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Red Sox Acquire Kevin Frandsen

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | March 26, 2010 at 2:20pm CDT

The Red Sox acquired Kevin Frandsen from the Giants for a player to be named later or cash, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News (via Twitter). The 27-year-old infielder has a .240/.304/.341 line in 453 major league plate appearances, all of which have come in a Giants uniform. Frandsen, who has an option remaining, hit .295/.352/.438 in Triple A last year.

He played second and short for the Giants in 2009 and has major league experience at third and at both corner outfield positions. He has played all four infield positions in the minors, so he's clearly versatile. Other than that it's hard to draw conclusions about his defense because of his limited time in the majors.

Earlier in the week, when it became apparent that Frandsen was available, Dave Cameron of U.S.S. Mariner thought he would be a great fit for the Mariners. The acquisition of Frandsen presumably means Boston's search for backup infield help is now less urgent.

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  1. EdinsonPickle

    12 years ago

    Well they wanted that back up middle infielder and they got it.

    Reply
  2. switchhitingjesus

    12 years ago

    Why weren’t the rangers after him?

    Reply
    • EdinsonPickle

      12 years ago

      Maybe they were, they may not have been pursuing him too hard though, I have a feeling that Augie Ojeda will end up with the Rangers though. I think they are focusing harder on him.

      Reply
  3. gigantes2425

    12 years ago

    who are the giants going to get now?

    Reply
    • SolidarityInSF

      12 years ago

      I suspect it’s going to be cash, and I can’t decide if I’d rather see them pick up a fringe prospect. We’ll see.

      Reply
    • SolidarityInSF

      12 years ago

      I suspect it’s going to be cash, and I can’t decide if I’d rather see them pick up a fringe prospect. We’ll see.

      Reply
  4. jredjamesred

    12 years ago

    SEE YA LATER fRANDSEN…WE HARDLY KNEW YA!

    Reply
  5. jredjamesred

    12 years ago

    SEE YA LATER fRANDSEN…WE HARDLY KNEW YA!

    Reply
  6. Guest

    12 years ago

    I’m not sure how Frandsen will help the Sox but it’s depth.

    Reply
  7. Guest

    12 years ago

    I’m not sure how Frandsen will help the Sox but it’s depth.

    Reply
  8. Will_Clarks_Gauchos

    12 years ago

    Shoulda just waived him, right Spandemonium?

    At the very least they got some cash for a guy who was never going to make it with the Giants. He is a perfect change of scenery guy.

    I wish the Giants could have found some use for him, I think he’s a promising player. I hope he succeeds in Boston.

    Reply
    • Ryan Riddell

      12 years ago

      Guy has always tried so hard to succeed in SF and it’s too bad he couldn’t find a place here. I hope the Red Sox give him the shot he deserves.

      My brother’s friend went to Bellarmine Prep with him and when he hung out with us he was always the most cordial, classy guy, even when he was at MLB level.

      Reply
      • Will_Clarks_Gauchos

        12 years ago

        He does seem like a nice guy. I sincerely hope he does well and proves Sabes and Bochy wrong. His attitude got in the way when he didn’t get an opportunity. He kept getting passed over for the likes of Eugenio Velez and Emmanuel Burriss. I can’t blame him for that at all.

        Reply
      • Will_Clarks_Gauchos

        12 years ago

        He does seem like a nice guy. I sincerely hope he does well and proves Sabes and Bochy wrong. His attitude got in the way when he didn’t get an opportunity. He kept getting passed over for the likes of Eugenio Velez and Emmanuel Burriss. I can’t blame him for that at all.

        Reply
      • SolidarityInSF

        12 years ago

        He’s obviously a good guy, and playing for the Giants met a lot to him, but I think he was trying TOO hard. Getting jitters at the big league level after a call-up isn’t uncommon, but he could never seem to get it together, which is a shame. Best of luck to him.

        Reply
      • SolidarityInSF

        12 years ago

        He’s obviously a good guy, and playing for the Giants met a lot to him, but I think he was trying TOO hard. Getting jitters at the big league level after a call-up isn’t uncommon, but he could never seem to get it together, which is a shame. Best of luck to him.

        Reply
    • Ryan Riddell

      12 years ago

      Guy has always tried so hard to succeed in SF and it’s too bad he couldn’t find a place here. I hope the Red Sox give him the shot he deserves.

      My brother’s friend went to Bellarmine Prep with him and when he hung out with us he was always the most cordial, classy guy, even when he was at MLB level.

      Reply
  9. Will_Clarks_Gauchos

    12 years ago

    Shoulda just waived him, right Spandemonium?

    At the very least they got some cash for a guy who was never going to make it with the Giants. He is a perfect change of scenery guy.

    I wish the Giants could have found some use for him, I think he’s a promising player. I hope he succeeds in Boston.

    Reply
  10. coop6589

    12 years ago

    Kevin Frandsen was supposed to break out 3 different times but never did albeit one of those times was when we were expected to lose 100 games and he tore his achillies. Frandsen never panned out and it was sad to see him fight and fight but never truely get over the hump

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