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Coco To Stay For Now
From the Sunday Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo notes that Brandon Moss' emergency appendectomy yesterday "certainly puts the kibosh on any thought of moving Coco Crisp..." And when Bobby Kielty returns from his hand injury, Moss may be a mainstay. Cafardo notes that Moss has been impressive so far. Writes Cafardo,
"'I've been trying to get Moss for three years," said one assistant general manager in the American League West. "I think he's a guy who is going to be a very good major league player. He can do a lot of things. Strong lefthanded bat. Good head for the game, but the Red Sox aren't inclined to deal him. We've tried, believe me.'"
The 24 year old Georgia-native Brandon Moss (or Brandy Moss to me) has had not one but two clutch game winning hits so far this year. He's hitting .289 with 2 HR in 21 AB.
With regards to the Coco angle, it's apparent that staying put was the right decision for the Red Sox. They have needed the depth to cover minor injuries to J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Crisp. Crisp does not seem unhappy with the situation as a whole and Ellsbury's production is obviously unaffected by occasional days off. Further, as pinch runners they have been late inning weapons. The Sox only problem seems to be middle relief but few teams don't share in that dilemma, and the Sox have internal options I expect them to go to before making a deal. Eventually, you'd think they'll have to hand the reins over to Ellsbury but for now having both is a blessing. There are certainly a lot of opinions on this - what are yours?
By Nat Boyle
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Not huge news but Kennedy was just sent to AAA; which could easily lead to the Yanks making a move for another starter for their already questionable rotation.
Posted by: darkstar1661 | May 04, 2008 at 11:57 AM
As a Red Sox fan who has the luxury of watching every game, I respectfully disagree with your statement that he doesn't seem unhappy. He is not his usual happy go lucky self. He rarely smiles and becomes frustrated when he fails to reach base because he knows he is in a constant competition with Ellsbury.
Once Drew, Moss, Kielty and Ellsbury are all simultaneously healthy, Coco will most likely be dealt in my opinion. Theo will wait until the trading deadline to get the highest value for Coco. Or he will deal Moss if he isn't satisfied with the offers for Coco.
They need middle relief help (needing that in MLB is like needing a Mercedes). They have good pitchers in Okajima and Papelbon, but on any given night, the rest of the cast can pull off anything. I like the Sox to bring back Craig Hansen (who pitched very well with one mistake in his one appearance this year) and to also deal for some additional middle relief help.
However, Theo would prefer young pitching prospects (whatever grade) rather than settle for mediocre middle relief help in a trade for Coco.
Posted by: brenw1411 | May 04, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Dilemma?
Posted by: MetFanBen | May 04, 2008 at 03:42 PM
brenw1411: I don't disagree. I'll posit that his unhappiness hasn't hurt his production or the team's. But we agree that Epstein and co. will prefer to go to Hansen and Masterson, et al, before he deals Coco for a reliever.
MetFanBen: dilemma: to deal or not to deal.
Posted by: Nat Boyle | May 04, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I agree with bren. Its great now because by chance the sox outfield happens to have a couple guys down. As soon as everyone's healthy again though I'm sure crisp will be delt. As far as crisp being negatively effected tho i dont agree. Hes had some big hits already this season and has been a huge asset to the team. lets not forget just a week ago he hit two straight rips off the top of the center field wall and monster respectively.
Crisp may not be happy with the situation. but it most certainly hasn't effected his play.
Posted by: Santana/Beckett FTW | May 04, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I think he'll be gone by the deadline too but considering JD Drew will be on the DL or pampered with 80 days off this year, Crisp will see enough playing time.
Pretty sad, given the millions spent, that Crisp, Drew and Lugo wouldnt be missed one bit in Boston. I'd much rather see Lowrie, Moss, Ellsbury and Kielty out there over those 3 stooges.
Posted by: el clash combo | May 05, 2008 at 01:08 AM