Following Former Red Sox 2021 Edition

[vadertime]

Rusney Castillo headed to Japan.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rusney-castillo-heads-to-japan/

 

[YTF]

Rusney Castillo headed to Japan.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rusney-castillo-heads-to-japan/

He's a former Red Sox already?

 

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

Rusenay Castillya later. Brutal signing.

 

[wiffleballhero]

Manny off to a slow non-start:

https://sydneybluesox.com.au/stats
edited

 

[santadevil]

Manny off to a slow start:

https://sydneybluesox.com.au/stats

As in, hasn't played, or did he change his name to Manny Rodriguez and start playing SS?


Edit: last news I see is that his season is on pause
https://calltothepen.com/2020/12/18/manny-ramirez-leaves-sydney-blue-sox-as-australian-baseball-begins/

 

[wiffleballhero]

As in, hasn't played, or did he change his name to Manny Rodriguez and start playing SS?


Edit: last news I see is that his season is on pause
https://calltothepen.com/2020/12/18/manny-ramirez-leaves-sydney-blue-sox-as-australian-baseball-begins/

I didn't know he had left.

I just quickly linked to the team stats because they are still claiming he is on the roster -- at least on the roster update page. I figured the link would have his numbers in there -- and it may still I suppose.

 

[PC Drunken Friar]

I didn't know he had left.

I just quickly linked to the team stats because they are still claiming he is on the roster -- at least on the roster update page. I figured the link would have his numbers in there -- and it may still I suppose.

I'm confused...were there stats up there for Manny at one point?

 

[wiffleballhero]

I'm confused...were there stats up there for Manny at one point?

No, I'm just an idiot.

 

[vadertime]

Manny got released.

View: https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1348485668935229440?s=20

 

[santadevil]

Little bit more of an article here
https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/manny-ramirez-cut-loose-by-blue-sox-over-medical-issue-20210111-p56t87.html

 

[Burn Out]

My kid’s math textbook is getting all Sabermetricy with old friend Derek Lowe.

 

[pedro1918]

Jon Lester to the Nats. 1 year deal..

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/01/19/nationals-rotation-jon-lester/?outputType=amp

 

[brandonchristensen]

Jon Lester to the Nats. 1 year deal..

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/01/19/nationals-rotation-jon-lester/?outputType=amp

I guess Chaim couldn’t find $2M for this year?

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I guess Chaim couldn’t find $2M for this year?

Sure he could. But he'll spend it on someone good.

 

[brandonchristensen]

Sure he could. But he'll spend it on someone good.

Will he though?

 

[Eric Yu]

Former Red Sox coach and PawSox manager Ron Johnson passed away following being hospitalized with COVID-19. He was 64 years old.

https://www.radio.com/weei/sports/red-sox/former-red-sox-coach-ron-johnson-passes-away?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[bosockboy]

I met him once, he lived in Orlando at the time I was living there.

 

[JimRiceHOFer]

Blake Swihart signs a minor league deal with the Nationals

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/nationals-sign-blake-swihart-catcher.html

 

[LoweTek]

I met him once, he lived in Orlando at the time I was living there.

While he was managing the PawSox he came to one of the fantasy camps I attended. Very nice guy, good coach and quite knowledgeable. I learned a lot from him.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Hembree could only get a minors deal with Indians. 1.25M prorated salary if he makes it to majors.

View: https://twitter.com/jonheyman/status/1357101280250978313?s=21

 

[Don Buddin's GS]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/giants-dfa-luis-alexander-basabe.html
Giants Designate former Sox prospect Luis Alexander Basabe

 

[SoxJox]

Basebeball? A marketing gold mine wasted.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Marco Hernandez, minors deal with the other Sox.

View: https://twitter.com/tombaseball29/status/1359952789313527808

 

[DeadlySplitter]

"Free-agent infielder Brock Holt in agreement with Rangers on minor-league deal, source tells @TheAthletic. Can earn $1.75M in majors with $750K in incentives. Had major-league offers but chose Rangers because of opportunity at third base. " - Ken

View: https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1360259660310265862?s=20

 

[InsideTheParker]

"Free-agent infielder Brock Holt in agreement with Rangers on minor-league deal, source tells @TheAthletic. Can earn $1.75M in majors with $750K in incentives. Had major-league offers but chose Rangers because of opportunity at third base. " - Ken

View: https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1360259660310265862?s=20

That is so odd. There must be more to it. If that is the reason, is it because he is tired of being a utility guy?
EDIT: Just remembered he was born in TX and probably has friends and family there.

 

[InsideTheParker]

I found this interesting:
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/02/boston-red-sox-legend-david-ortiz-calls-baseball-straight-up-boring-because-hitters-strike-out-too-much-only-looking-for-homers-report.html
I very much agree with his premise, namely that baseball becomes boring when guys trying to hit home runs at almost every at bat results in strike-out after strike-out. It's interesting coming from a guy who only blossomed after he left the Twins, who wanted him to stop trying to hit homers and just get on base. I guess the difference is that Ortiz had the home-run skill that so many others lack.

 

[YTF]

That is so odd. There must be more to it. If that is the reason, is it because he is tired of being a utility guy?
EDIT: Just remembered he was born in TX and probably has friends and family there.

He might figure that an opening in the starting lineup offers two opportunities to make the big team. Open competition for the 3B job /platoon opportunity plus his flexibility as a utility guy.

 

[teddywingman]

I'll be rooting seriously for Brock Holt. He was recently in Boston doing something for the Jimmy Fund and meeting with kids at Dana Farber. Genuine dedication.

 

[vadertime]

Bartolo Colon still hanging on, albeit in the Mexican League.

View: https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1361476102674333700

 

[brandonchristensen]

Dude just likes to pitch. He’s like Manny. He will play until no one wants him.

 

[Pitt the Elder]

Dude just likes to pitch. He’s like Manny. He will play until no one wants him.

Not to derail the thread, but didn't Ricky Henderson do the same thing? (And hey, this is a former Red Sox thread, so...)

 

[teddywingman]

Without the injury plagued 33-36 year old seasons, Colon would be on the verge or already at 300 wins. A big 'what if' but, aside from those 4 seasons, he regularly won about 15 games a season. He won 18 or more games in 5 different years, including at age 40.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Workman, Cubs.

View: https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1362048478348775434

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Moreland, A's

View: https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/status/1362416933111558145?s=21

 

[nattysez]

Moreland, A's

View: https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/status/1362416933111558145?s=21

Matt Olson is a very good young 1b and I'm sure they could've found a cheaper backup. Maybe they wanted someone who could hit a little to add to their DH mix and were willing to pay $2.5m in case they trade Olson during the year. Still strikes me as odd.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

I didn't see the terms, Cotillo has them as you say.

View: https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1362417598068109319

 

[Dick Pole Upside]

Former Red Sox star Johnny Damon arrested on drunk driving charge in Florida - The Boston Globe

Police in Windermere, outside of Orlando, arrested Damon around 8:15 a.m. for resisting an officer without violence and driving with a blood-alcohol level above .20, more than twice the legal limit, according to police reports.

I saw another report indicating a BAC of .30. I sure hope 8:15 a.m. is an error... that's insane.

 

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

Former Red Sox star Johnny Damon arrested on drunk driving charge in Florida - The Boston Globe



I saw another report indicating a BAC of .30. I sure hope 8:15 a.m. is an error... that's insane.

In the TMZ article, it says Damon was pulled over just before 1:30 AM. Not that it makes it that much better, but glad he wasn't blowing .30 at 8:30 in the morning.

https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/19/johnny-damon-arrested-for-dui-in-florida/

 

[Bowhemian]

0.30 is an amazingly high BAC. He is lucky he is alive.

• 0.20-0.29%: Stupor, confusion, feeling dazed, and disorientation are common. Standing and walking may require help, as balance and muscle control will have deteriorated significantly. Sensations of pain will change, so if you fall and seriously hurt yourself, you may not notice, and you are less likely to do anything about it. Nausea and vomiting are likely to occur, and the gag reflex will be impaired, which could cause choking or aspirating on vomit. Blackouts begin at this BAC, so you may participate in events that you don’t remember.
• 0.30-0.39%: At this point, you may be unconscious and your potential for death increases. Along with a loss of understanding, at this BAC you’ll also experience severe increases in your heart rate, irregular breathing and may have a loss of bladder control.

Link

 

[joe dokes]

0.30 is an amazingly high BAC. He is lucky he is alive.

Link

Yeah, my old BAC "buddy wheel" was well into the red at .30




A 160-pound man would have a BAC of 0.30 by consuming 11 drinks in an hour.
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2016/01/how_much_you_have_to_drink_for.html

 

[Bergs]

This makes 2021 the 6th season over .300 for him.

 

[mauidano]

0.30 is an amazingly high BAC. He is lucky he is alive.

Link

He's damn lucky he didn't kill anyone. Although apparently, the Mrs. tried to take out the officers. Johnny needs a little alone time in jail. Fuck 'em.

 

[santadevil]

Yeah, my old BAC "buddy wheel" was well into the red at .30

View attachment 38971


A 160-pound man would have a BAC of 0.30 by consuming 11 drinks in an hour.
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2016/01/how_much_you_have_to_drink_for.html

I doubt Johnny weighs 160
Also, really wish the Glob wouldn't refer to him as former Red Sox star. You should lose that status as soon as you play for the Yankees

 

[OnWisc]

Was Wendell Kim the third base coach while Damon was here? Might be he's just never seen a stop sign before.

 

[Jim Ed Rice in HOF]

I guess Manny wasn’t there to cut him off.

 

[Johnny Fashion]

This makes 2021 the 6th season over .300 for him.

Why is this post not being universally applauded

 

[Madmartigan]

I guess Manny wasn’t there to cut him off.

This one is pretty good, too.

 

[24JoshuaPoint]

He does not look well. I don't understood how he doesn't have the wherewithall to call a fucking uber, or have a driver. I guess he was never the sharpest tho

 

[Bergs]

I guess Manny wasn’t there to cut him off.

I liked mine. This is better.

 

[Ale Xander]

Windermere is really nice this time of year, especially in the am.