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Hot Stove / Re: Shortstop Possibilities?
« Last post by Sea Dog 23 on Today at 08:41:29 AM »
Quote from: MongoLikeSox on Today at 07:47:19 AM
I actually watched some of this game last night as well as a couple innings of the Sale start. 'oy!!!  Pretty much a reminder whay I don't watch Spring Training.

Winckowski vs Crawford for the "temporary" spot until Whitlock gets back. Each are starting today with an A/B squad home and away thing. Both pitched well according to the stats sheet. Based on last year alone, I'd say Crawford. But I've seen neither this year and  no idea what each is sporting. My quotes for temporary is my faith in the other 4 starters actually making it to April.

Isn't it funny how the Red Sox BP falls apart with Joely Rodriguez out? That's the buzz. The hole left by Joely is what I keep seeing. He's been touted as one of the 3 big BP acquisitions for this greatly improved BP core. I don't get it. His last two seasons' ERA have been 4.66 and 4.47. The Sox were 14th in the AL in ERA last season with a 4.53. How, exactly, is Joely so damned important that we're talking like his injury is a blow? I'm very sorry for him that he's injured. I'm just not getting it.

Actually a few of those BP guys give me pause.  Jansen is not exactly a spring chicken.  He's in the twilight of his career.  I'm telling myself that Bloom signed him BEFORE he knew there was a pitch clock, because Jansen's me chanics are almost the slowest in baseball.  Then he can only keep 10% of runners on first base, coupled with McGuire's inability to throw out base stealers!  Schreiber had his best year in 22 and is due for a come down.  Brasier will be Brasier,  Ort needs to leave town this week to let one of the youngsters get their time on this team.  Thank gawd they found that Bleier was available, as I think he will be the standout in the BP.
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Hot Stove / Re: Shortstop Possibilities?
« Last post by MongoLikeSox on Today at 07:47:19 AM »
I actually watched some of this game last night as well as a couple innings of the Sale start. 'oy!!!  Pretty much a reminder whay I don't watch Spring Training.

Winckowski vs Crawford for the "temporary" spot until Whitlock gets back. Each are starting today with an A/B squad home and away thing. Both pitched well according to the stats sheet. Based on last year alone, I'd say Crawford. But I've seen neither this year and  no idea what each is sporting. My quotes for temporary is my faith in the other 4 starters actually making it to April.

Isn't it funny how the Red Sox BP falls apart with Joely Rodriguez out? That's the buzz. The hole left by Joely is what I keep seeing. He's been touted as one of the 3 big BP acquisitions for this greatly improved BP core. I don't get it. His last two seasons' ERA have been 4.66 and 4.47. The Sox were 14th in the AL in ERA last season with a 4.53. How, exactly, is Joely so damned important that we're talking like his injury is a blow? I'm very sorry for him that he's injured. I'm just not getting it.
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Hot Stove / Re: Sox pitching?
« Last post by Sea Dog 23 on March 22, 2023, 06:59:42 PM »
Sox pitching is getting rocked.  Jet Blue game Today Houck  has allowed 8 runs to Twins. in 4.2 IP.  Martin 2 runs in 1 IP.  10-0.

 Yesterday Sale gave up 6 runs in 5. They play for real next week.  Buckle up, my friends.
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Red Sox News / Re: Where did everyone go?
« Last post by longgame on March 21, 2023, 01:19:57 PM »
They'll need that pop.  The Orioles are pounding Sale who gave up 9 hits, 6ER, 2 HRs in 4 IP.
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Red Sox News / Re: Where did everyone go?
« Last post by Sea Dog 23 on March 21, 2023, 09:50:50 AM »
Good for Yoshida ane he's shown he has some pop in his bat.  Also hope that Nootbar (Cards) and Ohtani make that a big game tonight.  Also good for the Sox that Yoshida is playing that game at Miami.  It's a short hop, skip and jump over to Fort Myers.
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Other MLB Teams / Re: Diaz of Mets gone
« Last post by longgame on March 21, 2023, 09:06:07 AM »
Quote from: elktonnick on March 20, 2023, 08:54:50 AM
The WBC is great for Baseball. The ethusiasm for these games has been impressive.  Mlb and the players association have to get behind this event in a bigger way.  This should be baseball"s equivalent to the world cup in soccer.

It seems to have not missed a beat after not having one the last time around, maybe even better as most teams have a good number of MLB and MiLB guys.  I love it, especially after last year and this may be the only winning team I can cheer for this year. 
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Red Sox News / Re: Where did everyone go?
« Last post by longgame on March 21, 2023, 09:04:45 AM »
Quote from: elktonnick on March 20, 2023, 09:49:44 PM
Wow what a great WBC game between Mexico and Japan.  Both Red Sox players Verdugo and Yoshida made huge contributions to their teams.

Yoshida has torn it up in the WBC, although I don't think Japan faced much competitition until yesterday.  But what a finish last night with a walk off HR!  I'm excited about tonight's game.
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Red Sox News / Re: Where did everyone go?
« Last post by elktonnick on March 20, 2023, 09:49:44 PM »
Wow what a great WBC game between Mexico and Japan.  Both Red Sox players Verdugo and Yoshida made huge contributions to their teams.
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Hot Stove / Re: Spring ball Monday
« Last post by Sea Dog 23 on March 20, 2023, 02:04:49 PM »
The Sox are at home today.  But there is evidence they have players playing out of position.  Sox gave up Pirates first three runs on three errors, by CF Duvall (fielding), SS Kike' (throwing), LF Tapia (fielding).  Now they are down 7-2.  Many folks say, Kike' is a better CF than SS, Duvall is better in LF than CF, and Tapia is risky playing anywhere in the field.  The parting of Bogaerts, coupled with the Story injury,
 has caused a ripple effect out in the field as a result.

In better news today, Turner has returned to the lineup and has a hit and a walk in three at bats.  Duval has a double and an RBI.  Also in Sunday's game at Phillies' park, Brayan Bello returned to the mound and pitched two innings of no-hit ball with three K's.  Although those innings were against the Phillies AA and AAA batters.
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Other MLB Teams / Re: Diaz of Mets gone
« Last post by elktonnick on March 20, 2023, 08:54:50 AM »
The WBC is great for Baseball. The ethusiasm for these games has been impressive.  Mlb and the players association have to get behind this event in a bigger way.  This should be baseball"s equivalent to the world cup in soccer. 
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