maxjusttyped Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 A+ outing for Kopech. One of his best of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, maxjusttyped said: A 90 wRC+ for a second basemen is nothing special. He was acquired to be an upgrade on Leury and right now it's looking like a lateral move. I don't know what to say. They need a 2nd Baseman and they got one. He also was surging when they acquired him. He's now in a slump. Next year, we can decline his option and get Semien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Outstanding outing for Kopech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Kopech was awesome tonight. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, Colome's Hat said: I don't know what to say. They need a 2nd Baseman and they got one. He also was surging when they acquired him. He's now in a slump. Next year, we can decline his option and get Semien. I was on board with the trade. I understand the position you're taking. Honestly, I agree with it. It's just frustrating he's struggling to this extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, Colome's Hat said: I don't know what to say. They need a 2nd Baseman and they got one. He also was surging when they acquired him. He's now in a slump. Next year, we can decline his option and get Semien. That $$ will not be spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Whoever starts at 2b in the playoffs, they outa go with 11 or 12 man pitching staff so they can pinch hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 MK great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 This has been such a fun game to watch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said: I was on board with the trade. I understand the position you're taking. Honestly, I agree with it. It's just frustrating he's struggling to this extent. It is. But he's still doing great things with his glove. As an everday player Leury is exposed. As a utility man, he's one of the best in the business and essential part of any team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Timmy U said: Whoever starts at 2b in the playoffs, they outa go with 11 or 12 man pitching staff so they can pinch hit. With Kopech and Lopez both able to throw multiple innings and never having to play more than 3 days a row in the playoffs, there's no need to keep more than 11 pitchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, wegner said: That $$ will not be spent. Ok. Like how they didn't go out and spend $$ on Yaz or Liam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, wegner said: That $$ will not be spent. The 2006 Sox had the 4th highest payroll in baseball. Look at the crowds they've been getting lately. Season ticket demands will be as high or higher than ever. Maybe you're right, but Jerry has spent before *after* the team gave him a reason to. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/topics/payrolls/byYear.asp?Y=2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Yeah, spending AFTER success isn't the issue, it was spending when the team was garbage. I do think, a good run in the postseason, along with the attendance numbers this year, money will be spent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, wegner said: That $$ will not be spent. JR knows this is last window at his age, he will spend to upgrade key positions. Edited September 12, 2021 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Way to go Aaron!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, Soxfest said: JR knows this is last window at his age, he will spend. Semian has had a terrific year and will get a nice contract....just doubt it will be here....i hope you all are right, I would love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said: The 2006 Sox had the 4th highest payroll in baseball. Look at the crowds they've been getting lately. Season ticket demands will be as high or higher than ever. Maybe you're right, but Jerry has spent before *after* the team gave him a reason to. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/topics/payrolls/byYear.asp?Y=2006 Yes and he wants a World Series. And probably is hungry to go out with a possible dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Time for Eloy to go deeeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Capn12 said: Yeah, spending AFTER success isn't the issue, it was spending when the team was garbage. I do think, a good run in the postseason, along with the attendance numbers this year, money will be spent. I mean, the problem is, assuming Lopez is Picked up now, they’re at $155 million-ish already next year. Before adding any pitching depth, before bringing back or replacing Leury, before finding a RF option or doing something with Engel. There’s probably money, but they’ve already spent a chunk, unless they can dump Kimbrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: I mean, the problem is, assuming Lopez is Picked up now, they’re at $155 million-ish already next year. Before adding any pitching depth, before bringing back or replacing Leury, before finding a RF option or doing something with Engel. There’s probably money, but they’ve already spent a chunk, unless they can dump Kimbrel. I would for sure trade Kimbrel. You’re not gonna get close to what you gave up, but $30 mil in the bullpen is a ridiculous way to allocate resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: Kopech was awesome tonight. Damn. TLR manages that pen again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Timmy U said: I would for sure trade Kimbrel. You’re not gonna get close to what you gave up, but $30 mil in the bullpen is a ridiculous way to allocate resources. If you get some bidders, you might get a nice haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Why the heck would you take Gonzalez out and keep Goodwin in? Gonzalez is a good outfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Timmy U said: I would for sure trade Kimbrel. You’re not gonna get close to what you gave up, but $30 mil in the bullpen is a ridiculous way to allocate resources. I have no good guesses about how this will go, at least until there is a CBA. Imagine that the $180 million soft cap they just proposed was accepted and the Yankees and Dodgers needed to cut payroll too…who would take Kimbrel on? You’d have to package him with someone to move that. Worst case scenario obviously but illustrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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