Welcome to Kvetch of the Day, your likelihood to ask us your burning questions.
This week, reader Paul Baranofsky asks: “Why the hell did Blooming idiot bring back the automatic out aka Jackie Bradley Jr.? I don’t care what the nerds and stats geek say about his defense. They have three weak bats spots 7-9. I would have preferred to keep (Hunter) Renfroe and his solid bat and his defense was as good as JBJ.”
Jason Mastrodonato responds:
“Few issues have developed as shortly in baseball because the significance of outfield protection. The launch angle revolution has not solely put a premium on fly-chasers, however have made outs as valuable as ever earlier than. An further out is an additional likelihood at a house run. And house runs are being hit at an unprecedented price. The Sox had been typically horrible within the outfield a yr in the past and it price them. They don’t have a greater choice on their roster, with Christian Arroyo and J.D. Martinez being the one different outfielders. Their offense is sweet sufficient to thrive with a defensive specialist within the nine-hole, as they did for years, and JBJ occurs to be the most effective nine-hole hitter of anybody because the American League adopted the designated hitter in 1973 (his .431 slugging proportion ranks first amongst these with 1,000 plate appearances). Might as nicely let him play.
Column on this in Friday’s paper: https://t.co/7EorPTba69
Something you need to know? Ask us at [email protected]
Source: www.bostonherald.com