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Everything posted by 5GoldGlovesOF,75

  1. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Not now, but in his only year as a Red Sox in 2022: 11 wins, 2 losses.
  2. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    But... the answer to which question? Who is going to be cheaper than the multi-year costs of proven Boston winners Eovaldi and Wacha? Who is going to provide upside? Who is going to appease the fanbase, by hitting them upside the head? Who is going to take the heat off Sale, and make him look better by comparison? Who is going to put the heat on Cora, and make it easier to fire him? Who can't even throw hard enough anymore to hurt Nunez, if he swings from the heels?
  3. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Great post. Neither the apologists nor the not-sorryists can post facts to refute your opinions. Marcelo Mayer will be here sooner than anyone expects. Maybe the Red Sox will then choose to "surround him with talent" -- like Bloom promised when they signed Devers -- and invest in legitimate starting pitchers. Meanwhile, a .500 record is reasonable with this year's rotation.
  4. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    So they do have options...
  5. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    There are probably at least 40 million reasons why they demoted Bello instead of Sale or Kluber... but one of them isn't stuff.
  6. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Dean Wormer just looked into the Delta dugout and said, "I hate those guys."
  7. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    They'd rather have Bello playing in Worcester than sitting on the bench in Boston. He's got a great arm, so Bloom's plan might be to get him some reps at shortstop and in right field to improve his versatility. They couldn't send Kluber down to play SS or RF, because he only throws 87 mph now.
  8. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Yet, every time I'm asked for a couple drops of bodily fluids, I tell the nurses, "It's still early..."
  9. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Don't worry, it's guaranteed by then you'll read or hear someone still say, "But it's only Memorial Day!" The Rays could be 50-5, but a fan or player of a losing team will insist it's still early. It's amazing how doctors with advanced medical degrees can determine so much from tiny vials and plastic cups...
  10. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    The way the Red Sox are producing runs from all over the line-up, they shouldn't be concerned with Chang's offense. They need the guy to stay at shortstop consistently -- for who knows how long. There's no reason to believe that anyone currently injured will have their legs or arms miraculously heal and play better D than a healthy Chang. Shortstop is too important a position, especially on a subpar defense like Boston's. Btw, Kike looks way more comfortable at second base... you know, the spot they acquired him to play where Cora called him the best in the majors. p.s. there's no such thing as SSS when it comes to playing defense -- you either have it or you don't
  11. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I don't what big leaguers are thinking with a man on third and less than two outs, but I hope they're not looking for a walk. From watching at least 90% of the Red Sox games the past few years, it certainly at least looked like too many batters weren't shortening up and trying to just slap a grounder to the right side to plate the run... especially with two strikes.
  12. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Most of the time. I'm still scarred from all those man-on-third, less than two outs situations where all a Sox batter had to do was touch the ball!
  13. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Best part is that he's not trying to jack. The muscles let his liners carry, and since sprinting is all upper body, he's thinking three on every gapper. Duran could actually be faster this year, especially on the pizza boxes.
  14. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I'd still prefer singles instead of walks by Casas, because even a one-base hit for the big guy can move traffic in front of him first-to-third or second-to-home. A walk isn't as good as a hit.
  15. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Agreed, and I've been saying the same regarding their soft sked so far. But momentum and confidence from a great start are factors that can't be measured. It may be too early to call the Red Sox a good team, but we know they're competitive -- and better with Chang and Duran playing regular roles. The development of guys like that -- including Wink in the bullpen -- will key the season more than hoping for injured players to return and be instant contributing stars again.
  16. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    You didn't mention the Yanks -- who Toronto just beat in a New York series. The pinstripes start five guys batting .224 or lower. The Jays have five hitting .295 or higher. And anyone stuck on "Small Sample Size" must also think the Rays aren't for real, either...
  17. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I know, imagine assessing a batter by dividing the number of safe hits made from swinging the bat and making contact with the ball by the number of at bats (how dare they not count walks, hit by pitches, sacrifices and barreling the catcher's mitt).
  18. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Kluber's an open container, put back in the fridge. May have lost his fizz, but hasn't totally spoiled yet. Paxton's still sitting in a vat somewhere, awaiting the next canning day. Can't even put him on the shelf yet...
  19. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Ok, Chang -- facing the other direction in the hole -- just threw that to first in the air. He's the shortstop.
  20. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I dunno, could it be possible these records reflect that Chang is the only actual shortstop who's played there so far?
  21. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Smoltz got cut after eight in '09. Times were different then... because we know if it's 2023, there could be three or four Red Sox starting pitchers on the IL by Memorial Day...
  22. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Chaim has retorted interest in Iglesias, but only if he agrees to report to Worcester first to stretch out his legs in right field. The plan is build up his value as a more versatile call-up, and potential righty platoon partner with all the lefty outfielders. When asked about the idea, Dugie said, "Please stay f***ing fair..."
  23. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    There aren't many pitchers who lose their fastball and can stick around painting offspeed stuff to big league mashers. One guy who totally changed because of shoulder and elbow injuries (and no surgeries), but enjoyed a long MLB career was lefty Frank Tanana. The rarity of his success -- especially in relation to eras -- is summed up in this description: "He threw 90 in the 70s, and 70 in the 90s."
  24. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    For pitching, you don't always get what you pay for -- MadBum just got DFAed because his fastball is 89 mph... ... but if you're not paying for quality, expect what you get.
  25. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Of all the hypocritical oaths -- how can any last place team insist it's still early, but everyone agrees the Rays are really good?
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