Red Mosquito

numbers · Post by **numbers** » Fri February 20, 2015 4:39 pm

Well, like I said I'd prefer they didn't have it at all, but much like interleague play I know the battle has already been lost. I'd like for it to infringe on and lengthen the games as little as possible if it's here to stay.

Biff Pocoroba · Post by **Biff Pocoroba** » Fri February 20, 2015 4:47 pm

"Pitchers & catchers report" is not as exciting of a phrase this year as it has been in the past.

Electromatic · Post by **Electromatic** » Fri February 20, 2015 4:52 pm

Biff Pocoroba wrote:"Pitchers & catchers report" is not as exciting of a phrase this year as it has been in the past.

Why not? The Braves are solid at pitcher and catcher and they are guaranteed not to strike out nearly as often this year.

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri February 20, 2015 4:52 pm

cutuphalfdead wrote:http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25074606

MLB has been looking at ways to improve the pace of play for several months now, and they tested some rule changes in the Arizona Fall League last fall. Among the measures tested were no-pitch intentional walks, a 20-second pitch clock, and forcing batters to keep one foot in the box at all times.

Apparently MLB was pleased with the way things went. According to Fox Sports, MLB is set to announce a set of rule changes on Friday designed to improve the pace of play. Here are the details:

1. Managers must challenge replays from dugout.

2. Batters must keep one foot in box unless an established exception occurs . . .

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 20, 2015

3. Play to resume promptly once broadcast returns from commercial break.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 20, 2015

As a casual fan at best I am very encouraged by these new rules. Now, let's see them enforced for the entire season.

philpritchard · Post by **philpritchard** » Fri February 20, 2015 4:54 pm

This whole Daniel Norris living in a van down by the river has made for a pretty entertaining offseason.

EJ · Post by EJ » Fri February 20, 2015 5:44 pm

philpritchard · Post by **philpritchard** » Fri February 20, 2015 6:12 pm

EJ wrote:

I appreciated that as much as anyone when I first saw it, but really... does he look any different than he ever has in the past?

That contract looked bad the second it was signed, though.

Chris_H_2 · Post by **Chris_H_2** » Fri February 20, 2015 8:08 pm

philpritchard wrote:
EJ wrote:
I appreciated that as much as anyone when I first saw it, but really... does he look any different than he ever has in the past?

That contract looked bad the second it was signed, though.

I bet he usually doesn't have a hard on in the field.

BigRedLedbetter · Fri February 20, 2015 11:22 pm

Happy pitchers and catchers report, boys.

numbers · Post by **numbers** » Sat February 21, 2015 3:41 pm

The Red Sox extended Farrell through 2018, which I don't understand at all. Sure they won a World Series, but they finished in last place last season and his in-game managing leaves A LOT to be desired.

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Sat February 21, 2015 6:13 pm

Yeah I wasn't happy about that.

numbers · Post by **numbers** » Sat February 21, 2015 6:33 pm

I'm not saying he should be canned, but I don't see why he needs to be extended when they could have just picked up his option.

BigRedLedbetter · Sat February 21, 2015 10:06 pm

numbers wrote:I'm not saying he should be canned, but I don't see why he needs to be extended when they could have just picked up his option.

From an outsider opinion it did not make sense to me. I thought he would be on the hot seat this year. Very good year or else.

MattA75 · Post by **MattA75** » Sun February 22, 2015 12:50 am

numbers wrote:I'm not saying he should be canned, but I don't see why he needs to be extended when they could have just picked up his option.

just another case of them overvaluing their "guys"

this is like the managerial version of the Pedroia extension

BigRedLedbetter · Sun February 22, 2015 6:52 pm

BJ Upton is gone forever. He is Melvin Upton Jr now. Good Christ! I'm sorry. I'd just tired of guys changing their names. Mike Stanton. No. I prefer Giancarlo Stanton. Shit!

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Sun February 22, 2015 6:54 pm

BigRedLedbetter wrote:BJ Upton is gone forever.

I thought this has to do with his on field performance not his actual name.

BigRedLedbetter · Sun February 22, 2015 7:08 pm

cutuphalfdead wrote:
BigRedLedbetter wrote:BJ Upton is gone forever.
I thought this has to do with his on field performance not his actual name.

philpritchard · Post by **philpritchard** » Mon February 23, 2015 2:13 pm

Stupid Red Sox.

Electromatic · Post by **Electromatic** » Mon February 23, 2015 3:01 pm

BJ, to be known as Melvin Upton Jr. Hence forth.

I guess he's hoping people think it was someone else that struck out the last 2 years.

Coach · Post by **Coach** » Mon February 23, 2015 5:14 pm

numbers wrote:The Red Sox extended Farrell through 2018, which I don't understand at all. Sure they won a World Series, but they finished in last place last season and his in-game managing leaves A LOT to be desired.

I think it's a vote of confidence in Farrell and I believe Cherington was extended, too. So, from a player's standpoint, you know that ownership has a ton of confidence in both, which isn't a bad thing. Stability goes a long way - especially before they toss that first pitch in spring training.

Both can operate in a tough media market, have a WS under their belt. I dunno. Much more to pick on (rotation!) in regards to the Sox. Although, today's signing of Moncada is a downright coup, so tough to find fault with the organization today.

AL East looks like shit. Could be an easier year to reclaim division title.

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