How many wins will the 2021 Red Sox get?

[Swiharts Ghost]

Quite the statement from somebody who keeps threatening to stop being a fan due to the lack of big moves by the front office.

Seriously dude, either shit or get off the pot

I’m a tad sarcastic have been all along .I do take this place with two grains of salt .

[cp176]

I'm thinking that it is likely that most people grossly under estimated what this team was capable of accomplishing. Certainly I did. If Bloom gets the bulk of the credit then I am on board. He has done something that I have not seen and did not see coming. If he is capable of doing what he has done on an on going basis, it looks as though it would be financially bad business to throw a bunch of money at anybody long term. Even the Red Sox with their somewhat open ended budget have no need. John Henry should pay Bloom the big bucks I guess and let him do his thing. Ownership likely as well as the fan base will get a huge win.
Now - I was watching the game yesterday and paid particular attention to Devers. I still chuckle when i think of the people who wanted and likely still do him to be moved to first base. he is physically fit and that won't change unless he allows it to happen. We should enjoy him while we have him.

[Kimmi]

I'm thinking that it is likely that most people grossly under estimated what this team was capable of accomplishing. Certainly I did. If Bloom gets the bulk of the credit then I am on board. He has done something that I have not seen and did not see coming. If he is capable of doing what he has done on an on going basis, it looks as though it would be financially bad business to throw a bunch of money at anybody long term. Even the Red Sox with their somewhat open ended budget have no need. John Henry should pay Bloom the big bucks I guess and let him do his thing. Ownership likely as well as the fan base will get a huge win.
Now - I was watching the game yesterday and paid particular attention to Devers. I still chuckle when i think of the people who wanted and likely still do him to be moved to first base. he is physically fit and that won't change unless he allows it to happen. We should enjoy him while we have him.

Regarding Devers, my opinion is to leave the kid alone and let him do his thing. I can't remember who tweeted about him being like a puppy, but that tweet was spot on.

Bloom has done an amazing job so far, IMO. That said, the single biggest factor this year has been the return of Cora.

[d-money]

This is a 93 to 95 win team. Need to keep playing well. The question will be if they make any moves to even get better. Do they add another bullpen arm or a starter. It doesn’t have to be a big name.

[moonslav59]

As of now, before all FAs are signed, I think 86.

86 was my call.

[oldtimer]

This is a 93 to 95 win team. Need to keep playing well. The question will be if they make any moves to even get better. Do they add another bullpen arm or a starter. It doesn’t have to be a big name.

How about Sale?

[dgalehouse]

I'm thinking that it is likely that most people grossly under estimated what this team was capable of accomplishing. Certainly I did. If Bloom gets the bulk of the credit then I am on board. He has done something that I have not seen and did not see coming. If he is capable of doing what he has done on an on going basis, it looks as though it would be financially bad business to throw a bunch of money at anybody long term. Even the Red Sox with their somewhat open ended budget have no need. John Henry should pay Bloom the big bucks I guess and let him do his thing. Ownership likely as well as the fan base will get a huge win.
Now - I was watching the game yesterday and paid particular attention to Devers. I still chuckle when i think of the people who wanted and likely still do him to be moved to first base. he is physically fit and that won't change unless he allows it to happen. We should enjoy him while we have him.

Devers will be an All Star this year and many more to come. Leave him where he is. People overreact every time he commits an error.

[mvp 78]

Devers will be an All Star this year and many more to come. Leave him where he is. People overreact every time he commits an error.

Devers - 0 DRS, -1 UZR/150
Dalbec - -8 DRS -1.9 UZR/150

It makes no sense to move Devers off 3b right now. He's fine at 3b.

[cp176]

Regarding Devers, my opinion is to leave the kid alone and let him do his thing. I can't remember who tweeted about him being like a puppy, but that tweet was spot on.

Bloom has done an amazing job so far, IMO. That said, the single biggest factor this year has been the return of Cora.

I also think that Cora has made a significant difference but i was glad to hear that Bloom did not simply rubber stamp his return. Looks like he is in charge. I've never really paid much attention to any of the gm's that we have had other than to simply argue about them but this guy is different. i'm not giving him more credit than I think he deserves but so far so very very good.

[cp176]

Devers will be an All Star this year and many more to come. Leave him where he is. People overreact every time he commits an error.

There were numerous people here who spoke their minds with respect to what his future might be. His build led some to say that at some point in time he would be best suited to play first base. Looks to me like he is in excellent shape. He is a star. Leave him alone and once again enjoy him while we have him.

[cp176]

Devers - 0 DRS, -1 UZR/150
Dalbec - -8 DRS -1.9 UZR/150

It makes no sense to move Devers off 3b right now. He's fine at 3b.

And he will continue to be a fine third baseman going forward whether he is playing for us or not.

[notin]

There were numerous people here who spoke their minds with respect to what his future might be. His build led some to say that at some point in time he would be best suited to play first base. Looks to me like he is in excellent shape. He is a star. Leave him alone and once again enjoy him while we have him.

I will admit I like the idea of moving Devers to 1b and Bogaerts to 3b. And it might happen eventually, but no way it happens in 2021, and if it ever does it will start in the off-season, not be a mid-season change…

[moonslav59]

Devers - 0 DRS, -1 UZR/150
Dalbec - -8 DRS -1.9 UZR/150

It makes no sense to move Devers off 3b right now. He's fine at 3b.

Looks like moving him to 1B solves 2 big issues at 1B: defense and offense.

[Sox75]

Quite the statement from somebody who keeps threatening to stop being a fan due to the lack of big moves by the front office.

Seriously dude, either shit or get off the pot

Some guys are big men with a posse. I said 93 wins before the season started.

I didn't need all the caveats. 93 wins

[cp176]

I will admit I like the idea of moving Devers to 1b and Bogaerts to 3b. And it might happen eventually, but no way it happens in 2021, and if it ever does it will start in the off-season, not be a mid-season change…

why?