Dombrowski Press Conference
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Pete Abraham @PeteAbe 7s7 seconds ago
Henry says his philosophies are in synch with Dombrowski. ... Knew there was a risk Cherington would leave.
Henry says his philosophies are in synch with Dombrowski. ... Knew there was a risk Cherington would leave.
Alex Speier @alexspeier 3s3 seconds ago
Dombrowski: 'I guess we need to find some better pitching to start off with...There's some foundation of guys, but that will be a focus'
Dombrowski: 'I guess we need to find some better pitching to start off with...There's some foundation of guys, but that will be a focus'
Alex Speier @alexspeier 15s15 seconds ago
Werner: 'I think too much has been made about a sea change... It's all about player evaluation, data, and character'
Werner: 'I think too much has been made about a sea change... It's all about player evaluation, data, and character'
Alex Speier @alexspeier 1m1 minute ago
Dombrowski said as pres of baseball ops, it was important to make clear he had final decision on trades/player acquisitions
Dombrowski said as pres of baseball ops, it was important to make clear he had final decision on trades/player acquisitions
Alex Speier @alexspeier 9s9 seconds ago
Dombrowski: 'I'm not here to blow up the operation. There are a lot of good people here...I'd look to enhance what we have.' Hopes most stay
Jen McCaffrey @jcmccaffrey 6s6 seconds ago
Dombrowski: Not here to blow up what we have
Ryan Hannable @RyanHannable 20s20 seconds ago
Dombrowski: "I'm not here to blowup the baseball operation."
Dombrowski: 'I'm not here to blow up the operation. There are a lot of good people here...I'd look to enhance what we have.' Hopes most stay
Jen McCaffrey @jcmccaffrey 6s6 seconds ago
Dombrowski: Not here to blow up what we have
Ryan Hannable @RyanHannable 20s20 seconds ago
Dombrowski: "I'm not here to blowup the baseball operation."
He didn't answer it at all. Said he told Farrell to focus on his health, hopes to meet with him in person by the end of the homestand and talk to him about the team.rembrat said:
In my opinion I don't think it's a certainty that Farrell is gone, but either way they aren't making a firm commitment to him.
Alex Speier @alexspeier 3m3 minutes ago
Henry: Sox would have discussed hiring a pres of baseball ops at the end of the year, but Dombrowski availability accelerated timeframe.
Henry: Sox would have discussed hiring a pres of baseball ops at the end of the year, but Dombrowski availability accelerated timeframe.
Jason Beck @beckjason 3m3 minutes ago
Dombrowski: “We did not have as big an analytical department as some other organizations do, for various reasons. …”
Jason Beck @beckjason 2m2 minutes ago
Dombrowski: “But I did have people in our office that would give you any analytics you wanted to get. And I asked for a lot of information.”
Dombrowski: “We did not have as big an analytical department as some other organizations do, for various reasons. …”
Jason Beck @beckjason 2m2 minutes ago
Dombrowski: “But I did have people in our office that would give you any analytics you wanted to get. And I asked for a lot of information.”
rembrat said:
How about this putrid proposal from Gammo. Think this would qualify as stripping...E5 Yaz said:
Gammons writes the Red Sox "can get Sonny Gray for Moncada, Espinoza, Devers, Benintendi." http://www.gammonsdaily.com/peter-gammons-dombrowski-signing-ushers-in-newest-chapter-in-red-sox-baseball/ …
Boston Red Sox @RedSox 2m2 minutes ago
Dombrowski: "If you have a strong farm system that's the best place to start b/c it gives you the foundation to go in a lot of directions."
Dombrowski: "If you have a strong farm system that's the best place to start b/c it gives you the foundation to go in a lot of directions."
Getting someone like Gray would be painful In terms of cost but I think there are better ways to get pitching than trading prospects this year such as free agency.jimbobim said:
Henry asked about his opinions of sabermetrics.
Says he thinks because they hired Bill James early the media claims they're focused on it but it's not "overwhelming basis" for decisions, it's a tool, but it hasn't been "the driving force in baseball ops."
Not the answer I expected there.
Says he thinks because they hired Bill James early the media claims they're focused on it but it's not "overwhelming basis" for decisions, it's a tool, but it hasn't been "the driving force in baseball ops."
Not the answer I expected there.
Alex Speier @alexspeier 50s51 seconds agodynomite said:
Henry on analytics: 'I've always been an advocate of data...Its not the overwhelming basis for our philosophy. It's a tool.'
Dombroski lauds the Red Sox outfield, then quickly clarifies he means all the guys who aren't Hanley Ramirez.
Dombrowski: "we want to win next year, but we want to do it in a sustainable way. ... Foundation is in place.. In the outfield when the young guys are out there -- Betts, Bradley, Castillo..."
Whoa.
Whoa.
DD just praised by name the young OF of Betts, Castillo and Bradley. (In addition to X, Swihart and EdRod).
Ryan Hannable @RyanHannable 54s55 seconds ago
Dombrowski says Eduardo Rodriguez has chance to be No. 1 starter.
Dombrowski says Eduardo Rodriguez has chance to be No. 1 starter.
dynomite said:
It shouldn't be that shocking. The spreadsheet narrative has always been overblown. If you take a moment to think about it, for an organization that has focused on building up the farm as much as they have under Henry, scouting has to play a big part of it. Analytics can only tell you so much about young prospects who are still developing.
Scott Lauber @ScottLauber 25s25 seconds ago
Dombrowski cited power pitching and defense as elements of game he prioritizes in team-building #RedSox
Dombrowski cited power pitching and defense as elements of game he prioritizes in team-building #RedSox
I haven't disagreed with one single thing he's said. And it's really clear. This is his show now. I think the GM role is important, but this is going to be Dombrowski's team.
Off of this comment, I expect a totally different Red Sox team on the field that takes the field on April 4, 2016 in Cleveland.SouthernBoSox said:
Indeed. If he can get value like Kinsler for Fielder, he can find a taker for Hanley.rembrat said:
Snodgrass'Muff said:
Yeah. The idea that analysis is somehow unique to the Red Sox is one of the Boston media's many inexplicable storylines.
soxhop411 said:
He's preaching to the choir so far. Emphasizing that he's not there to blindly tear things down, acknowledging the value that is in place (when the public wants to hear otherwise), but also getting to the point of what we need.
soxhop411 said:
Which means Kopech, Espinoza and Edro are the only pitchers that are safe.
I'm OK with that.
John Tomase @jtomase 9s9 seconds ago
Dombrowski explains decision to trade prospects in Detroit: "We had the pedal to the metal to try to win a world championship every year."
Dombrowski explains decision to trade prospects in Detroit: "We had the pedal to the metal to try to win a world championship every year."
So in one press conference DD shot down many of the negative traits he saddled in Detroit, due to overzealous ownership.
Wonder if Ben will do the same when he gives his next press conference?
Wonder if Ben will do the same when he gives his next press conference?
Snodgrass said:
Sure, but this didn't sound like clarifying that running a baseball team is more complicated than just looking at analytics. Not a shocking answer, but a little surprising.Harry Hooper said:
Edit: Maybe I was reading too much into it. Still, he sounded... I don't know, a little frustrated by the question. When Theo would say it he always sounded like he was just saying stats had to be put in context as part of the approach. Henry sounded a little different.
he can call me. I'm glad to put Hanley up in my basement.rembrat said:
seriously, I am glad to hear what he said about the OF. That is encouraging. Also/relatedly glad to hear about emphasis on power pitching and defense, and that he specifically singled out X, Swihart, and EdRod for praise, suggesting they (as well as Betts, Castillo, JBJ) are building blocks. Sounds like DD is saying the right things. Will be interesting to hear where things go from here.
If people are going to be highly skeptical of this, that is fine. And it's legitimate also to question continued willingness to work for an owner with a wrongheaded approach.soxhop411 said:
I'm just not in a mood to hear it from Dan Duquette bodyguards who defended the failure to build a farm system with "but Harrington wanted to win now!"
It seems to me that these guys will alter their approaches according to owners" priorities, and I don't hold it against them. And so I'm not sure that the things that transpired in Detroit under his watch will be terribly predictive of the next few years
I don't think it'll be that radically different. The core isn't that bad, but I'd expect him to make a few signature moves so that when/if they succeed everyone can point to his moves as a big part of why.RedOctober3829 said:
To me that says:
1. Cueto/Price are going to be high on the shopping list. I'd imagine he'll hang onto EdRod like he's made of solid gold. Owens or (more likely) Johnson are likely gone for the right piece.
2. His GM's first assignment is probably going to be finding some corner position offensive fire power and then they'll pick what they like the price tag on the most.
My personal shot in the dark is Carlos Gonzalez for one of Johnson/Owens plus some additional pieces for the Rockies as one such signature move. A big deal for Cueto/Price as another. The tough answers will be at first and third, that is where they'll decide the success of the 2016 Red Sox.