Are you kidding me? I find it hard to believe that the Red Sox do not have a better option at shortstop than Nick Green. Green is a journeyman utility infielder. Shortstop is the position that he struggles with the most. How can the franchise not have a major league ready defensive shortstop in the minor league system? To me, that throw today sealed his fate.
Julio Lugo is not the answer either. Defensively, he is also a liability. The recent leg injury has taken his most desirable asset -- his speed and quickness.
The timetable for Jed Lowrie's return is still questionable. Can the Sox wait this out?
Here's a thought. Toronto comes to town on Tuesday. They have one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball that is currently buried behind the middle infield of Marco Scutaro and Aaron Hill. John MacDonald will make plays. Exactly what the Sox need. I understand Toronto will be reluctant to trade within the division especially if it helps the team that it is being chased by.
I was a big fan of Alex Gonzalez. The offense can suffer with a solid defensive shortstop. I know this much; Green and Lugo are not the answer, Lowrie is a question mark and we need help.
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