Sox Sign Overbay to Minor League Contract - Talksox

YAZMAN · 02-01-2013, 05:25 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-sour...0153--mlb.html

No harm, no foul....

Whiteandnerdy42 · 02-01-2013, 06:37 PM

Hey, Boston could do a lot worse

The Campfighter · 02-01-2013, 07:14 PM

They can sign anyone they like so long as it's a minor league deal.

redsoxfan3 · 02-02-2013, 12:11 PM

I don't mind this at all since it is a minor league deal. The only thing I do not like is that we plan on having Napoli as our main starter at 1B. I don't think it is going to be much of a platoon. If Napoli gets hurt, it is nice to have someone other than Gomez to compete at 1B. I am not a big fan of having Overbay take up a roster spot when he can only play 1B in a pinch hit/defensive replacement role. He gives us no versatility, but I guess if we have an extra spot for him and he performs well in ST, then maybe he is worth giving a shot.

Behindenemylines · 02-06-2013, 08:33 PM

Its a minor league deal and he has to produce in the spring to make the trip north with the Sox. I agree they can do as many of these minor league deals and if they get lucky with one who can help them win some games this summer then that is a positive. Overbay won't hurt you with the glove, but can he still help with the bat?