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Post by hank on Jan 11, 2023 13:14:15 GMT -5
Iglesias makes the most sense
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jan 11, 2023 13:16:42 GMT -5
Funny, the answer to the poll was none of the above. Nobody had that and it wasn't even a choice. I was one of the 38 votes for Story. I'd say Bloom was one of those 38 votes, too, lol. Or Hernandez or Arroyo? If the season started today it would probably be one of them. They're lucky if Arroyo starts the season without getting injured. If he's healthy he's likely at 2b. Can't imagine him playing a full time SS. With Hernandez, if the plan is to put Duran in CF I'd be frightened any time the ball leaves the infield. With Yoshida and Verdugo on the corners it's hard to imagine moving Hernandez out of CF short of bringing back JBJ for his 3rd tour of duty. Somebody will be acquired to play SS, probably from the Marlins.
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Post by notstarboard on Jan 11, 2023 14:32:07 GMT -5
Or Hernandez or Arroyo? If the season started today it would probably be one of them. They're lucky if Arroyo starts the season without getting injured. If he's healthy he's likely at 2b. Can't imagine him playing a full time SS. With Hernandez, if the plan is to put Duran in CF I'd be frightened any time the ball leaves the infield. With Yoshida and Verdugo on the corners it's hard to imagine moving Hernandez out of CF short of bringing back JBJ for his 3rd tour of duty. Somebody will be acquired to play SS, probably from the Marlins. We're definitely thinking along the same lines. I just don't think it makes sense to assume "none of the above" when the top two names on the current SS depth chart are included in the poll.
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Post by theburn on Jan 11, 2023 18:13:27 GMT -5
Jose Iglesias
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Post by slam761 on Jan 11, 2023 19:18:36 GMT -5
Unless they can trade for Kim or something, they really need Andrus at this point IMO. Iglesias isn't good enough anymore and I don't really see what else they can do.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jan 11, 2023 20:16:59 GMT -5
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Post by bosoxnation on Jan 11, 2023 20:41:10 GMT -5
Iâm cool with Iglesias/Arroyo/Valdez in the middle infield until Story comes back but I would really be trying to get Reynolds so we can move Kiké to SS
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Post by Smittyw on Jan 11, 2023 21:01:07 GMT -5
I would hope they were "considering" Iglesias and every other conceivable option three months ago. Have they made him an offer? Are the discussions "heavy"?
What a nothing report, like most media chatter has been this offseason.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jan 11, 2023 21:09:34 GMT -5
This guy seems well connected to the Marlins
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Post by incandenza on Jan 11, 2023 22:05:24 GMT -5
If they were planning on having Story at SS all along, I wonder why they didn't grab Segura? He went for cheap (2/17) and has averaged a solid and consistent 3 WAR/600 PA since 2020.
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Post by cdj on Jan 11, 2023 22:07:12 GMT -5
If they were planning on having Story at SS all along, I wonder why they didn't grab Segura? He went for cheap (2/17) and has averaged a solid and consistent 3 WAR/600 PA since 2020. Would’ve been nice and very smart to do Who knows though, maybe Segura just wanted to play in Miami. Maybe we didn’t even call him.
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Post by patford on Jan 11, 2023 22:40:48 GMT -5
At this point it seems crazy not to sign José Iglesias. He looked like he was thrilled to be in Boston in 2021. He hit .292 last year and his fielding percentage was .981 which is his career average.
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Post by iakovos11 on Jan 11, 2023 22:41:32 GMT -5
Bloom said Story was preparing to play ss, that doesn’t mean that was the Sox preference or their plan A. It was how he was preparing, so he’d be ready. He would also be fine at 2b.
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Post by chr31ter on Jan 11, 2023 23:00:27 GMT -5
Wasn't Story preparing to play SS for the United States in the WBC?
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Post by awalkinthepark on Jan 12, 2023 9:31:27 GMT -5
Just seeing this now:
I have absolutely no idea what his health looks like but I could see Bloom making this move if he's healthy. Switch hitter, plus defender, plus runner. Seems like the type of player Bloom would target.
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Post by ematz1423 on Jan 12, 2023 10:31:41 GMT -5
Just seeing this now:
I have absolutely no idea what his health looks like but I could see Bloom making this move if he's healthy. Switch hitter, plus defender, plus runner. Seems like the type of player Bloom would target.
Mondesi is interesting. Wouldn't hate it, may as well just lean in to the boom/bust risk/reward at this point. Maybe they hit the lotto and most of their risky guys pay off.
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Post by greenmonster on Jan 12, 2023 10:33:34 GMT -5
Over the last couple years, Mondesi had an Oblique injury and more recently ACL surgery. Only managed to get roughly 150 AB's covering 2021 & 2022. Had a couple pretty nice seasons before the injuries. Looks like his game is built around his speed which might be a nice with the shorter bases, assuming that his speed rebounds following the knee surgery. He is however not a high OBP guy.....No idea what type of defender he is.
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Jan 12, 2023 12:02:38 GMT -5
Wong Refsnyder Arroyo Duran Kiké Hamilton Koss Goodrum Rafaela Valdez Sogard Fitz
That's a list of players who theoretically could play part-time at 2B to start the year.
Later in the summer, Lugo, Bonaci, & Paulino are Rule 5 eligible. Story can start a AAA rehab early as DH, pinch-runner.
I see depth, even if it's imaginary ...
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Post by teddyballgame9 on Jan 12, 2023 16:17:00 GMT -5
Unless I missed something, Kim should still be a trade option. Iâd take Kim and Sign Iglesias for 2B and just keep Kiké in CF. Kim and Iglesias should cost roughly combined what Andrus will cost and should only cost money and Houck while not tapping deep into the Farm and doesnât require long term contracts.
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Post by seamus on Jan 12, 2023 16:33:46 GMT -5
I will say, my vote for Hernandez may end up being right in the weirdest way possible. Do I get a prize or something?
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Post by alexcorahomevideo on Jan 12, 2023 16:37:26 GMT -5
Just seeing this now:
I have absolutely no idea what his health looks like but I could see Bloom making this move if he's healthy. Switch hitter, plus defender, plus runner. Seems like the type of player Bloom would target.
The problem is health. He would probably get hurt for 4 months picking up a glove.
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jan 12, 2023 17:02:42 GMT -5
Wong Refsnyder Arroyo Duran Kiké Hamilton Koss Goodrum Rafaela Valdez Sogard Fitz That's a list of players who theoretically could play part-time at 2B to start the year. Later in the summer, Lugo, Bonaci, & Paulino are Rule 5 eligible. Story can start a AAA rehab early as DH, pinch-runner. I see depth, even if it's imaginary ... The org has stated in the past that Wong will exclusively be a catcher. Starting Refsynder or Duran @ 2B would be insanely foolish. And no chance Hamilton, Sogard or Fitzgerald will be serious contributors in 2023 unless there’s further injuries.
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Post by patford on Jan 12, 2023 20:38:43 GMT -5
Wong Refsnyder Arroyo Duran Kiké Hamilton Koss Goodrum Rafaela Valdez Sogard Fitz That's a list of players who theoretically could play part-time at 2B to start the year. Later in the summer, Lugo, Bonaci, & Paulino are Rule 5 eligible. Story can start a AAA rehab early as DH, pinch-runner. I see depth, even if it's imaginary ... The org has stated in the past that Wong will exclusively be a catcher. Starting Refsynder or Duran @ 2B would be insanely foolish. And no chance Hamilton, Sogard or Fitzgerald will be serious contributors in 2023 unless there’s further injuries. Duran does not appear to be a MLB player based on his failure to hit and his awful CF defense but I don't see how he could be worse at 2B than he has shown in CF.
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Post by bosoxnation on Jan 12, 2023 21:46:28 GMT -5
Adalberto Mondesi would be a decent get. From what I read he plays stellar defense. Who knows maybe he turns out to be a really solid player and we can keep him around.
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Post by jimoh on Jan 14, 2023 19:15:42 GMT -5
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