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Julio Lugo only needed one game before Red Sox nation was reminded how much they dislike him. Despite going 2 for 3 with with an RBI last night, he earned the ire of Sox fans with his botched double play in the bottom of the 3rd inning. You can never assume a double play, but the ball was hit hard, and Youkilis delivered a spot on throw to second. Lugo just couldn't handle the throw. There are no excuses. It was a simple catch and throw to double up the runner at first.
The next thing you know, The Red Sox allowed 4 runs and the game was tied 7-7. Ouch.
I have never understood Theo's man crush on Lugo since his days in Tampa Bay. At his peak, Lugo was an average shortstop at best. For some reason the Red Sox brass get a brain fart every time they need to fill that position. Edgar Renteria was a debacle. Orlando Cabrera was a good fit, but allegedly had clubhouse problems, and Jed Lowrie can't stay healthy. I actually like Lowrie, but his wrist injury will most likely keep him out most of the year.
Let us know what your thoughts on Lugo are?
I good friend of mine once said...We should Trade lugo for a Oak Tree. I agree. The Redsox are almost forced into making him the starting shortstop even if Lowrie was healthy mainly because it is the ONLY position he can play. What a waste of money and space on a good ball club. Hopefully the Marlins will realize they can't pay for Ramirez when they are the Winningest team in 09 and the Defending World Series Champs come to town and 3 people show up to the game (followed by a lenghty losing streak). I Hope the sox make a run at Ramirez near the trading deadline, otherwise...I cast my vote for an Oak Tree.
ReplyDeleteClay Bucholtz would be the starting point if I am the Red Sox. I don't think Clay has the temperment to play in this town. His ego is too big for himself. They easily have the pieces to make the trade.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a very good starting point. Florida has a history of asking way too much for players and generally getting a little too much. I think that with the surplus of pitching the Sox have, that isn't a bad starting point. I think that Bowden has a huge upside, and will probably pan out better in this city then Bucholtz. With Bowden, Masterson, & Lester...that should be a very good 3 in 2-3 years. Wake looks like he is going to pitch till he's 50.
ReplyDeleteAt this point, you can't get a box of baseballs for Bucholtz in a trade. Come on guys, Wake (field) up.
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