CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 So far all they've done is CF and SS . Eaton came in at 7th and Alexei 8th for their respective positions at least according to the Shredder . Who else do you all think from the Sox will make the Top 10 ? Abreu and Sale for sure though there are so many starting pitchers top 10 seems like too few otherwise Quintana and Samardzija might have a shot if it went to the Top 20. Melky has a good shot to make the list in LF and Robertson as a reliever . That should be about it . Catcher should be interesting because the position is so thin. I'm hoping Avi can make it next year. It's interesting to note that Avi hit the longest HR for a Sox player in 2014 an estimated 468 foot shot at the Trop against the Rays Sept 21st when he hit 2 . The distance I got was from the MLB network top 50 longest HR's of 2014 of which Avi's was #9 for the year. Avi's other one from that day was 442 feet ! MLB network gets their distances from ESPN Stats & Information Group. http://www.hittrackeronline.com/top_true_distance.php Not sure but I think every HR hit is listed there with an accompanying video if anyone is interested in watching bombs from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I watched those episodes. I predict Robertson to be unranked, Melky to be #6, Sale at either #3 or #4 (they might put Kluber ahead of him), and Abreu at #2. This isn't necessarily what I think is right, but I have a feeling this is what The Shredder will say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) If I had it my way, Eaton would be #6, Alexei would stay at #8, Sale would be #2, and Abreu would be #1. However, I am a little biased. Edited January 18, 2015 by Jose Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 17, 2015 -> 09:04 PM) I watched those episodes. I predict Robertson to be unranked, Melky to be #6, Sale at either #3 or #4 (they might put Kluber ahead of him), and Abreu at #2. This isn't necessarily what I think is right, but I have a feeling this is what The Shredder will say. I'm pretty sure Robertson made the Shredders list last year and don't think he did anything in 2014 to be off of that list unless more relievers just stepped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I would bet Sale gets #5, and Abreu gets #4. Melky #6, Robertson #8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'd be surprised if Melky makes the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlSoxfan Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jan 17, 2015 -> 11:46 PM) So far all they've done is CF and SS . Eaton came in at 7th and Alexei 8th for their respective positions at least according to the Shredder . Who else do you all think from the Sox will make the Top 10 ? Abreu and Sale for sure though there are so many starting pitchers top 10 seems like too few otherwise Quintana and Samardzija might have a shot if it went to the Top 20. Melky has a good shot to make the list in LF and Robertson as a reliever . That should be about it . Catcher should be interesting because the position is so thin. I'm hoping Avi can make it next year. It's interesting to note that Avi hit the longest HR for a Sox player in 2014 an estimated 468 foot shot at the Trop against the Rays Sept 21st when he hit 2 . The distance I got was from the MLB network top 50 longest HR's of 2014 of which Avi's was #9 for the year. Avi's other one from that day was 442 feet ! MLB network gets their distances from ESPN Stats & Information Group. http://www.hittrackeronline.com/top_true_distance.php Not sure but I think every HR hit is listed there with an accompanying video if anyone is interested in watching bombs from last year. I'm really enjoying the homer site, thanks... I think Robertson should make the top ten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (AlSoxfan @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 06:45 AM) I'm really enjoying the homer site, thanks... I think Robertson should make the top ten With a lot of us impatient for the season to start just figured watching bombs is always fun and semi satisfies the craving for baseball. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It's a disgrace that Brian Anderson didn't make the top 10 for CF's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 09:28 AM) It's a disgrace that Brian Anderson didn't make the top 10 for CF's. I'm sure this list was made pre-The Return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 10:46 AM) I'm sure this list was made pre-The Return. Fair point but I'm still not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GamesToLove Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The Shredder put McCutchen over Trout...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (OsweGo-Go Sox @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 11:11 AM) The Shredder put McCutchen over Trout...? Yes, it did, and I agree with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Why is this guy ranking baseball players anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 09:36 AM) Why is this guy ranking baseball players anyway? Nice TMNT reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (OsweGo-Go Sox @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 11:11 AM) The Shredder put McCutchen over Trout...? Yeah, I don't agree with that at all. Strikeouts is really the only thing Cutch has over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 02:52 PM) Yeah, I don't agree with that at all. Strikeouts is really the only thing Cutch has over him. Hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mlb network did there top 40 breakout performers of 2014. Abreu got #2 behind kluber. Can't wait to see what abreu does this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Finally watching this episode for CFs, and I didn't know Eaton's WAR was 5.2 last year. That's insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 11:16 PM) Finally watching this episode for CFs, and I didn't know Eaton's WAR was 5.2 last year. That's insane. Didn't he have a 2.7 fWAR? Or am I missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 05:27 PM) Hair. I was dreading that response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 11:16 PM) Finally watching this episode for CFs, and I didn't know Eaton's WAR was 5.2 last year. That's insane. MLB Network cited bWAR? That's disappointed, I thought MLB Network would have been smarter than ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 11:16 PM) Finally watching this episode for CFs, and I didn't know Eaton's WAR was 5.2 last year. That's insane. QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 18, 2015 -> 11:45 PM) Didn't he have a 2.7 fWAR? Or am I missing something Both right. Eaton had one of the widest bWAR-fWAR gaps in baseball last year because the defensive systems disagreed about him. UZR said he was below average, DRS said he was really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Top 10 LF and RF episodes start in 10 minutes on MLB Network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 22, 2015 -> 07:49 PM) Top 10 LF and RF episodes start in 10 minutes on MLB Network. Did Melky crack the LF list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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