On this week’s show, Jeff is joined by Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald to discuss a host of Red Sox topics, including Pablo Sandoval‘s rocky standing with the organization, Hanley Ramirez‘s move to first base, the decision to option Rusney Castillo to Triple-A, the quick promotion of Christian Vazquez in light of Blake Swihart‘s defensive struggles, and the rotation’s early problems. Jeff then welcomes MLBTR’s Steve Adams to look at the alarmingly slow starts of the Twins and Braves.
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Great stuff this week.
This start is bad for Atlanta, but they have the consolation of knowing that they never had a realistic shot at contending this season, and ending with the worst record in baseball this season would give them the #1 pick next year.
The Twins start is more of a disaster, since so many of the guys who are struggling are the hyped prospects they hope to be part of the next contending team. As a smaller payroll club, the Twins would be screwed long term if those guys don’t pan out.
Thanks Dan, appreciate it!