Rick Pierce
@rickpierce.bsky.social
Red Sox fan, music nerd, and generally chill dude
Remember when the Sox released Matt Dermody after it came to light that he was saying some super problematic stuff? Guess those days are gone for this organization
December 3, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Remember when the Sox released Matt Dermody after it came to light that he was saying some super problematic stuff? Guess those days are gone for this organization
My unasked-for opinion on the Juan Soto rumors: I don’t think that Mick guy is lying, but I think his “sources” are probably full of shit. Even if there’s a very mutual interest between the Sox and Soto, I doubt Boras would let him end the sweepstakes without his contract value getting absurdly high
November 30, 2024 at 1:09 AM
My unasked-for opinion on the Juan Soto rumors: I don’t think that Mick guy is lying, but I think his “sources” are probably full of shit. Even if there’s a very mutual interest between the Sox and Soto, I doubt Boras would let him end the sweepstakes without his contract value getting absurdly high
Seguimos, positivo y ok
November 28, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Seguimos, positivo y ok
Thinking about the Creed halftime show this thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Thinking about the Creed halftime show this thanksgiving
Not believing any Soto rumors until Passan says anything
November 28, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Not believing any Soto rumors until Passan says anything
Porzingis was expected to be back at some point in December. Now he’s making his season debut tonight.
Nothing will hold these Celtics down
Nothing will hold these Celtics down
November 25, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Porzingis was expected to be back at some point in December. Now he’s making his season debut tonight.
Nothing will hold these Celtics down
Nothing will hold these Celtics down
I like Arenado but I’d have concerns. The defense is still great but his bat is not what it used to be. Saw a pretty big decrease in exit velo, hard-hit%, and barrel%.
He’d still be beneficial to the Sox but I’d rather see the money go towards something they need more like pitching.
He’d still be beneficial to the Sox but I’d rather see the money go towards something they need more like pitching.
November 24, 2024 at 3:56 PM
I like Arenado but I’d have concerns. The defense is still great but his bat is not what it used to be. Saw a pretty big decrease in exit velo, hard-hit%, and barrel%.
He’d still be beneficial to the Sox but I’d rather see the money go towards something they need more like pitching.
He’d still be beneficial to the Sox but I’d rather see the money go towards something they need more like pitching.
Craig Breslow was absolutely cooking here
Red Sox announce that Bailey Horn has been claimed by Detroit on waivers and that Bryan Mata and Isaiah Campbell have been non-tendered.
Non-tendering those two, who had been DFA, means they aren't exposed to waivers. Opens the door to potentially re-sign one or both to minor league deals.
Non-tendering those two, who had been DFA, means they aren't exposed to waivers. Opens the door to potentially re-sign one or both to minor league deals.
November 23, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Craig Breslow was absolutely cooking here
No idea why they didn’t trade him at the deadline
November 23, 2024 at 1:04 AM
No idea why they didn’t trade him at the deadline
At the end of the day the Royals still have a strong rotation with Lugo/Ragans/Wacha and the Reds have McLain or Marte to take Jonathan India’s place. Looks like a win/win on paper
November 23, 2024 at 12:49 AM
At the end of the day the Royals still have a strong rotation with Lugo/Ragans/Wacha and the Reds have McLain or Marte to take Jonathan India’s place. Looks like a win/win on paper
Still feels like a slight overpay from the Royals but both teams improve one of their weak points so it’s fair
The Cincinnati Reds get their pitcher, acquiring Brady Singer from the Kansas City Royals for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer
November 23, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Still feels like a slight overpay from the Royals but both teams improve one of their weak points so it’s fair
Obviously not groundbreaking moves but Nate Eaton and Seby Zavala add some solid depth to the WooSox
November 21, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Obviously not groundbreaking moves but Nate Eaton and Seby Zavala add some solid depth to the WooSox
Chris Sale is a Cy Young Award winner 🥲
November 20, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Chris Sale is a Cy Young Award winner 🥲
Chris Sale was at the Pats game now he was at the Celtics. He misses us as much as we miss him 💔
November 20, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Chris Sale was at the Pats game now he was at the Celtics. He misses us as much as we miss him 💔
Reposted by Rick Pierce
I count four Rule 5 eligible pitchers that hit 100 mph in 2024.
Eduarniel Nunez, RHP, Padres - 101.8 mph max
Anderson Paulino, RHP, Royals - 101.4 mph max
Yosber Sanchez, RHP, Tigers - 100.7 mph max
Andrew Moore, RHP, Reds - 100.2 mph max
Eduarniel Nunez, RHP, Padres - 101.8 mph max
Anderson Paulino, RHP, Royals - 101.4 mph max
Yosber Sanchez, RHP, Tigers - 100.7 mph max
Andrew Moore, RHP, Reds - 100.2 mph max
November 20, 2024 at 2:03 AM
I count four Rule 5 eligible pitchers that hit 100 mph in 2024.
Eduarniel Nunez, RHP, Padres - 101.8 mph max
Anderson Paulino, RHP, Royals - 101.4 mph max
Yosber Sanchez, RHP, Tigers - 100.7 mph max
Andrew Moore, RHP, Reds - 100.2 mph max
Eduarniel Nunez, RHP, Padres - 101.8 mph max
Anderson Paulino, RHP, Royals - 101.4 mph max
Yosber Sanchez, RHP, Tigers - 100.7 mph max
Andrew Moore, RHP, Reds - 100.2 mph max
It would be funny if Noah Song was taken in the rule 5 draft this year and people freaked out again
November 19, 2024 at 11:51 PM
It would be funny if Noah Song was taken in the rule 5 draft this year and people freaked out again
Hunter Dobbins and The Password getting added to the 40 man 👀
November 19, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Hunter Dobbins and The Password getting added to the 40 man 👀
Nick Pivetta declined his QO, the offseason is back on
November 19, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Nick Pivetta declined his QO, the offseason is back on
I would cry tears of joy
Interesting stuff from Jim Bowden here, who matches the top 10 MLB free agents with the team they fit best and predicts Roki Sasaki to the Red Sox
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Matchmaking the top 10 MLB free agents with the team where they fit best
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
I would cry tears of joy
Big day for the Sox today. Finding out if Pivetta is going to be a part of the rotation for one more season and seeing who’s getting added and removed from the 40 man for Rule 5 draft protections
November 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Big day for the Sox today. Finding out if Pivetta is going to be a part of the rotation for one more season and seeing who’s getting added and removed from the 40 man for Rule 5 draft protections
I know there’s the “rookie status” and that it’s based off many things but I just learned that Luis Gil faced Pat Valaika in his first major league start and I can’t see him as a rookie anymore
November 19, 2024 at 12:47 AM
I know there’s the “rookie status” and that it’s based off many things but I just learned that Luis Gil faced Pat Valaika in his first major league start and I can’t see him as a rookie anymore
Wilyer 6th is crazy
This was the 2nd-closest AL Rookie of the Year award voting since 1980.
November 19, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Wilyer 6th is crazy
Luis Gil’s 2024 season:
April - 4.01 ERA, 3.82 FIP, .629 OPS
May - 0.70 ERA, 2.49 FIP, .363 OPS
June-September - 4.58 ERA, 4.94 FIP, .751 OPS
One good month can win you ROTY
April - 4.01 ERA, 3.82 FIP, .629 OPS
May - 0.70 ERA, 2.49 FIP, .363 OPS
June-September - 4.58 ERA, 4.94 FIP, .751 OPS
One good month can win you ROTY
November 19, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Luis Gil’s 2024 season:
April - 4.01 ERA, 3.82 FIP, .629 OPS
May - 0.70 ERA, 2.49 FIP, .363 OPS
June-September - 4.58 ERA, 4.94 FIP, .751 OPS
One good month can win you ROTY
April - 4.01 ERA, 3.82 FIP, .629 OPS
May - 0.70 ERA, 2.49 FIP, .363 OPS
June-September - 4.58 ERA, 4.94 FIP, .751 OPS
One good month can win you ROTY