Over the Monster: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Around SBN: Headlines: BC Beats BU 4-3 in 58th Beanpot Championship

11/15 - Values, Defense, and Financial Planning

Filter_header_2_medium

Still trying to catch up. Hopefully, I'll have a short night of homework sometime this week and I can post a bunch of links. Anyways, here's a bunch of more recent links (I'll save the still-relevant ones from earlier this week for later).

First, since I promised it to ferret:

Criminals of WAR - THT

I'm guilty of several of these offenses. Good reminder that it's not the end-all stat.

And now, some fielding fun:

How the Gold Gloves Work - Inside the Book

Try to avoid puking.

2010 UZR Projections - Beyond the Box Score

And guess who's projected as the worst CF?

With the Jumping and the Diving and the Whole Thing - The Baseball Analysts

Web Gems counting, for giggles.

Why Jason Bay is still unsigned - Extra Bases

Kinda old, but it still applies; it's not like he's signed somewhere yet.

After the jump, money, plans, and the minor leaguers.

Star-divide

Most of the Money Has Already Been Spent - Fenway West

Depends if Theo really is planning to go up to the CBT, but even then, the majority of the budget has been eaten up.

The Red Sox Are Cheap Bastards. Acquire Jeremy Hermida Now Pursuing Hideki Matsui - Masshole Sports

Red Sox fans should be asking what the hell is going on? Lord knows Im baffled.

Just thought I'd sum up this link for y'all.

Report: Yankees Trademarked 'Yankees Suck' Chant In 1996 - The Onion

Someone with an education in intellectual property, can you tell me if acronyms are considered the same as the words they represent? Not completely related, just wondering if "MFY Suck" would count, when the MFY finally do this.

Pay the price for Gonzalez - Chad Finn's Touching All The Bases

Well written and pretty convincing.

Mariners launch new online matchmaking service for sharing season tickets - Mariners.com

Very well run club, and now that they have a good GM, the team should start catching up to the fans.

Trade Market: Closers - MLBTradeRumors.com

The Matsuzaka Plan takes shape - Extra Bases

Dusty got him to attend the Atheletes' Performance Institute. I'd imagine a short, angry man doesn't have that much trouble convincing people do things.

Here’s a thought: Votto, Harang to Boston? - Fire Brand of the American League

This idea sounds amazing now - but how much would it cost? It would push Vic to the bench on his off-days, but I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

Hideki Matsui: An Ageless Talent - Arn Tellem - The Huffington Post

An agent has taken to the web to get his client signed; had to happen eventually. Now if someone would just publish the entire copy of one of Boras' small novels, we'd be entertained for weeks.

All-Aughts Team of the Decade C: Jason Varitek - Fire Brand of the American League

Damn, I thought Mirabelli had it locked up.

All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield - Fire Brand of the American League

And he'll only be on the team for one year next decade. That's going to be an emotional year for Timmeh, now that he's made it clear it will be his last. (Although I'd laugh if he manages to get the record this season by some crazy twist.)

Michael Bowden May Still Have Something to Offer Red Sox - NESN.com

Most people remember Bowden's short-lived stint with the Red Sox in 2009 by his performances against the Yankees, which included the good, the bad and the ugly. But no one's ability and talent should be judged on just three outings, even if they were against the world champions.

Well, duh.

A look at Red Sox prospect Casey Kelly - THT

Nothing groundbreaking, but a good look from outside OTM. Same goes for these two links:

Scouting Report : Jacoby Ellsbury - Bleacher Report

Scouting Report : George Kottaras - Bleacher Report

Interesting take on Kott's defense.

0 recs  |  Comment 22 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

"Now if someone would just publish the entire copy of one of Boras' small novels..."

This sounds like a job for… [unbuttons shirt, revealing Rorschach symbol] E.coli!!!

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Nov 15, 2009 9:54 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nothing but good can come from this

Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.

by Bloggy on Nov 15, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You're welcome for that.

@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Nov 15, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jed is going to AAA for most of next season kid

Hey Tek...Screw you
Brandon Webb in 2010
Jason Bay is not WERTH it

by gizmosandy on Nov 15, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Almost definitely wrong.

"Ninety percent [of my salary] I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
-Tug McGraw

by BTLove on Nov 15, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not according to Gammons

Hey Tek...Screw you
Brandon Webb in 2010
Jason Bay is not WERTH it

by gizmosandy on Nov 15, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

What’s Gammo say?

"Ninety percent [of my salary] I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
-Tug McGraw

by BTLove on Nov 15, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Here’s the link.

I don’t view Gammons as the most reliable source.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Nov 15, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Forcing him to prove that he is healthy to start to season might makes sense. But I really doubt, if he plays well, that he will be in Pawtucket for more than a few weeks (unless they do sign Scutaro, which I am strongly against.).

"Ninety percent [of my salary] I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
-Tug McGraw

by BTLove on Nov 15, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

If this is the plan, they would at least to me, be looking for an upgrade over Gonzo @ SS

on a one year deal?

Hey Tek...Screw you
Brandon Webb in 2010
Jason Bay is not WERTH it

by gizmosandy on Nov 16, 2009 7:17 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I would think so.

I just don’t know who’s out there though. I will not be happy if this team decides that Gonzales will be out SS for the season. If Lowrie is healthy, it still is hard for me to believe that he will spend much time at all in Pawtucket.

"Ninety percent [of my salary] I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
-Tug McGraw

by BTLove on Nov 16, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

isn’t that part of what spring training is for? I’ll be shocked if he’s healthy through spring training and doesn’t start in Boston

by wolf9309 on Nov 16, 2009 9:21 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think they will make a mistake and sign Tejada or Scutaro

hope I’m wrong.

Hey Tek...Screw you
Brandon Webb in 2010
Jason Bay is not WERTH it

by gizmosandy on Nov 16, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.
There seem to be several ways the Sox could go at shortstop, although it is clear they want Jed Lowrie to play at Pawtucket, make up for what amounts to a lost season and prove that his wrist will hold up.

He didn’t say anything about a timeframe, Sandy.

@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Nov 18, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

AAA?

More like ICU. I hear he has a hangnail. Better prep the medevac and get the best cardiologist we have on it!

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Nov 15, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I'm most concerned about the payroll link.

I think the Sox do have enough money to sign Bay / Holliday, and other FAs, but it’d be really disturbing if they didn’t.

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Nov 16, 2009 1:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm kinda disturbed that they are considering Scutaro....I didn't even know he was a class-A until I read Gammon's link.

That could an absolutely horrible signing for both the Redsox and Farm system….

"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko

by sox-inda-south on Nov 16, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If the FO knows they're not going to resign Bay

they will most likely be getting a first rounder when he goes elsewhere. Giving away a 1st round pick to sign someone like Scutaro isn’t exactly ideal, but it is certainly offset by receiving one for Bay.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Nov 16, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Of course they could be planning to resign Bay

which would render the whole thing moot.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Nov 16, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus, I'd rather give up the pick to get someone better.

Scoots ain’t going to be worth it.

@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Nov 18, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to Over The Monster, an SB Nation community that delivers news and analysis while encouraging discussion regarding everything regarding the Boston Red Sox organization. OTM was founded Feb. 22, 2005.
Start posting about the Red Sox »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Einstein_small
The STI List
Small
Johnny D.
39135485-59af19dbb26654095f910f34176af094_4ae8a81e-scaled_small
Predictions Group
Small
Red Sox sign Joe Nelson
Einstein_small
AL EAST WAR Projections - Positional
39135485-59af19dbb26654095f910f34176af094_4ae8a81e-scaled_small
Cameron Overpaid?
Anthony_rizzo_small
The Tale of The 1985 St Louis Cardinals
Small
Brief Sabermetric Primer: GPA
Small
Brief Sabermetric Primer: IsoP
Small
OT: The Red Sox of the NFL - Go Saints!!!

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Managers

N32606527_32219358_6072_small Randy Booth

Editors

Master_shake_small Allen Chace

Rorscach_small 0157H7

Red_seat_small Ben Buchanan

Authors

Zissou551_small SoxDevil

Red_sox_logo_small Logan Lietz

Photo_small wolf9309