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#51
General Red Sox Discussions / Re: Who are the 2024 Red Sox?
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 27, 2024, 07:32:09 AM
Quote from: SeaBeachFred on February 26, 2024, 12:18:15 PMThe Montgomery Saga is now playing a first run in the Boston front office.  I keep hearing from Breslow and his minions that "they had a nice talk", then someone else bettering that calling it a productive meaning, another in the front office saying an agreement could be in play.  Then genius Cora comes in with the gem of all gems...IF WE CAN GET A DEAL DONE, FINE, IF WE CAN'T, WELL THAT'S FINE TOO......pretty much word for word of what he muttered.

How long can this bunch keep mistaking us for a bunch of rubes.  We know by now that it all comes own to money and how we can get someone on the cheap.  Most of us here know that this is all a game, but perhaps Henry and his flunkies like Shitty Samd can hoodwink us with some more sweet nothings.

Just put up or shut up.  We might still have a chance to net Montgomery but his agent Scott Boras is not going to accept a total discount for his client.  Not a very promising scenario from where I'm sitting my friends.

Fred, I don't know what the Sox plan is for building a new team.  Call me clueless.  Looking at the contracts, for the last couple years the OPS guys have issued basically 1-year contracts for starting pitchers, not to exceed $10mil.  If they are building for 2025, where are the starters?  Do they start bidding again next year?  That could be a problem, as most of the big-spenders have sat out this year, they won't next year. 


We all know, even Diamondbacks had a strong rotation last year.  Pitching for Boston does not look promising going forward.  They could get two strong guys right now, with just a few competitors.  But what do I know.
#52
Red Sox News / Re: Sox at O's
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 26, 2024, 07:05:39 PM
The Sox have won a few games, but a couple of the pitchers are getting into the 'designated' area pretty quick.  Should make Breslow's parting of ways easier.  Some good plate appearances from the young ones, Yorke, Meidroth, and a couple of the catchers. 

It's way early to get a good look at the pitchers, who will have to carry a sizeable load this year with the lack of big bats.
#53
General Red Sox Discussions / Re: Who are the 2024 Red Sox?
Last post by SeaBeachFred - February 26, 2024, 12:18:15 PM
The Montgomery Saga is now playing a first run in the Boston front office.  I keep hearing from Breslow and his minions that "they had a nice talk", then someone else bettering that calling it a productive meaning, another in the front office saying an agreement could be in play.  Then genius Cora comes in with the gem of all gems...IF WE CAN GET A DEAL DONE, FINE, IF WE CAN'T, WELL THAT'S FINE TOO......pretty much word for word of what he muttered.

How long can this bunch keep mistaking us for a bunch of rubes.  We know by now that it all comes own to money and how we can get someone on the cheap.  Most of us here know that this is all a game, but perhaps Henry and his flunkies like Shitty Samd can hoodwink us with some more sweet nothings.

Just put up or shut up.  We might still have a chance to net Montgomery but his agent Scott Boras is not going to accept a total discount for his client.  Not a very promising scenario from where I'm sitting my friends.
#54
Red Sox News / Re: Sox at O's
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 25, 2024, 09:58:12 AM
For any of you guys looking at future Sox stars(?), in Sunday's game Sox will start Roman Anthony in CF.  Also Kyle Teel is today's roster, and could be a pinch hitter.  Giolito gets the start, and probably an early hook for his health down the road.

Edit - The above lineup is playing at Jet Blue today.  Sox split squad is playing at Braves park.
#55
Red Sox News / Re: Sox at O's
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 24, 2024, 02:30:51 PM
O's get a walk-off blast and win 4-3.
#56
Red Sox News / Sox at O's
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 24, 2024, 12:59:41 PM
Whitlock gave up a dinger in the 1st.  Contreras with another round-tripper today, solo, and Dalbek followed with an RBI single, all in the 3rd.  2-1.

Justin Slaten (Rule 5) gets out of a scoreless 6th after a single and hit batter.  He will have to make the team, or sent packing back to Rangers.
#57
Red Sox News / Re: Preseason vs Northeastern
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 24, 2024, 05:51:50 AM
Some legacy in that game.  Nephew of Whitey Ford is a pitcher on the NEU team.  Contreras has some pop.  Should solidity the OF depth in AAA.
#58
Red Sox News / Re: Preseason vs Northeastern
Last post by elktonnick - February 23, 2024, 04:57:55 PM
My major take away from today's game is for NESN to ditch O'BRIEN and keep Caron.
#59
Red Sox News / Preseason vs Northeastern
Last post by longgame - February 23, 2024, 02:20:14 PM
I popped on the TV for a moment.  Not much of interest.  Number 89 was on second while 80 was up.  He hit it to SS who fumbled it so runner advanced.  87 came up and grounded out but advanced the runner to 2b.  Then it was 77 who hit it weakly but the 2B made a bad throw to first for an error and the run scored.  67 was up next and walked.  Sox up 7-2 with a bunch of guys you've never heard of against a Northeastern team that looks horrid.

But hey, it's baseball!
#60
General Red Sox Discussions / Re: Who are the 2024 Red Sox?
Last post by Sea Dog 23 - February 23, 2024, 04:32:04 AM
There is much ado about nothing in the hot stove for pitchers this year, with the exception of Giolito, Isiah Campbell, pitchers on TJ/UBL and some minor league arms.  One bright spot is happening with the new pitching group on board with Breslow, Andrew Bailey, and the new DriveLine coaches.

" ... the group spent hundreds of hours this winter not only formulating plans for each pitcher on the 40-man roster — 22 in total — but also for 11 non-roster invitees. The planning process was lengthy and detailed. It was an enormous process that began with going under the hood to understand each pitcher's profile, Bailey said."