Spring Training 2014
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nvalvo said:
Oops.
Pedroia's been focusing on the "Mike Carp" workout program this offseason, which turns you exactly into Mike Carp
Maybe Pedroia is directly behind Carp in perfect sync like team speed skating.nvalvo said:
Oops.
Thanks for that, BoSoxLady. I believe I felt a slight rise in my trousers thanks to that picture.BoSoxLady said:
I have a stupid spring training game broadcast question.
I'm switching from MLB Extra Innings to MLB.TV this year. If I have the regional sports network package on DirecTV, am I going to get the spring training broadcasts, or are they going to be blacked out?
I only ask so I know when I need to sign up.
I'm switching from MLB Extra Innings to MLB.TV this year. If I have the regional sports network package on DirecTV, am I going to get the spring training broadcasts, or are they going to be blacked out?
I only ask so I know when I need to sign up.
Unless spring training costs extra, I would sign up now. I've been a MLB.tv subscriber for 10 years, the only games that are blacked out are those that are available on broadcast or cable in your local market. They only know to black you out based on the location of your ip address, not what channels you are subscribed to.Rasputin said:
For instance, I'm in the DC market and when playing the O's I know I have to watch on MASN and endure Gary Thorne because I'll be blacked out on MLB.tv.
If your question was more about the DirecTV sports pak being blacked out, I had that too for a few years and NESN always was blacked out for me during games, but I honestly don't remember about spring training. Having a MLB.tv sub won't in any way affect this.
I highly recommend MLB.tv to anyone on the fence.
I've always been able to watch NESN spring training games with only the Directv sports pack in Los Angeles. During the season I also watch pre and post game coverage. I now use Appletv and MLB.TV for the regular season game broadcast.Rasputin said:
FYI this year I was a little peaved about the 13.99 a month charge for the sports pack, called them up to see if I could get a discount and got 5 bucks off for 6 months which should cover the whole season.
“@brianmacp: Ryan Lavarnway has made enough progress in his work at first base that John Farrell would have "no hesitation" putting him there in games.”
https://twitter.com/brianmacp/status/438724084319649792
https://twitter.com/brianmacp/status/438724084319649792
soxhop411 said:
That's good news. Hopefully he enjoys playing first base at Pawtucket this season and rediscovers his power stroke. Have to believe that Butler and Vazquez are going to get the majority of the games behind the plate in Pawtucket.
https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/50D3A7BAD71050138506246217728_17f41f7d35e.4.8.9259999068717295548.mp4?versionId=sCL5yhA7jujr1vHEQrTRAOnYUgYWHaIT
I like that Papi makes no bones about not running hard.
I like that Papi makes no bones about not running hard.
The full quote. “At this point, we would have no hesitation to put him at first base,” Farrell said. “That’s the kind of work he’s done there and how quickly he’s caught on. It’s not just in terms of fielding a ground ball. It’s the nuances of the position. He’s a smart guy and has got great aptitude.”soxhop411 said:
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/34601/farrell-lavarnway-looks-good-at-1b
In between the lines here lies a coin with two sides. One says "give as many innings to CV as possible." The other says "we have little to no faith in RL's ability to play a mlb quality catcher." I assume the first side weighs more.beta1296 said:
If he blows an achilles out in a spring training running drill, or even running hard to first on a routine grounder, I will be pissed. Jog away, Papi.reggiecleveland said:
Maureen Mullen @MaureenaMullen
3/5 @ STL: Capuano, Ranaudo, Hinojosa, Badenhop, Layne, Villareal, Ramirez. Lester will skip trip to STL on 3/5 to pitch sim game at #RedSox complex.
3/5 @ STL: Capuano, Ranaudo, Hinojosa, Badenhop, Layne, Villareal, Ramirez. Lester will skip trip to STL on 3/5 to pitch sim game at #RedSox complex.
Lester clearly has the long-view in mind -- doesn't want to give the Cardinals any info for the October 2014 re-match.mabrowndog said:
Word that Nap oli was warming up pitchers between innings in the college games, something he didn't do last year, combined with the likelihood that Carp will outhit Piersynski and Ross by at least 100 OPS points even if neither of them has a significant age-related decline is at least a non-zero probability of being an interesting contingency planning method for a team that is relying significantly on two rookies and a still-green 3Bman to be significant offensive contributors. "Napoli catches a few games" is in a box that is labeled "Break in Case of Offensive Crack-up"
I think it would be more in case he was needed to be an emergency 3rd catcher, now that they are less concerned about his hip holding up. If both catchers are hurt in-game (not too unlikely given their age and Ross's concussion history) I'd rather have Napoli catching than Pedroia. But I don't want Nap catching just to get Carp's bat in the lineup, especially when AJ and Ross aren't zeroes at the plate.
The wife and I have tickets to today's game at Hammond Stadium vs the Twins and tomorrow's game at Jet Blue vs the Orioles. In addition to this weekend, we have tickets to see the Rays @ Sox at Jet Blue on March 23 and the Twins @ Sox at Jet Blue on March 29. Shaping up to be a fun month!
I wonder if the Sox plan on using Napoli at catcher during NL interleague games to try and keep both he and Ortiz in the lineup for an extra game or two. Maybe he catches the first game of a three game set, while Ortiz is at first. Then he gets the middle game off, then Ortiz gets the third game off. Keeps them both fresh and adds at least one game per series with the best hitters in the lineup.
Maybe the hip problem being a year in the rear view mirror and they consider Nap catching not a risk to it anymore?crazybird1 said:
Al Zarilla said:
The hip "problem" wasn't an injury, though. It's a degenerative condition which by definition isn't going to get better with time. Just because he is asymptomatic (and he has been his whole life from what I understand) doesn't mean he's out of the woods. If catching were considered a risk last year, it's still a risk now.
Plympton91 said:
Now that concern over his hip is somewhat alleviated it seems a prudent move to have Napoli in a position to catch a few games, especially when you have a 37 yo backup with concussion history and a 37 yo starter at the position, and a young guy in Lavarnway that Farrell did not seem to have much faith in last year.
Concern about the offense could be a part of it too, but I think its probably more of a secondary concern.
Nah, it's spring training so your emergency 3rd catcher gets reaclimated with some position reps in a non-game setting.......similar to WMB taking grounders at 2nd. Nothing at all to see here imo.Plympton91 said:
The way he receives that ball and gets rid of it is first rate. That was a great pitch to nail a runner with, but damn, it was gone on it's way to 2nd base almost instantly.soxhop411 said:
Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats 6h
Cafardo writes that the Brewers and Pirates have already been in camp scouting Mike Carp.
https://twitter.com/redsoxstats/status/440125369664819202
Cafardo writes that the Brewers and Pirates have already been in camp scouting Mike Carp.
https://twitter.com/redsoxstats/status/440125369664819202
RT @brianmacp Jake Peavy cut his left finger with a fishing knife. He won't pitch at Bradenton on Monday as scheduled.
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http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2014/03/jake_peavy_sidelined_by_cut_finger.html?camp=misc
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mwonow said:
Savin Hillbilly said:
67WasBest said:
Trlicek's Whip said:
Thanks. Not sure if I'm more excited that it was the young 'un or if I would have been happier to learn that it was Pierzynsky with the rocket launcher, but absolutely, that was an amazing throw, and if he can hit at all, his work behind the plate will be something to watch.
Paging EV - there's a new glove in town! :rolling:
soxhop411 said:RT @brianmacp Jake Peavy cut his left finger with a fishing knife. He won't pitch at Bradenton on Monday as scheduled.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2014/03/jake_peavy_sidelined_by_cut_finger.html?camp=misc
Capuano acquisition looking smart.