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  1. #1GreenwellFan

    MLB investigating Padres Over Pomeranz Trade

    I didn't say he was done forever but teams generally increase a developing pitcher's workload gradually, by 15-20 innings per year. He's already increased his workload over his previous high, which was years ago, by way more than even an aggressive organization does it. He's not a developing...
  2. #1GreenwellFan

    MLB investigating Padres Over Pomeranz Trade

    Or, more likely (at least IMO) is Drew just has nothing left in the tank. If there's really an injury issue, this won't blow over as easily as Olney has implied.
  3. #1GreenwellFan

    Benintendi talk

    Balls and strikes were a big problem all night. It wasn't the expanded zone as much as it was the inconsistent zone. Quite a few M's took clear strikes that weren't called. At least 4 pitches which weren't called strikes come to mind that weren't even close to missing the plate. That was a...
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    Stat Question...Batting Avg on Specific Pitches

    Or, instead of useless, maybe oversimplified would be a better description.
  5. #1GreenwellFan

    Stat Question...Batting Avg on Specific Pitches

    That's my best guess as well. If so, I really can't see where it's useful, especially without lots of context.
  6. #1GreenwellFan

    Stat Question...Batting Avg on Specific Pitches

    Hope this is the right place for this question. I've Googled it several times and haven't found a good explanation. Can someone explain to me how a batting average against a particular pitch is calculated? That stat (for example, "he's batting 0.XXX vs sliders and only 0.YYY vs changeups") is...
  7. #1GreenwellFan

    Has Edro Turned a Corner?

    This is how I saw it. It was a great performance and 100 pitches for a young guy is solid. He was clearly tiring toward the end and I couldn't believe he was left in to face the last batter. This isn't Farrell bashing but I put that run squarely on him. We all know EdRo isn't capable right now...
  8. #1GreenwellFan

    Benintendi talk

    I'll settle for someone slightly resembling a hitter with a pulse playing left at the moment.
  9. #1GreenwellFan

    How Good Are The Sox Now?

    The injury bug seems to usually (not always) let go eventually. Maybe it's more wishful thinking than anything but I think we're close to having everyone back healthy and maybe they'll stay that way. I do expect Kimbrel to come back as good as ever. That knee scope is about the most minor...
  10. #1GreenwellFan

    How Good Are The Sox Now?

    I'm certainly less optimistic than I was 3 days ago and, depending on the day, I have different reasons for feeling the way I do. Over the last couple of days, I've decided this team just has no identity and maybe even no heart. Sure, they're having fun but I'm seeing way too many close losses...
  11. #1GreenwellFan

    Shaw-and-tell

    Thanks for bumping this. I hadn't seen the numbers but was thinking they had to look pretty good. Happy to have Holt back too.
  12. #1GreenwellFan

    Will Joe Kelly Ever Fulfill His Potential?

    When he signed that contract, these are the 11 pitchers who were making $20M or more:Matt Cain, Mashiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee, Zach Greinke, Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, Jon Lester, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw. Porcello isn't close to being in that category.
  13. #1GreenwellFan

    Will Joe Kelly Ever Fulfill His Potential?

    High end No. 1 starters, yeah, and since he was signed, all front end starter salaries have seemed to blow up but a year and a half ago, that wasn't much off the mark for anyone other than the high end No. 1's.
  14. #1GreenwellFan

    Has O'Sullivan earned the benefit of the doubt?

    I saw that right after I posted this. Probably should have read some news before starting a thread. Anyway, yeah, O'Sullivan is a career 6+ Era guy and that hasn't changed. I guess it's more the situation making me feel like he deserves a spot. No part of me hopes Buchholz get the start instead...
  15. #1GreenwellFan

    BROCK HOLT! is back

    I blame facebook.
  16. #1GreenwellFan

    Has O'Sullivan earned the benefit of the doubt?

    In no way do I expect him to be the answer to our problems or to be a Steven Wright like surprise because we know full well what O'Sullivan is, but at this point, I think he's done enough to be given the opportunity to show on the mound that he does or does not have what it takes to stay in this...
  17. #1GreenwellFan

    Will Joe Kelly Ever Fulfill His Potential?

    I personally think he has reached his potential. He's a No. 5 starter. That's all he's ever been and all we can expect from him. I'm not sure why we can't accept that. Same thing is happening with Porcello. He's a career No. 3 guy with solid No. 2 upside. That's all his numbers have ever shown...
  18. #1GreenwellFan

    Red Sox Aren't Paying Their Minor Leaguers Enough

    That's a great article. Most who follow baseball prospects or baseball in general are aware of this but few, including myself, had ever seen the actual numbers.
  19. #1GreenwellFan

    Eduardo Rodriguez optioned to Triple A

    This is a couple of weeks old but I haven't seen this for his most recent starts so this is all I have. This looks like more than two pitches to me. Was this game just out of the ordinary or am I missing something?
  20. #1GreenwellFan

    Shaw-and-tell

    What's the latest on Holt? It's been nearly a week since I've seen anything and it was the same "just taking it day by day" comment we've seen all along. Maybe I'm just overlooking it but the lack of updates concerns me some.
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