Friday, December 18, 2009

Red Sox finally making moves

I think Red Sox nation can breath a little easier with the signing of John Lackey. He's always a consistent pitcher. Even when he gets hurt, Lackey bounces back to pitch well. Mike Cameron was also signed. Which is intriguing because he is an excellent centerfielder. This could be another piece to a trade. Now Ellsbury is a chip that can be thrown into the mix. Adrian Gonzalez has been a name that has been talked about. I'm not sure if San Diego is going to part with him. If they do they will certainly want a major league ready player in return plus a lot more. Gonzalez hit 40 home runs and drove in 99 runs with no protection in the line up. He is famous for having a bad July. But that is his only bad month. With the addition of Cameron you can play him in center and put Gonzalez at first. I like Ellsbury but Perdoia can hit first in the order. Ellsbury and Gonzalez are a year apart in age. Not to mention the Sox probably wont have to give up Bard if Jacoby is dealt. He will most likely be the closer in a few years when they let Pap walk. Papelbon was a rollercoaster ride last season. He also wants to be paid as the top closer. It's looking more and more like Bay is not coming back. the Red Sox told his agent they are not budging from the 4 years 15 million they offered. They need to make a move to get some more power in the line up. I like the idea of Pedroia, Youk, Martinez and Gonzalez.

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