Dennis Bonvie
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Been hearing about Eddie Romero Jr for years as a star of the organization
If he has what it takes they should hire him
The great Shawn McAdam does the radio Sox pregame and it is spectacular to listen to as I get supper ready - he’s phenomenal and is plugged in. Last night was tremendous as he outlined the field identifying 4 specific guys but mostly long shots.
He did say if Romero didn’t get he could see him leaving. Shawn like Speier and Gammons are all high on Romero.
Sure seems like Dombrowski would have been out after season but he walked into ‘their’ camp unsuspecting to them and wanted an answer. I don’t blame him. When he realized he was going to be out he left the park and the ownership didn’t issue a proper statement and address Monday like they should.
Sounds like the owners weren’t happy with the overpayments on trades like Kimball and Thornberg (I remember reading HF after both and many of you guys called it at that time as well)
The Sale deal they went along with although it went against what Henry said about pitchers over 30 to long term deals.
Regardless he’s out
The best news to come out of 2019 is
1. Xander Bogearts is signed long term
2. Rafael Devers is a star
3. We know exactly what Mookie Betts is and I think Betts does as well - a phenomenal leadoff hitter
That could be significant in keeping him
I believe he’s both accepted it and embraced it
He’s not Trout but Trout is not Betts
Like comparing a Lion to a panther
Both majestic in their own way
My Cabin in the Woods script
1. Romero if he’s as good as advertised
2. Pay Betts
He’s your leading man, and leadoff hitter and you own a TV station that is ratings driven for advertising dollars
He warrants close to Trout money
3. Call Boras bluff
Martinez said during Jimmy Fund telethon the Red Sox are his favorite team and Scott Boras thought the idea of opt outs was a good idea / he was sheepish when he said this
NO ONE stepped forward when JD Martinez was a 30 year old FA coming off 45 homers in Arizona when he could still play outfield
At 32 with a wonky back and diminishing skills in the field that all but relegates him to DH as well as a $23 M contract for several years his landing spot is limited to US in my view
The Yankees are already saying Miguel Andujar a spectacular young cheap hitter out all year with surgery will most likely DH next year as Geo Urshela plays 3B (assuming he’s not busted for PED)
The Yankees will soon have their Toronto Maple Leafs like Taveras/Marner/Matthews eating 1/2 their cap when the dust settles in a few years with Stanton $32 M thru 2028 and Gleyber Torres/Aaron Judge pay days
I’m optimistic
They need
1. Capable leadership
2. Stability
3. Blue print/plan
4. You pay Betts
Used to have a place in Narragansett for summer vacations. Had the great pleasure of reading Shawn McAdam's writing in the Providence Journal daily.
Made me think of the line from "Piano Man": "Man, what are you doin' here?"