Saladino's play dictating where Moncada plays?

 

Holy s***.

There is no way on God's green earth that Saladino nails down second base over Moncada.

 

Yes. Saladino will be shifted to 3B when Moncada comes up. Actually wouldn't be totally blown away to see the Sox put Saladino in CF when Moncada comes up, assuming Frazier is still on the roster.

 

Yes, I know Saladino hurt himself playing in the OF. But honestly, he's probably the 3rd most suitable guy to play there on the roster currently.

Scouts have considered more than a few games when they suggested that Moncada profiles as a Center Fielder. Among other things, he has tremendous foot speed which would be more of an asset at that position than it would be at second base. Yes, people said that about Tim Anderson, but Moncada's body type looks more like Mike Trout than Anderson's does. Moncada looks like is relatively muscle bound.

Perhaps third base if he wants to play the infield.

 

In reality, many young men that are Moncada's age don't like to listen to parents, teachers and coaches so I doubt he will. One thing I might try would be to tell Moncada that CF is there for the taking but second base may not be, especially by the time he is ready to come up. Saladino might nail down that spot down if he continues to play well.

 

These posts amuse me. So when you had this discussion with the scout. What exactly about his game told you that he should be a CF besides that he is a big strong guy. The Saladino fan club keep trying to move our top prospects either from SS or from 2nd base because they happen to play a position that Saladino plays. Everyone gets moved to CF.

 

 

Yes. Saladino will be shifted to 3B when Moncada comes up. Actually wouldn't be totally blown away to see the Sox put Saladino in CF when Moncada comes up, assuming Frazier is still on the roster.

 

Yes, I know Saladino hurt himself playing in the OF. But honestly, he's probably the 3rd most suitable guy to play there on the roster currently.

 

Honestly I was thinking along the same lines. Send May down now, let Leury play CF every day with one of Saladino/Sanchez as emergency guys.

And on the whole Saladino can't play OF because he hurt his arm once. In the OF you have more max effort throws however you get into better throwing positions for the most part than an IF. A SS throws from different arm angles and probably throws more throughout the season without getting behind it on every play. I would say its more stressful on ones arm doing the Jeter jump throw in the hole or laying out then flashing across their body than a throw to home.

 

In reality if Saladino can play a super sub down the road with his defense and bat he is extremely valuable on this team.

 

 

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I am glad the SOx management doesn't base their decisions on what we think on this site

I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything.

 

Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht.

 

And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them.

 

Yeah, that's pretty old

Grudz answers to no one.

 

See what happened between Backman and Alderson...for further reference on AAA coaches making independent personnel decisions.

Saladino's play dictating where Moncada plays?

 

Holy s***.

 

This crazy talk won't die down.

The Bourjas trade is still a head scratcher in that they literally gave him away and had no viable option behind him. If the spring performance of May lead them to believe he was the answer, well, I am not certain what to make of that.

 

If it was a 40 man roster spot that they did not not want to give him, then ok, that makes some sense but I don't think that is the case as the 40 man is at 39 I believe but I could be wrong.

 

I know there is a rebuild and winning and losing is not the main thing but that move makes no sense at all.

 

 

 

 

Given the outfield situation and the lack of talent to cover CF, I would think that if the Sox felt Saladino could play CF he would be there already. Leave Saladino on the infield where we know his defense is plus.

The Bourjas trade is still a head scratcher in that they literally gave him away and had no viable option behind him. If the spring performance of May lead them to believe he was the answer, well, I am not certain what to make of that.

 

If it was a 40 man roster spot that they did not not want to give him, then ok, that makes some sense but I don't think that is the case as the 40 man is at 39 I believe but I could be wrong.

 

I know there is a rebuild and winning and losing is not the main thing but that move makes no sense at all.

 

If they are getting anything for Peter Burjos, it was a win. I am really hoping it is Latin American cap room.

Tyler is a nice player but worrying about a too crowded IF is just worrying to worry. If the Sox have too many good starting IF then that's a good f***ing problem to have and you don't ask Moncada to move off 2B for some future hypothetical that isn't even a big problem if it happens.

 

If Davidson is actually legit then you move him to 1B, you move Jose to DH and you put Tyler at 3B. That also assumes that Tyler is a worthy starter. A lot of assuming. And hey, if it all these guys turn into solid regulars as mentioned that's a great "problem" to solve.

The Bourjas trade is still a head scratcher in that they literally gave him away and had no viable option behind him. If the spring performance of May lead them to believe he was the answer, well, I am not certain what to make of that.

 

If it was a 40 man roster spot that they did not not want to give him, then ok, that makes some sense but I don't think that is the case as the 40 man is at 39 I believe but I could be wrong.

 

I know there is a rebuild and winning and losing is not the main thing but that move makes no sense at all.

I don't get it either. Especially since the trade was made after Tilson went down. Bourjos' defense alone was worth keeping around until a better option presented itself.

If they are getting anything for Peter Burjos, it was a win. I am really hoping it is Latin American cap room.

That would make a whole lot more sense. I hadn't thought of the cap room possibility.

That would make a whole lot more sense. I hadn't thought of the cap room possibility.

 

Cash or future considerations. To me something like that would be a consideration. Could it be a thing where if the Sox chase Robert, they have a deal in place to get cap room from TB? It is a wild speculation on my behalf.

Seriously..dude must be quite ill.

 

Maybe he has a kidney stone.

 

#Fmylife

Sally is the 3B of the next 5 year IMO.

that was a meatball. Slow bat early for TA.

Cash or future considerations. To me something like that would be a consideration. Could it be a thing where if the Sox chase Robert, they have a deal in place to get cap room from TB? It is a wild speculation on my behalf.

It's interesting how we still don't know exactly what the Sox received in the Bourjos trade. The Sox knew their CF situation and still traded away a plus defender. You might be onto something with your speculation.

Why does it seem like Anderson swings in slow motion. Swing the damn bat

Anderson forgot how to hit line drives. He's making so many weak outs

Joseeee Jose Jose Jose...JOSEEEE JOOssseee

Ugh Jose.

Is it me or does Abreu look overweight? His swing also looks terrible as he leads with front foot but can't clear his hips fast enough

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