Olney: Red Sox Looking For A Catcher

no, they'll wait until Mirabelli signs with a team, then trade Buccholz and Lowrie to get him back ;)

Although not likely, Jed Lowrie is blocked by Pedroia. I wonder if he could be had for Ramon Hernandez is some sort of deal.... not likely I suppose.

There are multiple articles saying the Cubs are grooming blanco to be a manager, although probably of a minors team...not to mention K. Hill is awful offensively. Blanco is the backup, and unless the Cubs were really impressed with an offer, he isn't going anywhere. I think Barrett makes the most sense, unless they are trying to get something for the future. If that was the case, I would talk to the Cardinals about B. Anderson, who is blocked by Molina.

I think Laird would be a good fit for the Sox. Boston has the prospects that would interest JD, it's just a matter if they want to shell out what he'd ask for.

For you idiots suggesting we trade a great SS prospect for a C like Thigpen im sorry, you really need to learn your facts. And for people who think the Sox will trade Buchholz for catcher, just wow....not only do the Sox have atleast 2-3 more years from V-Tek but they can easily a) draft some1 or if they do indeed trade prospects actually get a good catcher, maybe Jeff Clement or if they decide to keep him sign Johjima...jeez trading Buchholz for a C...just plain hilarious

Soxfan, don't go overvaluing Lowrie just yet. Hitting is great, glove needs to get up there and still popular opinion is he'd be better at second, though he is winning over scouts.

Personally I think a Lowrie/Anderson trade would work out nicely. As in catching prospect Bryan Anderson from the Cards. Anderson is a couple of years off and Tek isn't done yet. And the Cards seem to have no faith in Ryan as their future shortstop.

This makes us Tribe fans feel a little better about the Crisp for Shoppach/Marte trade, even if Marte isn't panning out.

Yeah, some people are taking things way too seriously already. I'd imagine the team is looking for an heir apparent to Tek, as his contract is up after this year and Cash has seemed to handle Wake pretty well so far (based on watching them in spring training).

I've been hoping they'd bring in Tek's replacement soon, not that I don't love Tek, but he is getting older and losing some of his offensive abilities. I'd love a guy like Taylor Teagarden, but I'd imagine the cost would be too much in terms of prospects, esp. with Salty taking reps at 1B.

I would also think Lowrie is not going to be trade bait. I'm not sold on Lugo and I think if he has another season like he did last year, Lowrie will be given a chance at the job.

I don't think the Jays would have any use for a mediocre 2B prospect considering they already have Hill there.

All of the names listed are veteran guys. I think the Sox focus is more on catching prospects. They've made it clear that that is a priority.

Agreed it must be a prospect they are after. Tehre are just not many catchers out there who have proven they can catch a knucleball and provide improved offense every 5 days. That being said I doubt the Sox are freaking out...they have a few potential options, I think Wagner is going to be a very respectable major league catcher. Everyone was raving about his defense this spring and while his #'s were inflated from playing in Lancaster last year he draws a very good deal of walks and does not strike out too much. He won't be an allstar but I could see him being as good as Tek defensively or close (Tek is a great game caller, is not great at throwing runners) and being league avg at the plate w/better on base avg then the majority of catchers.

Cash players half decent defense and can catch the knuckleball.

The Sox then have former top prospect for the Padres George Kottaras whose defense has improved, and just exploded offesively in the second half of 07 and spring 08 - back to the levels that made him a top prospect.

The Sox system is fairly deep at catcher.

And anyway, they will sign Tek to an extension so it isn't the time to find a replacement. So young prospect would EVER play enough as his backup to justify the pickup, they would just sit on the bench. The only way if could work is if they traded Youk and split 1B between Moss and a young catcher in 09, which won't happen.

Boston should send Coco Crisp to San Diego for Michael Barrett... and hell, why not Colt Morton?