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Originally Posted by Jayhawk Bill
I continue to support Julio Lugo and Coco Crisp for Khalil Greene; the Padres might be receptive to that right now.
Crisp: .315/.338/.384
Lugo: .286/.351/.345
Greene: .209/.264/.295
The Red Sox have Drew, Manny, Jacoby left in the outfield, plus Moss when he's back in a month or so. If Greene doesn't return to his power-hitting self, there's Lowrie, whose best position is shortstop, and Cora is ready to return.
If Greene can't hit, and if 2007 was a pure fluke, at least the Red Sox are rid of Lugo's contract and two players more unpopular than they deserve to be in Boston.
If Greene returns to 2007 form, and if both Park Factors and the AL-NL difference are considered, Boston has another Rico Petrocelli in his prime.
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You and I had a discussion about this before. I really really really dont want Greene.
As much as I trash Lugo for his shortcomings, hes a better offensive player than Greene. He gets on base more, actually....Greene is completely against the FO offensive philosophy. Last years HR outburst is looking like a complete fluke, and hes hit only 1 this year so far. Lugo runs circles around Greene on the bases.
He is a defensive upgrade.
Lugo and Crisp should bring in way more value than Greene, despite their salaries.
As good as Lowrie has looked, he may not be at SS in the future. I think he may end up at 3B. So if they acquired Greene, it doesnt make sense bc he will not be their long term option, and there is a chance that Lowrie may not be either. At least Lugo gives a little stability (as bad as it is) for the next few years.
I think that if Lugo starts to slip offensively, and continues to boot balls.....Cora may be seeing a lot of time at SS until they find someone else, other than Greene.
EDIT: To stay on topic, feel for the guy....class act and I really enjoyed watching him play.