Pedroia HAS to start. PERIOD - Page 4 - Talksox

Papelbon58 · 12-03-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TedWilliams101

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.

his contract does not end until he has 6 years of major league service time

TedWilliams101 · 12-03-2006, 03:36 PM

Shit, ya I just noticed that. I'm really starting to hate the Beckett trade. Marlins wanna take that back? lol...

a700hitter · 12-03-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedWilliams101

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.

His speed is only average. Maybe part of the Dodger package for Manny will be Furcal to play SS and the Sox can sign Lugo to play second.