Soxlover
-
Posts
247 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
1
Content Type
Profiles
Boston Red Sox Videos
2026 Boston Red Sox Top Prospects Ranking
Boston Red Sox Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits
Guides & Resources
2025 Boston Red Sox Draft Pick Tracker
News
Forums
Blogs
Events
Store
Downloads
Gallery
Everything posted by Soxlover
-
We have a hole at 1B vs RHPs, SPer and maybe Closer if Chapman can’t come back. 2B if Mayer can’t come back, too, but Raphael’s is an option, too. i think the criteria is different for the Rangers for some reason
-
I’m not sure how 6 guys under .680 are not holes, based on a what if, but no what ifs apply to Mayer at 2B, Yoshida or Anthony at DH, Fitts or others as a back end starter and Chapman not being hurt badly as the closer. chapman is a hole but de Grom is not?
-
I’m not big on getting a backup catcher either. Wong does well with Bello. i only mentioned back up catcher because where else should we make a serious effort to upgrade the O, beyond 1B?
-
For Duran, Campbell and more prospects we should get Ryan and their Duran. I’d add to the offer Early, Sandlin & Mullins for the duo.
-
I think getting a cheap LHB 1Bman to platoon with Romy is all we need on O. A back up catcher might be okay on a rental basis. I doubt this will cost us much. Im always for adding a SPer, but I’m not for overpaying for a rental. The Chapman injury worries me. It will very hard winning without him and Slaten.
-
If they get hot? that’s a big if, and why not the same type what if for the Sox. the Rangers need a major improvement with hitting. They have 6 batters under .680 and 8 under .730. they have way more holes than we have, and that’s assuming de Grom stays healthy, and Nate & Mahle keep this up.
-
Agreed. Others given starts did not have great AAA numbers either.
-
Yes. “now he has a better team.”
-
Well said, cp.
-
We have to take it to the Twins!
-
We all have agreed on just how s***** our rosters have been since the Betts trade. .500 is not bad in that context. Now, he has a good team, and we are doing pretty well, despite losing a big chunk of our rotation in Houck &, Crawford, plus Devers. ,
-
Possibly being slight underdogs vs 2-4 AL teams is not insurmountable or long odds. the Jays will hit a wall at some point. i do not think the Rangers are this good. Detroit and the Yanks are bearable. the Astros have some flaws and injuries
-
Why has Criswell hardly gotten long looks?
-
It would not be pick 1-5 vs 150: it would likely be 5-10 vs 20-25. At most maybe #3 vs #27.
-
I like the concept. It’s a way of quantifying how good. Like grades A, B, C ….
-
Saying we need a #1 or 2 means we need a solid, proven pitcher. when you reach the playoffs, you need 3 solid SPer. One could argue we have that now, but I’d prefer adding another Ace or near ace guy.
-
To me, selling would be about improving the 2026 and beyond roster. Better draft picks is minor.
-
I do everyday. We have the same win total as the preseason AL favorite- the Yanks.
-
I agree, but Duran brings other things to the table than Abreu, including being better vs LHPs. its a tough choice to make. Trading Rafaela or Anthony is nevertheless suggested but both would bring back more.
-
Romero and Sandlin
-
We need a #2 to be our #3 or 4 starter.
-
I feel like we have to do something significant, perhaps two deals. I’d hate to trade top prospects, so that leaves Duran or Abreu
-
I’ve suggested several Duran and Abreu trades for controlled pitchers, but I really hate the idea. It’s out of a greater need.
-
I’d like to see us get a nice bat for 1B, but not overpay for one. Platoon Romy with Yoshida and Ref with Abreu and trade Duran plus for Ryan- Maybe Keller
-
Crochet will bring those numbers down
