Red Sox sign Eduardo Nunez
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Like it. Nice fill-in for Pedey, insurance against any Devers slump, RH bar for spelling Ben10 and JBJ. Versatile offensively. I was hoping they'd be able to bring him back in a reasonable deal. Also interested to see the $$$...
He’s concerned with the physical because of his knee. The report about the Sox agreeing to terms is not premature.
This is a good UT signing.
Last season we saw the best of Nunez. Next year I think Baseball Reference has it about right: 0.288/ 0.331 /0 .440.
Pretty good player.
Last season we saw the best of Nunez. Next year I think Baseball Reference has it about right: 0.288/ 0.331 /0 .440.
Pretty good player.
The option year signals to me that Pedroia’s knee isn’t isn’t anywhere near where the team hoped it would be at this point.
His versatility defensively also allows us to both fill in for Pedey and after he returns give regular rest to all the infield starters without having to start a terrible bat.
People were upset that the Sox haven’t upgraded the lineup, but having a full season of Devers and Nunez is effectively upgrading hundreds of ABs that last year went to Sandoval, Holt, Marrero, and Rutledge.
I think that's an overreaction. Pedroia isn't young. Any injury could kill his career and it's good to have options.
I like it pending the details about the dollars but it's going to give us a lot less flexibility in the JDM negotiations.
Happy to hear this if true. Wondering if this suggests concern over Pedey but even if not there are plenty of AB to be had for him between 3B, LF, 2B , DH
1.8 WAR player should probably be getting more than the 8 million most expect on a 1 yr deal, but still leaves room for JDM or LoMO
1.8 WAR player should probably be getting more than the 8 million most expect on a 1 yr deal, but still leaves room for JDM or LoMO
I thought he'd be over 10 per - but then Kendrick signed for 2 yrs 7 total.
Gives me hope it'll be reasonable.
The first part is definitely true — and it may have already occurred. Micro-fracture knee surgery isn’t a death sentence, but it’s not a quick scope of some cartilage, either.
And the move sure leaves a lot of flexibility in the Tony Watson negotiations.
Agreed. They know Pedroia is out for at least the first 6-8 weeks of the season. Signing Nunez is more of a signal of concern of Hernandez's and maybe even Holt's health. They have to cover the gap until Pedroia returns first. The option year is probably part luxury tax hack and part a make-good deal for Nunez. If he has a good healthy year, he can opt for free agency. No way the Sox give him that option if they're concerned about Pedroia beyond this season and see Nunez as the best answer.
Love it! Was really hoping this was gonna happen. Nunez really sparked the team after his acquisition last summer. Eager to see what the $ is.
Love this. His flexibility is particularly valuable to this team, and hopefully it means the end of Brockholt.
I simply think this is the Sox taking advantage of a soft market. He was a great fit last season, but he was undoubtedly looking for a starting gig. Still available on 2/15, so give him a call.
One could make the argument that this is a feature, not a bug. A small signing like this isn't the same as walking away or lowering the offer, but it's kind of like saying "we're getting on with 2018. Do you want a deal or not?"
OTOH, it could mean DD has concluded that the JDM ship has sailed and it's bound for Phoenix.
Yeah, he was one of the few pleasant surprises last year, and if healthy and given the green light, can take an extra base (40 SB in 2016). Very consistent and likely won't fall off a cliff at age 31.
In October my guess was 3/24 at minimum, maybe upwards of 4/40. That is mind boggling we got him that cheaply.
Has it ever been disclosed just what the injury to his knee was, or if anything was done in the off-season to correct it? I mean he was carried off the field twice after failing to get out of the batters box. I think $4M is a great deal, but its hard to be confident he will be any healthier than Pedroia at this point.
There is the other reason that has kept players unsigned into February as well. Practically Nobody is making what was predicted, short in either AAV or years or both.
No , but a team does not commit 4 million to player whose health is uncertain, at least not when they are up against the tax and penalties. So much of Nunez value is attached to his speed and any doubts at all would be a hard pass.
Given that no surgery was required one has to assume it was a minor ligament sprain. I'm sure they do an MRI as part of a physical to ensure all is well, as well as normal physical tests. 5 months after the injury he should be 100%. If not, no deal.
How long before the Yanks pick up Brock, watch him hit 15-20 HRs off the bench and listen to Kay wax poetic about the Sox giving up on a past All-Star?
That's not happening, but I do wonder if Cashman has his eye on how the catcher battle in BOS shakes out in spring training, as I'm pretty sure Sandy Leon would be an upgrade on the black hole of suck that is Austin Romine at backup C. Presumably Dombrowski would send him somewhere to try to keep him away from NY, assuming he doesn't make BOS's team, or maybe he wouldn't care.How long before the Yanks pick up Brock, watch him hit 15-20 HRs off the bench and listen to Kay wax poetic about the Sox giving up on a past All-Star?
Based on last year, I would love to see Holt in pinstripes. Hell, I'll personally drive him there myself.How long before the Yanks pick up Brock, watch him hit 15-20 HRs off the bench and listen to Kay wax poetic about the Sox giving up on a past All-Star?
I’m thinking that “The City That Never Sleeps” would not likely be beneficial to his vertigo symptoms.How long before the Yanks pick up Brock, watch him hit 15-20 HRs off the bench and listen to Kay wax poetic about the Sox giving up on a past All-Star?
Had already talked myself into being hopeful on Marco, but kinda saw this coming given the market squeeze and with it becoming more clear that JDM wasn't going to end up being in the cards here.
Great no risk signing out of DD at $4m (really?) which at least brings back last year's deadline upgrade.
Great no risk signing out of DD at $4m (really?) which at least brings back last year's deadline upgrade.