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richig07
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Madrigal will probably be up in early May at the latest barring an unforeseen development. Some speculate that we will just be content in giving Mendick the job until then. Others believe we take a shot at one of these options who could hold down 2B during the first month and then become a valuable bench asset.
These guys will be dirt cheap if spring training arrives and they remain unsigned. And they all carry some real value to a team.
Who would you like to see be brought in if we do go this route?
Brian Dozier - You would be choosing the bat over defense here. But he still has a good deal of power. Part-time role on World Series winning Nationals last season. Hit 20 HR's in that platoon/pinch hitting role.
Wilmer Flores - Mashes LHP at a fantastic clip. Could be an asset in that regard. Again, not turning heads with the glove.
Scooter Gennett - Really had a full head of steam going with his career until a groin injury just derailed his 2019 season.
Brock Holt - Most versatile defensively. Has played everywhere besides P/C and usually does it well. .340 lifetime OBP and .369 OBP last season. 23 career HR's... so very little power but he gets on-base and can run well. He's averaged over a 1.0 WAR in his previous six seasons despite being a part-time utility guy. He was just a September call-up his first two. The one year he played full-time? He was an all-star.
He is also a Boston fan favorite. Known as a team-first guy willing to take on any role. He also has some very touching off the field stories with the charity work he does.
Brock Holt gets my vote.
Jason Kipnis - Was essentially an elite 2B for a handful of seasons and made two all-star games in Cleveland. He hit 30 and tapered off a bit over the past few years. Still hits righties very well and plays good defense.
Brad Miller - Rakes right-handed pitching. Some power. Defense is just so-so. A true platoon/bench guy.
Ben Zobrist - Switch hitter and solid vs both sides. Versatile defensively and has played 1B/2B/3B and corner outfield. His best days are probably behind him. Sat out most of last season due to personal issues (messy divorce trial).
These guys will be dirt cheap if spring training arrives and they remain unsigned. And they all carry some real value to a team.
Who would you like to see be brought in if we do go this route?
Brian Dozier - You would be choosing the bat over defense here. But he still has a good deal of power. Part-time role on World Series winning Nationals last season. Hit 20 HR's in that platoon/pinch hitting role.
Wilmer Flores - Mashes LHP at a fantastic clip. Could be an asset in that regard. Again, not turning heads with the glove.
Scooter Gennett - Really had a full head of steam going with his career until a groin injury just derailed his 2019 season.
Brock Holt - Most versatile defensively. Has played everywhere besides P/C and usually does it well. .340 lifetime OBP and .369 OBP last season. 23 career HR's... so very little power but he gets on-base and can run well. He's averaged over a 1.0 WAR in his previous six seasons despite being a part-time utility guy. He was just a September call-up his first two. The one year he played full-time? He was an all-star.
He is also a Boston fan favorite. Known as a team-first guy willing to take on any role. He also has some very touching off the field stories with the charity work he does.
Brock Holt gets my vote.
Jason Kipnis - Was essentially an elite 2B for a handful of seasons and made two all-star games in Cleveland. He hit 30 and tapered off a bit over the past few years. Still hits righties very well and plays good defense.
Brad Miller - Rakes right-handed pitching. Some power. Defense is just so-so. A true platoon/bench guy.
Ben Zobrist - Switch hitter and solid vs both sides. Versatile defensively and has played 1B/2B/3B and corner outfield. His best days are probably behind him. Sat out most of last season due to personal issues (messy divorce trial).