AL East Thread

[chappee11]

@Pure Steel Here’s where Judge’s HR landed. The Bo homer would have been to the left of that by the “Abiomed” sign. No idea how tall that wall was in 1988, but if it’s the same, it hit right at the top. Where did Rice’s shot go?

 

[chappee11]

That was a fucking TANK

Only homer I've seen comparable there is Sano years back

But his was more left center out of stadium. Not sure I've seen one to dead center where judge hit it like you said.

Wow. I found that one by Sano and you are correct. What an absolute bomb….

 

[Pure Steel]

@Pure Steel Here’s where Judge’s HR landed. The Bo homer would have been to the left of that by the “Abiomed” sign. No idea how tall that wall was in 1988, but if it’s the same, it hit right at the top. Where did Rice’s shot go?

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Rice’s went by the flagpole

 

[chappee11]

Rice’s went by the flagpole

Similar to the Sano shot above? His is said to be the longest HR in Fenway during the Statcast era. And I can see why.

 

[Pure Steel]

Similar to the Sano shot above? His is said to be the longest HR in Fenway during the Statcast era. And I can see why.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I caught a BP homer on opening day from Sano this year, caught it in literally the same section when he was with the Twins on another opening day. Sad to see that he regressed so badly. It was a really promising career.

Yeah his decline was steep and quick.

But I always appreciated Sano as a twin. Mostly cause he got so much unnecessary shit from casual twins fans

He had a ton of clutch hits. His overall OpS+ with us was like 115ish with a Ops over .800. People acted like he was basically Nick Punto with no D.

There were a a few years where if you threw it anywhere near the plate. It was breaking records for distance and/or exit velo.

 

[bksballer89]

LFG

 

[mr.hockey4242]

LFG

Ya'll need lineup help no doubt

But not sure this is a "LFG" type of transaction

 

[bksballer89]

 

[chappee11]

LFG

Would they use him more at 2B instead of Torres? Or in the OF instead of Verdugo??? I don’t think his defense is all that good in the outfield.

 

[bksballer89]

Would they use him more at 2B instead of Torres? Or in the OF instead of Verdugo??? I don’t think his defense is all that good in the outfield.

From what I'm seeing on twitter, everyone seems to think he will be playing 2B

 

[chappee11]

From what I'm seeing on twitter, everyone seems to think he will be playing 2B

Seems like a pretty good addition. I would guess he’s the full time 2B in 2025 & 2026, but his versatility should come in handy this year.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Would they use him more at 2B instead of Torres? Or in the OF instead of Verdugo??? I don’t think his defense is all that good in the outfield.

they are insane if they don't use him mostly at 2B

He's brutal in the OF

 

[bksballer89]

 

[navamind]

not sure I get this one

 

[molsaniceman]

not sure I get this one

1 bad catcher for another WS here we come

 

[chappee11]

not sure I get this one

He’s been productive in the past. Definitely better than McGuire, at least. They didn’t give up much of note, either.

 

[steveringo]

not sure I get this one

Right handed bench option...

Rosters expand September 1st?

 

[navamind]

He’s been productive in the past. Definitely better than McGuire, at least. They didn’t give up much of note, either.

I'm just glad it's a rental and doesn't really affect Kyle Teel.

Gave up 3 players to do it. I don't hate it, but I can't say I love it either.