Fixing the 2014 OF

Maybe we can hose the D-backs and pick up Gerardo Parra for spare parts.....have him cover a corner OF position vs. righties with Gomes against lefties.

Corey Dickerson strikes me as an interesting target for a platoon with Gomes.

.301/.347/.568 line against RHP for his career.

Do you guys think Holt goes to the OF?

He's an intriguing option, but CarGo could be looking at extended time out with this weird finger injury that the Rockies are unsure how to treat. Dickerson would take over as the everyday LF vs. RHP and the Rockies may be hesitant to move him now, as they're only 1.5 back in the WC standings. He's also playing out of his mind right now, trailing only Puig and Cruz in OF wRC+ (min. 90 PA).

I'm really of the belief that Sizemore needs to be DFA'd. He's horrendous vs. lefties, really looks like he can't hit good pitching, and his defense appears to be pretty average in a corner spot. I just don't see him improving much from what we've seen. Sure, he can have a 2 for 4 game here and there when one of his balls to the right side gets through, but this is a .650 OPS corner outfielder whose body is never going to allow him to be what he was 8 years ago. As soon as Napoli is activated, I'm not going to lie, I'd go with a Sizemore DFA over optioning Herrera or Hassan, if for no other reason than it'd take away a weak option with little upside that Farrell insists on playing close to everyday. Vs. RHP, trot out Holt/JBJ/Nava in the outfield. Vs. LHP, use Gomes/JBJ/Hassan (or Holt).

I think Byrd would be a helpful piece this season, but while he's showing his 2013 resurrection/breakout to be at least partially legit, I'm extremely hesitant to be paying him $8 million next year for his age 37 season. He's also striking out a ton (28.6%, above last years career high 24.9% mark) and is once again running a high BABIP. Denorfia and Smith are more attractive options to me, but Denorfia is really only a plus vs. lefties and Smith would cost too much to just be a platoon left fielder.

Agree with the idea that we can't keep adding players with extreme platoon splits. In a trade, we should target a solid outfielder who doesn't have to be spectacular, but ideally would be competent to trot out regardless of the handedness of the pitcher. You know who would be a great fit in the lineup? Allen Craig. Unfortunately, Matt Adams just hit the DL with a calf injury, but with Oscar Taveras up, one of the two could be forced out. Craig's a thunderous bat vs LHP and is still above average vs. righties, while being a decent defender both at first base and in the outfield corners.

FYI, if this thread starts looking like a de facto trade proposal thread, it will be moved to the appropriate forum.

BTW, I think the short-term answer will be platooning Gomes and Nava in LF and getting Holt some time in the OF, especially against tough lefties, until ShaneO returns.

vs. RHP - Nava, Bradley, Sizemore/Holt
vs. LHP - Gomes, Bradley/Sizemore, Holt

I get the feeling they're penciling in Mookie for the second half. I think he's a better option than some guys mentioned in the media (Tabata). Also last week reports said they want to get Holt time there. It's tough bc how much can you count on Vicorino going forward? Do you have a roster of JBJ, Vic, Gomes, Holt and Mookie and play match ups or do you try and trade for someone? I've always wanted to see a carlos Quinten in Fenway but he's signed for next year too and probably costs more than what BC wants to give up.

I am curious why Nava supporters believe he still is the hitter he was last year. By his admission he isn't. That is not to say, he will not turn it around, but as of now does not seem so. Or what is that the Sox don't see that you do see and know.

It's pretty easy to believe that Nava's possible upside vs. RHP is much higher than Gomes' possible upside.  Nava doesn't really have much to improve on to exceed our current performance.  He doesn't have to be the hitter he was last year.  In fact, he's already better for the season vs RHP.

It doesn't cost anything to find out, except for taking Gomes' .541 OPS out of the lineup.

Cuban defector Daniel Carbonell just sitting out there. 23, wheels, decent swing and played with Abreu and Puig and 1 year with Cespedes. He wants a 4-year deal. Sox were in on him early but have backed away, it had been implied - though no one can say definitively - because he wants Puig/Abreu money. I get that this may be too much for an unknown quantity but not like they have a lot of OF depth and no one has paid him yet.

It's only money so no prospects. Besides, the Marlins aren't trading Stanton while they're in the hunt, and if you're waiting for July 31 to see if you can finally get Cliff Lee or Samardijza, then it will be too late. We need help now. Make him a good offer.