Red Sox Looking at Jose Reyes, Other Shortstop Options
by Julian Levine on Nov 16, 2011 5:40 PM EST
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PrintAccording to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox are keeping tabs on shortstop free agent options this offseason, including Jose Reyes. Reyes, 28, has generated tons of interest thus far after an all-star season. Nevertheless, the interest that has been shown is only minimal so far -- "due diligence."
In any event, this comes as interesting and somewhat surprising news, considering that Boston has infielder Jed Lowrie, and has already exercised Marco Scutaro's option for the 2012 season. In addition to Reyes, the club has also apparently looked at Cesar Izturis and Ronny Cedeno.
What this essentially means is that the club could be interested in dealing Lowrie. Lowrie, 27, has frequently flashed strong potential, but has missed considerable time throughout his career due to injuries. The former first-round pick is entering his first year of arbitration eligibility this offseason, and would become a free agent in 2015. As Silverman suggests, the Sox could look to trade him to the Astros, A's, or Braves (among others) in exchange for starting pitching.
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Bad idea.
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For the Red Sox, seems like it. It isnt a move that they really need to make. Adding Reyes would give the Sox either three or even four (depending on how you view Pedroia) lead off hitters.
The team needs pitching, and I don’t see adding Reyes and whatever pieces you could acquire for Scutaro/Lowrie as a net gain.
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by Jason Hunt on Nov 16, 2011 6:54 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Pedroia is a #2 hitter
though he does well at #3 and #4 too. He is not a lead off hitter.
They need pitching and a right fielder. Reyes has no place; remember Scutaro hit .290 last season and the Red Sox best hitter in September. SS is not a problem position.
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by Marisa Ingemi on Nov 16, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
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