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I would imagine Bloom’s hiring was based on his ability and track record (and their hope) for being able to put together a winning/competitive team...

The difference in temperature at Fenway this weekend has to be some kind of record for one series. Under 60 tonight and then 95 (potentially closer...

This is very useful, but like all stats, it is flawed, too. It does not take into account a batter's baserunning skills, pitchers faced or park...

If we need to spend as much as we are paying the big 3 on all 9 players, the budget would be beyond Henry's limits, hence the need for a strong farm...

Or is the big issue that the only hitters who are performing are expensive ones?

There are 6 players on offense at the moment that aren’t doing much of anything.

Thanks. Here's what I found on MLB (I was kinda paraphrasing it): Definition ISO measures the raw power of a hitter by taking only extra-base...

I don't disagree, but going "all in" is Henry's call and his wallet. I think he realized he'd not only have to pay all the bigs stars, but he'd have...

I'm not saying I know specifically that deed was discussed in his job interview, but does any Red Sox fan think Bloom called his new bosses one day...

It certainly has flaws, but to me it's not the AB and PA thing. It counts singles twice and BBs once, and they are hardly worth double. OBP is...

The big issue right now is that one of the most important and most expensive players isn’t doing anything…

I get what you are saying, but to me to not go all in when you have Bogey Raffy, and JD is just wasting talent to me.

He did say he'd consider a team-friendly deal, but that was an absurd offer. Why not come back with a bigger one, right away, if not just to try and...

If he had tried a total tear-down and Build-up year one, he'd have been roasted alive. I felt the same way after we traded Lester, lackey, peavy,...

1. You talked about swinging the bat in your definition of BA. A batter does not need to swing to be credited with an at bat. 3. ISO (Isolated...

What’s sports journalist got to do with all the fans who call, and have so many different opinions as on here? It’s like the old TV show Who Do You...

Looks like a Cluster F to me.

Most sports journalists consider it their job to create controversy where none exists…

Is this what people think a rebuild looks like?

Here are legit questions I'm not sure of for stat-minded posters: if a batter has an OBP of .500, does that mean he reaches base via hit, walk or...

Not telling you anything you don't already know, but that granny only counts for 4 ER if the pitcher who gave it up also loaded the bases...

It almost sounds like you're saying they hired him mainly to take care of that one dirty deed LOL

1): MLB.com: "batting average is determined by dividing a player's hits by his total at-bats" 2): I knew I'd get corrected on a statistic that I...

I recalled just like I recalled Henry meeting with Lester in the parking lot. The question is was why was the offer so low?

1)... quite possibly, as one order of business, to get rid of Price and get something for Betts. 2)... no doubt -- but we'll never know if they...

1. That’s not what batting average measures. It measures the percentage of time a batter gets a hit in a plate appearance in which he does not...

We’ve already gone through that before with TV (3), talk radio(3), and newspapers (2). All calling in are fans just like everyone on here, and all...

They had to be in on it. As you may recall, it was Henry himself who made the public statement about screwing up with Lester...

Very good, but did Henry, and Werner tell Bloom to lowball Bogey?

Agree with most, but I think the Betts trade looks worse every day, and Dugy is just turning into more of a JAG everyday, and I have always said that...