How do you guys think Jed Lowrie will do in 2009? Will he be able to stay out of the minors?
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Originally posted by Rockhound View PostHow do you guys think Jed Lowrie will do in 2009? Will he be able to stay out of the minors?Visit my card site at Mike D's Baseball Card Page.
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Woe betide us when Scaffolds finds this thread.
Jed Lowrie will be our starting SS for most or all of 2009, barring some kind of injury. He's got slightly above average range and very good hands defensively, and if he can avoid hurting his wrist he's nearly the same kind of offensive prospect Pedroia was (although Pedroialike results are far from guaranteed!).
Once upon a time those two were considered the most talented shortstops in their conference. Now one is our 2B and one will probably be our SS.
Lugo will get some starts at SS but I look forward to those two being our up the middle duo for many years to come.
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Originally posted by Boston Boxer View Posti disagree. Lugo will win the SS comp IMO. Lowrie will get plenty of playing time as the utility guy.
Maybe the Sox will get lucky and someone will have a shortstop go down and they'll take Lugo off our hands. Then we can bring in more traditional "utility" guy to back up Lowrie.Visit my card site at Mike D's Baseball Card Page.
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Originally posted by Rockhound View PostThanks for the input guys. I see Lugo as a pinch runner
Probably the best role for Lugo, although not the best way to spend $9 million a year.Visit my card site at Mike D's Baseball Card Page.
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Originally posted by Rockhound View PostHow do you guys think Jed Lowrie will do in 2009? Will he be able to stay out of the minors?
I hear Lugo has worked hard during the offseason, putting on some muscle and is anxious to prove himself. But that doesn't mean he'll beat Lowrie out.
My guess at this time is Lugo will be given an opportunity to prove himself and will be named the starting SS out of ST, but I think Lugo will eventually lose the job to Lowrie who I believe will finish the year as the Sox starting SS.
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Originally posted by Mike D. View PostDo you think that Lugo will outhit and outfield Lowrie in camp, or do you think he'll get the job because he's a vet and makes a lot more money?
Maybe the Sox will get lucky and someone will have a shortstop go down and they'll take Lugo off our hands. Then we can bring in more traditional "utility" guy to back up Lowrie.
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Originally posted by Boston Boxer View PostI think right now Lugo is a better player. Lowrie is a young guy who filled in very nicely last year. I also think that if all things are equal, Lugo gets the job. If Lowrie outplays Lugo by a wide margin in ST, then the Sox will eat salary and trade Lugo...i just do not see it happening this year (and i like Lowrie a lot!)Visit my card site at Mike D's Baseball Card Page.
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Originally posted by Mike D. View PostDo you think that Lugo will outhit and outfield Lowrie in camp, or do you think he'll get the job because he's a vet and makes a lot more money?
Maybe the Sox will get lucky and someone will have a shortstop go down and they'll take Lugo off our hands. Then we can bring in more traditional "utility" guy to back up Lowrie.Last edited by efin98; 02-17-2009, 02:00 PM.Best posts ever:
Originally posted by nymdanToo... much... math... head... hurts...Originally posted by RuthMayBondI understand, I lost all my marbles years ago
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Originally posted by efin98 View PostHe is costing them too much money to sit on the bench, he will play until he is hurt. Lowrie will be their utility infielder only if he makes the team.
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Originally posted by Imgran View PostLowrie's versatility buys Lugo some time, but if Julio can't hit better than he has in the last 2 years Lowrie needs to have every chance to claim the SS job for himself.Best posts ever:
Originally posted by nymdanToo... much... math... head... hurts...Originally posted by RuthMayBondI understand, I lost all my marbles years ago
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