Like I told you pink hats Duran provides a much needed spark as a lead-off hitter!
When Hernandez returns Duran should move to everyday RF and jettison whichever Beer leaguer is hitting below .200 and there’s plenty
If Bloom fails with the above then you know what type of GM you got
The Dalbec experiment needs to end and end quick. Despite the dreadful offense the Defense is now becoming a liability
DFA this stooge
When they acquire JBell let me know
I wondered how long it would take for the stork troll to return. He usually only shows up after prolonged losing stretches, but I guess he was getting antsy.
Now, he acting like he's vindicated after Duran's 50 PAs, this year.
Next, he wants to DFA a guy hitting .821 since May 29th.
Sox in last 28 days... (Not counting today)
1.108 Refsnyder
1.039 Devers
.924 Bogey
.854 Dalbec
.814 Arroyo
.793 Vaz
.732 JD
.712 Duran
.686 Verdugo
.667 Story
.661 Kike
.626 Cordero
.523 JBJ
Sox 4 Ever
I'm all about player controlled years.....you can't project talent, not all will remain a Red Sox but at least you know who maybe available. I'm counting 'team' option years here.
Controlled through 2028 (six more years after 2022 season)
Trevor Story (he's a terrific fielder and I can see him moved to outfield IF that's what the Sox needs to accommodate someone like Nick Yorke, unless of course he become our next shortstop)
Garret Whitlock
Jarren Duran
Josh Winckowski (looks like a major league pitcher)
Controlled through 2027
Tanner Houck
Controlled through 2026
Bobby Dalbec
John Schreiber (relievers are unpredictable but he sure looks he belongs this year)
Controlled through 2025
Chris Sale
Josh Taylor
Controlled through 2024
Nick Pivetta (Let's wait until season is over but should explore extension if healthy)
James Paxton (has club options for 2023-24)
I'm missing some, like Darwinzon Hernandez (who may never come back) or players I don't consider worthy.
This also shows Bloom has financial flexibility going forward. Very few long term deals on the books. I only see Story, Whitlock and Sale in that category. And Whitlock comes cheap.
I anxiously wait someone like Bello joining this group.
Will Xander join the group? Devers better join this group.
Last edited by Nick; 06-26-2022 at 08:50 AM.
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Graterol gave a game-winning 2 run bomb to the Braves last night. ERA at 4.13.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.