JD Dew a target for Sox?

[rician blast]

So then we traded Arroyo for nothing at all huh? Always hated that move.

 

amen.

[Cityofchampions33]

I liked the move, but this city has proved to be too unpatient to give up a starting job for the year, which is what I would want. If eh ahd more itme in the minors, he couldv'e turned out to be one of the best power hitetrs in the elague.

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

From Nick Carfado's 'Extra Bases':

 

"The buzz around the meetings, though unconfirmed, is that J.D. Drew is the player the Red Sox have offered a free-agent contract to. Sox officials did not deny that Drew is the one.

 

Drew's agent, Scott Boras, and his entourage have arrived in Naples. Epstein told the Globe that he had made a free-agent offer to a player but would not reveal his identity."

[exsubmariner]

Initially I was against this but depending on the price (8 to 9 mil ) have came around and think this could be a very good signing.

[Cityofchampions33]

Lest just hope he, Crisp, Schilling, and otehrs return to how they were 2 years agao.

[riverside sluggers]

So then we traded Arroyo for nothing at all huh? Always hated that move.

 

If Wily Mo is traded, you expect the Sox to settle for chump change. Teams like the Rockies & Astros would definitely come calling. I heard on WEEI, Tony Masarotti suggesting Wily Mo could be part of a package to Houston for Brad Lidge. Lets see what happens in the end before assuming right away the sox will be left empty handed

[BSN07]

Schilling was injured two years ago and 30 pounds over weight and couldn`t push off the mound........ Why would you want him like that? Schilling is not going to ever be schilling of 03. He might be better next year then he was this year. As far as Coco goes. Well if he can prove it was just the injury bug last year and he can get back to old form the sure lets give him another shot. As far as Drew goes, if he will get over himself and play to his potential, he would be a great RF and a 5 hole hitter for us. There´s got to be some clause in his contract tho because he needs to be motivated. Sign him for 11 million a year(what he left on the table in LA) and maybe put some performance bonus´s in there to make it like 13 mill a season. That should motivate him. Exsubmariner, theres no way in hell he signs for 8 or 9 million. He left LA cause Boras convinced him he could get more then 11 million somewhere else. In fairness it could back fire on him, but someone will pay him.

[exsubmariner]

Schilling was injured two years ago and 30 pounds over weight and couldn`t push off the mound........ Why would you want him like that? Schilling is not going to ever be schilling of 03. He might be better next year then he was this year. As far as Coco goes. Well if he can prove it was just the injury bug last year and he can get back to old form the sure lets give him another shot. As far as Drew goes' date=' if he will get over himself and play to his potential, he would be a great RF and a 5 hole hitter for us. There?s got to be some clause in his contract tho because he needs to be motivated. Sign him for 11 million a year(what he left on the table in LA) and maybe put some performance bonus?s in there to make it like 13 mill a season. That should motivate him. Exsubmariner, theres no way in hell he signs for 8 or 9 million. He left LA cause Boras convinced him he could get more then 11 million somewhere else. In fairness it could back fire on him, but someone will pay him.[/quote']

 

You are right I misread the reports on his contract in LA, besides I am comfortable with the 11 - 13 mil range for him now, I think he is over the injury bug and he would actually be an improvement over Trot in RF.

[seabeachfred]

He may really benefit from playing at Fenway Park. I also believe he is strong enough defensively that he can operate by Peskey Pole. The OBP is what attracts me the most. I think JD Drew (when healthy) is a better version than Trot Nixon or Bobby Abreu. Enough pop to hit 20-25 HRs but gets on base all the time. My only question would be....should he hit before Oritz or after Ramirez?

 

Schill, that's the beauty of having a guy like J. D. Drew. He can hit either second or fifth and that's a big plus. He has a high OBA and if he gets his pitch he gives us power in the No. 2 position, and he is a great run producer in the 5th hole. He could easlily top his 100 RBI's batting behind Papi and Manny, especially if we have a one-two punch at the top of the order that can get on base consistently. :D :D

[jsinger121]

Schill' date=' that's the beauty of having a guy like J. D. Drew. He can hit either second or fifth and that's a big plus. He has a high OBA and if he gets his pitch he gives us power in the No. 2 position, and he is a great run producer in the 5th hole. He could easlily top his 100 RBI's batting behind Papi and Manny, especially if we have a one-two punch at the top of the order that can get on base consistently. :D :D [/quote']

 

The question is can he stay healthy?

[BSN07]

He did play in 146 games last year, the most of his career. If he plays around 145 games a year I think that is good enough. He might finally be over his injury bug and his attitude problem. He's 31 now maybe he has grown up. And playing in a place like BOS might spark a new fire in him. Or it could go the other way cause he has been known not to have thick skin and you know if he slummped the media in BOS would auto matically starts questioning his motives. If he hits .290 or so with 20 something homeruns and 100 or so RBI's then yes sign him up.

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

The question is can he stay healthy?

 

Thats a tough question about all baseball players. The Red Sox do have a very capable 4th outfielder in Willy Mo Pena incase he does get injured.

[riverside sluggers]

Schill' date=' that's the beauty of having a guy like J. D. Drew. He can hit either second or fifth and that's a big plus. He has a high OBA and if he gets his pitch he gives us power in the No. 2 position, and he is a great run producer in the 5th hole. He could easlily top his 100 RBI's batting behind Papi and Manny, especially if we have a one-two punch at the top of the order that can get on base consistently. :D :D [/quote']

 

odds on favorites are that he would be the #5 hitter. I dont want a rehash of 2006 stats for players who batted 5th in the lineup (Lowell, Varitek, Trot). Lowest in avg, obp, OPS, HRs, etc. Power is needed after Manny, not before Ortiz. The #2 hitter's goal is just to advance the lead off man and just plain get on base.

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

odds on favorites are that he would be the #5 hitter. I dont want a rehash of 2006 stats for players who batted 5th in the lineup (Lowell' date=' Varitek, Trot). Lowest in avg, obp, OPS, HRs, etc. Power is needed after Manny, not before Ortiz. The #2 hitter's goal is just to advance the lead off man and just plain get on base.[/quote']

 

Both Varitek and Nixon were hurting most of the season with injuries which can't possibly help there stats batting 5th. If a player was consistantly batting 5th he would probably get used to the order and become more effective (it took Mark Loretta a while to get used to the #2 spot in the Sox lineup).

 

The fact we are discussing the versatility of JD Drew makes me more intrigued. Since we are on the topic I'll throw another one out there....let JD Drew play CF. Coco Crisp made some nice highlight catches but he made some real blunders too. He was more successful in Cleveland not playing CF. On top of that his batting numbers were much better (may not just be his injury that was the problem). JD Drew is a very steady, smart outfielder who may not have the range of Coco Crisp but certainly gets better reads. Its just a thought.

[riverside sluggers]

Nixon wasnt "officially" hurting until mid-season. At that point he was a .300 hitter with no power. Fact of the matter is, who would you rather have protecting Manny's bat... JD Drew or Varitek entering his age 35 season?

 

Coco Crisp playing center field helped him have a poor offensive season? I think it was the injury and not really being able to find a groove when he came back after almost a 2 month layoff

 

As for Drew playing center, it be best for him to stay in right field considering Ellsbury is in line to be up with the club for good by 2008

[a700hitter]

Nixon wasnt "officially" hurting until mid-season. At that point he was a .300 hitter with no power. Fact of the matter is, who would you rather have protecting Manny's bat... JD Drew or Varitek entering his age 35 season?

 

Coco Crisp playing center field helped him have a poor offensive season? I think it was the injury and not really being able to find a groove when he came back after almost a 2 month layoff

 

As for Drew playing center, it be best for him to stay in right field considering Ellsbury is in line to be up with the club for good by 2008

Drew is probably the only available oF that can play RF in fenway as well as Nixon.

[MC Hammer]

Drew is probably the only available oF that can play RF in fenway as well as Nixon.

I don't think there's another OF avaiable that is worthy of carrying his jock no matter where they're playing.

 

I can't argue with the fact that JD is hands down the best DEFENSIVE choice to replace Trot.

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Nixon wasnt "officially" hurting until mid-season. At that point he was a .300 hitter with no power. Fact of the matter is, who would you rather have protecting Manny's bat... JD Drew or Varitek entering his age 35 season?

 

Coco Crisp playing center field helped him have a poor offensive season? I think it was the injury and not really being able to find a groove when he came back after almost a 2 month layoff

 

As for Drew playing center, it be best for him to stay in right field considering Ellsbury is in line to be up with the club for good by 2008

 

First I won't argue with Nixon vs. Drew vs. Varitek for the #5 spot in our lineup. I've been on the Drew bandwagon since he was removed from LA. I want JD Drew in the Sox lineup .

 

Yes I think Coco Crisp playing center had something to do with his poor offensive season. Certainly the injury could be involved but how do you know for sure? You have never heard of a player switching positions and struggling at the plate? When changing positions it can have a mental effect on a player. I'm not saying thats what happened but it could have played a part.

 

I like to take things one year at a time. Jacoby Ellsbury may be with the team in the future but lets worry about that when he is ready (which he is not). Until then I still think JD Drew could be more consistant and reliable in center than Coco Crisp.

 

Either way I like the idea of having both Crisp and Drew in the outfield. Considering the Red Sox are talking to the Rangers about a possible Manny move...JD Drew becomes more interesting.

[riverside sluggers]

I like to take things one year at a time. Jacoby Ellsbury may be with the team in the future but lets worry about that when he is ready (which he is not). Until then I still think JD Drew could be more consistant and reliable in center than Coco Crisp.

 

Hence why I said he is in line to be with the team full-time by the 2008 season. Of course he's not ready now but he will be starting Triple A this spring and with his natural progression, its hard to see him in Triple A for more than 1 season

 

So Coco would move to right, arent right fielders supposed to have the best arm of the outfield? Also I guess we would see another sub-par season by Coco because they would be asking him to make a switch for the 3rd consecutive season?

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Hence why I said he is in line to be with the team full-time by the 2008 season. Of course he's not ready now but he will be starting Triple A this spring and with his natural progression, its hard to see him in Triple A for more than 1 season

 

So Coco would move to right, arent right fielders supposed to have the best arm of the outfield? Also I guess we would see another sub-par season by Coco because they would be asking him to make a switch for the 3rd consecutive season?

 

Isn't your center fielder supposed to be your best defensive player? Like I've been saying I think JD Drew is more reliable than Coco Crisp.

 

I'm not sure this point needs to be argued further since we are both in agreement....JD Drew would be a great fit on the Red Sox (however the team would like to use him).

[Texas_Red_Sox_Fan]

RF = Strongest arm CF = speed and coverage to both gaps LF = 100+ RBI guy

[Mr Crunchy]

for the record i want the guy

but lets consider

 

hes a career underachiever

hes always hurt

hes hit 30hrs once and more than likely wont hit 20 in fenway

 

he can field the position

he can hit for avg

hes been a clutch hitter over his career

 

will he be able to cope in the american league?

will he be healthy and why didnt they offer damon 11M

[schillingouttheks]

Maybe if he's given a chance on a team like the Red Sox and he has the opportunity to shine, he'll kick himself in the ass and play like he's capable of playing.

[Beckett95]

I think Drew would be fine in CF for the Sox. He's very sound defensively, tracking the ball and has a good arm. Doesnt have the best speed but other than that is better than Crisp in CF.

 

Id also rather move Crisp than Pena, especially since there is a very good chance we also sign Lugo.

 

1. Lugo

2. Youk

3. Ortiz

4. Manny

5. Drew

6. Willy Mo

7. Lowell

8. Varitek

9. Pedroia

 

trade Crisp in some package to get a closer/reliever.

[Mr Crunchy]

callahan,the ginger freckled face kid who couldnt cut it at SI and was ass raped in the rectory,did a hatchet job on manny today.

 

http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSox/view.bg?articleid=168367

 

exactly what do we get in return for the best right handed hitter ive ever seen?

ocab is a nice ballplayer and i love the guy but come on here

we move manny and we neuter pappi and the offense in general

jd drew is a nice ballplayer too but he cant carry the weight we dump on manny year in and out.

callahan??

parents pay attention here

this is what happens when you dress your kid in bowties short pants and buckled shoes for the school pictures

they end up like gerry callahan...smarmy little ********** that he is