JBJ hitting 114/205/143 in 39 plate appearances for the Royals. His numbers away from Fenway in the last three years are insanely awful.
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Jose Iglesias is opting out of his deal with the Marlins, per source. He is now a free agent.
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How would we have had the cash to sign Kluber?Old friend Nathan Eovaldi with the complete game shutout vs the Yankees tonight. Only gave up zero walks and only 3 hits.
Should have never let him walk.
Damn straight.Old friend Nathan Eovaldi with the complete game shutout vs the Yankees tonight. Only gave up zero walks and only 3 hits.
Should have never let him walk.
Fangraphs story written by old (SoSH) friend David Laurila.https://blogs.fangraphs.com/mentored-by-phil-plantier-connor-joe-is-pittsburghs-hottest-hitter/
Old friend Phil Plantier mentoring Connor Joe...
Cooled off. Since those first six games, he's gone 30 games with 3 HR, a .696 OPS, and a negative WPA.X with his 3rd homer already, slashing .429/.458/1.000/1.458. Guys on fire to start the year
The best current hitter the Sox controlled last year is JD. . .but he hasn't played since 4/23 due to a back issue.Cooled off. Since those first six games, he's gone 30 games with 3 HR, a .696 OPS, and a negative WPA.
Against NYY, LAA, and OAK.Eovaldi’s last three starts
25 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 BB, 25 K
wow!
37 World Series Titles there, friend.Against NYY, LAA, and OAK.
Yes, the #11, #6, and #29 best offenses in baseballAgainst NYY, LAA, and OAK.
One of those is certainly not like the others.Yes, the #11, #6, and #29 best offenses in baseball
The A’s RS rank is the same as the Sox RA.One of those is certainly not like the others.
Rank? https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2023.shtmlThe A’s RS rank is the same as the Sox RA.
So Eovaldi’s start against the A’s should be minimized, because the A’s pitching is terrible? Not sure I understand.Rank? https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2023.shtml
The A's have scored 147 and have allowed. . .293. That is really something.
Against NYY, LAA, and OAK.
I'm glad we agree.Eovaldi has been great against a pretty good, average, and lousy offense.
I guess the “Hosmer is such great value at the minimum salary” myth can finally die.Cubs Designate Eric Hosmer For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
Even the shift ban couldn't revive Eric Hosmer's bat.
Still on the Pale Hose. As long as Sale pitches as well no one here *should* complainFormer Red Sox (prospect) Michael Kopech vs the Royals today: 8 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 Ks. Apparently, that makes him the first pitcher in baseball history to finish a game with 8.0 IP & 10+ SO while facing the minimum number of batters (24).
Kimbrel gets to 400 saves. Also:
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Vazquez with a .561 OPS for MIN. 5 errors and thrown out 6 of 23 base stealers.Jay Groome has an 8.87 ERA in 47 2/3 AAA IP with a BB rate over 7 and a HR rate near 2.
JBJ hitting 141/198/222 in 107 KC PA’s
Andrew Benintendi still without a homer, hitting 266/326/362.
That's amazing.And Kyle Schwarber, hitting 163/318/395. On pace for 117 BB, 201 K.
Where is Jay Groome now? That was crappy prospect law with a high pick. TINSTAAPPJay Groome has an 8.87 ERA in 47 2/3 AAA IP with a BB rate over 7 and a HR rate near 2.
JBJ hitting 141/198/222 in 107 KC PA’s
Andrew Benintendi still without a homer, hitting 266/326/362.
Somewhere, Chaim Bloom is furiously kicking his own ass.