So umpires hate him. Must be that flashy car. Kids need to know their place.For those who may have been concerned with his CS rate, I saw this on Twitter tonight:
@redsoxstats: Moncada now has 17 steals and has been thrown out 4 times, with video showing he was safe on 3 of those per broadcasters.
And today he's 3-3 with 3 doubles, 1 BB, 1 SB. He did also make his 10th error.Nice article on WEEI.com by Hannable about why Moncada is still in A ball.
That was written before his doubleheader yesterday though, when he went 4-7 with 4 doubles, a walk and 6 RBI over the two games.
He's now at 297/422/470 in 50 games on the year. 3 HR, 17 doubles, 3 triples. 37 walks, 53 Ks. 31 steals in 37 attempts.
BullshitI'm going to see him (and the rest of the Salem Sox) tomorrow. I moved to Roanoke last week and I'm 15 minutes from the stadium. It wasn't intentional getting this close, but man am I happy it worked out that way. I'm hoping to be able to bring my video camera with me.
And he just drew another walk.And today he's 3-3 with 3 doubles, 1 BB, 1 SB. He did also make his 10th error.
In 2017 there will be no Papi, and Hanley can be moved to DH, which leaves them with an open corner IF spot with a 3B that can play 1B. There's plenty of room for Moncada.What's left? 3rd base? Or trade JBJ while his value is high and move him to the outfield?
Actually my post said after the rest of the season. Nobody is talking about him moving up this year, I don't think.What's next is you give him at least 100 more PA in AA before you talk about maneuvering the MLB roster.
Just spitballing -- no chance of Pedroia moving to 1b? Certainly a history of middle infielders going there as they age. He'd probably fight anyone who suggested it though.I expect that if the bat is comfortable in AA, at some point in time we will see him start to get some games at other positions, such as 3B, OF. My understanding is he isn't penciled in at 2B for his career, but he was very familiar with the position and they wanted him comfortable defensively breaking into his pro career.
The next 2-3 months should be interesting. The closer he gets the more versatile he'll need to be.
Just spitballing -- no chance of Pedroia moving to 1b? Certainly a history of middle infielders going there as they age. He'd probably fight anyone who suggested it though.
And if that doesn't work, the Celtics could try him out at center.Just spitballing -- no chance of Pedroia moving to 1b? Certainly a history of middle infielders going there as they age. He'd probably fight anyone who suggested it though.
OK, OK. Maybe there is harm in asking.And if that doesn't work, the Celtics could try him out at center.
Any reason they didn't let him play in the All Star game?Close the single A book on him. He's moving up.
They just wanted him in Portland pronto, from what I've read. I guess that's a higher honor than the A-ball all star game? Maybe it was just logistics.Any reason they didn't let him play in the All Star game?
I would say at this point with the current MLB roster we have a pretty direct pathway for him to slide into 3B with Shaw moving to 1B in a platoon with Hanley, Ramirez getting the lion's share of ABs at DH and the rest used for bench bats like Swihart (as the #2 catcher with Vazquez), Holt, etc..What's left? 3rd base? Or trade JBJ while his value is high and move him to the outfield?
It was a whole two days, though. Not really much in the grand scheme of things.They just wanted him in Portland pronto, from what I've read. I guess that's a higher honor than the A-ball all star game? Maybe it was just logistics.
Yoan Moncada, 2b, Red Sox
. Moncada hit his first Double-A homer Friday in Portland’s 11-3 loss to Reading (Phillies). The No. 3 prospect in the game—and almost certain to be No. 1 when we update at midseason—Moncada is 6-for-19 since his promotion. Simply put, there’s nothing Moncada can’t do on a baseball field. He has explosive physicality, great baserunning instincts, excellent bat speed and shows above-average defensive acumen.
There's no way they move Pedey out of the organization; come November, he will be the de facto Captain of this team, a role that Papi has held since Tek's retirement.Well is it too early to ask what position he'd play? What if he comes up in September and looks great. What then? Left field? Do you consider trading Petey to make room for him at second? Blasphemy, I know.
I think you're giving that notion far too much importance. With the Bs coming up for contract upgrades, moving Pedroia's contract would give the Red Sox some of the breathing room it needs -- particularly since the remainder of the Sandoval and Hanley deals would be much more difficult to move -- not that I am advocating such a trade, or that I think it would happen.There's no way they move Pedey out of the organization; come November, he will be the de facto Captain of this team, a role that Papi has held since Tek's retirement.
LF this year, 3B next year with Shaw moving to 1st, Hanley to DH. Can't wait to see Moncada in the bigs in September.Well is it too early to ask what position he'd play? What if he comes up in September and looks great. What then? Left field? Do you consider trading Petey to make room for him at second? Blasphemy, I know.
If Moncada shows enough to play in MLB, I think its 3B next year. Unless its a Ray Bourque-like move, or he declines to the point of release, Pedroia is finishing his contract here.Well is it too early to ask what position he'd play? What if he comes up in September and looks great. What then? Left field? Do you consider trading Petey to make room for him at second? Blasphemy, I know.
If this were KC or Milwaukee or some place without the ubiquitous press, I would agree, but in Boston, especially with all the youth both here already and on the way, I think it is vital to have that one veteran leader to help control things there. Lightning rod might be a better term than Captain.I think you're giving that notion far too much importance. With the Bs coming up for contract upgrades, moving Pedroia's contract would give the Red Sox some of the breathing room it needs -- particularly since the remainder of the Sandoval and Hanley deals would be much more difficult to move -- not that I am advocating such a trade, or that I think it would happen.
The bigger stumbling block than any unofficial "captaincy" would be Pedroia's 10/5 status.
According to Cots, X will be FA eligible in 2020, Mookie and JBJ not until 2021. Pablo and Hanley (and presumably Price), will no longer be on the ledger by then. In fact, the only person left on the payroll (obviously besides players they sign between now and then) will be Pedroia (again, presuming Price opts out). Even if they are (hopefully) able to sign them to deals to buy out some arb/FA years, I don't think Pedroia is handcuffing them from extending the young guys. Because outside whatever pitching they manage to acquire between now and then, the whole team will be young guys.I think you're giving that notion far too much importance. With the Bs coming up for contract upgrades, moving Pedroia's contract would give the Red Sox some of the breathing room it needs -- particularly since the remainder of the Sandoval and Hanley deals would be much more difficult to move -- not that I am advocating such a trade, or that I think it would happen.
The bigger stumbling block than any unofficial "captaincy" would be Pedroia's 10/5 status.
He has 10/5 rights already anyway, methinksPedroia, as I understand it, can't be traded, per his contract.
He has really been swinging a hot bat lately. Crushing the ball at Portland and now winning Futures game MVP.Went 2-5 including a 2-run HR with a SB in the Futures game and was awarded the game's MVP.
That home run was a thing of beauty. Really impressive.Went 2-5 including a 2-run HR with a SB in the Futures game and was awarded the game's MVP.
Yeah that wasn't a cheap shot. He cleaned that thing out and sent it second deck in a big ballpark.That home run was a thing of beauty. Really impressive.
My only concern is that the pitcher who served it up looks a lot like Joe Kelly to me. That cheapens it substantially. But still.Yeah that wasn't a cheap shot. He cleaned that thing out and sent it second deck in a big ballpark.
Chubbie.