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[Irish Man3]

It was kind of sarcasm. I don't think it would be much of a hire.

Dealer Dave vetted and hired him in Detroit. So I personally would find it funny if he hired him again in Boston.

His first year in Detroit they won 90 games and a Central Division. The payroll wasn't his doing and doesn't guarantee anything in terms of postseason success. The team slowly deteriorated to what they are now, not all of that being his doing either.

Ausmus, while an incredibly handsome man (while true, I'm saying that somewhat sarcastically too) also went to Dartmouth. That being said, he has very little interest in using Sabermetric data as a manager. That's right up Dealer Dave's mentality when it comes to his front office philosophy.

I'm more interested to see what kind of moves they make with their roster. Would they go back to the trade market for another bat (Jose Abreu or Avi Garcia from Chicago maybe?) and do they have the assets to trade in order to get one?

Not it the system but they have plenty of young talent and it's time to make a move.

Cora emerging as the favorite to land the job.

 

[Bubbles]

Cora would be my choice...I think he would do really well with the Sox youth.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Yea, I don't get the Ausmus love.

I would not give up Benny.

I would however, give up X, KRod and a prospect for Stanton and not bat an eye.

You can't give up JBJ because of what he does for this team defensively and there are far worse hitters at the bottom of the lineup across the league.

While I too would give up the players and prospect, there is no way a Jeter led organization would give up Stanton for that. He will make any deals w the Sox extra expensive. Even w out Jeter, I can't see any GM giving up Stanton for that package (and I realize it would also depend on the prospect but Bostons farm is pretty bare in now).

The problem w trying to trade for Stanton w out unloading 1 of Benny, JBJ or Mookie is where to play him. Does he or can he play 1st?

 

[Irish2155]

Yea, I don't get the Ausmus love.

I would not give up Benny.

I would however, give up X, KRod and a prospect for Stanton and not bat an eye.

You can't give up JBJ because of what he does for this team defensively and there are far worse hitters at the bottom of the lineup across the league.

You wouldn't give up Benny for 45 - 60ish bombs per season? Why?

 

[Bubbles]

Looks like Cora is the guy....not official yet....maybe when the Astros finish their run.

 

[Irish Man3]

I expect it as early as Monday.

I'm ok with it.

I really wasn't sold on anyone and Cora has a great baseball mind.

Time will tell.

 

[Bubbles]

Yep....even when you like the last guy, sometimes you just need a change. I still love Tito and Farrell and always will. Valentine can go play in traffic though.

 

[Irish Man3]

Yep....even when you like the last guy, sometimes you just need a change. I still love Tito and Farrell and always will. Valentine can go play in traffic though.

I agree. Loved Tito and had no problems with Farrell. Cora should relate better to the young players.

They need to make roster changes still or it won't matter.

 

[Irish Man3]

Sox off to a slow start down in Disney. I assumed that would be the case with the level of FA prospects they're pursuing.

Need to add multiple bats to the lineup to really compete with the offenses being built around baseball.

Martinez is the big dog here. Seems to be a race between the Sox and D-Backs at this point.

Carlos Santana and Eric Hosmer are next tier potential bats.

Maybe a discounted Joey Bats......

Something needs to happen here to keep up.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Especially if the Yanks trade for Machado. I think the Sox ought to package Bogartz(sp?) to get Machado and do what they can to sign Martinez.

The Yanks w Machado would be ludicrous.

 

[Irish Man3]

Especially if the Yanks trade for Machado. I think the Sox ought to package Bogartz(sp?) to get Machado and do what they can to sign Martinez.

The Yanks w Machado would be ludicrous.

I wonder what that would do for the clubhouse given the history there.

I'd keep JBJ and ship Bogey. I've said for a long time that Bogey is overrated and never comes through in crunch time.

Machado to the Yankees is scary.

Gardner
Didi
Sanchez
Judge
Stanton
Machado
Byrd

Jesus Christ

Sox are putting a lot of stock in young guys pulling through and having bounce back years.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

I wonder what that would do for the clubhouse given the history there.

I'd keep JBJ and ship Bogey. I've said for a long time that Bogey is overrated and never comes through in crunch time.

Machado to the Yankees is scary.

Gardner
Didi
Sanchez
Judge
Stanton
Machado
Byrd

Jesus Christ

Sox are putting a lot of stock in young guys pulling through and having bounce back years.

They may need to send JBJ and Bogey to get Machado although the O’s may not need JBJ. Perhaps trade him for an arm and then package whoever they get w Bogey. Machado reportedly wants to return to SS.

 

[Irish2155]

JBJ should have been dealt a year ago when his value was the highest...dude has a huge hole in his swing and rolls over on the ball way too much when he does eventually make contact.

 

[Irish Man3]

JBJ should have been dealt a year ago when his value was the highest...dude has a huge hole in his swing and rolls over on the ball way too much when he does eventually make contact.

While I agree that he has some work to do at the plate, he's not a total bust offensively. The guys is never going to be a top of the lineup guy but he's an ideal 7 hole guy.

.260 average with 15-20 homeruns and 75 rbi

Not to mention, dude is the best defensive center fielder in the game. JBJ is someone I would hold on to.

Bogey on the other hand, I just don't care for. I never have. He's an average SS defensively and while he's proven he can hit for average, most of his hits are meaningless. Two outs and nobody on, count on him to rip a double. Runners at the corners and one out, count on a K or a dble play. I've watch it happen for two years. Even the hits he gets with RISP, are when the Sox are down 7 and there's no pressure.

I don't care for Machado. More personality wise than as a player. He had a rough year last year but he's a stud on the diamond. He just seems like a punk to me and with the issues he's had in Boston already..... pass.

Nolan Arenado from Colorado is the real 3rd baseman gem.

Interesting to see how the Sox close out the week.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Sox don't need a 3rd baseman though. Devers will be there for years provided he continues his development. If the Sox could trade for Machado (he'd kill it in Boston) and plug him in at short, then sign Martinez (give up no compensation) and stick him in left along w Betts and Benny, they'd be pretty set.

I get the animosity Machado and the Sox have had towards one another, but w Farrell gone and Cora in, I think they'd be a good match.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

So, the Sox are off to a historically hot start. Knock on wood. Betts lit up the Bambino, I mean Otani last night. 14-2? Ridiculous start. IM3, I know you aren't a huge fan of Bogy, but he was raking prior to getting hurt. Here's to a quick return and a continuation of his great play. Go Sox. BTW, I'll be at the game May 15th against Oakland.

 

[Irish Man3]

Alright, alright, alright....

Let's take a look at where things stand now that the Sox are coming back to Earth a little bit.

I'm obviously impressed with Cora thus far. I love his attack mentality in the batters box.

Betts is off to a great start. Best 5 tool player in the game.

Bogey is playing very well to start the year. That INCLUDES some clutch hits at the end of ball games do color me impressed.

Martinez is settling in and proving to be a very nice pickup in the heart of the lineup. Playing in a big city isn't always easy and separates the men from the boys. Not saying he's the man yet, but he's no Panda.

Hanley looks healthy. Still a very good hitter.

Great decision by the brass to bring Mitchy Two-Bags back. Guy is so solid.

Benny is struggling early. Long way to go and I expect him to get in on the tracks. He's just too talented.

JBJ is having a very JBJ start to the year. More cold than hot from the plate but very good defensively.

Devers is hard for me to figure out at this point. I wanna watch him this summer and see how he learns and progresses from the plate.

Brock showing his worth when he gets some decent reps at the plate.

Starting rotation has been more than solid. Price is shaky. Porcello looks really, really good. Pomeranz didn't impress me last year despite his record and hasn't looked good this year through his first couple starts. The curve is a meatball. Chris Sale has been solid, not dominate.

Middle pen and set up guys don't impress me. Expected more out of Carson Smith.

Kimbrell is a stud.

Should be fun to watch this AL East battle. NYY are very good 1-9 but their pitching is shaky at best. Waiting for Tanaka to be down for the year.

One month deep..... great start.

 

[Irish2155]

When does JBJ finally hit himself out of the lineup? We have more than capable replacements in centerfield

 

[Irish Man3]

Sox have come down to Earth a bit but continue to grab wins against a weak schedule of late.

Porcello has really impressed me with his consistency so far this year. Really looks like the CY Young winner from a few years ago.

Price needs to have the surgery on his elbow. He is throwing meatballs.

Mookie is the best player in baseball. Period.

 

[KPENN]

Sox have come down to Earth a bit but continue to grab wins against a weak schedule of late.

Porcello has really impressed me with his consistency so far this year. Really looks like the CY Young winner from a few years ago.

Price needs to have the surgery on his elbow. He is throwing meatballs.

Mookie is the best player in baseball. Period.

No, that would be Mike Trout.

 

[Irish Man3]

No, that would be Mike Trout.

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[Irish Man3]

Sox wasted a Sale gem last night in Toronto. Sale became the third pitcher in franchise history to record a 15+ strikeout game while not giving up a walk. Boston lost 5-3 and continued a very pedestrian stretch of baseball after starting 17-2.

Price looks good today in Toronto but now this game goes to the pen which has been awful lately.

Hanley is putting together a nice little week of power. He has hot streaks during the year that are just unreal. Let's hope that's the case here.

Yanks won today to pull ahead by a half game in the East.

 

[Irish2155]

When is the last time JB Jr. had a hit?

 

[Irish2155]

When is the last time JB Jr. had a hit?

I did my own research. JBJ has one hit so far in the month of May - that came on the 4th against the Rangers. If memory serves me correctly that was an infield dribbler he beat out.

He's 19 for 114 on the season batting .167.

In other words - he sucks.

 

[Irish Man3]

I did my own research. JBJ has one hit so far in the month of May - that came on the 4th against the Rangers. If memory serves me correctly that was an infield dribbler he beat out.

He's 19 for 114 on the season batting .167.

In other words - he sucks.

Yeah, he's a very streaky hitter but has had more down than up. He's so exceptional defensively that it makes it more difficult to figure out what to do with him.

I'm not sure the move to make here, but something needs to be done.

 

[Irish2155]

Observations 45ish games in...

- pitching - we need a 5th starter. Pomerantz is having trouble hitting 90 and Wright just came back. One of the two needs to win on the 5th day. Our bullpen has been suspect as well.

- Position players - JBJ is the worst hitter in the league. STOP pulling off the ball and go the other way. GO THE OTHER WAY, did I say that already? There is a big wall out there, hit it.

JD is a stud and Mookie is putting up MVP type numbers.

Benatindi isn't hitting all that great, I thought he had pop...?? Everyone keeps talking about how good he is but I'm still waiting.

Hanley is streaky - sometimes he hits. sometimes he doesn't...has held true

Moreland has been a pleasant surprise. I wouldn't bet on this production over the course of the season but we'll see

X won't hit 300 but and his average has dropped over the last few weeks. Streaky, lets hope he is hot come post season because last year he was horrible.

 

[Irish Man3]

Pedroia needs to maybe hang em up. The guy just can't stay healthy. Back on the 10 day for inflammation in the knee he just had surgery on.

Mookie is also on the 10 day for an abdominal strain. Seems like they're being extra careful with him and there's nothing to really worry about.

Sox were able to salvage a split in Houston and grab wins against Morton and Verlander.

Benny is red hot and hitting absolute BOMBS.

Still like where the Sox are at.

What is everyone thinking about Pedroia?

 

[Bubbles]

I think you get him healthy, then rest him often. We have enough super utility guys to spell him frequently.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Pedroia needs to maybe hang em up. The guy just can't stay healthy. Back on the 10 day for inflammation in the knee he just had surgery on.

Mookie is also on the 10 day for an abdominal strain. Seems like they're being extra careful with him and there's nothing to really worry about.

Sox were able to salvage a split in Houston and grab wins against Morton and Verlander.

Benny is red hot and hitting absolute BOMBS.

Still like where the Sox are at.

What is everyone thinking about Pedroia?

Problem w Pedroia is he still has 3-4 yrs. left on the contract. I can't imagine he'll walk away from that. It is problematic to be sure.

I am glad they are being cautious w Mookie. If he, X man and Benny can be on the field and playing the way each has they'll be tough to beat. With JD and Moreland raking as well, it's an impressive lineup.

 

[Irish Man3]

Day 1: Sox drafted Triston Casas and Nick Decker.

Casas projects as a 1B and a power bat from the left side of the plate. Very solid pickup in the first round.

Decker is an outfielder also with above average power from the left side of the plate.

Boston is in bad need of some solid prospects in the system.

I love the fact that Boston is drafting position players and focusing on power. Power is where baseball is right now and where it's trending. Sox have not shown an ability to draft and develope pitchers. I appreciate the change in philosophy.

Day 2: Sox drafted their first pitcher this year in TCU product Durbin Feltman. Feltman was a very good closer this year and the Sox no doubt drafted him to bolster the pen in the future.