Tek is coming back
S/B 954RR
Wayback1918
> Exercised his option today.
Good.....at least to start the season.
I can't name another catcher who could contribute more in a back up
role......again at least at the start of the season
O'Neil's Faggy Prostate - Libs are stupid. :)
> Exercised his option today.
meh
RN
> Exercised his option today.
sigh.
McDuck
I agree. Lots of knowledge, and still a good backstop. Backup catchers
are not expected to hit much, but he might hit early, as he did last
year. I assume he will not redisvover how to throw effectively to 2d
base over the winter, but other than that, he's a v. good backup. We
can all hope that he'll not wear down so badly in the backup role,
but, as you implied, THAT is far from sure.
The Venerable Sarge
> Exercised his option today.
I was having a real good day until I just read that. What a waste of
a roster spot not to mention screwing Kottaras who did a decent job
playing once a week. And don't bother telling me about his
"intangibles". It might be different if they had powerhouse of bats -
but they don't - so they shouldn't try to carry a dead one.
BTT
> On Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:46:45 -0800 (PST), Wayback1918
>
I agree with all of this--glad to have Varitek's veteran presence in
Boston,
in some capacity.
No word on A-gon?
BTT
Wayback1918
>
Much will come from Francona's use of his back up catcher.
Varitek clearly is better vs LHP. If that is the criteria that is
used to determine his playing time I think he can be successful.
If the plan is "Starting Pitchers Gets to Pick their Own Catcher" then
Varitek could struggle.
whatitis
> Exercised his option today.
The most overrated catcher in the history of baseball....now you just
spent 3mill plus on him...lol
Tristan daCunha
10 Q
Tristan daCunha
Tristan daCunha
Captain,my Captain".
Listen closely, chillun, (and Uncle OFP)
while daddy pulls the handle," BAHAHAHAWOOOOOOOOSH!!
Sayonara Tekky Baby!
Tristan daCunha
Never hear that from the sweet lips of RSN!
Gnork
Kottaras will beat out the utterly worthless Varitek in spring
training. Varitek will finally get released, way too late.
Tristan daCunha
be standin' next to you.
Dano
> Wayback1918 <wayba...@verizon.net> wrote:
>> If the plan is "Starting Pitchers Gets to Pick their Own Catcher"
>> then Varitek could struggle.
>
I'm not even the slightest bit concerned...outside of the chances of someone
getting hurt that would make Victor more of a regular firstbaseman. THAT
might be something to worry about...IF you must. This is why I think they
should continue the search for a better catcher. Ideally, I would like
Victor to be a backup as a catcher behind a very good defensive guy. They
can then better utilize his versatility and not wear HIM down. I'd like to
think of Tek as the third catcher...I have always liked the idea of three
catchers...but obviously it helps to have a guy with Martinez' flexibility.
Gary
>Wayback1918 <wayba...@verizon.net> wrote:
>> I can't name another catcher who could contribute more in a back up
>> role......again at least at the start of the season
>
>My fear is that the whole backup thing won't last and that francoma
>will play him too much. Whether out of a sense of loyalty or because
>idiotic fans will be wanting to see him ... I just don't like the notion
>that he could very well end up playing 50%+ of the games.
Sigh. The GM has already said that Martinez is the starter and wants
him to play most of the time and that Tek will be a traditional
backup.
It's like saying that Tek would catch in the playoffs because of
FranCONA's loyalty to Tek. Did it happen? NO.
Gary
wrote:
I want Victor to be the starter. I want his bat as catcher, not a good
defensive catcher who can't hit. I also prefer a better backupn than
Tek, but I don't think the team will carry three catchers.
Dano
It seems that he hits better when he isn't catching...at least as often.
You'll get more out of him if he catches 100 or fewer games IMO.
Gary
wrote:
I believe it was only last year when that was so. Even a slightly
lesser Martinez is better than most catchers.
Dano
> Gary <golfe...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> My fear is that the whole backup thing won't last and that francoma
>
I'm guessing that's the problem he had with it. I share his opinion. Not
very original if nothing else.
Never gets old for you eh?
Mortimer
> Exercised his option today.
Great...just great....
Gary
>Gary <golfe...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>My fear is that the whole backup thing won't last and that francoma
>> FranCONA's loyalty to Tek. Did it happen? NO.
>
>You realize that my spelling was intentional, yes?
As was my emphasis.
Tristan daCunha
Tristan daCunha
contribute more in a back up role......again at least at the start of
the season"
I can.....Yogi Berra!
Tristan daCunha
Tristan daCunha
Mortimer
OceanView
@mid.individual.net:
> Exercised his option today.
My fear is that Francona will just pull the Business as Usual "We need
him" crap and start the fool in five out of six games. Then when he throws
out zero runners and hits .092, we'll hear the "he'll come around" crap.
Okay, I'm waking up now, wake up.
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Golf is a good walk spoiled.- Mark Twain
Gary
>"S/B 954RR" <jtib...@yahoo.com> wrote in news:7m0rb2F3f7g3aU1
>@mid.individual.net:
>
>> Exercised his option today.
>
>My fear is that Francona will just pull the Business as Usual "We need
>him" crap and start the fool in five out of six games. Then when he throws
>out zero runners and hits .092, we'll hear the "he'll come around" crap.
>
>Okay, I'm waking up now, wake up.
I think the sox are far past using Tek five out of six games. The
reverse is much more likely.