Red Sox/MLB 2021 Hot Stove III - Jackie Bradley Jr. Signs w/ Brewers

[Alicat]

The team better have a Dustin Pedroia Day in his honor. Just saying.

And they can retire his number on that day as well.

Thank You Pedey!

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

His injuries make it incredibly tough for him to get in. Here's the Baseball Reference look at his Hall of Fame chances.

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Oh I know, but if Harold Baines is a HOF'er, then Pedroia is:

Baines:

Black Ink

Batting - 3 (572), Average HOFer ≈ 27

Gray Ink

Batting - 40 (663), Average HOFer ≈ 144

Hall of Fame Monitor

Batting - 66 (313), Likely HOFer ≈ 100

Hall of Fame Standards

Batting - 44 (121), Average HOFer ≈ 50

JAWS

Right Field (74th): 38.7 career WAR / 21.4 7yr-peak WAR / 30.1 JAWS Average HOF RF (out of 27): 71.9 career WAR / 42.4 7yr-peak WAR / 57.2 JAW

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

His numbers and accomplishments are the same as/better than Trammel, Raines, Dawson, Simmons, Lee Smith, Morris, Blyleven, Mazeroski (who's in the HOF because of 1 hit)

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Still his best moment. I hope they find a way to keep him around either as a coach or on NESN. I bet he could make a hell of a color commentator when Remy retires.

My guess is, at minimum, the Sox will keep him on as an adviser and spring training coach, like they do with Papi, Pedro, Dewey, Luis, etc. It won't surprise me if he takes on a larger role, like Tek.

 

[N o o d l e s]

You know that picture is old when the Bud Light cans are silver

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Oh I know, but if Harold Baines is a HOF'er, then Pedroia is:

Baines:

Black Ink

Batting - 3 (572), Average HOFer ≈ 27

Gray Ink

Batting - 40 (663), Average HOFer ≈ 144

Hall of Fame Monitor

Batting - 66 (313), Likely HOFer ≈ 100

Hall of Fame Standards

Batting - 44 (121), Average HOFer ≈ 50

JAWS

Right Field (74th): 38.7 career WAR / 21.4 7yr-peak WAR / 30.1 JAWS Average HOF RF (out of 27): 71.9 career WAR / 42.4 7yr-peak WAR / 57.2 JAW

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

His numbers and accomplishments are the same as/better than Trammel, Raines, Dawson, Simmons, Lee Smith, Morris, Blyleven, Mazeroski (who's in the HOF because of 1 hit)

I don't disagree with you. As @McGarnagle points out, Pedey's numbers are on par with Doerr, who is in the Hall, too. Middle infielders generally seem to have a wider breadth for induction and their defense is given greater weight. This goes back to the conversation that we had in the previous thread, and to your point, about how induction has been watered down. Baines shouldn't be in the Hall, but his induction opens the door for so many others such as Dewey and Pedey. If Pedey is inducted, though, his speech will be a can't miss moment.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

You know that picture is old when the Bud Light cans are silver

He also has a little lettuce left. Emphasis on little.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Live press conference
LIVE: Dustin Pedroia discusses retirement

 

[BMC]

And they can retire his number on that day as well.

Thank You Pedey!

Looks like they may have heard you. FWIW:

 

[Fenway]

 

[Alicat]

Looks like they may have heard you. FWIW:

I'm trying not to cry.

 

[Bruinaura]

Saw on Twitter that he only used two gloves for his entire career.

I have no idea what the normal lifespan is for an MLB baseball glove, but that's gotta be some kinda record.

 

[Bruinaura]

Random question... Are there any active plans to eventually replace Fenway (the actual ballpark, not the mod LOL) or are they trying to keep it going until it's 400 years old?

 

[Gator Mike]

Random question... Are there any active plans to eventually replace Fenway (the actual ballpark, not the mod LOL) or are they trying to keep it going until it's 400 years old?

Basically, the Red Sox are gonna play at Fenway until it falls down.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Random question... Are there any active plans to eventually replace Fenway (the actual ballpark, not the mod LOL) or are they trying to keep it going until it's 400 years old?

it's like asking where would they put it..... same goes as to why the Revolution haven't gotten their SSS, It's just the way the Commonwealth is compacted/constructed

 

[Bruinaura]

Basically, the Red Sox are gonna play at Fenway until it falls down.

it's like asking where would they put it..... same goes as to why the Revolution haven't gotten their SSS, It's just the way the Commonwealth is compacted/constructed

I kind of figured that, but it's kind of like if the U.S. Navy was still using Old Ironsides to fight battles.

I will stop picking on historical artifacts now.

 

[Fenway]

Random question... Are there any active plans to eventually replace Fenway (the actual ballpark, not the mod LOL) or are they trying to keep it going until it's 400 years old?

John Henry has said many times he will let the NEXT owner deal with a new park

Even 10 years ago there was land in the city - now

 

[Therick67]

I loved watching this guy play. Screw Manny Machado..

 

[Bruinaura]

John Henry has said many times he will let the NEXT owner deal with a new park

Even 10 years ago there was land in the city - now

Maybe they could move into Foxboro with the Patriots

 

[sarge88]

Saw on Twitter that he only used two gloves for his entire career.

I have no idea what the normal lifespan is for an MLB baseball glove, but that's gotta be some kinda record.

I think I remember Ellis Burks saying he used 2 per season (no idea why I remember this).

So if an OF is using 2 per season, you'd think most IF would use the same or more.

 

[Therick67]

I think I remember Ellis Burks saying he used 2 per season (no idea why I remember this).

So if an OF is using 2 per season, you'd think most IF would use the same or more.

I believe Yaz used the same glove most of his career. He'd send it away to get restored, maybe Pedroia did the sane thing..

 

[McGarnagle]

John Henry has said many times he will let the NEXT owner deal with a new park

Even 10 years ago there was land in the city - now

Honestly the only realistic option might be to have them play in Worcester or Foxboro for a year while they knock down and rebuild Fenway with an expanded seating capacity and more modern structural elements.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

There is often discussion of the state of goaltending in the years before Rask and Thomas. There was a similar trend at 2B with the Sox. The revolving door seemed endless.

 

[Mione134]

He was just ELITE at second. Ugh. I just hate how his career ends because of some dbag and a dirty slide. Makes me sick.

 

[Fenway]