Re: Drew

2014-02-26 Thread Tom Salemi
I'd be happy if they signed Drew at a reasonable price and he accepted his role as back up/safety net. It'd be nice if he agreed to play some 2b and 3b if necessary. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 12:48 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm conflicted about this as well. We do have a chance

Re: Drew

2014-02-26 Thread Tom Salemi
That said, I expect a big year from Middlebrooks. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be happy if they signed Drew at a reasonable price and he accepted his role as back up/safety net. It'd be nice if he agreed to play some 2b and 3b if necessary

Re: Ray Daniel (@raydanielmystry) shared a Tweet with you!

2013-06-04 Thread Tom Salemi
She's so hot she burned a hole through the space-time barrier On Jun 4, 2013 8:36 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah amazing that she posted that 3 hours from now! Wow! #TimeMachine Sent from Dan's iPad Mini On Jun 4, 2013, at 8:05 PM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: Huh!

Re: Elephant in the Room

2013-05-11 Thread Tom Salemi
That's really the crux of the issue. CHB's defenders are saying, He's only asking what the fan is asking. But fans sometimes don't ask the wisest questions. It's the media's job to point out, Well, it's still early, but this bears watching. On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM, Ray Salemi

Re: A few adjustments today

2013-05-10 Thread Tom Salemi
I'll go with 85. On May 10, 2013 9:39 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Yeah, I'm still sticking by my 81-84 wins prediction. On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Well, injuries to Bailey and Hanrahan (who looks done for the year) have messed that

Re: Game 1

2013-04-02 Thread Tom Salemi
The Rays work quickly because they have to fit nine innings of baseball in just seven innings because that's when their fans start to leave. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: What I saw is that, while I watch a lot of minor league baseball, Major League

Re: Game 1

2013-04-02 Thread Tom Salemi
No way! For $50 a ticket I expect a full nine innings! On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Maybe we should try that On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: The Rays work quickly because they have to fit nine innings

Re: Lester

2013-03-30 Thread Tom Salemi
. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Regardless of the stats he has a long way to go to be Verlander-like... Sent from Dan's iPad Mini On Mar 29, 2013, at 3:44 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Seeing Verlander's new contract. What will Jon Lester

Re: Was Tom Right?

2013-03-30 Thread Tom Salemi
Well, I'd like to say I'm always right. But while I'm still not a fan of the trade ... * I agree with Steve. I can't count out the Sox entirely. This is a weak division. Toronto has bulked up, but they're bullpen is weak. And their starters (Johnson, Dickey) aren't guarantees. I concede they're

Lester

2013-03-29 Thread Tom Salemi
Seeing Verlander's new contract. What will Jon Lester be paid? This year will be a big year for him. GS IPSO W WHIP ERA Verlander232 1553.2 1454 123 1.17 3.40 Lester 187 1163

Re: oh dear

2013-03-12 Thread Tom Salemi
/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2013/03/how_could_the_r.html I think I would keep Lavarnway up to DH. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Monday, March 11, 2013 9:48 AM *Subject:* Re: oh dear

Re: oh dear

2013-03-11 Thread Tom Salemi
to view Ortiz as less durable than past years. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 10:50 PM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Oy. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Ortiz out. http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2013/03

Re: oh dear

2013-03-11 Thread Tom Salemi
Also will need to see how healthy Napoli is.. On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Gomes? See what Jackie Bradley can do. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Larry Rupp silvan...@gmail.com wrote: So what's our alternatives for DH? Lavarnway? Mauro

oh dear

2013-03-10 Thread Tom Salemi
Ortiz out. http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2013/03/ortiz_shut_down.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Speed

2013-03-05 Thread Tom Salemi
Red Sox pitching prospect hits 111 mph http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/9018223/2013-spring-training-drake-britton-boston-red-sox-prospect-arrested-dui-charge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: Rubby De La Rosa

2013-02-25 Thread Tom Salemi
Our next caller, Steve from Whereeverthehellsburgh. On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.comwrote: Rubby hit 100 MPH on more than one occasion over two innings yesterday. How long before we can cut Lackey and bring him up? Allen Webster, the other pitcher

Re: Rubby De La Rosa

2013-02-25 Thread Tom Salemi
I'm sorry but I'm just fascinating by the crumbling of Gerry Callahan. The Daytona 500 Was Fixed, And Other Miscellaneous Monday Thoughts FEBRUARY 25, 2013 BY BRUCE ALLENhttp://www.bostonsportsmedia.com/author/bruce 11

Great

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Salemi
http://audio.weei.com/a/71231926/alex-speier-debates-john-and-gerry-on-how-prospects-ascend-through-the-minor-league-system.htm If you have a few minutes enjoy this beat down EEI's Alex Speier (Matt's protege) delivers upon old schoolers John Dennis and Gerry What's Empirical Mean? Callahan. --

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Salemi
to be reminded why I dont' listen anymore. Callahan can't think in a straight line. On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: http://audio.weei.com/a/71231926/alex-speier-debates-john-and-gerry-on-how-prospects-ascend-through-the-minor-league-system.htm If you have

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Salemi
are not as bright as us (on this list) not as good at writing, and definitely not good at understanding a game they are paid to follow. On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I know. Something tells me this might be the beginning of his end. He sounds addled.His

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Salemi
point. WEEI seems to have latched on to The Pointless and Unending Argument as their only way of creating interest. On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Their primary competition Toucher and Rich know even less about sports. But they embrace their ignorance

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Salemi
This is great. Got some respect for NY fans.he really should just learn to laugh at himself. http://deadspin.com/5944236/mike-francesa-gets-destroyed-by-his-callers-for-nodding-off-kindly-reminds-them-he-is-paid-a-fortune-to-sit-here On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Salemi
Back to Boston, hadn't seen this when I opined about the end of DC. http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/02/21/weei-adds-kirk-minihane-dennis-and-callahan/cZkVIGfUr5GOZuRPY6H28M/story.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To

Re: Poor Tito.....

2013-02-11 Thread Tom Salemi
Saw that. They also signed Jason Giambi... Did anyone else see the Astros traded Jed Lowrie to the athletics? Prepare yourself for a 30 HR season. On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 5:37 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: Poor Tito.....

2013-02-11 Thread Tom Salemi
who evaluates things differently than others so take it for what it's worth. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Saw that. They also signed Jason Giambi... Did anyone else see the Astros traded Jed Lowrie to the athletics? Prepare yourself for a 30 HR

Re: Poor Tito.....

2013-02-11 Thread Tom Salemi
on the DL Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Monday, February 11, 2013 11:59 AM *Subject:* Re: Poor Tito. Saw that. They also signed Jason Giambi... Did anyone else see

King Felix off the table.

2013-02-08 Thread Tom Salemi
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/02/07/seattle-mariners-felix-hernandez-contract-highest-paid-pitcher/1899241/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Spring Training Resolution #1

2013-02-07 Thread Tom Salemi
1. Giving John Lackey a fresh start. I hope his problems here were health related, not the fact that he was pitching the majority of his time in less pitcher friendly parks. But I'm letting all that spilled mile wash under the damn.

Re: Spring Training Resolution #1

2013-02-07 Thread Tom Salemi
threw in Anaheim, it would be huge. Steve O On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:42 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: 1. Giving John Lackey a fresh start. I hope his problems here were health related, not the fact that he was pitching the majority of his time in less pitcher friendly parks. But I'm

Gotta admit

2013-01-28 Thread Tom Salemi
Shaughnessy's book is pretty damn good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Gotta admit

2013-01-28 Thread Tom Salemi
copies - stacks of books per person going out the door. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Shaughnessy's book is pretty damn good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group

Re: Joba learns a lesson

2013-01-24 Thread Tom Salemi
Youk will be the only first baseman in history to charge his own pitcher after a plunking On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: LOL, saw that yesterday and am REALLY looking forward to reports from Yankees spring break on their first interaction. Youk is the

Re: Sox hired for Image over Skill

2013-01-15 Thread Tom Salemi
Well, that's been said a lot. On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Wow. I actually was right. The Sox spent too much energy worrying about the contract signing photo-op and too little on baseball. According to Francona:

Stephen Drew

2012-12-17 Thread Tom Salemi
Three years ,$13 milllion per. Just kidding, one year @ $9m or $1M per base hit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
at 3:59 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: From EEI art One major league source suggested that the Sox should -- and likely do -- have “modest expectations” for the veteran, describing him as the best option available on a relatively short-term deal that permits the team to minimize

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
have one. -- *From:* Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, December 13, 2012 4:20 PM *Subject:* Re: Sox get Dempster Meh. On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 3:59 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: From EEI

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
I can't really see one that I'd be comfortable with. I won't bet against the Sox success. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: I see a wager in the works. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, it's

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I can't really see one that I'd be comfortable with. I won't bet against the Sox success. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: I see a wager in the works. Sent from my iPhone

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
they had when they did the deal. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:43 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Where have I made a prediction? On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: You seem to be making some prediction about the Sox chances

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
Catching correction - Ross, not Davis. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Angst? I see it as commentary. I'm not going to predict an outcome until the Sox are finished with their off season moves. It'd be silly to say how they're going to finish

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
to support or oppose a move. Unless, of course, one just despises the guy. I don't have any confidence that Farrell will make a difference to the winning percentage, but I'm glad that Bobby V is gone. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:43 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Tom Salemi
, Crawford is more talented. Just that we didn't see it. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, December 14, 2012 12:06 PM *Subject:* Re: Sox get Dempster And I meant Becket

Sox get Dempster

2012-12-13 Thread Tom Salemi
two years at $26.5 million ($13m per again) Josh Hamilton goes to Angels for 5 years/$125m. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-13 Thread Tom Salemi
year in the AL (except when he pitched against us.). Angels be crazy. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:28 PM *Subject:* Sox get Dempster

Re: Impressive deals by Rays

2012-12-10 Thread Tom Salemi
to winning? Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Monday, December 10, 2012 5:17 AM *Subject:* Impressive deals by Rays KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have acquired

so

2012-12-04 Thread Tom Salemi
Keith Foulke was at Christmas at Fenway. Kinda surreal. I'm alright with the Napoli signing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

Re: so

2012-12-04 Thread Tom Salemi
pick for Swisher -- which I would understand. Victorino would be an acceptable backup plan. Wondering which hole they'll trade Salty to fill. Probably the 27-year-old right-handed middle reliever void. Steve O On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Keith

Re: Youk to Sign with Yankees?

2012-12-04 Thread Tom Salemi
Sox reportedly offering 3 years for 38m for vittorino. Too much if true. On Dec 4, 2012 2:02 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Shades of Wade Boggs Dan D Central NJ USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To

Re: Youk to Sign with Yankees?

2012-12-04 Thread Tom Salemi
liked him with the Phillies, spark-plug type player and good defender, so at least both outfield corners won't be dead zones, just left with Gomes. Wonder where this leaves Kalish - 4th outfielder, I guess. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal

Re: The case against Miguel Cabrera for MVP

2012-11-26 Thread Tom Salemi
But they won more games, which is why that shouldn't really matter. On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: I suspect the fact that the Angels didn't make the play-offs also contributed. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom

Luis Rivera

2012-11-26 Thread Tom Salemi
Blue Jays just announced former Red Sox SS Luis Rivera as third base coach. Got me thinking about how he came to Boston. He was traded here in 1988 (along with John Dopson) from Montreal. Can anyone recall who the Sox traded away for him? Not a huge name, but notable. -- You received this

Re: Luis Rivera

2012-11-26 Thread Tom Salemi
for the Expos after the Sox. After giving my answer, I checked the real answer. It was one of those answers that I never would have gotten on my own but made perfect sense after being told. -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens

Re: Ellsbury

2012-11-09 Thread Tom Salemi
He's great. Saw him a few times in Portland. Exciting player. On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Ah, I had forgotten about Bradley. I saw him play in college and liked him a LOT. He has mad skillz. Dan D Central NJ USA --

Sox to name Juan Nieves pitching coach

2012-11-07 Thread Tom Salemi
http://bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view/20221107report_juan_nieves_new_sox_pitching_coach/srvc=homeposition=7 I couldn't believe Juan Nieves only played three seasons. He was a prominent Strato guy for us. But those were our prime Strato years. -- You received this message because

So

2012-11-02 Thread Tom Salemi
We do The Trade so we'll have financial flexibility. We're going to focus on players who have proven they can play in Boston. Yet we're content to let David Ortiz and Cody Ross go to free agency. I can't be completely critical because I don't know what the players are asking, but I wish we'd

Re: So

2012-11-02 Thread Tom Salemi
is worth the same money that he made the past two years. He's 36, spent a big chunk of the season injured, and may be ready for a slide. If there was a deal it would need to be incentive-laden. On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: We do The Trade so we'll

Re: So

2012-11-02 Thread Tom Salemi
And frankly I don't care what he bitches about. Far as I can tell, he's the best available bat on the free agent market. Am I wrong? (Josh Hamilton aside...) On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I love how we always generalize about what other people think

Re: So

2012-11-02 Thread Tom Salemi
years. He's 36, spent a big chunk of the season injured, and may be ready for a slide. If there was a deal it would need to be incentive-laden. On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: We do The Trade so we'll have financial flexibility. We're going to focus

Re: So

2012-11-02 Thread Tom Salemi
** ** I don't see that Ortiz is worth the same money that he made the past two years. He's 36, spent a big chunk of the season injured, and may be ready for a slide. ** ** If there was a deal it would need to be incentive-laden. ** ** On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Tom Salemi

Annnneebaaal!

2012-10-29 Thread Tom Salemi
Sox gotta bring back Anibal Sanchez. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Annnneebaaal!

2012-10-29 Thread Tom Salemi
-- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Monday, October 29, 2012 12:16 PM *Subject:* Aeebaaal! Sox gotta bring back Anibal Sanchez. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox

Looks like Toronto folks are a bit put ouwt

2012-10-24 Thread Tom Salemi
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/10/23/farrell-just-a-blowhard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Looks like Toronto folks are a bit put ouwt

2012-10-24 Thread Tom Salemi
, for the life of me, understand why any Boston fan would complain about dealing him. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 6:33 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.torontosun.com/2012/10/23/farrell-just-a-blowhard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Looks like Toronto folks are a bit put ouwt

2012-10-24 Thread Tom Salemi
Oh, I didn't watch that. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 9:58 AM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: Sorry. I was referring to the movie clip. On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I'm not sure you have that straight. Toronto isn't

Re: Dear Lord, save us from

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
I don't think we should dismiss an entire nation of players over one bust. Serious question: Youk for 1B? He sort of fits the profile. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.comwrote: If the kid costs $80 million, that's stupid. But if he's a talent who would go

Re: Dear Lord, save us from

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think we should dismiss an entire nation of players over one bust. Serious question: Youk for 1B? He sort of fits the profile. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post

Re: Dear Lord, save us from

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
Swisher's a nice thought, but he's 32, or he'll be 32 in November. I find it difficult to believe he'll take a short deal or short money. But we'll see what the market bears out. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Sure there can be trades. I'm just

Re: Dear Lord, save us from

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough. Perhaps someone will take the time to skim the list of free agents and find a better alternative. First Basemen Lance Berkman, STL Jason Giambi, COL Travis Hafner, CLE * Eric Hinske, ATL Aubrey Huff, SF * Casey Kotchman

Re: Dear Lord, save us from

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
IHH! On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:04 PM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: I hear A-Rod is available. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: You can also trade money for talent by taking (insert bad) contracts off people's hands

Re: Anybody want A-Rod?

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
Interesting question: Should the Giants have activated Melky Cabrera http://deadspin.com/5954198/the-giants-are-headed-to-the-world-series-without-one-of-their-best-players-because-they-are-stupid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens

Re: Anybody want A-Rod?

2012-10-23 Thread Tom Salemi
the Sox hired Farrell before Ozzie was fired. Larry L would have been all over THAT shit Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, October 23, 2012 4:47 PM *Subject:* Re: Anybody

Re: Scutaro Again

2012-10-22 Thread Tom Salemi
Funny, I had a similar thought about both Scutaro and Aviles. You could see those guys being poster children for the Red Sox news flexibility strategy, finding those gritty players who fill a specific niche in team building. I don't object to them trading them both away, but I think both players

Re: Scutaro Again

2012-10-22 Thread Tom Salemi
Not suggesting they do. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: Well, let's remember that playoff performances bear no relationship to in-season performances. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Funny, I had

Fwd: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager

2012-10-21 Thread Tom Salemi
Huh -- Forwarded message -- From: Red Sox Ticket Office ticketoff...@redsox.com Date: Oct 21, 2012 2:06 PM Subject: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager To: tick...@raysalemi.com Click

Re: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager

2012-10-21 Thread Tom Salemi
...@raydanielmystery.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:41 PM *Subject:* Re: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager Indeed. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Huh -- Forwarded message -- From: Red Sox Ticket Office

Re: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager

2012-10-21 Thread Tom Salemi
. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I honestly don't know how I feel about it. I'm happy we have a manager. I'm happy we have Farrell. I'm not really disappointed about losing Aviles. But I resent having to give him up for a mediocre manager. But I'm glad it's

Re: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager

2012-10-21 Thread Tom Salemi
? On Oct 21, 2012, at 9:04 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I would have resented sending Toronto a dozen Dunkin Donuts. Seems wrong. But I'm glad they resolved it quickly. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: Aviles? There are at least

Re: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager

2012-10-21 Thread Tom Salemi
Exactly On Oct 21, 2012 11:30 PM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: I agree with your ambivalence. It's just that I felt equally ambivalent about Aviles. So I don't know what to feel. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't say

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-20 Thread Tom Salemi
-- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, October 19, 2012 6:02 PM *Subject:* RE: Sox Getting Serious I am. But it was a sounds like sort of thing. On Oct 19, 2012 6:00 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: Actually, I

RE: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-20 Thread Tom Salemi
://soilseries.sc.egov.usda.gov/OSD_Docs/A/AUSMUS.html ** ** Dan D Central NJ USA ** ** -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, October 19, 2012 6:02 PM *Subject:* RE: Sox Getting Serious ** ** I am

RE: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-19 Thread Tom Salemi
@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom Salemi *Sent:* Wednesday, October 17, 2012 8:18 PM *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: Sox Getting Serious ** ** I want Ausmus to get the job if only to here Joe Castiglione craft an MLB All-time land formation team

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-18 Thread Tom Salemi
First two came easily.. rest took some thought On Oct 17, 2012 8:28 PM, Matt Olga McSorley mcsorle...@yahoo.com wrote: Tell me that came to you instantly. Go on... -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-18 Thread Tom Salemi
Hah, was just going to put in Rich Hill. Dale Murphy, that's a good one. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 7:59 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: No Dale Murphy? Or Rich Hill? Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-18 Thread Tom Salemi
Jason Bay? On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Hah, was just going to put in Rich Hill. Dale Murphy, that's a good one. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 7:59 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: No Dale Murphy? Or Rich Hill? Dan D Central NJ USA

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-17 Thread Tom Salemi
I want Ausmus to get the job if only to here Joe Castiglione craft an MLB All-time land formation team. Starting Pitcher - *Cliff *Lee Relief Pitcher- Jose *Mesa* Catching - Brad *Ausmus* First Base - Steve *Lake* OF - Mickey *Rivers* Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis On Wed, Oct 17,

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-15 Thread Tom Salemi
He also left KC under some strange circumstances, didn't he? On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:21 PM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.comwrote: As a manager, he was obsessed with little ball, and as a player he didn't believe in plate discipline, so I'm not high on hiring him. I think Hale

Re: You Manage the Sox!

2012-10-12 Thread Tom Salemi
for the manager to mess up a team. But, as we learned, the team just sucked. On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Can a good manager make a bad team good on a consistent basis? No, probably not. On Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Re: Farrell

2012-10-11 Thread Tom Salemi
I think it's nuts to suggest managers don't matter. Are the only thing that matter? No. Do they matter the most? No. But they matter. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: Farrell

2012-10-11 Thread Tom Salemi
Can a good manager make a bad team good on a consistent basis? No, probably not. On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: So they matter, just not in a way that can be measured by a winning record. On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal

Re: You Manage the Sox!

2012-10-11 Thread Tom Salemi
about this. They collapsed, Tito did a mia culpa and I thought, My God, it IS possible for the manager to mess up a team. But, as we learned, the team just sucked. On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote:* *** Can a good manager make a bad

Re: You Manage the Sox!

2012-10-11 Thread Tom Salemi
Also known as, The Ray Look On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: I would be the master of the bewildered stare. On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Do just as well with only half the smugness On Thu

Farrell

2012-10-10 Thread Tom Salemi
If this isn't resolved by Friday Sox should move on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Farrell

2012-10-10 Thread Tom Salemi
for Friday right now. Dan D Central NJ USA From: Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com To: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 5:38 PM Subject: Farrell If this isn't resolved by Friday Sox should move on. -- You received this message because you

Re: Farrell

2012-10-10 Thread Tom Salemi
, Oct 10, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: They ought to be scheduling interviews for Friday right now. Dan D Central NJ USA From: Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com To: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 5:38 PM Subject: Farrell

Re: Farrell

2012-10-10 Thread Tom Salemi
ballplayers create tons of reasons for their lack of success. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:42 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Well, Francona admitted as much in his press conference, said guys weren't listening to him, so I have a hard time letting that go. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:03 PM, Ray

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-05 Thread Tom Salemi
I just hope they don't draw this out. If they can't figure compensation out in a day, then move on. The Jays probably aren't all that eager to keep him. On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: Sounds like it is going to be John Farrell. ** ** *From:*

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-05 Thread Tom Salemi
: Why are we excited by a manager who spent most of the season beneath the Sox? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2012, at 12:36 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I just hope they don't draw this out. If they can't figure compensation out in a day, then move on. The Jays probably aren't

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-05 Thread Tom Salemi
. -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, October 5, 2012 1:10 PM *Subject:* Re: Bye Bye Bobby I honestly don't know. I'm sort of hoping this is a ploy. The Sox say we'll deal. The Jays make and offer

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-05 Thread Tom Salemi
Nice summation of the situation... http://www.csnne.com/baseball-boston-redsox/redsox-talk/McAdam-Red-Sox-eying-Farrell-but-open-to?blockID=784243feedID=3352 Given that no meaningful prospects were given as compensation for Ozzie Guillen or Theo, I would tell the Jays to go pound sand. -- You

RE: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-04 Thread Tom Salemi
John Valentin? On Oct 4, 2012 5:39 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: What about JV?? ** ** *From:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com [mailto: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom Salemi *Sent:* Thursday, October 04, 2012 1:43 PM *To:* redsoxcitizens

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