavez Ravine. Do you want fries with that concession stand cabrito ?
  12. vegasbob
    Kinsler's AB's are awe inspiring regardless of the game outcome. Luv him so much.
  13. vegasbob
    There you go, f***ed over Eovaldi who gave you several chances. f***ed the team up by losing this one. Can't wait to see the nightcap.
  14. vegasbob
    Pretty cold to make Eo continue to work on this one . Hate to see him lose it on a lucky swing by the equally inept Dodger offense.
  15. vegasbob
    Brilliant AB, Mookie. Hope you can steal second
  16. vegasbob
    You think Mookie is due?? So is the Titanic, at last word it was steaming south near Nova Scotia
  17. vegasbob
    At this point, it's hard to care who wins BUT, I would not let Eovaldi take the chance of a loss on another Kinsler error. Pomeranz gets paid to pitch, let him f*** up this gem by Nate. Move on and play again in a few hours, if anyone can stand up
  18. vegasbob
    Funny feeling about Freese, this may be it for Eovaldi who K's him
  19. vegasbob
    With all the failures at the plate tonight by your studs, you think the guy playing hard is a drama queen ? Maybe he could have avoided the fall, but maybe Eovaldi should have K'ed Puig too. That is a cheap shot at this time of night. the drama dropouts are Betts and Bogaerts .
  20. vegasbob
    This game has messed up the next two in LA. The winner is energized and the loser may take a awhile to think about it. The early pitching and now Eo's was very good but no excuse for either sides hitters to suck wind like a hurricane.
  21. vegasbob
    Kinsler fields another pop-up !. Too bad Puig didn't pop-up
  22. vegasbob
    I would go ahead and just hit Machado for the hell of it right now
  23. vegasbob
    Never, ever forget that late July pickup, perennial loser Ian Kinsler, had this game in his hand but got his feet twisted and did not know what to do with a baseball, afetr 20 plus years of playing the game.
  24. vegasbob
    This game is a joke. The umpire and inability of any of the All-Stars to scratch their ass, waiting for walks. It is not enjoyable nor entertaining. Just walk away mookie.
  25. vegasbob
    Good, now it's up to the MVP to do it or be another Kinsler
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