Sean O's Comments

Fire Brand of the American League : Terry Francona confirms Jacoby Ellsbury move to left field

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:32:01 +0000

Barajas is not a bad idea, but with the problems he has been having, bringing in Russell Martin as less than a full time catcher could work to restore his health and hitting skills. If he and Salty split the role, each would benefit at point in their careers, and the team would get a chance to see what Salty can do, and see whether Martin can turn it around. If both do well, help the team while rebuilding their value, that would be a very good problem for Tito and Theo, especially as internal candidates develop.

Fire Brand of the American League : Red Sox and Adrian Beltre Agree to Terms

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:25:27 +0000

Interesting points about Werth.

But I think your suggestion of using Ellsbury as a fourth outfielder instead of starting in center makes little sense. Cameron is in decline and in the last stages of wrapping up a fine career. Ellsbury isn't a prospect -- he is a proven entity with significant up-side. Playing Ellsbury every day serves the Sox' interests, both in the short term (wins) and long term (in building up Ellsbury's trade value).

Finally, I think Kalish belongs in this discussion, ahead of Darnell, again, because of age. Darnell did a good job last year, but the guy will be 32 next year. We aren't likely to get more from him than we've seen. Kalish has seen his numbers improve as he rose through the minors, and showed a lot in his major league intro last year. He won't turn 23 until the Sox break camp next spring. This kid has a lot of upside and doesn't need another year in the minors.

Fire Brand of the American League : Red Sox and Adrian Beltre Agree to Terms

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 13:46:16 +0000

I'm no Sawx aficionado, but have been a fan since Hobson, Burleson, & Remy were in the infield. Wonder why Charlie wrote about Lowrie after Youk, Paps, Drew, and Papi? One of those things is not like the others ... Lowrie. I asked Charlie to cover him. Lowrie's underated. If he were in KC or Atlanta he'd be a very good 2B (bat & glove). But he's not Wally Pipping Pedroia and wouldn't the Sox play Youk at 3B before Lowrie (assumes Lars or a FA). MAYBE he supplants Scutaro, but it feels like Lowrie is more valuable to you guys as an Omar Infante type. Good stick. Good attitude. Versatile.

Fire Brand of the American League : What to Do With David Ortiz

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:03:41 +0000

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Fire Brand of the American League : 5/2 Online Seates Game Thread: Sox Must Save Face in Baltimore

Mon, 3 May 2010 05:20:54 +0000

we're boned.

Fire Brand of the American League : 4/19 Online Seats Game Thread: Patriot's Day Turnaround

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:47:18 +0000

How on earth is this team 170 million dollars? If it were 45-50m I wouldn't be so annoyed.

Fire Brand of the American League : 4/12 Online Seats Game Thread: Red Sox Open Outdoors in Minnesota

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:51:28 +0000

Not a great game. Not going to lie.

Fire Brand of the American League : 4/9 Online Seats Game Thread: Sox play catch up in KC

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:19:17 +0000

Just glad I'll be at the Blazers game tomorrow so I won't even be tempted to see meathead blow it.

Fire Brand of the American League : 4/9 Online Seats Game Thread: Sox play catch up in KC

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:07:57 +0000

Yet another blown game. This bullpen and offense are bloody awful. And with Beckett starting tomorrow, that's 1-4.

Fire Brand of the American League : Beckett's opening day and new contract

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:53:05 +0000

Screw Beckett, as a player and as a person. 5 more ruined seasons.

Fire Brand of the American League : 4/4 Online Seats Game Thread: Red Sox Ready For Yanks

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 01:53:28 +0000

Beckett is steaming garbage and cannot be extended. He is a pox on this club.

Fire Brand of the American League : UZR Making Me Crazy

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:32:03 +0000

A+ sir.

Fire Brand of the American League : All Aughts Team of the Decade Dishonorable Mention: Eric Gagne

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:32:52 +0000

So is the offseason.

Fire Brand of the American League : Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:34:45 +0000

There wasn't "popular dissent" to the Lowell extension, there was me dissent. I was laughed/yelled at every time I mentioned the stupidity of the deal from all corners. It was stupid then, it's doubly stupid now.

Fire Brand of the American League : Reasons to let Beckett reach free agency

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:13:01 +0000

Please god, no more Beckett. The single most overrated pitcher in baseball.

Fire Brand of the American League : Recapping Kotchman, Chapman in Cincinnati

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:26:52 +0000

It means we waste a roster spot on a corpse? No Lowell on this team, not now, not in March, not ever.

Fire Brand of the American League : Terry Francona confirms Jacoby Ellsbury move to left field

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 06:13:46 +0000

Start Yaz in left!

Fire Brand of the American League : One $9 Million Question Answered, One More Arises

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 06:11:14 +0000

So sun only affects Jacoby Ellsbury? I know the pink hats think the sun shines solely on him, but it's ridiculous. Ellsbury is a visibly bad fielder. He gets terrible jumps on anything forward/backward, and his speed often cannot save him. We need a few more years of data to be 100%, but by no means is he a good fielder.

Fire Brand of the American League : Terry Francona confirms Jacoby Ellsbury move to left field

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:45:18 +0000

Beltre's games played in Seattle: 156 156 149 143 111 That is not injury prone, that's a highly resilient player at 3b.

Fire Brand of the American League : Terry Francona confirms Jacoby Ellsbury move to left field

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:52:27 +0000

hooray! I love when we simply make the right decision. Not because it's the easy way, but because it's the right way.