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Swami077 · 06-01-2020, 11:12 PM

March 18, 1991
Boston started seeing some much better on field results during this past week, winning 3 of their last 5 games. Most importantly, the team seems to be coming together and optimism is starting to pick up for the 1991 season. It was an excellent week for the pitching staff, with each of the five expected members of the rotation having strong outings. The bullpen, which is expected to be one of the team’s strengths, has largely pitched well as well.

Perhaps most encouraging is the development of some of the pitchers who struggled for the team during the 1990 season. John Dopson has pitched 5 scoreless innings this spring, and could re-emerge in the team’s plans this season. He opened last season in the rotation and posted a 7.71 ERA in 13 starts. Pedro Borbon, who also struggled after coming over from Atlanta mid-season, has looked like a different pitcher this spring. The 23 year old seems likely to open the season in AAA.

Offensively, there are several batters who are off to terrific starts this spring. Tim Naehring, Mike Greenwell, Wade Boggs and Jeff Bagwell all sport batting averages over .390. The injection of youth into the lineup seems to have provided a jolt, and the team is very excited about its prospects for a strong offensive season this year.

The Red Sox made a minor trade this week, sending 34 year old outfielder Rick Lancellotti to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for 22 year old RHP Rudy Seanez. Seanez missed last season due to injury, but possesses elite stuff with a fastball that can touch triple digits. He likely won’t be seen in the majors until next year at the earliest. Lancellotti didn’t factor into the Red Sox’ plans, as evidenced by him not receiving a spring training invite this year, and will receive an opportunity to earn a roster spot in Cleveland.

Around the League
Oakland is quickly realizing the risks of handing out big free agent dollars to a 44 year old pitcher. Nolan Ryan suffered a herniated disc in his back, which will keep him out of action for two months. Ryan had just returned after experiencing inflammation in his pitching elbow at the start of camp. It’s not the start to his Oakland career that he hoped for after signing an $8 million deal this offseason.

Another aging veteran experienced a significant injury this week, with White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk tearing an abdominal muscle. The 43 year old will likely be out until May with the injury.

06-01-2020, 11:12 PM	#94
Swami077 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 156	Promising Spring Results March 18, 1991 Boston started seeing some much better on field results during this past week, winning 3 of their last 5 games. Most importantly, the team seems to be coming together and optimism is starting to pick up for the 1991 season. It was an excellent week for the pitching staff, with each of the five expected members of the rotation having strong outings. The bullpen, which is expected to be one of the team’s strengths, has largely pitched well as well. Perhaps most encouraging is the development of some of the pitchers who struggled for the team during the 1990 season. John Dopson has pitched 5 scoreless innings this spring, and could re-emerge in the team’s plans this season. He opened last season in the rotation and posted a 7.71 ERA in 13 starts. Pedro Borbon, who also struggled after coming over from Atlanta mid-season, has looked like a different pitcher this spring. The 23 year old seems likely to open the season in AAA. Offensively, there are several batters who are off to terrific starts this spring. Tim Naehring, Mike Greenwell, Wade Boggs and Jeff Bagwell all sport batting averages over .390. The injection of youth into the lineup seems to have provided a jolt, and the team is very excited about its prospects for a strong offensive season this year. The Red Sox made a minor trade this week, sending 34 year old outfielder Rick Lancellotti to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for 22 year old RHP Rudy Seanez. Seanez missed last season due to injury, but possesses elite stuff with a fastball that can touch triple digits. He likely won’t be seen in the majors until next year at the earliest. Lancellotti didn’t factor into the Red Sox’ plans, as evidenced by him not receiving a spring training invite this year, and will receive an opportunity to earn a roster spot in Cleveland. Around the League Oakland is quickly realizing the risks of handing out big free agent dollars to a 44 year old pitcher. Nolan Ryan suffered a herniated disc in his back, which will keep him out of action for two months. Ryan had just returned after experiencing inflammation in his pitching elbow at the start of camp. It’s not the start to his Oakland career that he hoped for after signing an $8 million deal this offseason. Another aging veteran experienced a significant injury this week, with White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk tearing an abdominal muscle. The 43 year old will likely be out until May with the injury.