Fantasy baseball league

Alex being Alex — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:10:59 -0000

Hey guys last year we did a fantasy baseball league through yahoo.

are we going to set that up again this year.

I dotn remember who the commissioner was but lets get on it.

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Schilling GONE for good?

Alex being Alex — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:49:28 -0000

Hey Guys it looks like our rotation is taking new form.
Take a look at this herald article.
http://bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view.bg?articleid=1071967&srvc=sports&positi on=0

I don't necessarily think this is that bad for us. Leaving us with this rotation.

Beckett
Dice K
Wake
Lester
Bucholz

I like that rotation however I think that we will look to keep Clay's inings down to start this season.

Roto world mentions Bartolo Colon and other NON OPTIONS.

Do we need to make a move now or can we go into camp with this pitching staff?

Rotoworld.com top Ten Red Sox Prospects

Alex being Alex — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:31:58 -0000

This is a pretty interesting read and they seem pretty fair reports.

Boston Red Sox

1. Dustin Pedroia - 2B/SS - DOB: 08/17/83 - ETA: Now
.305/.384/.426, 5 HR, 50 RBI, 27/48 K/BB, 1 SB in 423 AB for Triple-A Pawtucket
.191/.258/.303, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7/7 K/BB, 0 SB in 89 AB for Boston

The general view seems to be that Pedroia's stock has fallen over the last year, but after a slow start brought on by a shoulder injury suffered in spring training, he was productive as a 22-year-old in Triple-A, batting .330 and slugging .461 in 282 at-bats. Also, he showed terrific range at second base, the position that figures to be his long-term home. More than anything else, it was his arm that got him taken off shortstop. He did make the mistake of swinging for the fences too often after reaching the majors, but that's something time can take care of. The Arizona State product will be decent this year, and he should settle in as an above average regular beginning in 2008.

2. Jacoby Ellsbury - OF - DOB: 09/11/83 - ETA: April 2008
.299/.379/.418, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 28/25 K/BB, 25 SB in 244 AB for Single-A Wilmington
.308/.387/.434, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 25/24 K/BB, 16 SB in 198 AB for Double-A Portland
.276/.342/.371, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 16/8 K/BB, 7 SB in 105 AB for Peoria (AFL)

What Ellsbury lacks in offensive upside, he makes up for with potential Gold Glove defense in center field. The 2005 first-round pick out of Oregon State was one of the premier defenders in the minors last season, and he could offer just enough with the bat to be a leadoff man in the majors. The left-handed hitter shows gap power and the ability to hit for average. A few more walks would be nice, but at least he doesn't strike out very often. He'd probably be able to hold his own in the majors this year if Coco Crisp gets hurt again. A strong season split between Double- and Triple-A would make Crisp expendable next winter.

3. Clay Buchholz - RHP - DOB: 08/14/84 - ETA: Aug. 2008
9-4, 2.62 ERA, 78 H, 117/29 K/BB in 103 IP for low Single-A Greenville
2-0, 1.13 ERA, 10 H, 23/4 K/BB in 16 IP for Single-A Wilmington

Buchholz was supposed to something of a raw product after getting drafted 41st overall out of a Texas junior college in 2005, but he's opened his pro career with a 2.47 ERA and a 185/42 K/BB ratio in 160 1/3 innings. Now it looks like the Red Sox could have him start this year at Double-A, though that's in large part because they don't want him to have to deal with the harsh environment at Lancaster in the California League. Buchholz works comfortably in the low-90s and has four pitches, though his curve lags behind his slider and change. As impressive as his command is, he would seem to have No. 2-starter potential. His presence gives Boston three top-50 prospects.

4. George Kottaras - C - DOB: 05/16/83: ETA: April 2008
.276/.394/.451, 8 HR, 33 RBI, 68/50 K/BB, 0 SB in 257 AB for Double-A Mobile
.210/.286/.361, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 30/12 K/BB, 0 SB in 119 AB for Triple-A Portland

Kottaras, who was picked up from the Padres for David Wells at the end of August, possesses rare on-base ability for a catcher and appears likely to develop 15- homer power. His status as a prospect, though, hinges on his ability to stay behind the plate. He's not fast enough to become an option at another key position, so if he has to move, he'd be a first baseman or a corner outfielder. Kottaras has enough of an arm to be an adequate catcher if he can make enough progress on the other parts of his game. The Red Sox have no intention of having him change positions anytime soon. Ideally, he'd make enough progress defensively this year that he could begin splitting time with the aging Jason Varitek in 2008.

5. Michael Bowden - RHP - DOB: 09/09/86 - ETA: 2009
9-6, 3.51 ERA, 91 H, 118/31 K/BB in 107 2/3 IP for low Single-A Greenville
0-0, 9.00 ERA, 9 H, 3/1 K/BB in 5 IP for Single-A Wilmington

Bowden was taken six spots after Buchholz in the 2005 draft and the two are often compared to one another. Bowden has the advantage of youth and his curveball is probably a better weapon than any of Buchholz's offspeed pitches. Still, he gets dropped a bit here because of a delivery that could lead to arm problems down the line. Also, his changeup doesn't quite measure up. He has plenty of potential if his elbow and shoulder hold up. Still, it'd be no surprise if physical problems get him sent to the bullpen someday.

6. Daniel Bard - RHP - DOB: 06/25/85 - ETA: 2009

Bard could have gone 15 or 20 spots higher in the 2006 draft if not for his bonus demands. The Red Sox took him 28th overall and then signed him in September. Bard went 8-3 with a 3.47 ERA, 71 H and 90/33 K/BB in 85 2/3 IP in his final year at the University of North Carolina, where he was a teammate of Andrew Miller's. His fastball has hit 101 mph on the gun and he often works in the 95-98 mph range. Unfortunately, he lacks any plus secondary pitches right now. Both his slider and changeup have some potential, but he clearly has some work to do. A switch to the pen could be a possibility if he struggles to come up with three quality pitches.

7. Jason Place - OF - DOB: 05/08/88 - ETA: 2011
.292/.386/.442, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 35/17 K/BB, 3 SB in 113 AB for Rookie GCL Red Sox

Place wasn't a typical early Red Sox pick, but the team decided to overlook his swing-at-everything mentality and use the 27th overall pick on him in last year's draft. Place draws comparisons to Jeff Francoeur. He's likely to develop 30-homer power and should be a quality defender in right field. Still, it seems doubtful that he'll turn into a major leaguer with his current swing. At least he did show a decent walk rate in his introduction to the pros. Place is likely to experience some growing pains this year. There is star potential here, but he's not going to move quickly.

8. Bryce Cox - RHP - DOB: 08/10/84 - ETA: May 2008
0-1, 1.59 ERA, 6 H, 3/2 K/BB in 5 2/3 IP for SS Single-A Lowell
2-0, 0.74 ERA, 14 H, 25/9 K/BB in 24 1/3 IP for Single-A Wilmington

The Red Sox viewed Cox as a potential steal after getting him in the third round out of Rice University last season. The reliever has had major command difficulties at time in his career, but he was throwing very well at the end of the college season and he kept it going in the minors. Cox gets sinking movement on his mid-90s fastball and has a top-notch high-80s slider. With his ability get plenty of groundouts as well as strikeouts, he has closer potential. Still, his control might prevent him from contributing this year.

9. Kris Johnson - LHP - DOB: 10/14/84 - ETA: 2009
0-2, 0.88 ERA, 25 H, 27/7 K/BB in 30 2/3 IP for SS Single-A Lowell

Johnson missed 2005 due to Tommy John surgery and had a bit of an up-and-down 2006 at Wichita State last year, finishing 6-2 with a 4.86 ERA, 57 H and 45/21 K/BB in 53 2/3 IP. However, his plus stuff for a left-hander guaranteed he wouldn't slip far in last year's draft. The Red Sox got him 40th overall. Johnson throws in the low-90s and shows a changeup and a curve. He could develop into a middle-of-the-rotation starter.

10. Brandon Moss - OF - DOB: 09/16/83 - ETA: April 2008
.285/.357/.439, 12 HR, 83 RBI, 108/56 K/BB, 8 SB in 508 AB for Double-A Portland

Moss didn't take as much of a step forward as hoped after hitting .268/.337/.441 in his first year in Double-A in 2005, but it was an early slump that really weighed his numbers down. He hit .178 in April and then .260 in May. After that, he batted .326 with a 67/46 K/BB ratio in 319 at-bats. Moss makes a lot of contact and seems likely to turn into a 20-homer guy. He doesn't project as an above average regular, but there's enough to like about him that he figures to get at least a couple of chances to prove himself. Since the Red Sox should always be able to do better, he's a candidate to be included in a trade.

Next five: 1B Lars Anderson, OF David Murphy, LHP Felix Doubront, RHP Edgar Martinez, RHP Justin Masterson

Ineligible because of service time: Craig Hansen

2006 top 15: Andy Marte, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Craig Hansen, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kelly Shoppach, Jed Lowrie, Manny Delcarmen, Brandon Moss, Luis Soto, Clay Buchholz, Edgar Martinez, David Murphy, Abe Alvarez

2005 top 10: Hanley Ramirez, Dustin Pedroia, Kelly Shoppach, Jonathan Papelbon, Jon Lester, Anibal Sanchez, Abe Alvarez, Luis Soto, Brandon Moss, David Murphy

2004 top 10: Kevin Youkilis, Hanley Ramirez, Kelly Shoppach, Charlie Zink, David Murphy, Jon Lester, Chad Spann, Juan Cedeno, Matt Murton, Abe Alvarez

2003 top 10: Hanley Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis, Freddy Sanchez, Phil Dumatrait, Kelly Shoppach, Jon Lester, Manny Delcarmen, Tony Blanco, Josh Hancock, Jerome Gamble

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