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Spring's most improved may crack Red Sox lineup
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08:13 AM ET 03.19 | What a difference a few weeks makes in the case of Jackie Bradley Jr. [Bradley] was a non-roster prospect when he got to Red Sox camp, albeit a very good non-roster prospect, with what was said to be absolutely no chance to make the Red Sox team. Now, at least, he's in the conversation. David Ortiz starting the year on the disabled list (foot) is one factor improving Bradley's chances. But the bigger factor is the center fielder's play, which has been nothing short of spectacular. ... "I don't see how he couldn't be on the team? He's been their best player all spring," one American League scout said. (He suggests Bradley in left, with Jonny Gomez as the DH.) "He's their second best outfielder," another scout said.
Jackie Bradley Jr., US Presswire
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Put Bradley in CF where he belongs. Move Ellsbury to LF.
jnorman41
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Either way - just get Gomes away from playing defense. He's a disaster.
The Moose
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I've seen this plan somewhere before.....Hmmmm.
clemtheslowson
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True, but why accommodate Ellsbury for a year, when he's leaving after the season anyway. Bradley is the future so put him where he belongs. Ellsbury can whine all he wants, but if he wants to get paid next winter, he will have to produce in 13, wherever he plays
jnorman41
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If his time is not now then it will be in a month or two.
THE BISHOP!
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Is this guy Milton Bradley's nephew?
Yogi-Zen
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don't think so. he's a hell of a player, watched him play at South Carolina quite a bit. good instincts at the plate and in the field. Sox should go ahead and put him in center.
ATLfan7
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From the very little I have seen from him so far, he reminds me a lot of Michael Bourne. Just curious, with you being a Braves fan, it that a fair comparison?
jnorman41
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Yes, but if Ellsbury crashes into someone now, it won't matter as much to the Red Sox. He'll be gone next year anyway.
Can't compare Bradley to Cameron either.
dkredsox1
Aarhus, DK
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Boston no longer has Adrian "wrecking ball" Beltre playing third base.
Hoos Your Daddy
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Bradley's bat has been nothing short of spectacular in spring training. He may be one of the best things coming out of Florida for Boston - after a Farrell-inspired healing of the pitching staff.
Hoos Your Daddy
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what's going on with the none roster players invitation in the halos team??
i mean can't figureout WHO you would keep in and WHO would you sended back to the minors??
most teams had cleared their none rosters invitation though,,,
alacran
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Ellsbury will probably be traded during the season. Bradley's time will come.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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yeah, i think so.
ATLfan7
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I would be psyched if I was a Sox fan.
My legal department has reviewed this comment and has opined that this comment is jnorman-proof.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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They're probably going to tell Middlebrooks to annihilate Ells in the last game of the season.
(the spinnies are gonna get me)
Jeff Boomhauer
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What, are you implying that Bosox fans are PSYCHOS??!?!!?!?
How could you???
Jeff Boomhauer
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I think JB JR will be a good player, but I say Bogaerts is the guy to really watch long term. I would guess he's probably not having a great spring if there's no buzz about him.
Jeff Boomhauer
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He was playing for the Netherlands in the WBC.
THE BISHOP!
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6 for 19 in the WBC and 4 for 6 for the Dutch in their exhibition games. .317 not bad.
dkredsox1
Aarhus, DK
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