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Moncada and Anderson too . Throw them into into the OF mix . There's not going to be room here for the Engel's Cordell's Delminoco's and Palka 's so might as well get other guys who actually might be able to play CF competently into the mix.

Just curious not picking a fight or anything but what makes you think he is finally fulfilling his potential ? He is on a small streak of pitching well. He's had much longer streaks in 2 other seasons. I think they usually occur in the 2nd half of those other seasons where he's been dominant over periods of close to 10 starts.

might as well include fathom in that . he didnt think we get much but he probably thinks we didnt get much so theres that

It's is locked now but in the Make a deal Joakim Soria thread I did pretty well for a guy talking out of his ass. "On a true contender he's not sa closer maybe not even a setup man. 7th inning glue guy. DSL team needs some help that's all I got. Maybe a decent AA player. "

That was me.

Free to all BP article on how SOria reinvented himself to become more effective this year, https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/41572/rubbing-mud-joakim-soria-slider-monster/

Looks like the Sox also gave up some cash in the deal

Don't know anything about his framing stats but he looked decent at it against the Sox .

Knew Drury would be moved somewhere. Yanks really had no space for him on the roster. So the Yankees did well here Drury still has some upside though no idea if his glove plays at 3rd base . Probably not .

I was just about to ask if anyone thought this trade will end up with some minor league promotions with the guys you mentioned eventually coming up to the Sox.

For sure it makes a lot of difference if the high k rate is based on him over using the slider . That will take its toll on the arm.

Guess we will have a wide range of reports coming in . If thats the case my bad for trusting Longenhager.

Maybe thats when he was drafted ? Its lower now according to Longenhagen (88-92)

Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said.

I attempted to look up Wilber Perez from Brewers DSL scores and a link lead me to BF page of a 5'9" 41 yr old Cuban pitcher

I was thinking Rodon

That seems like a good return if its just a one for one trade.

Does this get moved to the main pale hose section now ?

Not too shabby for the worst starters in baseball.

Guess I was right on all counts from the other Soria thread.

I was at the game with my daughter trying to get as much time with her before she moves to Petaluma and told her I felt Moncada would hit a HR today, My first thought was Scioscia should've opened the inning with a lefty. He didn't and Moncada made them pay. Also wondered why Rodon was replaced by Minaya . Thought the Sox might've made a trade. Really good game to attend.

Think the Yankees may part with Brandon Drury ? Would we even want him ? How good is his D at 3rd ? He had some decent years in AZ. and for a youngish guy who already had 2 good years in the NL it must suck being buried in the Yankee system. Yanks are looking for some controllable relief arms.

This is it. Giolito solid start. Abreu just needed a near 90 degree night in Anaheim to start hitting. 2 stolen bases and 2 balks lead to 4 bases advanced by the Sox. Lot of arms used by the Sox in relief but all got the job done. I'll be at the game Tuesday .

Jay Howell was caught ejected and suspended for using pine tar in the 1988 Dodgers/Met's NLCS. Some stories and video link below. https://www.truebluela.com/2013/2/1/3931602/jay-howell-1988-dodgers https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/10/sports/dodgers-pitcher-suspended-for-3-days.htm