Pedroia HAS to start. PERIOD - Page 3 - Talksox

a700hitter · 11-24-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AZBlue

Every scout who has watched both Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia play would laugh at that comparison.

Hanley was a 5 tool prospect. I don't see any major tools from Pedroia. He has average speed, an average arm and below average power. He's a midget with a big swing. That just can't work out well, unless he really alters his swing.

bosoxnation07 · 11-24-2006, 10:48 AM

Yes and what was freddie Sanchez when we sent him packing? I'm just saying, we let a guy come up for 80 or so AB's, he doesn't do well so we want him replaced, then when we ship him off and he does well for another team everyone complains.

bosoxnation07 · 11-24-2006, 10:49 AM

If I remember correctly, Hanley hit like shit when he came up for the Sox too.

jsinger121 · 11-24-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bosoxnation07

If I remember correctly, Hanley hit like shit when he came up for the Sox too.

He had 2 at-bats and I don't think anyone should even compare the two. They are two different types of players.

a700hitter · 11-24-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bosoxnation07

Yes and what was freddie Sanchez when we sent him packing? I'm just saying, we let a guy come up for 80 or so AB's, he doesn't do well so we want him replaced, then when we ship him off and he does well for another team everyone complains.

Freddie Sanchez could not hold down a starting position for the Pirates until he was 27 years old. It's pure foolishness to hand Pedroia the starting second base job at age 22. He simply doesn't have any plus skills to overcome his inexperience and the bumps that he will hit in the major leagues. He needs to cut his teeth more slowly in the majors.

bosoxnation07 · 11-24-2006, 01:07 PM

Yes, but the millions you would have to pay to bring a "fill in" could be used elseswhere. Besides maybe Lorretta, Belliard and maybe Durham. Lorretta and Durham are old and iffy health wise.Belliard could be an option, but then Pedroia is stuck in the minors.

Sweet Chin Music33 · 11-24-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by corngordon

Pedroia HAS to start. PERIOD

No he doesnt.

rician blast · 11-29-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Chin Music33

No he doesnt.

amen, SCM.

rician blast · 11-29-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by a700hitter

Hanley was a 5 tool prospect. I don't see any major tools from Pedroia. He has average speed, an average arm and below average power. He's a midget with a big swing. That just can't work out well, unless he really alters his swing.

He's David Eckstein at best but reminds me a little too much of Lou Merloni.

hey, let's see what happens with him. one thing for sure...he won't be confused with Cano.

SuperManny · 11-29-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rician blast

He's David Eckstein at best but reminds me a little too much of Lou Merloni.

hey, let's see what happens with him. one thing for sure...he won't be confused with Cano.

You mean because he can play defense?

jk. Pedroia isn't the hitter than Cano is but he's a better overall 2B IMO because of his defense. He struggled last year but hes a good player and will be fine given time. He's not good enough for SS IMO but at 2B he should be fine.

Beckett95 · 11-29-2006, 07:24 PM

Interesting comment from Theo today in his press conference

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When queried about re-signing infielder Alex Cora, Epstein said, “Cora is great protection [at shortstop]. [Dustin] Pedroia came up as shortstop. Beyond that, we have shortstop prospects that are not major league ready, but are coming up in the minors.”

Anyone think that Pedroia may play SS this year

ANiMAL · 11-29-2006, 07:31 PM

i hope they give him a shot at playing this year. I hope he does well, if not ,than its back to the drawing board.... but yet it could be too late

bosoxnation07 · 11-30-2006, 08:45 AM

He´s either gonna start, or be part of some trade.

TedWilliams101 · 12-03-2006, 03:18 PM

No way Pedroia should play at SS. I don't even like the idea of him playing in the majors next year. If the sox must though, I would much rather at 2B. I think his defense is a bit over-hyped. He has an average glove, slightly above average speed, but his arm strength is below-average and has very limited range. That doesn't spell good for a SS. A SS needs great range and a strong arm.

I would like to see him play 2B and Lugo at SS. Then next year go out and get Hanley Ramirez back. His contract is up after the 2007 season. He grew up in our farm system and he should return and play for the bosox. I say go get him and pay him how ever much he is charging. He would be the perfect lead-off hitter. We need Defense, speed, and a spark bat. What better than youth like him.

The obvious issue would be that the Marlins offer him a good contract next offseason. I believe though, if we show enough interest in him and would be willing to give him the best contract, he could end up with us. I just hate to see him on the Marlins.

riverside sluggers · 12-03-2006, 03:22 PM

His contract is up after 2007?

You do know that the Marlins have control of him for the next 5 years, right?

Concerning Pedroia, the Sox believe that leaving him in Triple A would be bad for his natural progress. He's going to be a valuable member of the '07 team