Bradley still making his case for roster spot

pimpingamecock · 03-18-2013, 09:25 AM

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Manager John Farrell had a little smile Sunday morning when he was asked if outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.'s left-handed bat might make sense if the Red Sox head north without Stephen Drew and David Ortiz.

"That's a hell of a question," Farrell said. "We've got two weeks to determine that."

Bradley, who is ranked Boston's No. 2 prospect by MLB.com, went 0-for-1 on Sunday in a 5-1 Red Sox win over the Rays at JetBlue Park, dropping his Grapefruit League average to .444 (16-for-36).

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/ar...s_bos&c_id=bos

davidmc467 · 03-18-2013, 09:37 AM

I figured that he would start the season in AAA.

It'd be awesome if he made the Opening Day roster though.

Roosterboy · 03-18-2013, 09:59 AM

As bad as the Red Sox are...why not put him on the big league club?

CardiacKemba · 03-18-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Roosterboy

As bad as the Red Sox are...why not put him on the big league club?

I think you answered your own question. The Red Sox are going to have to be VERY lucky to even compete in the AL East. As much as I love Bradley (my favorite Gamecock along with Smoak), it just doesn't make much sense to bring him up and waste a year before he hits FA because he won't make enough of a difference to win the division. Baseball Economics.

MillerTime843 · 03-18-2013, 10:53 AM

Why wouldn't you cut a high paid OF and put a young star there? If your so-called organization is rebuilding!

CardiacKemba · 03-18-2013, 11:02 AM

If you're rebuilding, why would you want to waste a year on a young star? Instead, hoard him in the minors for a couple weeks and get an extra year of MLB service time out of him.

uscbaseball32 · 03-18-2013, 12:05 PM

Cutting a player in baseball doesn't relieve you of their contract. Baseball is all guaranteed money which is why the Mets two highest paid outfielders this year are Jason Bay and Bobby Bonilla (ouch). If JBJ doesn't make the opening day roster he will make the team in short order he is a stud.

rosstheboss · 03-18-2013, 12:42 PM

i think you guys are completely underestimating the red sox this year...especially with the yankees having so many injuries.

jellafever · 03-18-2013, 01:29 PM

Isn't there some rule about if they don't bring him up before May then they get to keep him another year?

GapoGamecock51 · 03-18-2013, 01:40 PM

This complicates things, I can pull for Jackie, but not the Red Sox.

Gapo

PvtWarlick · 03-18-2013, 01:46 PM

The Red Sox are not bad team had a lot injuries and the busted hiring of Bobby V. It comes down to money, but keeping JBJ on the minor league roster till May it prevents them from fighting arbriation a year later

sc455 · 03-18-2013, 05:45 PM

he needs minors work. the last thing he needs is a great spring and a dud april. they will talk and he will be screwed. he is young and needs more at bats in the minors.

PvtWarlick · 03-18-2013, 06:42 PM

He hasn't played above AAA as well, let him do a month or two in Pawtucket before we talk about Boston

Cocks and Canes · 03-18-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rosstheboss

i think you guys are completely underestimating the red sox this year...especially with the yankees having so many injuries.

Yeah, they might pass the Yankees and take 4th.

Luke Skycocker · 03-18-2013, 11:36 PM

The Red Sox problem is their pitching, plain and simple

cockyjordan3 · 03-18-2013, 11:50 PM

No need to rush him.

eaglegolf018 · 03-21-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Skycocker

The Red Sox problem is their pitching, plain and simple

Really need to pick up the phone and call Lohse now

pimpingamecock · 03-22-2013, 12:00 PM

Some Articles on JBJ

Not much left for Jackie Bradley Jr. to do

Red Sox must ponder three criteria before promoting Jackie Bradley Jr.

Red Sox' Bradley on a tear, but might not get the call

The Jackie Bradley conundrum

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03-18-2013, 09:25 AM	#1
pimpingamecock Blue Chip Male Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 533 CockyCash: 350	Bradley still making his case for roster spot FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Manager John Farrell had a little smile Sunday morning when he was asked if outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.'s left-handed bat might make sense if the Red Sox head north without Stephen Drew and David Ortiz. "That's a hell of a question," Farrell said. "We've got two weeks to determine that." Bradley, who is ranked Boston's No. 2 prospect by MLB.com, went 0-for-1 on Sunday in a 5-1 Red Sox win over the Rays at JetBlue Park, dropping his Grapefruit League average to .444 (16-for-36). http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/ar...s_bos&c_id=bos

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davidmc467 Little Engine That Could Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 3,180 CockyCash: 500	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot I figured that he would start the season in AAA. It'd be awesome if he made the Opening Day roster though. __________________

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Roosterboy 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hartwell, Georgia Posts: 3,389 CockyCash: 500	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot As bad as the Red Sox are...why not put him on the big league club? __________________ Baseball SEC Champs: 2000, 2002, 2011 CWS Appearances: 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012 Two-time National Champs Football 4 years running over Clemson 3 years running over Georgia 3 years running over Tennessee The best is yet to come...

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MillerTime843 6th Year Senior Male Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Murrells Inlet Posts: 3,941 CockyCash: 1154261	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot Why wouldn't you cut a high paid OF and put a young star there? If your so-called organization is rebuilding! __________________

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CardiacKemba Banned Male Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Piedmont, SC Posts: 88 CockyCash: 500	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot If you're rebuilding, why would you want to waste a year on a young star? Instead, hoard him in the minors for a couple weeks and get an extra year of MLB service time out of him.

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uscbaseball32 Recruit Male Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: greenville Posts: 100 CockyCash: 500	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot Cutting a player in baseball doesn't relieve you of their contract. Baseball is all guaranteed money which is why the Mets two highest paid outfielders this year are Jason Bay and Bobby Bonilla (ouch). If JBJ doesn't make the opening day roster he will make the team in short order he is a stud.

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rosstheboss Diehard Male Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 4,383 CockyCash: 219233117	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot i think you guys are completely underestimating the red sox this year...especially with the yankees having so many injuries. __________________

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jellafever BETTER THAN the rest Male Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Columbia Posts: 4,715 CockyCash: 1000000	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot Isn't there some rule about if they don't bring him up before May then they get to keep him another year? __________________

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GapoGamecock51 I Put Threadz 2 Sleep Male Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbia, SC/But my heart is in the Philippines Posts: 10,284 CockyCash: 24998062	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot This complicates things, I can pull for Jackie, but not the Red Sox. Gapo __________________ Palmetto Patriot Twitter Feed

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PvtWarlick Game MVP Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spartanburg Posts: 1,758 CockyCash: 1599	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot The Red Sox are not bad team had a lot injuries and the busted hiring of Bobby V. It comes down to money, but keeping JBJ on the minor league roster till May it prevents them from fighting arbriation a year later __________________ South Carolina History: Football: 1969 ACC Champions 2010 SEC East Champions Baseball: 2010, 2011 National Champions 4 Time Runner-Up (1975, 77, 2002, 2012) Basketball Southern Champions: 1927, 33, 34, 45 1970, 71 ACC Champions 1997 SEC Champions 2005, 06 NIT Champions

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sc455 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 12,666 CockyCash: 23088816	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot he needs minors work. the last thing he needs is a great spring and a dud april. they will talk and he will be screwed. he is young and needs more at bats in the minors.

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PvtWarlick Game MVP Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spartanburg Posts: 1,758 CockyCash: 1599	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot He hasn't played above AAA as well, let him do a month or two in Pawtucket before we talk about Boston __________________ South Carolina History: Football: 1969 ACC Champions 2010 SEC East Champions Baseball: 2010, 2011 National Champions 4 Time Runner-Up (1975, 77, 2002, 2012) Basketball Southern Champions: 1927, 33, 34, 45 1970, 71 ACC Champions 1997 SEC Champions 2005, 06 NIT Champions

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Luke Skycocker Doc Skycock Male Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Augusta Posts: 41,246 CockyCash: 103198788171	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot The Red Sox problem is their pitching, plain and simple __________________

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cockyjordan3 Wofford Terrier Male Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 4,471 CockyCash: 392442	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot No need to rush him. __________________ NEW CAROLINA

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pimpingamecock Blue Chip Male Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 533 CockyCash: 350	Re: Bradley still making his case for roster spot Some Articles on JBJ Not much left for Jackie Bradley Jr. to do Red Sox must ponder three criteria before promoting Jackie Bradley Jr. Red Sox' Bradley on a tear, but might not get the call The Jackie Bradley conundrum

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