January 7, 2009
Recent signings could push Baldelli to Boston
We've been looking at a number of candidates that could fill the bench spots for the Roed Sox in 2009. Rocco Baldelli is one of those candidates and he could be getting closer to signing with the Red Sox...
Dejan Kovacevic of the PBC blog says the recent Jerry Hairston, Jr. and Pat Burrell signings have cut the number os possible homes for Baldelli. The Pirates remain very interested, but DK did say that his source directly invloved in the Baldelli negotiations says there are at least two AL teams also keeping tabs on Rocco.
"The field now could be down to the Pirates and two American League teams, according to one source directly involved in negotiations. And the thinking in the Pirates' offices is that their situation on the corner outfield spots -- Brandon Moss is recovering from knee surgery, and Nyjer Morgan is not currently seen as everyday material -- might offer Baldelli the best chance at regular playing time to reestablish himself."
Bottom Line: Its a safe bet that the Red Sox are one of those teams, but I'm still not sure Baldelli is the best option. Click here for FBAL's take on Baldelli and the reactions from RSN.
HT to MLB Trade Rumors.
Discussion
2 Comments on "Recent signings could push Baldelli to Boston"
#1
Posted by Sean O, January 7, 2009 9:46 PM
Fine by me man, fine by me. I think he'd be a true fan favorite, with a definite chance to get 400 ABs. Somewhere.
#2
Posted by Gerry, January 8, 2009 3:16 AM
Yes! Gammons reports probable signing tomorrow, in time for the Conigliaro award. This signing makes me very, very happy for solid reasons.
1: Rocco is a baseball stud who can hit, run, field, steal bases. Did you know he has a 40" vertical jump that could deprive Williamsburg of some HR; and is also a gritty old time baseball player like Lowell and Lester, succeeding through pain.
2: The Red Sox have the depth to support him as he recovers from this newly diagnosed condition (Kotsay? Millar? Bailey? VanEvery? Carter? Corsaletti? All of the Above as needed!!!). Whether his health allows 100 or 400AB, they will be quality at bats, and his time in the OF will be a joy to watch.
3: Theo is signing another good bat, with power, to a reworked bench. Bailey or Kotsay, Baldelli and Bard alone could hit .280/20-25HR/60RBI, the production of another JD or Mike.
4. The process continues of filling out the team, despite the gauntlets and pain caused by Boras, to many teams and players, including our own Tek.
(Read Gammons latest about Tek.)
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