Comments on: Boston Acquires Hermida

By: MJ

MJ — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:41:54 +0000

Sean Fairchild says:

“I remember being in Fulton County Stadium when he slapped the wall running into it to catch the final out of 1996 WS.”

Actually, the Yankees won the World Series in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium. You may be misremembering the final out of the 1996 WS.

By: Sean Fairchild

Sean Fairchild — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:18:50 +0000

Paul O’Neill didnt start hitting until he was 30 years old, and he averaged about .310 per season during the early part of the Yankees dynasty. I remember being in Fulton County Stadium when he slapped the wall running into it to catch the final out of 1996 WS. Someone on MLBTR instantly assumed he would start the season in Pawtucket, and if that happens its not a disaster. Even if he doesnt produce this year, it will happen and I think the have his contract for a few years. So I have to take back what I said that I gaurantee that he hits 25 this year. O’Neill took till he was 30. Maybe it will be a few years for Hermida but the Sox should reneg his contract and get him long term.

By: Tom Au

Tom Au — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:56:24 +0000

What I said in 2008, along with the probability that Hermida would give Florida fits held in 2009. I didn’t say it would necessarily apply to 2010 or thereafter.

By: Sean Fairchild

Sean Fairchild — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:10 +0000

This is all the same stuff they said when the Yankees traded Roberto Kelly for Paul O’Neill. I remember it like it was yesterday. Ill shut up but ill be back after this pans out. Congrats to Epstein. You all have no balls.

By: Diaz

Diaz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:18:17 +0000

Then I must say that I really misinterpreted what you were saying. I agree with you that it is highly unlikely (not impossible by any stretch) but implausable that Hermida will become Paul Oneill. For every David Ortiz, Boston has aquired atleast 5 Willy Mo Penas.

By: Tom Au

Tom Au — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:59 +0000

“Former top prospect,…lack of power…going the wrong way.”

Over a year ago, (July 31, 2008), I opined, “Jeremy Hermida is no great shakes (.257 BA), {nor are Tucker and Stanton. Essentially, Florida is offering a bunch of second-raters for the Pirates best player”]

And while the two have somewhat different skill sets, I was exaggerating only slightly when I predicted that Hermida would fall to “Chris Duffy” levels of productivity.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:46 +0000

i generally think Theo is an excellent GM.

i am, however, poking a little fun at those who seem to think this is a genius move. and the implication that Hermida will be another Ortiz or Pail O’Neill is simply laughable.

he’s a nice fourth OFer, or a starter on a non-contender (i.e. not the Red Sox). given the price, it’s a fine trade. but the hyperbole was too out of control to resist the snark. sorry.

By: Diaz

Diaz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:32 +0000

Re-Posted for clarity:

That was a bad generalization, however I find that most people who do not hold Theo in high regard usually believe that JD Drew is overpaid/over rated. I really do not see any rational reason to dislike Epstein’s management of the team over his tenure.

By: Diaz

Diaz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:23 +0000

Of course you did overlook 85% of my response, which indicates that you realize that your criticism on the Gagne trade was not warranted.

By: Diaz

Diaz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:20 +0000

That was a bad generalization, however I find that most people who do not Theo in high regard usually believe that JD Drew is overpaid/over rated. I really see any rational reason to dislike Epstein’s management of the team over his tenure.