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QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 23, 2017 -> 02:12 PM) Are there any really good CF prospects besides Robert? Rutherford though there's obviously questions if he can stay in center. And agreed on people who say give Nicky all the reps in left field for now. He hasn't played there a ton and who the hell knows maybe he becomes capable out there. Worth a shot at this moment.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 08:56 PM) Fastball effectiveness was way better than I expected early on. His best pitch has to be his curve, so let's hope we see huge Improvements with it going forward I didn't get to watch but via twitter it seems like he threw almost 0 breaking balls. Shocking to hear considering that pitch has been so good for him this year.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 08:58 PM) Just to be clear, I'm 99% sure that isn't Adam Cole. Haha it's not, they know that.

Just a f***in idiot.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 07:13 PM) I really wouldn't be surprised if neither of those things happen. Well you'll be wrong then.

Kyrie is better but I completely disagree that he's way better. I don't think this trade makes Cleveland better this year but it doesn't make Boston better than them either. Cleveland is still going to win the east(unless LeBron dies) and they're going to have a top 3 pick. Meanwhile, Boston will still finish 2nd in the east and lost a top 3 pick.

QUOTE (TRU @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 06:48 PM) Not by PER hes not Not by any stat. They're super duper close pretty much everywhere.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 06:32 PM) Id be pretty happy if I was cavs Absolutely.

This C's-Cavs trade is uh...wow.

That clip went viral pretty quick. I haven't heard any updates on that dude but um ow.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 06:18 PM) Touche...haha but... You have to agree that Delmonico has been a very pleasant surprise I like Nicky. He might just be a capable starting Major leaguer. That said, I'm of the opinion that Yoan is going to be much more than that. Could I be wrong and could he be a bust? Of course but I don't really care what his first 100 ab's say.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 05:57 PM) What if I told you Nicky Delmonico was a better player than Yoan Moncada? I would tell you to watch baseball for more than a month.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 12:09 PM) When is he having his growth spurt? I kid I kid Eye roll

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 08:50 AM) You don't hope he is good? Rude. Well he's terrific so nope, I don't hope he's just good.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 09:37 AM) Didn't really spend time reading the responses - but no chance in hell Nicky Delmonico is a contributing member of this team in 2020. Every year there is someone new we think could be a player that sticks around on this board.. Last year it was Saladino and how he just had the "it" factor and knew how to play the game right. How he could play 3B for 3 seasons+ or be a starter on the diamond. Saladino is just another 2-3 year UTIL player and will be gone soon. Same with Yolmer. There were positives earlier in the year and it got thrown around that HE could be the solution at UTIL. He is no better, actually probably worse than Saladino in my opinion. Players than have a chance to contribute into 2020 currently on Sox: Abreu - DH with some time (60) game at 1B Moncada - temper expectations. #1 prospect means nothing now that he'll never be on that list again. He's just a former #1. He's going to be a slightly above average player with the chance to have a few really good years. Anderson - Super UTIL - SS, 2B, 3B, CF - I give him next year to prove himself. Hopefully we wont need him as our starting SS. He's a guy who should play 90-100 games a year in UTIL role Hansen - this is my hail mary. Let him play a lot next year. If it clicks? Good. I think he can play the super UTIL role then as well. For those of you who think this is crazy - he was a more highly touted prospect than the above Anderson. I'd be hard pressed to say in a full year that either is much better than the other. Leury - Same - can fight for the super UTIL role. Rodon - #2 or 3 N. Jones - set up man if not dealt That's it in my mind. Players who won't be on team or shouldn't be... Avi - sorry. Don't want him. don't need him. He can be our 7-9 type of player, but don't want him as a key to our success. Davidson - please don't tell me how MLB is an all or nothing league - he's a nothing. 35HRS a year doesn't mean s*** if you strikeout 35% of time Delmonico - Nope. Anybody you do like? Or should we just rebuild the rebuild?

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 20, 2017 -> 06:51 AM) I think Roode puts over Roddy then goes up for sure. AOP, not sure. I'm not familiar with Adam Cole. If the internet thinks he's good then that has to be true. Looks like just another small guy that superkicks. Hope he's good. Eye roll

NXT Takeover's have to be the most consistent thing in wrestling history. They're incapable of having a bad one. And damn, I knew Cole was coming but that was a perfect way to debut him. Loved it.

Kind of surprised they did this now but definitely not complaining. He's going to kick ass up there too.

Ya, as everyone else has said, Jose is just awesome. The amount of respect that the young guys have for him is incredible.

QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 10:52 PM) I don't think it's a matter of trust. He's a young pitcher that doesn't want to come out of the game, especially in a close game with guys on. Good on Abreu for playing veteran and doing the right thing. Exactly. You're looking way too much into this, Balta.

Man Ricky is one bad in game manager. But hey Salad got a hit so what the hell do I know.

I don't know why but I always get a kick out of looking at Joey Gallo's numbers.

Our lineup legit doesn't suck. Might have the worst bullpen of all time. Fun times.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 04:26 PM) That is their offensive WAR numbers for this season. It is an apples to apples comparison of the offensive production. It doesn't even touch the defensive chasm between the two. No it's not. Offensive WAR still takes into equation the defensive position that they play. Because 2b is much worse offensively than 1b or 3b, Sanchez's oWAR is going to look much better than Davidson's. Davidson has been the much better offensive player this year.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 03:56 PM) Yolmer oWAR 0.6 in 365 PAs, Davidson oWAR 0.4 in 324 PAs. This isn't a fair comparison considering Yolmer has played the majority of his season at 2b. Davidson is a much better hitter.