It seems the Front Office has told Cora changes are soon to be on the way. On Masslive … Richards will not start this week in favor of Houck vs NYY, Richards to the pen 2) they are almost ready to option Dalbec to AAA and someone coming off the IL for 1B. Arroyo/Schwarber. Arroyo more likely in better health. 3) Marwin, a Cora favorite could very well be optioned or released for someone like Yairo Munoz (on a 30 game hitting streak). 4) Sawamura and Darwinzon possible to the IL with Brasier likely getting ready and Whitlock getting 7th and 8th inning work.
In the end Bloom will have to release players from the protected 40 man roster to acquire players like Munoz and activate Sale/Brasier. That could mean the release of Marwin, Santana, and/or Arauz and other high prospects in the system.
Of note, nothing definite has happened, this is news from a reporter.
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/08/boston-red-sox-could-be-on-the-verge-of-roster-shakeup-garrett-richards-to-bullpen-bobby-dalbec-to-woosox-among-possibilities.html
They'll have to make some moves and there's so much dead weight it's going to be race to see who they throw overboard first. Clearly Gonzalez and Santana should be gone. There's no place for veterans who can't play. We've got plenty of kids who are just as bad but at least have some upside potential.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 10, 2021, 01:35:46 PM
It seems the Front Office has told Cora changes are soon to be on the way. On Masslive … Richards will not start this week in favor of Houck vs NYY, Richards to the pen 2) they are almost ready to option Dalbec to AAA and someone coming off the IL for 1B. Arroyo/Schwarber. Arroyo more likely in better health. 3) Marwin, a Cora favorite could very well be optioned or released for someone like Yairo Munoz (on a 30 game hitting streak). 4) Sawamura and Darwinzon possible to the IL with Brasier likely getting ready and Whitlock getting 7th and 8th inning work.
In the end Bloom will have to release players from the protected 40 man roster to acquire players like Munoz and activate Sale/Brasier. That could mean the release of Marwin, Santana, and/or Arauz and other high prospects in the system.
Of note, nothing definite has happened, this is news from a reporter.
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/08/boston-red-sox-could-be-on-the-verge-of-roster-shakeup-garrett-richards-to-bullpen-bobby-dalbec-to-woosox-among-possibilities.html
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Apparently Richards was upset about being sent to the bullpen. The guy lacks any sense of self awareness. In his mind he just mows them down!
Quote from: longgame on August 12, 2021, 07:51:09 AM
Apparently Richards was upset about being sent to the bullpen. The guy lacks any sense of self awareness. In his mind he just mows them down!
YES & DE-DE , I have noticed it too, "DAT BOY AIN'T RIGHT " !!!!!!
The moves have started. Marwin is gone as in DFAd gone. Schwarber is up, to play against O's on Friday.
There are some saying Santana and his groin are the next to go to make room for Yairo Munoz. No doubt there are lots of moves coming. Sox can no longer carry dead weight. Since the trades were a bust, it's time to see what is of value in AA and AAA moving this team forward into 22.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 13, 2021, 04:29:48 PM
The moves have started. Marwin is gone as in DFAd gone. Schwarber is up, to play against O's on Friday.
There are some saying Santana and his groin are the next to go to make room for Yairo Munoz. No doubt there are lots of moves coming. Sox can no longer carry dead weight. Since the trades were a bust, it's time to see what is of value in AA and AAA moving this team forward into 22.
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The Sox actually had the trade for their 1B. A good source is sure Bloom worked with the Padres to take Hosmer and his bloated contract. plus a high value farm hand for a couple of our prospects. That would be similar to the Padres trade of Myers for Mookie a couple years ago.
The Hosmer deal was contingent on SD getting Craig Kimbrell. That didn’t happen and Bloom was back to square one. Take it for what it’s worth, a stale cup of coffee right now.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 15, 2021, 04:11:52 AM
The Sox actually had the trade for their 1B. A good source is sure Bloom worked with the Padres to take Hosmer and his bloated contract. plus a high value farm hand for a couple of our prospects. That would be similar to the Padres trade of Myers for Mookie a couple years ago.
The Hosmer deal was contingent on SD getting Craig Kimbrell. That didn’t happen and Bloom was back to square one. Take it for what it’s worth, a stale cup of coffee right now.
THINGS NEVAA HAPPEN FAST ENOUGH IN BASEBALL ..... Actually , I like Blooms TAMPA BAY RAYS background/upbringing !!!! iono iono iono
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 15, 2021, 04:11:52 AM
The Sox actually had the trade for their 1B. A good source is sure Bloom worked with the Padres to take Hosmer and his bloated contract. plus a high value farm hand for a couple of our prospects. That would be similar to the Padres trade of Myers for Mookie a couple years ago.
The Hosmer deal was contingent on SD getting Craig Kimbrell. That didn’t happen and Bloom was back to square one. Take it for what it’s worth, a stale cup of coffee right now.
If there's legs to that story that would leave Bloom largely off the hook. Of course, if Dalbec really gets into a hot run with the bat we just might be ok as long as Cora doesn't get tempted to get one of his pets like Santana or French Fry back into that lineup. I'd like to see both go and join Marwin somewhere else, but when all is said and done it is important for the Red Sox to get on a good streak and make a late summer move and that can only be done with winning series after series for the next month. That just might put them in the running for a good post season berth. My heart and head still say that while it is possible I still have a few doubts. Hopefully the team will erase them. As in taking on the Yankees this coming week and prevailing in that series for a start.
The Hosmer deal was rumored for a few days there but it never seemed to gain steam. I didn't hear any of the back story though. Interesting.
Dalbec may have figured things out over the past few days. He's been hitting the ball all over. Let's hope this is the start of a tear for the kid. Odd man out would be Duran in that case but I'm guessing they'll want to spell Schwarber here and there at least for the first couple of weeks.
Two games next week in NY are big. I thought we had knocked them out back in July before the swoon let them back in.
Ole buddy Travis Shaw is apparently the next experiment at 1B. On waivers from the Brewers.
"In 56 games for the Brewers before the injury, Shaw struggled at the plate, slashing .191/.279/.337 with six homers and 28 RBIs. However, Shaw has been known as a streaky hitter throughout his career, and the Red Sox hope to get him hot down the stretch."
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 15, 2021, 03:07:45 PM
Ole buddy Travis Shaw is apparently the next experiment at 1B. On waivers from the Brewers.
"In 56 games for the Brewers before the injury, Shaw struggled at the plate, slashing .191/.279/.337 with six homers and 28 RBIs. However, Shaw has been known as a streaky hitter throughout his career, and the Red Sox hope to get him hot down the stretch."
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Can't hurt to have a legitimate 1B.
Things are moving along. Bloom must have known that he had more pieces coming. By releasing Marwin for Schwarber, he lost a 2B/1B. Word today is Arroyo is getting in shape and could play Friday. Who does Arroyo replace, my bet is Arauz, another infielder. I think Franchy’s days are numbered as well.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 16, 2021, 09:52:04 AM
Things are moving along. Bloom must have known that he had more pieces coming. By releasing Marwin for Schwarber, he lost a 2B/1B. Word today is Arroyo is getting in shape and could play Friday. Who does Arroyo replace, my bet is Arauz, another infielder. I think Franchy’s days are numbered as well.
That makes sense. Franchy probably moves for Shaw who will be a backup and bat off the bench. Could even see a late inning defensive replacement role for Shaw.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on August 16, 2021, 09:52:04 AM
Things are moving along. Bloom must have known that he had more pieces coming. By releasing Marwin for Schwarber, he lost a 2B/1B. Word today is Arroyo is getting in shape and could play Friday. Who does Arroyo replace, my bet is Arauz, another infielder. I think Franchy’s days are numbered as well.
That's great news Sea Dog if it is on the level. You did say that Marwin has been RELEASED, right????? He is not still lurking on the DFA line and possibly headed back to Boston when he is not claimed, is he????? Good to see Arroyo is going to be back. For some reason Cora didn't care much for this guy and the fact that he would choose Gonzales over him much of the time was all I needed to convince me that Alex did play favorites As for French, that would be the cherry on top of the sundae to see him sent packing as well. This would be the third team he has failed with and it should convince us not to take on some one else's reject in the future.
Matt Andriese cleared waivers and was released.
Quote from: longgame on August 19, 2021, 03:21:24 PM
Matt Andriese cleared waivers and was released.
I could be wrong, but I think Andriese was Bloom's first free-agent acquisition. So he knew first hand, it was not in the cards. He did re-sign all those journeymen pitchers from that feeble group on the 2020 team, and those might have been dealt for before Andriese. (Springs, the others)
Anyone hoping for a Jeter Downs appearance soon will be disappointed -
Red Sox's Jeter Downs: Sidelined with thumb inflammation
Rotowire 50 MINS AGO
Triple-A Worcester placed Downs on its 7-day injured list Monday with thumb inflammation, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
The injury is viewed as a minor one and isn't expected to keep Downs on the shelf for much longer than the minimum amount of time, but it's a frustrating development nonetheless in what's been a disappointing campaign for the 23-year-old. Back in spring training, Downs appeared likely to receive his first big-league call-up at some point in 2021, but that's no longer in the forecast while he's struggled to the tune of a .179/.263/.314 slash line over 336 plate appearances at Worcester. In addition to striking the ball with little authority (28.6 percent hard-hit rate), Downs has seen his strikeout rate balloon to 32.4 percent at Triple-A, a huge jump from the 20 percent rate he posted between stops at High-A and Double-A in 2019.
Quote from: longgame on August 31, 2021, 01:27:21 PM
Anyone hoping for a Jeter Downs appearance soon will be disappointed -
Red Sox's Jeter Downs: Sidelined with thumb inflammation
Rotowire 50 MINS AGO
Triple-A Worcester placed Downs on its 7-day injured list Monday with thumb inflammation, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
The injury is viewed as a minor one and isn't expected to keep Downs on the shelf for much longer than the minimum amount of time, but it's a frustrating development nonetheless in what's been a disappointing campaign for the 23-year-old. Back in spring training, Downs appeared likely to receive his first big-league call-up at some point in 2021, but that's no longer in the forecast while he's struggled to the tune of a .179/.263/.314 slash line over 336 plate appearances at Worcester. In addition to striking the ball with little authority (28.6 percent hard-hit rate), Downs has seen his strikeout rate balloon to 32.4 percent at Triple-A, a huge jump from the 20 percent rate he posted between stops at High-A and Double-A in 2019.
As it turns out Connor Wong had a better year than Downs in AAA, considering the three LAD returns for Betts.
Wong's line was .243/.278/.695. Not a great line, but he does serve as catcher, INF, pinch runner and got called up to play 13 games at Boston this year. Downs would have been traded by now if he was in the Tampa model, but Sox will excuse his down year.
I wouldn't look for too many more signees from the waiver wire this month, unless the entire bullpen falls ill. More likely we get a glimpse in Sept of the future Sox starters now at Worcester. Kutter Crawford and Connor Seabold. Sale was impressed working with them while on his rehab. (the masslive article is in a paywall I believe)
"Crawford â€" who underwent his Tommy John surgery approximately six months before Sale’s â€" allowed only one hit and one run while striking out nine in five innings against Scranton Wilkes-Barre in front of Sale on Aug. 3.
“I just honestly think he knows how to pitch,†Sale said. “He knows who he is and what’s going to make him successful. And he’s not scared. He doesn’t back down. That’s more than half the battle in this game is the confidence factor. I got to see him throw live a few times.
“In Scranton, he gave up a big homer. Guy flipped his bat. The whole thing,†Sale added. “Next pitch, strike one. And for pitchers in general, you don’t see that a lot, especially from quote-unquote younger guys down in the minor leagues. And I saw that from a lot of the guys.â€
"The 25-year-old righty, who Boston selected in the 16th round (491st overall) in 2017, took a perfect game into the sixth inning for Worcester on Saturday at Buffalo. He allowed just one run and one hit while striking out eight in 6 innings. He throws a fastball, changeup, curveball and cutter. One of his focuses during his rehab was to shorten his arm action."
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/09/chris-sale-boston-red-sox-prospect-connor-seabolds-stuff-is-ridiculous-kutter-crawford-doesnt-back-down.html
Santana and Brasier expected to be active tonight.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on September 01, 2021, 07:37:52 AM
Quote from: longgame on August 31, 2021, 01:27:21 PM
Anyone hoping for a Jeter Downs appearance soon will be disappointed -
Red Sox's Jeter Downs: Sidelined with thumb inflammation
Rotowire 50 MINS AGO
Triple-A Worcester placed Downs on its 7-day injured list Monday with thumb inflammation, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
The injury is viewed as a minor one and isn't expected to keep Downs on the shelf for much longer than the minimum amount of time, but it's a frustrating development nonetheless in what's been a disappointing campaign for the 23-year-old. Back in spring training, Downs appeared likely to receive his first big-league call-up at some point in 2021, but that's no longer in the forecast while he's struggled to the tune of a .179/.263/.314 slash line over 336 plate appearances at Worcester. In addition to striking the ball with little authority (28.6 percent hard-hit rate), Downs has seen his strikeout rate balloon to 32.4 percent at Triple-A, a huge jump from the 20 percent rate he posted between stops at High-A and Double-A in 2019.
As it turns out Connor Wong had a better year than Downs in AAA, considering the three LAD returns for Betts.
Wong's line was .243/.278/.695. Not a great line, but he does serve as catcher, INF, pinch runner and got called up to play 13 games at Boston this year. Downs would have been traded by now if he was in the Tampa model, but Sox will excuse his down year.
Well it seems like the Sox have to justify that trade and will give Downs another year unless we can trade him for some pithing help (not likely after his down yevar) but Nick Yorke now looks like he might be the next solid prospect to make the grade as he has had a pretty solid season this summer. Still, there might be room or both of them since Deers MUST be made the DH when JDM oops out this winter---if he does. Rqffy is still a low level defensive player and very error prone and hasn't really improved inthe field since he was called up a few years back.
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With Duran going on the Covid list Friday night, there is probably another callup coming. Maybe the new IF Mottor is ready to come up. I think the OF backup is covered with Santana being called up. Wong was called up earlier Friday as a bench slot, could play catcher or 2B in an emergency. Friday night Cora said Kike' will not play this weekend -- early next week it appears. Arroyo won't be ready until later next week. What a time to be a manager!
The radio announcers last night discussed that the roster is expanding to 28 bodies. Also they noted that Connor Seabold and Kutter Crawford would be arriving in Boston from Worcester today. The paperwork and bio-testing notwithstanding. As it stands this week, Cora is really doing a juggling act getting fresh pitchers into the game that did not see duty in the prior game.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on September 04, 2021, 08:49:39 AM
The radio announcers last night discussed that the roster is expanding to 28 bodies. Also they noted that Connor Seabold and Kutter Crawford would be arriving in Boston from Worcester today. The paperwork and bio-testing notwithstanding. As it stands this week, Cora is really doing a juggling act getting fresh pitchers into the game that did not see duty in the prior game.
From what I saw they seem to be on "standby" in case they are needed but I don't know if they'd add them or at least one bat for the last spots.
Looks like Wong and a RHP named John Schreiber who I've never heard of. https://www.mlb.com/player/john-schreiber-670167 (https://www.mlb.com/player/john-schreiber-670167)
Quote from: longgame on September 04, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
Looks like Wong and a RHP named John Schreiber who I've never heard of. https://www.mlb.com/player/john-schreiber-670167 (https://www.mlb.com/player/john-schreiber-670167)
Alex has a lot on his plate right now and it is no picnic for him to be a manager right now. Players have been falling likes flies and yet we seem to be playing better because everyone has stepped up. It would be swell if we keep picking each other up and make this a decent streak. We really need to make up for that brutal August and have the best September we can get. Any thought about signing Jose Iglesias? He was released by the Angels but is an experienced SS and does have Red Sox bloodlines and is better than an untested kid like Lopez who is giving it all he has but is giving a lot away in experience.
Quote from: SeaBeachFred on September 04, 2021, 03:05:38 PM
Quote from: longgame on September 04, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
Looks like Wong and a RHP named John Schreiber who I've never heard of. https://www.mlb.com/player/john-schreiber-670167 (https://www.mlb.com/player/john-schreiber-670167)
Alex has a lot on his plate right now and it is no picnic for him to be a manager right now. Players have been falling likes flies and yet we seem to be playing better because everyone has stepped up. It would be swell if we keep picking each other up and make this a decent streak. We really need to make up for that brutal August and have the best September we can get. Any thought about signing Jose Iglesias? He was released by the Angels but is an experienced SS and does have Red Sox bloodlines and is better than an untested kid like Lopez who is giving it all he has but is giving a lot away in experience.
Iglesias has a good size contract, right? Could put us over the tax line. I think that's a reason we didn't go after the pitcher Hand.
Good call on Iglesias. This is absolutely nuts though - we're bringing on guys to hold together a team that will have different players finish and continue hopefully into the postseason.
Quote from: longgame on September 07, 2021, 07:57:40 AM
Good call on Iglesias. This is absolutely nuts though - we're bringing on guys to hold together a team that will have different players finish and continue hopefully into the postseason.
What I want to see Ted is for our team to make amends for that pitiful performance yesterday, stop feeling sorry for themselves and enough of the excuses---and then go out there and win themselves and their fans a game tonight. Chris Sale was to the point and didn't flinch from taking his share of the blame and exhorting his teammates to do the same and get back on the winning trail. A win tonight would go a long way in reviving our spirit and getting back on,the beam. Can we do it though????
Pivetta joins the list. He was out due to being a close contact, but now he's tested positive. And Arroyo, as noted elsewhere, is having more serious symptoms and will be out longer than hoped.
Chris Smith on Masslive reports Kutter Crawford or Connor Seabold will probably pitch in Pivetta’s spot this weekend in Chicago. Also Bogey could be reinstated for that Series Friday.
Mottor was DFAd and Franchy optioned to make room for Kike’ and Santana. Life on the Sox whirlwind tour 2021!
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on September 08, 2021, 05:48:30 AM
Chris Smith on Masslive reports Kutter Crawford or Connor Seabold will probably pitch in Pivetta’s spot this weekend in Chicago. Also Bogey could be reinstated for that Series Friday.
Mottor was DFAd and Franchy optioned to make room for Kike’ and Santana. Life on the Sox whirlwind tour 2021!
If Mottor was DFA's why wasn't Franchy. Mottor was a terrible fielder on Sunday but he got two hits; Franchy has been terrible in all facets of the game since he was brought up . He needs to go. No way must the Red Sox build a team for the future with him playing a big part. He is just not that good. In fact, I think he stinks.
The ailing Sox are slowly coming off C19 quaranteen. Arroyo is arriving in Boston Thursday for intake process. Pivetta still in limbo.
“The group of players who have been quarantining in St. Petersburg, Fla. -- relievers Matt Barnes and Hirokazu Sawamura and infielders Xander Bogaerts and Yairo Muñoz -- are expected to fly to Chicago to meet the Red Sox on Thursday night. All four players tested positive between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1.†Testing and physicals notwithstanding.
Quote from: Sea Dog 23 on September 09, 2021, 06:43:42 AM
The ailing Sox are slowly coming off C19 quaranteen. Arroyo is arriving in Boston Thursday for intake process. Pivetta still in limbo.
“The group of players who have been quarantining in St. Petersburg, Fla. -- relievers Matt Barnes and Hirokazu Sawamura and infielders Xander Bogaerts and Yairo Muñoz -- are expected to fly to Chicago to meet the Red Sox on Thursday night. All four players tested positive between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1.†Testing and physicals notwithstanding.
That would be great if Arroyo is recovering as he seemed to be the sickest. The main thing is getting Bogey's bat back in the lineup.
A Chris Cotillo masslive.com article on prospective free agent pitchers Bloom will/may consider for ‘22. Gausman, ERod, Robbie Ray, Scherzer, McHugh, Raisel Iglesias, field players Semian , Marte, Baez, Schwarber. (May be on paywall)
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/09/boston-red-sox-might-be-aggressive-in-free-agency-this-winter-here-are-10-guys-they-could-pursue-chris-cotillo-mlb-notebook.html