AJP gets exorcised and Christian Vazquez up. Starts tonight

[RedOctober3829]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 32s
Sources: #RedSox designating Pierzynski for assignment
 

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[E5 Yaz]

okay, did not see that coming

 

[Laser Show]

Incoming Vasquez, I imagine

 

[Corsi]

Here comes the purge.

 

[glennhoffmania]

I know this isn't a game thread but please allow me a one-liner anyway:
 
Yay.

 

[LogansDad]

Whoa.
 
It's Vazquez time!!!!   :fap:

 

[Stitch01]

Addition by subtraction.  Never understood how he fit in with what the Sox were trying to do.  Free swinging hacker with questionable defense and a checkered history in the clubhouse, glad he's gone

 

[geoduck no quahog]

There goes the cancer.

 

[ivanvamp]

Holy crap.  Does this mean that absolutely NOBODY - no contending team with a need for a veteran, LH-hitting backup C - wanted him in a deal? Or does this mean that a deal is forthcoming?

 

[Corsi]

DFAJ Pierzynski

 

[jimbobim]

Let the games begin. Stephen better start hitting. 

 

[EddieYost]

Good.  I can't stand AJP.  

 

[MakMan44]

Holy crap.  Does this mean that absolutely NOBODY - no contending team with a need for a veteran, LH-hitting backup C - wanted him in a deal? Or does this mean that a deal is forthcoming?

10 days to find out

 

[JimD]

Wow - kudos to Ben for not screwing around and admitting when he was wrong.

 

[Smiling Joe Hesketh]

Perfect move that makes perfect sense. He sucks and has no future here. He'll pass through waivers, and will likely sign with someone else. Win-win for everyone.

 

[Corsi]

 

Maureen Mullen ‏@MaureenaMullen  19s
Acc'g to source AJ Pierzynski is DFA'ed today. Christian Vazquez getting called up to #RedSox.
 

 

[Curll]

Welp, that was a short ride. 
 
I'm one of the few that doesn't hate AJP. He's always been entertaining, a decent player, and he had a few clutch hits for the 2014 Sox.
 
Best of luck, AJ.

 

[Laser Show]

https://twitter.com/MaureenaMullen/status/486942478457905153

 

[SouthernBoSox]

The thoughts of a....

JBJ
Marrero/Pedroia
Vasquez

.... Up the middle defense makes me so incredibly happy.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Holy crap.  Does this mean that absolutely NOBODY - no contending team with a need for a veteran, LH-hitting backup C - wanted him in a deal? Or does this mean that a deal is forthcoming?

 
It means they tried, but other teams knew they were desperate and held off. If a team really wants him, they'll move before he's simply released and that team has to deal with others who might want him

 

[alwyn96]

Our 3+ month long nightmare comes to an end. 

 

[Ted Cox 4 president]

Thank goodness.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Beaten to it.
 
Love it.  Vazquez time in the Fens!!

 

[E5 Yaz]

Our 3+ month long nightmare comes to an end. 

 
Well, one of them, at least

 

[ivanvamp]

Our 3+ month long nightmare comes to an end. 

 
The Sox are one of the worst teams in baseball with one of the worst offenses.  The nightmare may not be over yet.

 

[Mugsy's Jock]

GTFO AJ

 

[Yazdog8]

Not much trade value for an aging catcher who can't hit or play decent D. DFA was the right move. Excited for Vasquez.

 

[mfried]

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AJP's moral scruples against taking a walk made him unacceptable.  Good riddance.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Alex Speier ‏@alexspeier 4s
John Farrell confirms on @WEEI that AJ Pierzynski has been designated for assignment. Christian Vazquez starts tonight.
 

 

[Why Not Grebeck?]

I am one of the few who felt that AJ's "clubhouse issues" are way overblown and that he has been given an undeserved bad rap over the years.
 
That said, his approach at the plate in no way fit this Red Sox team and his bat hurt this offense in a major way. I'm thrilled to see him gone.  

 

[Corsi]

 

Red Sox Stats ‏@redsoxstats  9s
Farrell confirms that Pierzynski is gone. "It is time to invest time in players for the future, Vazquez is behind the plate tonight."
 

 

[Homar]

The AJP signing never made sense to me, and nothing about his play justified it either.  Good riddance.  Welcome, Christian!

 

[Corsi]

 

Alex Speier ‏@alexspeier  37s
Farrell: 'We're turning the page in terms of investing in young players
 

 

[Laser Show]

beaten repeatedly by corsi

 

[Marbleheader]

Ding Dong, Pierzynski's dead. Bring on the kids.

 

[jsinger121]

About time we start investing in younger players.

 

[ivanvamp]

 

Red Sox Stats ‏@redsoxstats  9s
Farrell confirms that Pierzynski is gone. "It is time to invest time in players for the future, Vazquez is behind the plate tonight."

 

 
Is this the white flag being raised for 2014?  

 

[Corsi]

 

Brian MacPherson ‏@brianmacp  13sView translation
A.J. Pierzynski still owed $3.67 million, but it was a sunk cost.
 

 

[Harry Hooper]

Not much trade value for an aging catcher who can't hit or play decent D. DFA was the right move. Excited for Vasquez.

 
 
Buster Olney was on the radio today and said interest in AJ was minimal due to defensive concerns and lack of hitting of late.

 

[mfried]

The AJP signing never made sense to me, and nothing about his play justified it either.  Good riddance.  Welcome, Christian!

At the very least, RDLR will be more comfortable tonight.  AJP was responsible for Buchholz's home runs, or at least one of them.

 

[Dogman]

The winning streak starts toni2015!

 

[Monbo Jumbo]

Might as well bring up the knuckleballler too. Vazquez can catch him.

 

[E5 Yaz]

About time we start investing in younger players.

 
Well, then, it can't just be AJP who's going out the door, can it?

 

[Corsi]

 

Pete Abraham ‏@PeteAbe  now
Vazquez will be in the lineup tonight for #RedSox, as will Bradley, Betts and Bogaerts.
 

 
And RDLR on the hill.
 
:fap:  :fap:  :fap:  :fap:  :fap:

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RrdwElnTU[/media]
 
 

 
The Sox are one of the worst teams in baseball with one of the worst offenses.  The nightmare may not be over yet.

 
It's all about the small victories.

 

[Scriblerus]

I'm going to call the AJP experiment a Valentine...bring in a guy that you know has baggage, people will probably not like, but might work out if everything goes well, and is easily dropped and replaced by the player you really want but need to wait for. 
 
If it works, hey, it worked!  If it doesn't, everyone is happy when he's gone.

 

[ivanvamp]

Defending champs now employing FIVE rookie position players - Holt, Vazquez, Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley.  Unheard of.

 

[nolasoxfan]

Good.  I can't stand AJP.  

Exactly.  GOOD.

 

[SouthernBoSox]

If we are "investing in players for the future" then the next move has to be Xander at short and Holt to third with Mookie in right.

Stephen Drew isn't the "future"

 

[Corsi]

I'm going to call the AJP experiment a Valentine...bring in a guy that you know has baggage, people will probably not like, but might work out if everything goes well, and is easily dropped and replaced by the player you really want but need to wait for. 
 
If it works, hey, it worked!  If it doesn't, everyone is happy when he's gone.

 
If it works, it works.  If it doesn't, your season is over by June.