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RAFAEL DEVERS CALLED UP TO THE RED SOX

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bstanwood

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Someone should tell Hoskins he's not in the minors anymore, another dinger today. I see a bigger regression coming for him than Devers once scouts/pitchers get a longer look, but he has been very impressive thus far!
 

scotty216brs

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There is currently another rookie with nearly half the at-bats as Devers and the same amount of home runs who gets little coverage, except by [MENTION=7150]scotty216brs[/MENTION] that is.....Rhys Hoskins ;)

But Hoskins is 4 years older than Devers

WHO CALLED THAT ONE?! Been trying to hype the kid up for over a year now haha. Drove me crazy when scouts said his AA power was a product of his ballpark. Granted he hit more HR at home, but still was solid on the road....but his most telling splits last season were a 1.024 OPS vs. LHP and a .920 OPS vs. RHP (this season in AAA it's .895 OPS/LHP and a .992 OPS/RHP). Any power hitter who does not have platoon splits should have a very productive career. Love seeing him light it up right out of the gate!! Hoskins and Devers starting All Stars 2018, you heard it here first!!! #hypeee
 

bstanwood

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WHO CALLED THAT ONE?! Been trying to hype the kid up for over a year now haha. Drove me crazy when scouts said his AA power was a product of his ballpark. Granted he hit more HR at home, but still was solid on the road....but his most telling splits last season were a 1.024 OPS vs. LHP and a .920 OPS vs. RHP (this season in AAA it's .895 OPS/LHP and a .992 OPS/RHP). Any power hitter who does not have platoon splits should have a very productive career. Love seeing him light it up right out of the gate!! Hoskins and Devers starting All Stars 2018, you heard it here first!!! #hypeee

I could see Devers barring any regression because Boston fans can make a difference in the vote, we tend to be an overbearing bunch at times.
I believe in Hoskins, don't misjudge my statement. I think his regression will be bigger and I think he will be overlooked on a middling Phillies team next year. He could be a reserve but I don't see him being elected over a Rizzo or Gold etc... Kid has a big future though it seems
 

death2redemptions

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WHO CALLED THAT ONE?! Been trying to hype the kid up for over a year now haha. Drove me crazy when scouts said his AA power was a product of his ballpark. Granted he hit more HR at home, but still was solid on the road....but his most telling splits last season were a 1.024 OPS vs. LHP and a .920 OPS vs. RHP (this season in AAA it's .895 OPS/LHP and a .992 OPS/RHP). Any power hitter who does not have platoon splits should have a very productive career. Love seeing him light it up right out of the gate!! Hoskins and Devers starting All Stars 2018, you heard it here first!!! #hypeee

I have given him the nickname "The Bomb Igniter".

My first instinct was to nickname him "The Suicide Bomber" but I felt that would not go over all that well....
 

scotty216brs

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I have given him the nickname "The Bomb Igniter".

My first instinct was to nickname him "The Suicide Bomber" but I felt that would not go over all that well....


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Austin

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Devers needs to stop eating. He's gained 30+ pounds since last year, and not just because he's a growing young man. And at the hot corner, he's going to be the next Panda Sandoval if he doesn't watch his weight. Dude's a little soft.

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scotty216brs

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Devers needs to stop eating. He's gained 30+ pounds since last year, and not just because he's a growing young man. And at the hot corner, he's going to be the next Panda Sandoval if he doesn't watch his weight. Dude's a little soft.

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He actually runs pretty good for a big fella....but that was my one concern with him long term. But honestly I want the Sox to sign Moustakas at 3B and Devers be our long term DH.
 

bmp1971

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I'd be willing to bet the pressure is on Chili Davis to help Devers adjust right now. I wonder who's breathing down his neck the most?
 

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