Then again, it didn't seem as though it would have taken much to get Pomeranz
Apples and oranges comparison really.
It was one of the strongest selling markets we've actually seen. So much so, that post deadline Dave was praised because he GOT AHEAD of the market.
I saw it on twitter. Something from an anonymous GM or talent guy from another team saying his D wouldn't keep him at 3rd. I'll try and find/post it when I'm in front of my desk.
I don't use twitter so it was in some column I read. The writer may have cited the tweet without giving the source. I was just curious whether there have been other evaluators reaching the same conclusion as I have not seen Devers play.
Due to his size and the likelihood he bulks up more, many scouts have suggested the likely move to 1B or LF for him. That would be normal with a player of his make up.
Yea, I saw a Buster tweet but didn't see the article. Here it is
That is a nice article. I'm all for keeping him down and getting the D right so he can stay at third through the majority of his career. As much as I thought he would be moving to AAA and Chavis to AA, I think staying with that coach as long as possible provides a better overall career move. It's about the kid at this point, not the hole we have at third.
AB in DC was wrong. That's now two games in a row where Sandoval pinch hit and, after reaching base, was immediately replaced by Marrero as PR. I guess Sean McAdam knew what he was talking about.
I think that write up is a bit out of date. If you look at the "scouting scratch" article from 4/27/17, it has a more up to date take on Devers' defense:
http://news.soxprospects.com/2017/04/scouting-scratch-rafael-devers.html
Sell high then. Subsidize the rest of his contract, package him with a #20-30 prospect and fly him to San Fran. Maybe they can rejuvenate him.
Yes, from my post up thread.
so if a fully subsidized Panda has zero value to the rest of MLB, why aren't you screaming for him to be DFA'd right now?
The Allen Craig move only worked b/c he had <5 years of service time. Panda would just refuse the DFA and make the Sox keep him on the roster or release+pay him.
Because I don't think they need to get rid of him right now. My point was that IF they want to be rid of him, DFA is likely going to be their only option. No one is giving up anything to bring in a free Panda, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have use to the team that's already committed to paying him. They still need someone to play 3B for the time being, and I'm no more enamored with the Rutledge/Marrero platoon than sending Panda out there.
Interesting piece, particularly in pointing out that the increased use of the shift is hastening his demise.
Posted part of this in the Devers thread but it belongs here as well.
Absolute crappy weather for 80% of the season too. I live in Portland and this is basically the first week to 10 days it has been 65+ for a stretch.
Yeah, I live 30 minutes north of you. It's definitely been some crappy weather. Hadlock is one of the more hitter friendly parks in the league but IIRC, most of the damage is done in summer months as it plays like a pitchers park in April. Tons of rain delays/ppd too. A .275/.339/.461 line is pretty decent anyway.
Oh, I wasn't criticizing Farrell. I just thought it was very telling of how little faith he has in Sandoval. He knew the spot it would put him in but chose to do it anyway.
Time to see if either Wakefield or Wade Boggs can teach him to throw a knuckleball, I'd guess.
