Pedroia HAS to start. PERIOD - Talksox

corngordon · 11-20-2006, 11:56 AM

Dustin is a key to the future of the club. Bring in a good SS. Being strong up the middle is so important. If he were on any number of clubs (Twins, A's, Blue Jays), there would be no talk of anyone else at that position.

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bosoxnation07 · 11-20-2006, 01:12 PM

He will start. The other options available have just as many ? as Pedroia. So they will spend money eleswhere other then on a 2B, because they have a cheap and talented one in house.

Texas_Red_Sox_Fan · 11-20-2006, 01:54 PM

get Michael Young and hopefully Pedroia can produce from the 9 spot in the lineup

ksushi · 11-20-2006, 02:36 PM

I highly doubt the sox get michael young. I hope Pedroia does win the 2B job though

Coco's Disciples · 11-20-2006, 04:18 PM

I disagree he is the key to the future but I would like to see him at 2B and batting 9th very much.

Ray10 · 11-21-2006, 03:09 AM

Pedroia is more than likely going to be the Sox full time second baseman come next season. I like him in the lineup I think he is a great player. He just needs a bit more time to mature and bring up his game but I think starting will help him out alot and we will see him become a great second baseman for the Sox. By the way does anyone know where George Kottaras and Josh Papelbon will be starting the year come the 2007 season.

jsinger121 · 11-21-2006, 09:11 AM

Kottaras will be in Pawtucket, Josh Papelbon will be in Greenville.

AZBlue · 11-21-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by corngordon

Dustin is a key to the future of the club. Bring in a good SS. Being strong up the middle is so important. If he were on any number of clubs (Twins, A's, Blue Jays), there would be no talk of anyone else at that position.

Have you seen Pedroia play? He is an average to below average second baseman. A cheap, average player can be important for financial reasons, but "key to the future of the club"?!

MC Hammer · 11-21-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AZBlue

Have you seen Pedroia play? He is an average to below average second baseman. A cheap, average player can be important for financial reasons, but "key to the future of the club"?!

He's above average defensively IMO, but his offense leaves a lot to be desired. I don't see how you can say you "have to start" a guy who couldn't hit a beachball last year.

If he's the best they can do he'll start, but I know I'd be trying to upgrade that position. If the Sox weren't willing to start Hanley last year then why in gods name would they start Dustin this year?

Mr Crunchy · 11-21-2006, 03:22 PM

maybe i missed much of last year but didnt our 2b make the allstar team??

why were we in such a hurry to move an allstar in favor of a guy who may turn out to be another......mark loretta
if he makes it
if he hits .195 into june then there will be some issues

CrespoBlows · 11-21-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Crunchy

maybe i missed much of last year but didnt our 2b make the allstar team??

why were we in such a hurry to move an allstar in favor of a guy who may turn out to be another......mark loretta
if he makes it
if he hits .195 into june then there will be some issues

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Originally Posted by Mr Crunchy

why does anyone care about these popularity contests anyways?

Who cares if Mark Loretta made the all-star team? He only made it because he happened to play for the Red Sox.

Maybe Loretta might represent a small upgrade over Pedoria, but I'd rather spend Loretta's $4-5 million on a reliever.

a700hitter · 11-21-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CrespoBlows

Who cares if Mark Loretta made the all-star team? He only made it because he happened to play for the Red Sox.

Maybe Loretta might represent a small upgrade over Pedoria, but I'd rather spend Loretta's $4-5 million on a reliever.

.284 is not a slight upgrade over .191.

Coco's Disciples · 11-21-2006, 10:36 PM

Well yeah considering Pedroia is bound to hit sub .200 the rest of his days, overpay for Loretta and let the kid rot.

a700hitter · 11-21-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Coco's Disciples

Well yeah considering Pedroia is bound to hit sub .200 the rest of his days, overpay for Loretta and let the kid rot.

Maybe he is only going to be a .250 hitter. In which case, he should rot on the bench.

Mr Crunchy · 11-21-2006, 10:59 PM

offense sucked last year in the dog days
pedroia didnt help at all
im willing to give him the chance and i didnt know lorettas getting that kind of coin
for 4M we can get 1/2 a matt clement!!

kidding
but that is a big price for loretta

it seems to me that agon and loretta had a nice thing going defensivly
i hate to see that go....on the future