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  1. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Ultimately, if the Sox decide to go for it after all (depending on their record by the deadline) I just don't think either one of these guys will prevent the team from adding a legitimate MLB outfielder to the 26.
  2. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I keep saying, the problem with Cordero isn't just that he's not a good hitter, but he's not a good fielder, either (and wheels mean nothing if he can't steal first). Of course, fans would rather see Duran -- if he was ready. But most of us watching would rather see anyone else that could help the team somehow -- cripes, call up Cesar Puello; at least he can play outfield... and he really did crush one over the monster in spring training, which is at least slightly more than having the potential to actually crush one.
  3. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Renfroe in right leading the bigs in assists and runs saved means he's not going to left, maybe ever in Boston. His offense may scream platoon, but the Sox obviously value the regular D of Baserunner Hunter...
  4. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Just getting around to this: I'm not calling you out for wanting to give a guy a chance. I just don't think the Bradley comps are fair; whether because of injuries or performance, Cordero has never been good for more than a very small sample in the MLB. JBJ is a below-average hitter, but has been a player of the week, a player of the month, an AL All-Star, an ALCS MVP, and won a Gold Glove... and has earned his rep for the past decade as one of the very best defensive outfielders in the big leagues.
  5. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Some did, while some appreciated his one specialty, which was at the top of his industry. Like Remy says, baseball is hard; it's hard to do just one thing well. At least Jackie Bradley was a baseball player, and not just a super-strong, super-fast athlete that some front offices hope will learn hardball in the big leagues. JBJ was accomplished coming out of college -- when he first roomed with Betts, Mookie recognized Jackie as the famous one, and not the other way around.
  6. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Based on their histories, and what I read from preseason scribes, the NY-Bos comps are more likely Kluber vs Richards; guys in their 30s, one once great, the other really good for basically one season before injury. The other comp would be Taillon vs. Pivetta; guys in their late 20s that have never really been good but still have potential. So far this season, maybe Kluber gets a slight edge because of how bad Richards was his first few starts. Kluber's ERA is 3.48, Richards' 3.89. They're both 3-2, with 1.4 WHIPs. Pivetta vs. Taillon isn't even close. Pivetta has been one of the best starters in the AL, while Taillon is a face-plant.
  7. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    He is hustling all 9 innings like he wants to stay in the big leagues, and this may be his best way. Chavis is in better shape this year and now runs faster than half the guys in the starting lineup. For most fans of this form of entertainment, all-out effort is always more fun to watch than half-assed talent.
  8. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I have hopes Casas is different. His two-strike approach -- choking up, looking to go the other way -- is rare for a power hitter in the era of all-or-nothing launch angle.
  9. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    As long as we don't underestimate the gravity of the situation.
  10. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    My son is psyched. He said he's been watching since 2017, and this is the first time he's seen the Sox get a hit off Manea.
  11. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    To me, Cordero's defense is as suspect as his offense. JD may be clunky, but Franchy at best is funky. This may be dinosaur-speak, but some modern players just aren't good at fundamentals from Day One of their MLB careers (partly from not playing sun-up to sundown all summer like kids once did). When guys used to make the majors, they all seemed prepared with at least adequate baseball skills. It's not always true any more for every aspect. You may not be a Josh Reddick guy, but when he got called up at age 22, maybe he wasn't an instant batting star, but he could immediately run down a ball in the outfield and hit the cutoff with authority. Same with Brady Anderson, at what, age 24.
  12. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    And in postseasons where most modern starters are significantly less effective on less-than-normal days rest, having three #2 types can be lethal vs. a club with a #1 and a cast of fill-ins... after allowing its #s 2, 3 and 4 to walk away in the winter. Better hope that ace never loses (like he did once in the '19 World Series decided by one game, or like he did to Boston in the ALCS in '18).
  13. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Lopez (10-year pro) has been smashing the ball; he's already been promoted from Portland to WooSoxter. Any theories why Downs the future-second baseman is still at short (and has been since ST)? Is he first on the depth chart if X is injured... or opts-out? Perhaps he is being showcased (maybe Bloom has had discussions with another team who wants to see if Downs has MLB potential at shortstop)?
  14. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I watched the NESN replay of last night's Worcester game. Wilson played left, Santana played third, Munoz played first. That might tell us something, but who knows. Downs has been at short, so it doesn't look like he's being groomed to play second as a Big League call-up this summer.
  15. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    In Little League, the best kid always plays shortstop when he's not on the mound. Unfortunately for NY, these are the Big Leagues.
  16. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    But Mooooon, the Yankees have pitchER... an pitchER gonna win the East all by hisself. Cole is so great, he'll sprint to the plate to catch his own fastballs, and backpedal to shortstop to make plays behind himself, and start every game in the playoffs. The Yanks are heave-ho favorites, an unstoppable hardball armada, armed for armageddon, full of clutch hitters and championship defenders at every position. They're culpable of winning hundreds of games this year!
  17. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    But not if the Sox never thought they would contend. Not signing one of the many legitimate good-glove outfielders that were available and very affordable was a sure sign. Maybe the plan was this: the line-up for an also-ran is the perfect place for an open audition for starting spots, especially for Bloom to see if one of his baubles develops into a gem. Remember, he said he's really looking forward to watching the next core emerge... The "dilemma", as you and others have noted, is the Sox had the best record in baseball the first six weeks.
  18. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    In ancient times... the only talking heads were just guys at the bah. With limited multi-media coverage, there were a lot less industry voices, but maybe they carried more authority. The opinions of managers and coaches were more respected, relayed to fandom through radio or (rare) TV interviews, but mostly newsprint quotes via beat reporters. I still have an old Baseball Digest with an article headlined "Orioles Stars" with photos of Frank and Brooks Robinson... and Mark Belanger (batting .220).
  19. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I wanted Vazquez, but it had nothing to do with his bat. I'd heard he had an IRod cannon, and was working out winters with the Molina brothers ("11GGs!" said 5GGs). The other reason was that Swihart seemed like a project behind the plate, and the Sox liked his potential so much they considered him for other positions. I might be impulsive and spontaneous (at least on posts), but I try to be consistent when it comes to how much I value defense, and how underrated it seems to be when fans and talking heads assess ballplayers and teams.
  20. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I can't remember much about Santana, but he has a positive WAR after seven years in the MLB playing a lot of positions. K-rate is 28%, still below average.
  21. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    There's no argument who he's been as a Red Sox player. His 41% K-rate is higher than his 39% career K-rate entering the season... but there's no way that's even close to a league average whiffer.
  22. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Of course. Cordero is not ready for the MLB. He may never be. I just don't see how anyone here suggesting trying someone else is being "risky"; what's the worst that could happen: a new guy might whiff in half his at bats and play below-average defense? BTW: I'm not for promoting Duran until the Red Sox deem him ready to play regularly. Everyday reps at AAA are more important right now than sitting on the bench in Fenway half the week as a platoon guy or pinch-runner.
  23. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    You're the second poster on this Franchy thread trying to argue not to include this season... ...to me -- and I'll bet for the majority of Red Sox fans -- the entire Cordero experience and discussion is based on what he's done or not done in a Red Sox uniform. If Franchy had ever done anything positive in the big leagues, we could say he's maybe off to a slow start. But since we don't have any such history, this is probably just who he is.
  24. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    MLB careers BA/OBP/SLG: Franchy in 399 Plate Appearances... .219/.285/.382; Munoz in 555 Plate Appearances... .278/.332/.402
  25. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Munoz makes better contact, gets on base more, and can actually play defense; he's not a project.
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