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http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey ,19commentsA look at the first month-plus of the year for the Sox.EDTShareTweetShareShareRed Sox March/April PreviewBob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsAs the Red Sox look to do what they did in 2018 once again in 2019, they will first try to repeat the early-season success of last year’s squad. If you’ll recall, last year’s Red Sox got off to the best start in franchise history even after an absolutely miserable loss on Opening Day. They went 21-7 over the first month of the year, making a statement early and proving to both themselves and the league that they were not going to be fun to play at any point that season. Although they didn’t stay quite that hot all year, they didn’t have to. As we look ahead to 2019, getting off to that kind of hot start can go a long way.They are going to be tested right off the bat, too, not necessarily in terms of talent but definitely in terms of travel. The Red Sox start their 2019 season out west with an eleven-game trip in the Pacific Time zone, going through Seattle, Oakland and Phoenix. They finally return home after that for a six-game homestand before heading back out on the road. The second trip is only a five-game set, though, and they remain on the eastern part of the country. Finally
Neil Walker Jersey , they end the month with a nine-game homestand. In all, the Red Sox play 31 games before the end of April with 16 on the road and 15 at home.In terms of talent, well, it’s hard to say since we don’t really know what to expect from any team in baseball at this point in the year. We can look at last year’s standings for some hints, and by that the Red Sox will have a few tough series. They have four against Seattle (89 wins in 2018), six against Oakland (97), three against Arizona (82), two against New York (100), and six against Tampa Bay (90). Of course, teams have changed dramatically since last year. By Fangraphs’ projected standings, 14 of the 31 games are against teams projected to finish above .500. By Baseball Prospectus’ projections it’s only eight of the 31 games. All in all, this should be an interesting first month for the Red Sox. They have some things to sort out
Adrian Gonzalez Jersey , most notably the makeup of their bullpen. They’ll have a long road trip on which to bond early in the year, though that always sounds good until/unless things go poorly. Still, they have enough cakewalks in here including a four-game home set against the Orioles and I think they’ll have a strong month. I’m predicting a 19-11 start to the year with one rainout that isn’t made up. What say you? Name: Taylor ClarkeDOB: 5/14/1993 (Age 25)Height: 6’4"Weight: 200Acquired: 3rd Round, 2015 MLB DraftPosition: StarterMost Notable Tool: CommandSeason Stats: 27 starts, 13-8, 4.03 ERA, 152..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Diamondbacks Farm TeamsGameday ThreadsDiamondbacks NewsDiamondbacks Game ReportsFang FoodDiamondbacks Farm SystemDiamondbacks ProspectsDiamondbacks Top Prospect #7: RHP Taylor ClarkeNew,18commentsESTShareTweetShareShareDiamond backs Top Prospect #7: RHP Taylor ClarkeRick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsName: Taylor ClarkeDOB: 5/14/1993 (Age 25)Height: 6’4â€Weight: 200Acquired: 3rd Round, 2015 MLB DraftPosition: StarterMost Notable Tool: CommandSeason Stats: 27 starts, 13-8, 4.03 ERA, 152 IP
Jose Bautista Jersey , 125/44 K/BB, 12 HR, 1.27 WHIP, 39.3% GB rate for AAA Reno2018 Season Summary: After reaching AAA and struggling a bit in 2017, Clarke spent the whole year in Reno and improved. His walk and HR/FB rates dropped to 6.9% and 7.3%, showing a strong improvement in command. Clarke’s numbers don’t jump off the page, but he was a steady and reliable pitcher for Reno all year long. Tools: Fastball 50/55, Curveball 50/50, Cutter 45/50, Change-Up 50/50, Command 55/55Clarke’s stuff does not stand out, but he maximizes what he has well. He attacks hitters with his low 90s 4-seamer at the top of the strike zone
http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , which is why he gives up more fly balls than ground balls. It works for him as evidenced by the high infield fly ball rate (25% or better at every stop). Clarke lacks a plus pitch in his repertoire, but compensates by being able to command 4 average pitches and sequencing them to keep hitters off balance.Upside: Clarke will have to continue to keep hitters off balance to overcome his lack of a true put-away pitch, something he has learned in AAA last year. Best case scenario he becomes a #4 or 5 starter in the rotation that can eat up innings and put up solid, but not spectacular numbers overall. Despite previously undergoing Tommy John surgery in college, Clarke has proven to be durable in his 4 seasons in the Diamondbacks farm system as he’s never missed a start to date.Risk: The only risk is Clarke lacks the stuff to stick in the rotation and would have to move to the bullpen. The lack of a plus pitch is concerning a bit, but again makes up for it with an advanced understanding of how to attack hitters. Even if he fails to stick in the rotation, I still think he’d be a reliable contributor out of the bullpen as such a move would accentuate his strengths.Likely 2019 Assignment: Clarke has nothing left to prove at the minor league level after a successful 2018 season in Reno. However, I still think he starts the year in AAA due with the MLB rotation set and would be the first man up on the pecking order. Personally I would like to see him get a long reliever role with the team so he can face MLB hitters, even if that means he throws a lot less innings. The team does have two highly regarded pitching prospects at the top of the system, so it won’t hurt the team’s depth too much to give Clarke an MLB trial. If he’s not ready, send him back to Reno and stretch him out to be a starter. ETA: 2019 Season
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