nvalvo said:
Oops.
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:Triplets.
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: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'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: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.
CallYaz said: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.
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.
E5 Yaz said:If Quintin Berry makes the Orioles, do the Sox give him his ring on Opening Day in Baltimore?
soxhop411 said:“@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
No blackouts on ST games, I believe.Rasputin 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.
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:“@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
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:The full quote. At this point, we would have no hesitation to put him at first base, Farrell said. Thats the kind of work hes done there and how quickly hes caught on. Its not just in terms of fielding a ground ball. Its the nuances of the position. Hes a smart guy and has got great aptitude.
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/34601/farrell-lavarnway-looks-good-at-1b
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: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.
My point . He knows why he is there.luckysox 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.
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:
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.
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:I believe the Sox made it apparent last year that even if Salty and Ross went down in a game they still wouldn't put Nap behind the plate. Can't find the link. I don't see why that would change.
Al Zarilla said:Maybe the hip problem being a year in the rear view mirror and they consider Nap catching not a risk to it anymore?
Plympton91 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"
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: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"
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:
67WasBest 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.
Agreed.Luis Taint said:Bring back Jenny Dell, this Duncan lady isn't cutting it.
Luis Taint said:Bring back Jenny Dell, this Duncan lady isn't cutting it.
I dont think they have officially hired a SL reporter yet… These might be tryouts or just temp SL reporters until they find one for the regular seasonadam42381 said:Agreed.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2014/03/jake_peavy_sidelined_by_cut_finger.html?camp=miscn:twit:sox&SREF=Optin&dlvrit=199675
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Manager John Farrell revealed that pitcher Jake Peavy suffered a laceration of the left index finger during a household accident that will keep him out a minimum of three days.
According to Farrell, Peavy, who was scheduled to start Wednesday in Bradenton, Fla., against the Pirates, cut his finger with a fishing knife while trying to cut something.
Farrell said it could have been much worse.
"He was at home when it took place and he trying to cut through something, and when it gave way, it almost cut through his finger," Farrell said.
"I don't know how many (stitches). He had a procedure today to make sure there was no infection of any kind and to clean it out. He's idle for the next three days," Farrell said.
Farrell said that Peavy's timetable to start the season may not be affected if he gets back on his throwing program soon. He missed time early when he was hit with a ball and suffered an irritation to his right ring finger. He returned from that with no problem.
Farrell said Peavy, who doesn't have very good eyesight, could be fit with a padding on his glove hand.
Brandon Workman will replace him vs. Pittsburgh.
"This was a freak one," Farrell said. "Honestly, he avoided some serious injury with what took place."
Middlebrooks better hit.Luis Taint said:Bring back Jenny Dell, this Duncan lady isn't cutting it.
mwonow said:
Is that Vasquez?
Savin Hillbilly said:
The box score says yes.
67WasBest said:
Trlicek's Whip said:My stars, what a cannon. If he can do anything with the bat I'm giddy.
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=miscn:twit:sox&SREF=Optin&dlvrit=199675