That trade was a massive win even with getting nothing from Seabold:
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Think you're setting a bar too high if the bar is Pedro 1999-2001. How many other seasons was there a hands-down, clear-cut best pitcher (if you're not considering 86 Clemens in that category)?
I'd say 1986 was probably fairly close...but 1990 wasn't. Clemens' 1990 would be talked about as one of the greatest Sox seasons of all time if the season had turned out better and/or Terry Cooney hadn't been so trigger happy to throw Roger out of a game in the ALCS and/or people hadn't been so fixated on wins that they gave Bob Welch the Cy Young. 1.93 ERA, 211 ERA+ (next best in either league was 169) - I'd say he was clearly better than anyone else. His "worst" month was March/April, when his ERA was 3.09 - every other month was a sub-2.60 ERA, and in each of the last three months his ERA was below 2. (Maybe you could ding him for missing a couple of starts in September? But Pedro missed starts every year, so I'm not sure that's fair.) He wasn't Pedro in his prime....but no one else has ever been, either.
That's not exactly true. In September, Clemens put up these numbers:
4-0, 1.85 ERA, 31Ks, 33H in 39 innings.
Scott put up:
4-1, 2.29, 57Ks, 21 H in 39.1 innings.
So they're relatively close (aside from the Ks).
I will say that Clemens didn't have a great postseason (which was the start of a trend) as Scott, but I doubt that every manager in baseball would have picked Scott over Clemens going into that postseason. Clemens was the best pitcher of the regular season in 1986 and Scott was close, but he was easily the best post season pitcher of that year. But, as we know, the post season is a completely different animal than the regular season.
First 17 starts: 14-1, 131 IP, 1.65 ERA, 6 CG
Only 1 ND in his first 15 starts. 14-0, 123.2 IP, 2.18 ERA, 5 CG, 13 starts with 8+ IP. Think about that, 123 2/3 IP out of a possible 135. 371 outs out of 405. Nearly 8 1/3 IP per start.
Clemens got hit off the arm on a semi-hard line drive against....Baltimore I think, in his last or penultimate start in the '86 season. That predictably caused a lot of angst and he had a poor Game 1 start in the ALCS.
I agree about Scott down the stretch that year. Clemens was good. Scott was unhittable.
Hard to believe, but by the end of 86, Dwight Gooden was about done being DWIGHT GOODEN. He certainly had success for 5 or 6 years after, but he was just another really good pitcher after 86.
Yes, off the bat of Jim Traber, I believe. Not sure it hit Clemens's arm, though. Not saying it didn't, just don't recall. I would have guessed it was his back (while his top half was still parallel to the ground) for some reason.
EDIT: I was wrong. It appears that John Stefero was the batter.
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Clemens always had a post-season excuse, and you could never quite count on him to get it done when it mattered. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK199010100.shtml
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That's not the greatest pitcher on the planet.
Compare to: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE199910110.shtml
View: https://youtu.be/HkfnfWhO_u0?t=4466
Watch it for an inning and listen to the crowd noise. That's what the greatest pitcher on the planet does.
I have never agreed with you more @Rovin Romine. Aside from the fact that Pedro wasn't the best pitcher on the planet. He was the best pitcher ever to live on this planet or any other planet, including those we don't know about.
Pedro sometimes gets a bad rap for not being a great postseason pitcher. And to be sure, he had a few bumps. But here are his career postseason numbers:
16g, 96.1 ip, 74 h, 37 r, 37 er, 30 bb, 96 k, 3.46 era, 1.08 whip, 9.0 k/9
That includes these gems:
1999 ALDS G5: 6.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 3 bb, 8 k - in relief, with a bad back, barely able to hit 90 mph against the mighty Indians
1999 ALCS G3: 7.0 ip, 2 h, 0 r, 0 er, 2 bb, 12 k - vs NYY
2004 WS G3: 7.0 ip, 3 h, 0 r, 0 er, 2 bb, 6 k
2009 NLCS G2: 7.0 ip, 2 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 3 k
16g, 96.1 ip, 74 h, 37 r, 37 er, 30 bb, 96 k, 3.46 era, 1.08 whip, 9.0 k/9
That includes these gems:
1999 ALDS G5: 6.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 3 bb, 8 k - in relief, with a bad back, barely able to hit 90 mph against the mighty Indians
1999 ALCS G3: 7.0 ip, 2 h, 0 r, 0 er, 2 bb, 12 k - vs NYY
2004 WS G3: 7.0 ip, 3 h, 0 r, 0 er, 2 bb, 6 k
2009 NLCS G2: 7.0 ip, 2 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 3 k
He also pitched 254 innings as a 24 year old. And 264 in 1988. So, I dunno, this stuff isn't easy. On the other hand Hurst so completely rose to the challenge that everyone, including Clemens, looks pretty un-clutch by comparison.
I always find it cute when younger fans try to argue for deGrom or Kershaw. Ignore the fact that I myself have yet to turn 30.
254 innings as a 24 year old coming off shoulder surgery. It's incredible how much usage has changed for pitchers over the last 40 years or so.
That '86 postseason was strange for Clemens. He had a real off night in Game 1, pitched fairly well on short rest in Game 4 (8.1 IP, 3 R, 8 H, 9 K, 134 pitches!), then had arguably his best game of that post-season in Game 7 while dealing with flu-like symptoms. In the World Series, again pitching on short rest, he came out early of a mediocre Game 2 start but looked like his usual self on full rest in Game 6.
He was also a horse. Despite all that, he lasted into his 40s. Clemens may have thrown a lot of pitches in college, but he benefitted from taking on the full MLB load when he was a bit older.
Gooden -- who came along at roughly the same time -- was 218 innings (at 19 y/o), 276 and 250 in his 1st 3 MLB seasons. After throwing 191 in A ball (with 300Ks) as an 18yr old,. The eventual drug habit didn;t help, but still . . .
I know this really isn't a rumor, just some dude spitballing. But since it appears the 2023 season will be circling the drain early, and JBJ is one of my favorite Sox ever, I'll go ahead and post this. Then duck.
Reunion With Former Fan-Favorite Outfielder May Make Sense For Red Sox At Right Price (msn.com)
Reunion With Former Fan-Favorite Outfielder May Make Sense For Red Sox At Right Price (msn.com)
I'd be fine if they brought JBJ back on a minor league deal, as long as if he made the team, they platooned him-- not on a lefty-righty basis, but on a home-road basis. He hit 288/320/466 in 152 PA in Fenway last year.
In road games, he hit like a pitcher: 153/224/222.
He's pretty likely completely washed up, but on a minor league deal, why not? He would probably still be the best defensive RF in the organization, other than Rafaela.
In road games, he hit like a pitcher: 153/224/222.
He's pretty likely completely washed up, but on a minor league deal, why not? He would probably still be the best defensive RF in the organization, other than Rafaela.
JBJ is an excellent late inning defensive replacement and occasional spot starter, imho. I absolutely love the guy, but I realize his limitations. Not sure how he works with the 40 man, but I wouldn't hate having him back. Ideally, we move Duran, Dalbec and/or others in trades for Kim and others.
Yep, if differently constructed he would be an excellent 5th outfielder/last guy off the bench for this team. As the team currently stands they would likely need to add two other OFs before even considering Bradley.
I'm not sure what you thought I was suggesting, but offensive contributions weren't high on the list considering I was agreeing with him being a defensive replacement.
Counterpoint: If you can't hit, it doesn't matter which side you're not hitting from. But yeah, seems suboptimal. We already acquired the illustrious Greg Allen.
Agreed. I might elevate him to 4th, but ymmv.
Late in a game with a small lead or the heart of our offense coming up, he’d be a key part in reducing the likelihood of more runs scored against us. Heart of the order does not include JBJ’s bat. Hence, defensive replacement. He could come in to add speed as a pinch runner and replace said player with a better glove.
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Here's one from Jennings: Adalberto Mondesí. This was one of the guys I believe @chawson mentioned in the Story thread. He's a former top prospect in the KC system who's dealt with injuries throughout his career. Although he was putrid last year and a career .244 hitter, he's still a pretty good defensive shortstop and he's only 27. Maybe there's still some potential?
Are they playing a game today?
I get the urgency, but it's not like any of those guys are in high demand. Camp opens in a little over a month. There's still time to address the middle infield.
Jo Adell was a consensus top 10 prospect. The chances of the Angels agreeing to this are nil.
I agree that the Angels most likely say no. However, take it for what it's worth, but Baseball Trade Values says a straight up Adell for Duran trade is a slight overpay by the Red Sox. I suspect it's entirely about the extra year of control for Duran. Not only does Adell have the better pedigree, he's also almost three years younger than Duran. I'd bet on Adell improving and growing into his top prospect expectations over Duran becoming more than a 5th outfielder in the big leagues.
Yoshida isn't the DH; he's playing LF. Turner will be the primary DH, and should also spell Casas against LHPs. The best role for Dalbec is trade fodder
Padres are already paying the luxury tax, and Sale is making $31 million. Sox would have to pay a lot of it to move him, and if that's the case it makes no sense. However, if Sale comes back healthy and pitches well, dealing him at the deadline could definitely be in play.
Last off-season I tried to think of ways the Sox could "buy" Adell through absorbing a bad contract. He seemed like a great candidate for that at the time in that he'd lost a lot of the hype but there was still a pretty could chance he could be a good low average/obp high power player with acceptable defense. Someone akin to Hunter Renfroe, albeit with more upside.
I think at this point it's questionable if he'll even be a 40 hit skill guy. He's probably a DFA candidate for the Angels, given the number of teams with 40 man crunches, right now.
I'd be happy to take him on for Duran, but honestly, I don't think either should be given a shot to start going into next year. They're both too talented to completely dismiss (Adell with the much better pedigree and also being younger) but I woudln't bet on either being much of anything at this point.
I think at this point it's questionable if he'll even be a 40 hit skill guy. He's probably a DFA candidate for the Angels, given the number of teams with 40 man crunches, right now.
I'd be happy to take him on for Duran, but honestly, I don't think either should be given a shot to start going into next year. They're both too talented to completely dismiss (Adell with the much better pedigree and also being younger) but I woudln't bet on either being much of anything at this point.
If the alternative is Duran in CF, this isn't dumb at all. But please don't do it.
I wouldn't bet on either being able to hit MLB pitching credibly. I hope that we're aiming a little higher.
You’re not necessarily wrong but who spells Turner at DH when Turner spells Casas at 1B?
If Sale comes back and pitches well, I’d keep him.
Refsnyder? (Possibly in LF with Yoshida at DH)
Could be Dalbec. They could also slide Yoshida to DH and start Refsnyder in RF to get another RHH in the lineup, assuming Turner is at 1B to shield Casas against tough LHH.
LOL, @nvalvo beat me to it.
Man, SI has fallen off a fucking cliff.
The only way Sanchez has been "linked" to the Red Sox is by a blogger who mentions the Sox among a few times who could be interested. This is just like that persistent Marlins trade thing. It's one random guy's opinion that everyone links back to like it was real breaking news. It's fantasy. I don't think Bloom goes anywhere near Gary Sanchez.
You might be right but Dalbec might have an end of the bench role due to his versatility and the ability to hit LHP. Not sure why Dalbec can’t spell Casas at 1B and Turner remains at DH.
If he’s on the roster. Sox are light on infielders and Dalbec has played around the infield. He’s cheap and if he hits at all his value as trade bait could rise.