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    Roniel Raudes

    He is no stud right now, but he is so young and thus could add more velocity. If his velocity increases, along with the effectiveness of his secondary stuff, he will be a stud. His command/control is already very impressive. Of course, there is no guarantee that such improvements will occur.
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    Steven Wright- ace up the sleeve... Amiright?!?!?

    The likelihood has increased but I don't think it is a sure thing. Not yet. An organization could do a lot worse than go into a season with Brian Johnson as the 6th starter. Unlike Buchholz, Johnson doesn't cost 13.5 million next year.
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    The Bullpen Thread

    Another factor to consider in the off-season when the front office evaluates the job performance of Farrell and Willis.
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    Mauricio Dubon

    He is a year older than Moncada and has a similar OPS in Double A. He is striking out less than Moncada (who needs to cut down on the Ks), has less power than Moncada (of course). With that said, a year is pretty significant in terms of developmental time and I'm not saying that Dubon is on...
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    Back to Buchholz

    I wouldn't go with a 6 man rotation; I would move Buchholz to the bullpen. Buchholz would be my 8th inning set up reliever. The Red Sox are obviously desperate for someone to step up and seize that responsibility. (1) Notwithstanding his recent resurgence (small sample size), Buchholz has...
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    Beyond 2016 - future needs

    As many of us anticipated, it sounds Sandoval will be with the Red Sox in 2017 and will be given every opportunity to start. From the mouth of John Henry: "Pablo is a supremely talented veteran and a proven winner. He knows exactly what he needs at this point in his career. With Papi leaving we...
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    Jay Groome (2016 First Round pick)

    A.Speier on Groome's pro debut: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2016/08/22/jason-groome-off-fast-start-pro-debut/JNjwK0KRR7jQrRFgDfCudM/story.html?p1=Article_Recirculation_Pos3 Important:
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    The Bullpen Thread

    Great stuff, thanks. (1) As you point out, he is giving up more HRs than ever before (1.74 HR/9). His fly ball percentage has increased, as well as his HR/FB percentage. (2) Is it just me or do others perceive a recent dip in velocity based on the velocity chart? (3) I would like to know the...
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    The Bullpen Thread

    This is exactly why I would like to see Kelly promoted and given a shot as the 8th inning set up reliever. No one else has seized the role and so what do the Red Sox have to lose? They gave Barnes a chance, and he promptly walked two guys, forcing the Red Sox to turn to Kimbrel in the 8th. In...
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    Mauricio Dubon

    Dubon definitely profiles as a potential starting SS at the major league level, with maybe one or two all star years mixed in. He has surpassed J.Guerra as a prospect and exceeded soxprospects.com projection: "Potential utility type at the big league level." I wonder about Dubon's future with...
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    Luis Ysla

    Luis Ysla Left handed relief pitcher Acquired from the Giants for De Aza DOB: April 27, 1992, currently 24 years old 6'1, 185 lbs. In the off-season, the Red Sox must decide if they want to protect Ysla by placing him on the 40 man roster. I think they will protect him--he is a left handed...
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    Owens starting today

    This makes sense. I would also like to see them DL Tazawa and promote Kelly for Sunday's game. Kelly has been excellent in August in AAA working from the bullpen. I would give him another chance.
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    Beyond 2016 - future needs

    I agree. I prefer Hanley in the DH spot and I don't want the Red Sox to spend big money in free agency. However, I don't like Shaw at 1b--he has more value as a third base trade chip. I would like to find a good glove first baseman for next year, probably through a trade. Sam Travis' injury...
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    Shaw-and-tell

    That link didn't take me to the article; this one did: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2016/08/19/soxnotes/ER2DJ48D4fzDW1KEl4CpSJ/story.html Shaw seems a little spoiled to me--he was born into a baseball family and has had a pretty nice (and easy) life. I see Shaw as a trade...
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    The Bullpen Thread

    Farrell is always late to the party. Tazawa isn't an 8th inning set up guy anymore. He isn't good enough for that and the stats say this loud and clear. The Red Sox need to find an 8th inning set up guy. I would consider using Barnes in that capacity; I also like the suggestions some SoSH...
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    Beyond 2016 - future needs

    I agree. What about a guy like P.Alvarez for DH, would you keep away from him too? Let's say he doesn't cost a draft pick.
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    Beyond 2016 - future needs

    Problem is, they will get comparable offers from other teams and the Red Sox already have a closer. Jansen and Chapman are much more likely to sign with a team that doesn't have a closer. Most guys aren't like Andrew Miller, who doesn't care if he is the closer or not. It is also worth...
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    Beyond 2016 - future needs

    2017 starting staff: Price Wright Pomeranz Porcello Rodriguez (with Johnson and Owens in AAA) 2017 bullpen: Kimbrell Barnes Ross Abad Kelly (will have one option remaining) Hembree (will be out of options) OTHER: C.Smith, B.Workman Goodbye: Tazawa, Uehara, Buchholz It would make sense to add...
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    Roniel Raudes

    I've always preferred the CF angle over the behind-the-plate angle. What is Raudes doing at 0:28, 2:02, and 2:25?
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    NY roster 2017

    They need to trade McCann and go into 2017 with Sanchez and Romine. The problem with that idea: McCann has a full no trade, a tricky option for 2019 (15 million), and is making 34 million over the next two seasons. He would probably waive his no trade if the acquiring team agrees to pick up...
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