If we DFA an infielder, I'd want an infielder added, too.Originally Posted by notin
We still have only Dalbec backing up 1B.
We still have just Dalbec & Reyes backing up 3B.
We have nobody I trust backing up Rafaela at SS.
Once Grissom returns, we'll have plenty of back-up 2Bmen: Reyes, Valdez, DHam and maybe Romy when he returns.
(I forgot to add DHam to my DFA list.)
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Uwasawa was already on the 40 man roster.
The Sox currently have one open slot on the 40 man…
The Sox currently have 9 infielders on the 40 man roster. That total includes Rafaela but not Casas and Story…
That list included Rafaela, who is better in CF.
That list includes Grissom & Romy, who are on the IL.
I'm fine with DFA'ing someone like Dalbec or DHam, but it does leave us short at 1B and 3B depth, if Dalbec and SS depth, if DHam. I guess with Devers back, Reyes can play SS just as poorly. I guess Wong, Reyes or Refsnyder can be the back-up 1Bman.
How would you rank the value to this team for these guys (assuming Grissom returns and Romy is healthy?)
Reyes
Romy
Valdez
DHam
Dalbec
(I assume this is your order with the most valuable on top.)
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Yes, my bad. Maybe they will add a middle IF'er or someone who can back up 1B and 3B. (LOL)
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Yes it includes 2 players on the IL. Both are due back shortly. You’re going to discount the players on short term IL and also the starting SS who is likely to hold that spot all year?
Right now there is no need to DFA anyone since the roster stands at 39. I don’t think any of Dalbec, Hamilton and Valdez bring much. I suppose Hamilton is the only one with any value, since he is an elite pinch runner. That’s not much of a skill, although it has value in extra inning games. But these 3 do not bring anything else that isn’t easily replaceable…
BRUINS now lead PO series against the Laffs 3-1. Jeremy Swayman has been terrific.
Years ago Yankem fans asked Pedro "Who's your daddy?"
Now BRUINS fans can ask Matthews "Who's your daddy?" And Matthews would answer "Swayman; he's my mommy and daddy."
Wong has a lot of trouble with that type pitch also. I'm guessing McGuire is the catcher today
I think Valdez is a much better hitter than he has shown, so far, this year, and better than all of these guys on the list, but his defense is so bad, he'd have to be a good enough hitter to win the DH job. This is doubtful.
I have no issues DFA'ing Dalbec, but I'd like to see who the back-up 1Bman is. (Ref makes sense.)
Romy might be the best of the bunch, which isn't saying much.
I do not think DHam plays good enough defense, even at 2B to be worth keeping.
Reyes looked okay, last year: this year, not so much.
They all look like they could be DFA'd, but replacement infielders are not likely any better.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Valdez has a replaceable bat. I think the Sox would be better with Hamilton at 2b over him…
The above post has nothing to do with me believing the BRUINS will win the Cup. As much as they've overachieved this season, I just don't believe they have enough to win the toughest championship in all team sports. Obviously, I hope I'm wrong.
We SOX fans have suffered mightily from the hands of the Yankems over the years, but not as much as Toronto fans have suffered at the hands of the BRUINS.
It's almost criminal.
Win the series first, then make the opposition cry. Don't tempt fate.
True. And the BRUINS did blow a 3-1 PO lead last season, but it wasn't against the Leafs.
Our old friend kimbrel up to no good with the birds. Blowing games left and right.
The 2024 Valdez bat certainly looks replaceable.
I do think DHam is better on D and base-running.
Close call, but neither is likely to be an overall plus.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
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