Red Sox 2006 Season Thread - Page 2

Boss · 04-11-2006, 03:36 PM

That play Alex Gonzalez just made was amazing. What great defense this team's been playing.

Stern's a beast.

mh2365 · 04-12-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

Boston has Ortiz signed through 2007 for a grand total of 8.4 million and feel compelled to pay Big Papi $38 million more for his ages 32 through 34 seasons.

Yo, Theo! Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumbdy, dumbdy, dumb.

I like it better than the contract Derek Lee got.

mlyons · 04-12-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

I like it better than the contract Derek Lee got.

Derrek Lee should age better than David Ortiz.

jackson41 · 04-12-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RBLwebguy

Jon Papelbon is the real deal. Man that kid throws hard!

I would much rather see him in the rotation than in the pen. I'm concerned they are committed to using him as a closer when he could have greater value down the road in the rotation.

darkhorse · 04-12-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

I like it better than the contract Derek Lee got.

Pfft. The Red Sox had Ortiz signed through 2007.......cheaply. Now they're paying this huge amount of money for a time when it's highly unlikely he'll be anywhere near this level as a player. Ortiz is a big, heavy slugger with no defensive skill. You should have a look at how this type ages, historically. It ain't pretty. This extension was totally unnecessary.

Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumbdy, dumbdy, dumb, move by Theo.

draven085 · 04-12-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

Pfft. The Red Sox had Ortiz signed through 2007.......cheaply. Now they're paying this huge amount of money for a time when it's highly unlikely he'll be anywhere near this level as a player. Ortiz is a big, heavy slugger with no defensive skill. You should have a look at how this type ages, historically. It ain't pretty. This extension was totally unnecessary.

Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumbdy, dumbdy, dumb, move by Theo.

While I agree that it was an unnecessary overpay for a player like Ortiz I think calling it a "Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumbdy, dumbdy, dumb, move by Theo" is overstating things a bit. Given the Red Sox ability to carry a high payroll and the amount of money the have coming off the books in the next couple of years it's not like the Ortiz deal will cripple the club financially. When you factor in Ortiz' popularity within the nation and his off-field value to the franchise then you can make a better argument that this isn't a terrible extension.

Luis_Rivera · 04-12-2006, 02:22 PM

^^^^I reiterate that.

darkhorse · 04-12-2006, 02:39 PM

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^^^^I reiterate that.

Substitute word Damon for Ortiz, and begin the reiteration.

darkhorse · 04-12-2006, 02:40 PM

double post.

RBLwebguy · 04-12-2006, 06:45 PM

They locked up Coco Crisp for 3 years. Seems Theo is taking the club in the right direction. Crisp is better defensively than Johnny and faster. I am not sure if he will be a good a bat as Johnny was, but I would think close.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...ear_extension/

Luis_Rivera · 04-12-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RBLwebguy

They locked up Coco Crisp for 3 years. Seems Theo is taking the club in the right direction. Crisp is better defensively than Johnny and faster. I am not sure if he will be a good a bat as Johnny was, but I would think close.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...ear_extension/

He's already as good a hitter as Damon.

mh2365 · 04-12-2006, 07:23 PM

The deal with Ortiz IMO, is not only does he get HR's and RBI's but the usually come in big-time situations instead of when they are up by 10 or down by 10 or with no one on base (I'm looking right at you A-nod). But also his clubhouse presence and the fact that other Dominicans want to play with him could be an off-field factor. I don't think he'll earn his keep on the field in the 4th year of the contract (2010 I think I heard) but I don't quite see him in the Mo Vaughn category either.

Also I like to see the show of loyalty every now and then. I think they've done a great job of getting younger and not losing very many quality prospects, so having one or two bloated contracts isn't that big of a deal. Sox can take it afterall we aren't the Royals.

Lastplaneout · 04-12-2006, 08:04 PM

Dang. Pena just crushed a ball foul down the line.

Also. Gustavo Chacin is really one of the most ridiculous looking baseball players I've ever seen. I keep thinking that an extra from the Star Wars cantina scene has wandered out onto the field.

mh2365 · 04-13-2006, 08:26 AM

Lastplaneout,

Why is your avatar of Jim Lampley's ex-wife?

Yeah I know extremely poor taste if you don't know why by all means google

Lastplaneout · 04-13-2006, 10:29 AM

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Lastplaneout,

Why is your avatar of Jim Lampley's ex-wife?

My first thought upon reading this was, "What does my avatar have to do with an ill-advised collagen injection?"

Boss · 04-13-2006, 08:59 PM

Clement sucks
Tavarez sucks

So much for pitching depth, eh? Way to trade away the totally wrong pitcher.

darkhorse · 04-14-2006, 12:47 AM

Clipped the blurb below from Pinto's excellent www.baseballmusings.com site.

Finagel A Bagel recently introduced the cocoa bagel in honor of the Red Sox. It was inspired by the new centerfielder, Coco Crisp:

The flavor, which will be offered for the next 60 to 90 days, is made with Dutch cocoa powder, liquid chocolate flavoring, chocolate chips, and a coating of crispy cereal. And it's been selling out daily at all of Finagle's 20 Boston-area locations since being introduced last week, which means each store is selling between 50 and 100 a day, according to Finagle's owner, Laura Trust.

Luis_Rivera · 04-14-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Boss

Clement sucks
Tavarez sucks

So much for pitching depth, eh? Way to trade away the totally wrong pitcher.

So much for being rational.

darkhorse · 04-14-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis_Rivera

So much for being rational.

He should have a cocoa bagel. It will ease the pain.

thomasthomas · 04-14-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lastplaneout

Dang. Pena just crushed a ball foul down the line.

Also. Gustavo Chacin is really one of the most ridiculous looking baseball players I've ever seen. I keep thinking that an extra from the Star Wars cantina scene has wandered out onto the field.

04-12-2006, 02:40 PM	#29
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	double post. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan." Last edited by darkhorse; 04-12-2006 at 02:45 PM.

04-14-2006, 12:47 AM	#37
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Clipped the blurb below from Pinto's excellent www.baseballmusings.com site. Finagel A Bagel recently introduced the cocoa bagel in honor of the Red Sox. It was inspired by the new centerfielder, Coco Crisp: The flavor, which will be offered for the next 60 to 90 days, is made with Dutch cocoa powder, liquid chocolate flavoring, chocolate chips, and a coating of crispy cereal. And it's been selling out daily at all of Finagle's 20 Boston-area locations since being introduced last week, which means each store is selling between 50 and 100 a day, according to Finagle's owner, Laura Trust. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

04-11-2006, 03:36 PM	#21
Boss Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143	That play Alex Gonzalez just made was amazing. What great defense this team's been playing. Stern's a beast.

04-12-2006, 02:22 PM	#27
Luis_Rivera Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,177	^^^^I reiterate that.

04-12-2006, 06:45 PM	#30
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 5,162	They locked up Coco Crisp for 3 years. Seems Theo is taking the club in the right direction. Crisp is better defensively than Johnny and faster. I am not sure if he will be a good a bat as Johnny was, but I would think close. http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...ear_extension/

04-12-2006, 07:23 PM	#32
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	The deal with Ortiz IMO, is not only does he get HR's and RBI's but the usually come in big-time situations instead of when they are up by 10 or down by 10 or with no one on base (I'm looking right at you A-nod). But also his clubhouse presence and the fact that other Dominicans want to play with him could be an off-field factor. I don't think he'll earn his keep on the field in the 4th year of the contract (2010 I think I heard) but I don't quite see him in the Mo Vaughn category either. Also I like to see the show of loyalty every now and then. I think they've done a great job of getting younger and not losing very many quality prospects, so having one or two bloated contracts isn't that big of a deal. Sox can take it afterall we aren't the Royals.

04-12-2006, 08:04 PM	#33
Lastplaneout Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 225	Dang. Pena just crushed a ball foul down the line. Also. Gustavo Chacin is really one of the most ridiculous looking baseball players I've ever seen. I keep thinking that an extra from the Star Wars cantina scene has wandered out onto the field.

04-13-2006, 08:26 AM	#34
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Lastplaneout, Why is your avatar of Jim Lampley's ex-wife? Yeah I know extremely poor taste if you don't know why by all means google

04-13-2006, 08:59 PM	#36
Boss Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143	Clement sucks Tavarez sucks So much for pitching depth, eh? Way to trade away the totally wrong pitcher.