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This would be exciting!
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RedSoxDirtdog 19
Calm down. I've been tamed.
Given the state of our rotation, Happ would be a welcomed addition. Still, he's yet another year older and a guy who is probably not going to give you more than 175 innings next year. If the Sox are going to compete next year they need to strengthen the top of the rotation.
The reality is, there just isn't much of a market for pitching. So a guy like Happ strengthens the middle of your rotation, you improve the bullpen and hope for a good year from E-rod and a mid-year return from Sale. If all that happens and a WS is a possibility you can always dive into the trade market next summer and improve the top of the rotation (given an ace is available).
I do hope at some point the Sox might consider a right-handed starting pitcher. You know, Fenway...
I prefer the Sox continue being hapless... until they spend the reset money on somebody younger that will be part of a sustained contender's rotation (even if it's an extension for a pitcher acquired in a blockbuster).Originally Posted by notin
I'm telling you... Jameson Taillon.
He has had his issues, but he is a very talented pitcher with a few years of control and plays for a team on a very limited budget as he enters his arb seasons. And Bloom has had success acquiring those Pirates' former top prospects who just did not shine in Pittsburgh. (See Glasnow, Tyler)...
I'm buying, but is Ben selling? He knows he can't climb out of the cellar in Pitt by signing Ryan Dempsters.
I said a while back the Pirates would try to move Musgrove and Taillon and probably non-tender Trevor Williams (and Andy Frazier).
So far, thy have already DFA'd Williams.
They'll move Taillon. Strictly for financial purposes. Now what they want for him is another matter. (Jeter Downs for Taillon and Andy Frazier works on BTV. But is it worth it?)
I'm hoping the Sox do not further deplete their already weak assortment of minor league arms. Hold on to Mata!
Mata is interesting as his profile has changed over the years.
Earlier he was considered a back of the rotation starter pitcher because he had a good feel for pitching and he had a nice 4 pitch mix. But seeing how he didn't have that one dominant pitch or velocity he didn't really profile as a guy who you can move to the bullpen if he fails as a starter.
Fast forward a few years and he's added a slider and added velocity. Now I think his ceiling is a little higher, but so is his floor as a late inning reliever. I've always been intrigued as Mata, but......I've learned over the years to not fall in love with Boston Pitching prospects.
What's Wong with you?
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
LOL :0 well played Moon
RedSoxDirtdog 19
Calm down. I've been tamed.
A 38 year old southpaw that the Yankees no longer want around. That is not exactly the model for building a perennial contender. However , Happ does offer more opportunities for those who like to fool around with players names in a derogatory manner.
Any major league calibre pitching help is good pitching help! We are beyond desperate!
Yes. I would much prefer to go after young pitching talent starting to bloom, but I don't see many teams willing to deal that kind of pitching talent?
RedSoxDirtdog 19
Calm down. I've been tamed.
Let's develop what we have. It is very difficult to obtain top pitching prospects from other teams. Bloom took a chance on a guy like Pivetta and that is probably the best we can do with lower cost pitchers with talent. He had to take a risk with the history of flaws. One right guess of that type can really help the team.
Musgrove has some decent analytics. He is a guy that could thrive in our organization.
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