If you were the Sox G.M.

by Marc Normandin on Dec 8, 2005 1:29 PM EST

What would you do as Red Sox G.M. now that Edgar Renteria has been dealt for Andy Marte? Personally, here is my to-do list:

Trade Mike Lowell to the Twins for Kyle Lohse and J.C. Romero, like Aaron Gleeman has been advocating forever now.
Play Kevin Youkilis at third base until Andy Marte is prepared for the everyday job.
Shift Mark Loretta to shortstop if possible at this stage in his career (he last played there in 2003)
Re-sign Tony Graffanino to play second base or if Oakland is still interested in David Wells, attempt to snag Marco Scutaro in the deal, even if it means adding a minor leaguer. That is just thinking though, there is nothing behind that statement. Graffanino is a league average defensive shortstop in his career by the way.

What would you do if you were Red Sox G.M.? That is not a complete list by me by the way; just an attempt to fix the infield.

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Play Pedroia

I would definitely try Pedroia at SS instead of Loretta.

If they keep the OF largely as last year (or end up swapping Trot/Clement for Abreu), they can afford one weak bat. Cora would also be an acceptable defensive SS. Machado is another possibility

The Sox have more SS prospects in the minors. I hope they don't trade signficant value to get a SS.

by cdamon @ Beyond the Box Score on Dec 8, 2005 1:37 PM EST reply actions

from what I heard

Abreu was dealing with a rash of small, nagging injuries during the entire second half of last season, and playing in as many games as he did wasn't helping any.

"I don't set the rosters, I just make fun of the guy who does" - Rob Neyer

by Marc Normandin on Dec 8, 2005 3:09 PM EST reply actions

Marte, Pedroia, Loretta, Youkilis...

That's an interesting infield, at least.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 8, 2005 4:51 PM EST reply actions

On moving Loretta...

He's a pretty damn good second baseman. I don't see why you'd want to move him to short where he isn't nearly as good.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 8, 2005 5:19 PM EST reply actions

I don't know firsthand, but I've heard that Loretta is slowing down defensively. I don't think he'd be a realistic option at short. I don't want a bat as weak as Cora or Machado playing every day. I also don't want Pedroia. At least not yet. I'd prefer that he got some time in AAA. I'm not sure what I'd do to be honest, but my guess is that they're going to end up with a Pokey Reese/Alex Cora combo.

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by brian38 @ Beyond the Box Score on Dec 9, 2005 12:54 AM EST reply actions

Keep trading

Trade: Red Sox get Kotchman and Cabrera from the Angels, Quentin from the Diamondbacks; Angels get Manny Ramirez and David Wells from the Red Sox; Diamondbacks get Ervin Santana and a mid pitching prospect from the Angels.
Re-sign Damon to a reasonable contract (4 years is absolutely top!)
get a freaking left reliever, DiNardo alone won't cut it. How could you not offer arbitration to Myers?!?

Opening day 2006:

C: Varitek
1B: Kotchman
2B: Loretta
3B: Lowell
SS: Cabrera
LF: Quentin
CF: Damon
RF: Nixon
DH: Papi

Youk could rotate with both Kotchman AND Lowell making him get a significant number of at bats. At mid season I expect both Pedroia and Marte to be knocking at the door in Boston so I would make some more deals.

by nheck on Dec 9, 2005 12:25 PM EST reply actions