I’m sure he’ll go over his first 10 major league innings being horrible.I feel for the guy. Working all your life to get to the show, dominate AAA only for your stuff not to work against big league guys. Has to be a hard pill to swallow
I’m sure he’ll go over his first 10 major league innings being horrible.I feel for the guy. Working all your life to get to the show, dominate AAA only for your stuff not to work against big league guys. Has to be a hard pill to swallow
Also the Globe bothered to read SBNation's Rays page where they discovered that Eovaldi is basically Randy Johnson the first two times through the order and Joe Kelly the third time through.
This is a good catch. I remember watching Yankee games where Girardi would remove him early because of exactly that.
So far so good on the pumpkin watch. Eovaldi faced 6 Twinkies 3 times through and mowed them down 1-2-3 in both the 6th (9 pitches) and 7th (14 pitches) innings.If he turns into a pumpkin after two times, I can see him being used as a power righty out of the bullpen in the playoffs, given the note above about how well he does against good RH hitters on potential playoff teams.
That's a nice warmup for his next game. Sort of like a minor league tuneup.So far so good on the pumpkin watch. Eovaldi faced 6 Twinkies 3 times through and mowed them down 1-2-3 in both the 6th (9 pitches) and 7th (14 pitches) innings.
Watching today it seemed like he’s needing something that tails back in to a RHH and away from a LHH. We saw NY get more comfortable with that cutter as the game progressed despite its nastiness. A two seamer that ran back would keep them from following it across the zone. Obviously, a well thrown splitter would have the same effect.Glad DD listened to me in the other thread. I watched a lot of Eovaldi when he was with the Yankees. The big difference with him is the cutter and that has helped him make peace with BABIP.
Whether thats sustainable or not I dont know. He did not miss a lot of bats tonight and maybe he caught the Yankees at a good time , but I am optimistic . If he can ever mix in that split he would be sick . However he had a tendency to hang the split which increased his HR rate, so maybe its best to stick with whats working
I guess they do better at home when the Yankees can’t steal their signs with the surveillance equipment and relay them to the batter by the scoreboard.Sox starters last two games:
17.0 ip, 4 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb, 13 k
Pretty much total domination of the Yankees' lineup.
A few more outings like this and Eovaldi will look like a deadline steal.Pretty happy with this trade so far.
And 10.5 pitches/inningSox starters last two games:
17.0 ip, 4 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb, 13 k
Pretty much total domination of the Yankees' lineup.
And over those 17 innings, they faced only 3 batters over the minimum!Sox starters last two games:
17.0 ip, 4 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb, 13 k
Pretty much total domination of the Yankees' lineup.
I'm not sure. I bet he'd take a Rich Hill in LAD kind of deal. Basically, we could give him Pomeranz' money.A few more outings like this and Eovaldi will look like a deadline steal.
Even as his performance increases the odds that we won’t re-sign him, I am very pleased with this acquisition.
A few more outings like this and Eovaldi will look like a deadline steal.
Even as his performance increases the odds that we won’t re-sign him, I am very pleased with this acquisition.
It's arguably already a win given the tough position DD had to work out of to begin with.It’s been two starts that have been great. I think we should probably pump the brakes a bit on extension talks, but it’s certainly looking like a win for DD.
Watching pitchers with great stuff attack the zone is highly gratifying.In his final three innings on Friday, Porcello threw 4 balls. ... Over the last five innings, he threw 8 balls.
In an 11-batter stretch from the final out of the second inning to the end of the fifth, he threw 4 balls.
He had 1 three-ball count and 3 two-ball counts. For 28 batters!
Continuing the hijack (apologies) .. I find it interesting that the only know instance of the actual phrase .. is located the exact part of the world where dragons actually exist (of the Kimodo variety)
I wonder if they let him hit the open market or try to get something done before the end of the year? He's going to fetch a decent contract and there's no guarantee Pomeranz ever makes it back to the rotation. Johnson's been fine as a 5th/6th starter/swingman but I think Eovaldi's an easy upgrade over him (and Pomeranz) in that position. A rotation of Sale, Porcello, Price, Eovaldi, and Rodriguez seems pretty formidable and I'm sure they can find someone (even if it's someone like Wright or Johnson) to be the 6th starter/long reliever in spring training next year. Locking him up long-term seems like it would be a smart, proactive move that makes the offseason much easier to navigate in terms of need fulfillment. Plus it gives any good prospects at least a couple seasons or more to fully develop down in the minors rather than having to rush them up because of a sudden hole in the rotation. Some may not like the idea of 3 LHP in the rotation but it's worked well for them all season so far.He’s always had the stuff. Injuries have been a concern his entire career. Glad to see it all coming together at the right time. Loved this deal when it happened. Right now DD looks good on this deal. Beeks was overrated on here. Dude looks like a stiff.
Sorry? I'd ask, "What are you, new??" but I know you are not.
I see Hanley at 23m. Kimbrel at 13m. Pomeranz at 8.5m.I don't think a pitcher coming off two Tommy Johns would ever get a contract longer than 3 years, so I think in that regard the risk wouldn't be as great if the Sox consider re-signing him.
There's quite a bit of money coming off the books next year and even with arbitration raises there will be money to play with and few holes to fill.
If the market is anything like last winter, where starters like Lance Lynn were expected to get 80-100 million and struggled to get one year deals—he would probably jump if we offered something like 3/36.I don't think a pitcher coming off two Tommy Johns would ever get a contract longer than 3 years, so I think in that regard the risk wouldn't be as great if the Sox consider re-signing him.
There's quite a bit of money coming off the books next year and even with arbitration raises there will be money to play with and few holes to fill.
Also Pearce at 6+, Kelly at 3.8, and they can save 2 mill on Nunez if they buy him out. Guessing Smith would be non-tendered as well.I see Hanley at 23m. Kimbrel at 13m. Pomeranz at 8.5m.
A ton of players are in arb years, and they'll need a mid-rotation starter and a closer. Seems very doable.
They’ll also need a RHH first baseman (Pearce-type) and, realistically, a second baseman.I see Hanley at 23m. Kimbrel at 13m. Pomeranz at 8.5m.
A ton of players are in arb years, and they'll need a mid-rotation starter and a closer. Seems very doable.
Arbitration for Betts, Xander, JBJ, Holt, Leon, Barnes, Hembree, Smith, Swihart, EdRod, Thornburg, Wright, and Workman should cost something like an additional $20-25. Sale winning a Cy bumps his figure up a million. Can’t tell if anyone cares about the tax threshold anymore.Also Pearce at 6+, Kelly at 3.8, and they can save 2 mill on Nunez if they buy him out. Guessing Smith would be non-tendered as well.
Bear in mind that's Pearce's full season salary, of which the Red Sox are paying only a portion. Their "savings" on him is only $1.5M.Also Pearce at 6+, Kelly at 3.8, and they can save 2 mill on Nunez if they buy him out. Guessing Smith would be non-tendered as well.
I don't think anybody expects him to stay lights out on a consistent basis.Its going to be fun to see where this thread goes when he gives up 6 with 3 hr in 4 innings to the Orioles
Oh I know, I love the deal for both this year and possibly the next couple. And it blows my mind people are worried Beeks will turn into, what, a 5th starter with a 4.5 era on the cheap for the next 6 years? That wont fly in this market with this team in this championship window.I don't think anybody expects him to stay lights out on a consistent basis.
Our farm is barren, the top 2 rotation guys are probably due for big FA money a little over a year from now, Edro is looking like he has a lot more Buchholz in him then some would ideally like, and an equal durability concern Wright turns 35yo next year. In all likelihood, the Sox are probably going to find themselves in the market for a decent to mid range upside starting pitcher sooner rather then latter. If getting an internal look helps better identify Eovaldi as that guy worth taking a reasonably priced flyer on going forward...great is all I was personally saying.
You seem fun.Its going to be fun to see where this thread goes when he gives up 6 with 3 hr in 4 innings to the Orioles
Oh what the hell - I'll be that guy. His stuff looks too good to be smoke-and-mirrors. He's got 5 pitches with a 4-seamer that averages north of 97 and maxes out at 99 and a very effective 93mph cutter. He doesn't strike an overwhelming number of guys (7.75/9) but he's got excellent control (1.13/9 which is 2nd in MLB behind Ross Stripling among starters with at least 70IP) and the combination gives him a very strong SIERA of 3.61 (26th/130 starters with 70+ IP - 2nd best on the Sox behind Sale).I don't think anybody expects him to stay lights out on a consistent basis.
I’m a bartender, I drink a lot. Of course I think I’m funYou seem fun.
Didn't go anywhere. Probably helps we won the game. I'd guess this is who he is. He'll have a few good games followed by a clunker. I'd still like the Sox to sign him for 2-3 years this off season though. I don't think he'll cost much at all due to past injuries keeping the price down. In today's launch angle climate, it's my belief that pitchers with low bb/9 will fair considerably better in this enviroment. With hitters getting more aggressive at the plate, guys like Rick Porcello and Eovaldi see their K rates spike while their bb rates stay the same, increasing their effectiveness considerably.Its going to be fun to see where this thread goes when he gives up 6 with 3 hr in 4 innings to the Orioles
Mid tier pitchers are making that kind of money right now, so that price is about right. Mike Leake for example is being paid 5/80 Since they have nothing coming up in the system they will probably need to spend quite a lot for a 3 or a 4.The problem I see is if he does well down the stretch and deep in the playoffs and some fringe playoff team throws 12-15 mi over 3-4 years I don’t want to match that gamble. This team shouldn’t be paying that kind of money for the 3/4 starter with the size of the payroll and all the young guys and Sale coming up for new deals.
Let's hope Pedro's advice to Eovaldi is as effective as was his advice to Luis Severino.Per Rob Bradford, PEDRO to the rescue
Cora said Pedro called to say he saw something with Eovaldi and is now in town lending a hand”
Saw some video on MLB Network of the discussion between Pedro and Eovaldi. I wasn't close enough to the TV to hear any narrative, but the video suggested that Pedro was talking to him about the follow thru of his rear legPer Rob Bradford, PEDRO to the rescue
Cora said Pedro called to say he saw something with Eovaldi and is now in town lending a hand”
Whoa dude. We gotta wait a little while.... I've always been of the "no discussion of the offseason during the playoff season" mind. Got a lot to deal with between now and then...So if he keeps this up during the post season
Is he a higher priority to resign than Kimbrel this offseason?
Only if he'll take a one year deal.So if he keeps this up during the post season
Is he a higher priority to resign than Kimbrel this offseason?