Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I'm more worried about the dismal hitting than the poor pitching.
7 games into the season, about 1/20th the way home. Nobody's panicking, right? Good. But it's clearly evident that this offense will be slightly painful and frustrating to watch at times. The lineup is stacked with really good #2 and #5 type hitters, and no real 40+ home run threat. They'll have to rely on clutch hitting, doubles, and stringing together hits -- something they really haven't done yet. So far the Sox are 27th in the league in runs, 23rd in hits, and 27th in RBI's. The season's young, but Drew, Lowell, Ortiz, Pedroia, and Ellsbury are all batting under .210 and the only guy I have confidence in is Pedroia. The Sox are going to need a bat.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
More important to the playoffs: Garnett or Powe?
Leon was rejected from the Harlem Globetrotters
after taking responsibility for three broken noses, two
twisted ankles, one stolen baby mamma and $7,643.27
in damages to the tryout facility.
Mid-season acquisition candidates pt. 2: big sticks.
Now that I’ve made my case for Jake Peavy over Roy Oswalt, let’s focus our attention on a position the Sox will have a more pressing need for come mid-July (or earlier): A big bat. I’d take any one of these players batting between cleanup in August.
BAD TEAMS HAPPEN TO GOOD PLAYERS:
Miguel Cabrera, 3B Tigers: Has a huge contract on a bad team that could throw in the towel earlier than you think. Yes, he has weight and attitude problems, but his numbers are undeniable, and he’s YOUNGER, CHEAPER and possibly BETTER than Teixeira.
Prince Fielder, 1B Brewers: Signed a 2-year deal in January 2009, my thoughts are the Brewers are going to feel the economic downturn moreso than other teams. Would you take him on your team? Me too.
Hanley Ramirez, SS Marlins: The Marlins aren’t perceived as good now, but wait two months and they’ll everyone’s dark horse team to win the NL (they have a TON of good young arms). IF Hanley makes it to the block, expect the conversation to begin with Buchholz, Ellsbury and/or Lester. Theo wouldn’t mortgage the farm to get Santana two Decembers ago, so don’t hold your breath for Hanley. It ain’t happenin’.
SOMEONE PLEASE NANCY KERRIGAN JD DREW’S KNEE TO FIT ONE OF THESE GUYS IN OUTFIELD:
Ryan Braun: Somewhat of an enigma because he plays in Cinny. Trust me. Good baseball player.
Matt Holliday: I’ve always liked him. Let’s see how well he shakes the Colorado Monkey off his back in Oakland.
Carlos Quentin: One year wonder? We’ll find out soon enough.
HOME GROWN TALENT:
While the Red Sox have more good young arms than they know what to do with, they are relatively thin with bats able to make the big league jump by 2011.
Lars Andersen: The first baseman who is projected to be a Justin Morneau type hitter is only 21 and still needs a few years in the minors. Good upppppppside, and if he can put a good show in 2010 spring training, he’ll have a chance of making next year’s squad.
MY TWO CENTS:
Give me Miguel Cabrera. I would have traded for him two years ago, and I’d throw a parade for Mike Lowell and package him with Buchholz and Bowden for his long term stability in the middle of the lineup.
BAD TEAMS HAPPEN TO GOOD PLAYERS:
Miguel Cabrera, 3B Tigers: Has a huge contract on a bad team that could throw in the towel earlier than you think. Yes, he has weight and attitude problems, but his numbers are undeniable, and he’s YOUNGER, CHEAPER and possibly BETTER than Teixeira.
Prince Fielder, 1B Brewers: Signed a 2-year deal in January 2009, my thoughts are the Brewers are going to feel the economic downturn moreso than other teams. Would you take him on your team? Me too.
Hanley Ramirez, SS Marlins: The Marlins aren’t perceived as good now, but wait two months and they’ll everyone’s dark horse team to win the NL (they have a TON of good young arms). IF Hanley makes it to the block, expect the conversation to begin with Buchholz, Ellsbury and/or Lester. Theo wouldn’t mortgage the farm to get Santana two Decembers ago, so don’t hold your breath for Hanley. It ain’t happenin’.
SOMEONE PLEASE NANCY KERRIGAN JD DREW’S KNEE TO FIT ONE OF THESE GUYS IN OUTFIELD:
Ryan Braun: Somewhat of an enigma because he plays in Cinny. Trust me. Good baseball player.
Matt Holliday: I’ve always liked him. Let’s see how well he shakes the Colorado Monkey off his back in Oakland.
Carlos Quentin: One year wonder? We’ll find out soon enough.
HOME GROWN TALENT:
While the Red Sox have more good young arms than they know what to do with, they are relatively thin with bats able to make the big league jump by 2011.
Lars Andersen: The first baseman who is projected to be a Justin Morneau type hitter is only 21 and still needs a few years in the minors. Good upppppppside, and if he can put a good show in 2010 spring training, he’ll have a chance of making next year’s squad.
MY TWO CENTS:
Give me Miguel Cabrera. I would have traded for him two years ago, and I’d throw a parade for Mike Lowell and package him with Buchholz and Bowden for his long term stability in the middle of the lineup.
Mid-season acquisition candidates: Oswalt or Peavy?
Roy Oswalt gave up a home run on the second pitch his season. The Line:
7IP 3ER 2HR 2K 3.86ERA
Nice pitcher. Nice career, but I’m not on the “Roy Oswalt, great midseason acquisition” bandwagon. Look at the ERA’s:
2005 2.94
2006 2.98
2007 3.18
2008 3.54
2009 ????
He is 31, barely 6’ and 185 pounds soaking wet -- more importantly approaching the Tim Hudson, Pedro Martinez, Ben Sheets pantheon of pitchers under 6’1 who break down in their early 30’s.
Jake Peavy, 28 next month, still has a few good seasons in him. But mark my words: Peavy will be in this pantheon sooner than later…
The choice: Peavy (for the next 2 years).
7IP 3ER 2HR 2K 3.86ERA
Nice pitcher. Nice career, but I’m not on the “Roy Oswalt, great midseason acquisition” bandwagon. Look at the ERA’s:
2005 2.94
2006 2.98
2007 3.18
2008 3.54
2009 ????
He is 31, barely 6’ and 185 pounds soaking wet -- more importantly approaching the Tim Hudson, Pedro Martinez, Ben Sheets pantheon of pitchers under 6’1 who break down in their early 30’s.
Jake Peavy, 28 next month, still has a few good seasons in him. But mark my words: Peavy will be in this pantheon sooner than later…
The choice: Peavy (for the next 2 years).
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