This was discussed in 2009 and with the emergence of Mookie Betts, it may merit consideration.
The idea would be to move Pedroia to SS, Betts to 2B and Bogaerts to 3B. The assumption being Bogaerts is more naturally fit for 3B and Pedroia even on the wrong side of 30 would be a better defensive SS than Bogaerts. It also means the Red Sox don't have a better offensive option at 3B than Betts (they most likely don't).
Concerns
Pedroia's arm
Pedroia's age
Pedroia's health
Bogaerts more valuable as SS
Bogaerts being jerked around again
Middlebrooks essentially become worthless to the Sox
Cecchini essentially becoming worthless to the Sox
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Benefits
Pedroia's bat playing better to SS
Pedroia being the best defensive option that can hit (Marrero and Holt are MLB bench players)
Can have Betts, Castillo, and JBJ in the same lineup (if you believe in Castillo and/or JBJ)
Bogaerts can stop pretending to be SS and focus on developing into a 3B
First time we had stability at SS since 2003.
The idea would be to move Pedroia to SS, Betts to 2B and Bogaerts to 3B. The assumption being Bogaerts is more naturally fit for 3B and Pedroia even on the wrong side of 30 would be a better defensive SS than Bogaerts. It also means the Red Sox don't have a better offensive option at 3B than Betts (they most likely don't).
Concerns
Pedroia's arm
Pedroia's age
Pedroia's health
Bogaerts more valuable as SS
Bogaerts being jerked around again
Middlebrooks essentially become worthless to the Sox
Cecchini essentially becoming worthless to the Sox
OF Depth
Benefits
Pedroia's bat playing better to SS
Pedroia being the best defensive option that can hit (Marrero and Holt are MLB bench players)
Can have Betts, Castillo, and JBJ in the same lineup (if you believe in Castillo and/or JBJ)
Bogaerts can stop pretending to be SS and focus on developing into a 3B
First time we had stability at SS since 2003.