Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (OCD SS) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:35:19 PST

AMarshal2 wrote:
Kalish is a lefty batter.

I know, which is why the implied Kalish/ Ellsbury/ Reddick OF doesn't really work. (I also see zero chance that Kalish is ready to step in next year)

I do keep forgetting about Youks as a power hitter, but going into next year the Sox are still going to be looking for a power bat (and LFer) and it doesn't help that the DH spot is going to be filled for the next year as well. Lowell should probably be traded, and as much as I love him, Drew will probably be on the decline as well. Call me crazy, but I'd rather the Sox spend their money on the best available talent than have to try to find the bat they need in trade, again.

They can save the prospects for getting the pitcher Theo wants...

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (edwardcc) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:41:21 PST

Yeah, Kalish is a lefty and so are most of our best power prospects including Anderson, Reddick, Kalish, Rizzo, Mailman. Plus, the whole righty power thing has been discussed here alot. I don't think we have much right handed power in our system except maybe Place, Exposito, Middlebrooks, Wilkerson (who has yet to hit a pro homerun), and lower down you got Almanzar then maybe a couple guys from this year's draft like Renfroe, Schwindenhammer, and Mile Head. There just isn't much right handed power potential in the system right now. I know I am forgetting someone or two but my point still stands.

As for the Markakis comparison, I was thinking that he was more like a white version of Adam Jones, a guy with a bit more power than Markakis and a little less plate discipline. Probably has the speed to steal more bases but doesn't for whatever reason. Jones is a couple years older but 30 lbs heavier which I think we all hope Reddick is able to pack on...

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (templeUsox) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:14:16 PST

Nice. I was just saying how I wish someone would post something to inconveniently alter the page-width.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (Hairps) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:08:38 PST

It was cool getting a chance to see Reddick play this weekend. For some reason, my non-sabermetric mind has always had Markakis as a comp for him. I just looked at their ml careers. Not sure what it means as far as comps are concerned, but figured I'd do a data dump in this thread:

Markakis:

Age

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (AMarshal2) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:22:12 PST

OCD SS wrote:

Nexus wrote:
Holliday and Bay are clearly going in reverse directions, but I don't want any part of a min 5yr/$75M dollar contract for Holliday... not when Reddick and Kalish are progressing quickly against advanced pitching.

I'd rather see Reddick compete with an Abreu type stopgap in 2010 than pay Bay anything north of $40 million over the next 3 or 4 years. I like Jason, but I think Theo has learned from Lugo's contract - You don't pay for past performance.

The Sox need RH power. Even if Kalish's last month represents a step forward, the Sox still don't have a big RH bat.

If the Sox can get Holliday for under $100M , I'd consider it a steal.

Kalish is a lefty batter.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (SoxSail) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:14:49 PST

DonCaballero wrote:

OCD SS wrote:
The Sox need RH power. Even if Kalish's last month represents a step forward, the Sox still don't have a big RH bat.

Kevin Youkilis? No?

Probably for another thread, but between Youk, Martinez and Lowell, the Sox have three 12-20 homer guys who hit at least sometimes from the right. Pedroia might be in that category as well.

This leads me to my main point: can Lowell finish his comeback and play solid defense again? If not, can he move to 1B and be solid there for the remaining year on his contract? That would give the Sox the flexibility to keep Kottaras as well as martinez and Tek (assuming he exercises his option)

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (DonCaballero) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:07:32 PST

OCD SS wrote:
The Sox need RH power. Even if Kalish's last month represents a step forward, the Sox still don't have a big RH bat.

Kevin Youkilis? No?

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (templeUsox) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:49:19 PST

It wouldn't be.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (OCD SS) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:37:33 PST

Nexus wrote:
Holliday and Bay are clearly going in reverse directions, but I don't want any part of a min 5yr/$75M dollar contract for Holliday... not when Reddick and Kalish are progressing quickly against advanced pitching.

I'd rather see Reddick compete with an Abreu type stopgap in 2010 than pay Bay anything north of $40 million over the next 3 or 4 years. I like Jason, but I think Theo has learned from Lugo's contract - You don't pay for past performance.

The Sox need RH power. Even if Kalish's last month represents a step forward, the Sox still don't have a big RH bat.

If the Sox can get Holliday for under $100M , I'd consider it a steal.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (Nexus) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:16:01 PST

Passan's recent column including Holliday and Bay:

"He might make himself $30 million these next two months," the GM said, and a similar perception has spread across the industry as Holliday went through baseball's version of an extreme makeover: In 10 games with the Cardinals, he resurrected a sinking reputation and remade himself into the most desirable free agent this offseason.

It's no exaggeration. Jason Bay (notes) is in the throes of a two-month-long struggle, and Holliday has better on-base and slugging percentages, plus he plays a markedly better left field.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (w00kie13) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:56:23 PST
my problem is not the strength of drews arm, but his accuracy. whenever he gets a good throw off and it gets there in time, usually the throw is too offline for tek to do anything with. as much as i would like to see reddick in the OF next year (i really wish he would take drews spot) i just dont see theo letting j-bay walk. i think reddick is good enough to be our 4th OF, but his time would be much better served playing everyday in portland/pawtucket.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (sabiggs) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:39:33 PST

carltonfiskga wrote:
I am not impressed with Drew's throwing ability at all. In watching Drew attempt throws from medium right field to home plate, I have yet to see him hit one throw on the fly to the catcher. Last week when we played the O's in Boston and Markakis made that throw from medium right field to nail Ellsbury at home coming from 2nd base, now that is the kind of throwing arm that impresses me. In fact, my ultimate outfield I hope for is to see Reddick in RF, Lin or RWML in CF, and Kalish in LF.
A couple of weeks ago, on July 11th, vs. Kansas City, Drew picked a ball up on a short hop in right field and fired a laser to Varitek at the plate to get Miguel Olivo trying to score from third on a force play. It was a strange play, but the throw was definitely impressive and made it to Varitek on the fly and with some extra too. At the time in the game, it was a very important play as...

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (carltonfiskga) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:14:27 PST
Aas far as terrific outfields we could wind up with, I prefer to look towards the day whe we would have Redddick, Ellsbury, Kalish patrolling the outfield. I am not impressed with Drew's throwing ability at all. In watching Drew attempt throws from medium right field to home plate, I have yet to see him hit one throw on the fly to the catcher. Last week when we played the O's in Boston and Markakis made that throw from medium right field to nail Ellsbury at home coming from 2nd base, now that is the kind of throwing arm that impresses me. In fact, my ultimate outfield I hope for is to see Reddick in RF, Lin or RWML in CF, and Kalish in LF.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (raftsox) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:03:44 PST

Yirmiyahu wrote:

raftsox wrote:
Huh? Starting outfielder since there's only 2 signed for next year.
Yes, but do you really think the team isn't going to replace Bay? Either by re-signing him, signing a FA, or trade, he will be replaced by a big name for at least next year. I really really really don't see the team giving Reddick the opportunity to be a starting OFer next season out of spring training.

As the season progresses and news flows in it seem less likely that Bay re-signs here. Holliday is the only other outfielder that's noteworthy, and he's been pretty bad all season.

I don't know if they'll go with...

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (irishguy18) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:51:50 PST
Hunter Jones.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (tdrowe) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:22:56 PST
As for when Reddick is sent down, could we see Tazawa promoted to play a role in the bullpen? I find it unlikely considering they want to optimize his development by starting in AAA, but it's possible he could see some innings.
Daniel Barbarisi speculates

"I would certainly think [we would add a 12th man back to the bullpen] at some point. I don't think that any of us think that we can be at an 11-man staff for a long time," Francona said.
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Assistant general manager Ben Cherington was in Scranton with the PawSox, assessing the Triple-A team's pitching situation.
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Tazawa's potential exceeds any other pitcher in this group (of Bowden, Jones, McBeth, Cabrera), but his experience is limited...He has pitched as a starter this season, but some project that his stuff would play better...

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (ancientsoxfogey) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:56:31 PST
I suggested in another thread that with Drew pushing his mid-30's, I'd move him to LF in a Drew/Jacoby/Reddick OF. Might help him keep his legs under him better. But I agree with posters who say that the Sox will have a RH LF in 2010 -- Bay or somebody else.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (Arquimedez Bozo) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:55:32 PST

FenwayTheHardWay wrote:

tdrowe wrote:
'07 Ellsbury anyone? Just kidding. Sort of.
Jed Lowrie, '08.

I think someone would have to get hurt for it to happen, but it would not surprise me at all...
Ellsbury and Lowrie both had about 360 at-bats in Pawtucket before coming up to Boston for good. Let's not let one 2-for-4 performance get us crazy now.

Next year is probably the '07 Ellsbury/'08 Lowrie year for Reddick. I don't think they would have acquired Anderson if they thought he was ready to help for any length of time right now. It's still my belief that the Sox will add another reliever soon, particularly given the struggles Penny and Smoltz have had going deep into games, and Reddick will be optioned when they do.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (Yirmiyahu) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:46:28 PST

templeUsox wrote:
Reddick starting in left in Fenway for a year would make him a lock to get 20 assists.
Reddick/Ellsbury/Drew would be a hell of a defensive outfield.

Re: Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (templeUsox) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:42:21 PST
Reddick starting in left in Fenway for a year would make him a lock to get 20 assists.

Marcus McBeth and Josh Reddick called up for the night

feeds@kickapps.com (templeUsox) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:26:39 PST
Link

The Red Sox made a few temporary roster moves, likely for tonight's game only, to replace Justin Masterson and Adam LaRoche. Pawtucket righthanded reliever Marcus McBeth and Double A Portland outfielder Josh Reddick will be available tonight.

McBeth has compiled a 2.28 ERA and held opponents to a .176 batting average. Reddick, a breakout hitter during spring training, is batting .277 with a .520 slugging percentage and 13 home runs. At 22, Reddick will become the youngest player to wear a Red Sox major league uniform this season straight from Double A.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Sox placed Daisuke Matsuazaka on the 60-day disabled list and designated Travis Denker designated for assignment.
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