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Cora's point is that right now Cordero needs to get reps, at bats, and experience -- and there's nowhere else to send him. Though the Globe also points out that Triple A opens in a week, and Danny Santana may soon be ready.
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But this is what makes him, and even Pedroia, maybe not such a good comp for a guy like Cordero. JBJ certainly, and Pedey eventually, were at the very top of their trade on one side of the ball -- with the leather. They weren't five-tool players, but had enough actual MLB skills to stick -- Cordero has never harnessed his big league potential, and was never a highly-touted baseball player -- just an athlete. I remember Pedroia's first Spring when he wasn't hitting, and Remy saying they should bench him -- for Cora. But the Sox stuck with him; not because he was super strong or fast, but because they knew he was a ballplayer.
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Would love to see the good Garrett... -
JD, MLB's 2021 extra-base hits leader.
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Ted admitted they had they advantage of facing relatively worn-out starters at the end of games, and no fresh-armed bullpens nor Negro Leaguers.
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SOX' no-doubles defense: play JD in left between short and third.
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Uh, Rafie... look at the third-base coach before you pass him.
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Tell Gary that in 1941, the two best players also K'd 40 times... combined: Ted Williams 10.4 WAR (27 Ks); Joe DiMaggio 9.4 WAR (13 Ks). Besides WAR, Ted and Joe were also 1-2 that year in OPS, Slugging, Runs, and Intentional Walks.
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Faaaaaak, Arroyo. Up comes Downs...
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Gonzo really knows how to Marwin.
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Freebie Hunter.
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Go with the pitch. Vaz.
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I just saw two ground balls bounce between third and short, and a Sunday softball player lumber them both into doubles. Somebody is going to say JD was playing out of position because analytics dept and coach staff told him to play left-center... but I'm going to say JD was out of position by being on the field, period.
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A Realistic View at 2021: Part II
5GoldGlovesOF,75 replied to moonslav59's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
It was all worth it for the glove, the handshakes, and the way he taunted Yankee Stadium in Game Seven of the LCS. -
A Realistic View at 2021: Part II
5GoldGlovesOF,75 replied to moonslav59's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I remember listening to Merloni when the '19 deadline passed and the Sox didn't add anyone, especially bullpen help, which was a dire need at the time. In effect, he said the message to the team of no deals at the deadline meant the FO didn't think they were good enough to go "all-in." Demoralizing. On the flip side, the Astros were supposedly ecstatic when they nabbed Verlander at the end of the summer of '17. Imagine the boost of confidence to an already good team that acquires a Cy Young for the stretch drive... -
A Realistic View at 2021: Part II
5GoldGlovesOF,75 replied to moonslav59's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I wrote this the other day. The real problem for Bloom and Co. is if the Sox are still on top in July, and fell compelled to be buyers; trading prospects for a rental or two while standing in the middle of the bridge may be unpalatable for the FO... but standing pat and not addressing areas of need can destroy team morale and cause friction with Cora (though he'd never admit it publicly). -
A Realistic View at 2021: Part II
5GoldGlovesOF,75 replied to moonslav59's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
All the good-glove, veteran outfielders we discussed all winter who ultimately signed affordable contracts elsewhere, like Taylor, Marisnick, Pillar, etc. But like we have rehashed, those are the kinds of luxuries true contenders add to balance rosters (or that teams opting for "versatility" avoid). -
A Realistic View at 2021: Part II
5GoldGlovesOF,75 replied to moonslav59's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I never said bring up Duran to replace Cordero; I was just lamenting the brass passed on a lot of cheap, proven big league outfielders this winter. But the majors isn't the place for on-the-job training -- unless a team is out of contention, has no honest aspirations to contend, and is auditioning for the future. As for Franchy Mo Pena -- he's never been good in the MLB, in parts of five seasons. Sox management may think and/or hope he might be -- someday -- but they're wrong if they think the fan base (and media -- look at all the Cordero articles already) will be patient enough to keep buying tickets, Jordan's furniture, Chevys etc. waiting for it to happen. Especially, after the debacle that was 2020. -
You're concerned about Torres' offense but not his defense? With so many bats abashing, and Voit returning, wouldn't a true contender be able to carry a good-field, no-hit regular at the most important position on the diamond behind the pitcher? Finding a reliable glove (not a bat) for shortstop isn't key for the AL's heavy runaway favorites?
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That is his history; he's played in parts of MLB seasons for half a decade now and has never been good or healthy enough to get more PA. Cordero has the same areas of concern that Duran has and needs to learn those in the same place: the minors. Go unleash that infinite potential for the Melting Polar Ice Caps, win the Triple A triple crown, and come back with a bang. Bring up Puello; at least we know he can play outfield (and also had a .900 OPS in the one AAA season Cordero starred -- in the '17 PCL where 32 batters bettered .900). https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?type=bat&id=a81c8ceb
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Nobody expected the Sox to contend for the division title this year, so many fans (here; I won't say most in the Nation) accepted Bloom's offseason "stop-gap" "band-aid" "bridge-building" acquisitions. But since Boston has had such a strong start, Renfroe and Cordero are major concerns... because well, they kinda suck. Their histories can't be brushed off like established regulars or stars who typically heat up with the thermometer or maybe had a sub-par pandemic summer. For all we know, the sensible plan may have been to get Duran a few months of actual regular minor league PT to hone his assets and improve his weaknesses before easing him into a big league lineup. The Sox surprise start -- and really, the mediocre nines the other AL East foes have revealed thus far -- may put pressure on Bloom and Co. to expedite Duran's development. Not that Bloom will cave to fandom and media demands, though the standings may inconvenience him having to hear them more...
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AC learned not to call out players in the media from Tito. This is one of the reasons guys love playing for him (and not Bobby Valentine).
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A Realistic View at 2021: Part II
5GoldGlovesOF,75 replied to moonslav59's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Ha -- good one; Ortiz just went yard again. -
Cordero shouldn't be trying to learn how to play outfield in the majors. The beginning of the season he was playing left field on the warning track, which was ridiculous. Then last night he was playing softball shortfielder when the "double" over his head blew the no-hitter, the lead, and basically the game. Any pro outfielder standing at the proper depth makes that catch; I won't insult JBJ by saying, "Jackie would've had it"... but Beni would've -- that's Beni Hana, Beni Hill or Beni Siegel (but not Beni Blanco from the Bronx, where they can't catch, either).
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I know I keep harping on this, but this should always be a priority -- and usually, the cheapest way -- to reclaim respectability for a rebuilding/rebounding/revenging ballclub. Good D can make mediocre pitching better, but bad D puts mileage on pitch counts and can nullify good O. It can also make teams look like losers or even Yankees.
