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dylanmarsh · 08-01-2004, 09:57 AM

Well, I think Theo and the Trio in Beantown are trying to change the team's basic playing philosophy. Now, this is fine, but it's what spring training is for. It is encouraging that the Sox seem to be finally paying attention as to what wins come playoff time: pitching and defense. I just don't know if the team can necessarily adjust in time to go from moneyball to smallball.

Going against everyone else in Red Sox Nation, I like the change with Nomar leaving. From a defensive stand point, it is a definite upgrade:

Nomar has made 6 errors in 139 total chances this season

Cabrera has made 8 errors in 445 total chances this season.

From an offensive stand point, Cabrera is having an off-season: hitting on .246 with 4 homers. However, he's been hitting in front of Tony Bautista all season, who is a far cry from Vlad Guerrero. I think if Cabrera is placed in the 2-hole in the lineup between Damon and Ortiz, he should get better pitches and, hopefully, start looking like the 2003 Cabrera: 17HR, 80RBI, .297.

Things will be okay in Boston. Nomar was going to leave at the end of the season, and now the Sox have new blood and a better defense.

08-01-2004, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
dylanmarsh Sleepy Head	Well, I think Theo and the Trio in Beantown are trying to change the team's basic playing philosophy. Now, this is fine, but it's what spring training is for. It is encouraging that the Sox seem to be finally paying attention as to what wins come playoff time: pitching and defense. I just don't know if the team can necessarily adjust in time to go from moneyball to smallball. Going against everyone else in Red Sox Nation, I like the change with Nomar leaving. From a defensive stand point, it is a definite upgrade: Nomar has made 6 errors in 139 total chances this season Cabrera has made 8 errors in 445 total chances this season. From an offensive stand point, Cabrera is having an off-season: hitting on .246 with 4 homers. However, he's been hitting in front of Tony Bautista all season, who is a far cry from Vlad Guerrero. I think if Cabrera is placed in the 2-hole in the lineup between Damon and Ortiz, he should get better pitches and, hopefully, start looking like the 2003 Cabrera: 17HR, 80RBI, .297. Things will be okay in Boston. Nomar was going to leave at the end of the season, and now the Sox have new blood and a better defense. Last edited by dylanmarsh; 08-01-2004 at 10:01 AM..